BAUS 2022 Photographic Competition
A New Perspective
A message from Mary Garthwaite, BAUS Virtual Art Gallery Curator and former Consultant Urological Surgeon:
The theme for this year's photographic competition was 'A NEW PERSPECTIVE'.
We have travelled a long way since this time last year. The world is a changed place in so many ways. Global events continue to impact significantly on our personal and professional lives, in ways we could never have forseen. We have learnt a lot about ourselves and all the different communities to which we belong - family, local, workplace, BAUS, UK, global. Your submission images are your personal interpretation of this title and should reflect the view you now see when looking through your camera.
The competition was open to BAUS Members only. All entries are on permanent display in the virtual art gallery on the BAUS website with level 1 copyright (all rights reserved) and open to full public viewing.
A panel of three judges selected their favourite image and the overall winner was announced during the BAUS Annual Scientific Meeting in June 2022. The winner received a pair of Apple AirPods.
The competition judging panel
JOHN CARTLEDGE
Consultant Urological Surgeon;
Leeds
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NADINE COULL
President Elect of the
RSM Section of Urology
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CHANDRA BADRAKUMAR
Consultant Urological Surgeon;
Middlesbrough
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Submissions for the 2022 Competition
WINNER
Mr Tony Browning, Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield
“ This photo of the village shop at Lephin in Glendale on the Isle of Skye reveals an unusual access system used during the pandemic restrictions. The fact that it is now permanently on green suggests that life is returning to normal ..."
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RUNNER-UP
Ms Theodora Stasinou, HEE North West, Liverpool
“ 'Dear Patient, your elective procedure needs to be cancelled once again. There are no beds in the hospital today. We apologise for the inconvenience' ... consider the quintessence of a hospital bed; acknowledge and treat it with respect"
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Mr Fadi Haddad, Amman, Jordan
During the pandemic I was hospitalised for one month with a very serious
coronavirus infection. It was a very difficult time for me but, by the grace of
God and the support of family and all concerned, I am back working at my
private clinic ..."
“ This is an image of my daughter having a hard time trying to feed me in hospital ..."
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“ Attempting to walk at our terrace in Amman, supported by my male nurse and physiotherapist ..."
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“ Recovering at home with my wife who also had coronavirus ..."
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Dr Faiyaz Kapasi, Eastbourne District Hospital
"Sail away! Except a storm can hit anyone at any time" ... view full-screen version
“ A doctor’s career is anything but sailing a boat in calm waters ..."
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Dr Rosie Holdsworth, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
My new perspective is noticing the compassion and kindness
people show to each other and to the world in general ..."
“ A community 'knit bomb' in my local town, thanking NHS staff ..."
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“ A nativity display created by Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital nursing staff (Gunthorpe Older Persons Medicine ward) ..."
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“ An art installation of the earth to draw peoples' attention to global warming ..."
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Professor Mark Frydenberg, Melbourne, Australia
“ The world has never been as distorted as it has been the last 2 years. At times nothing appeared as it had been previously, highlighted by the images seen in 'The Bean' in Chicago, USA ..."
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“ After the most stressful of years in recent memory we have needed symbols of hope and faith to inspire us as depicted by lanterns in Tokyo, Japan ...
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“ The sun rises over the Gippsland Lakes,Victoria, Australia signifying a new beginning post-pandemic, shining light on our lives for a brighter future for us all ...
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Dr Abdul Almuhrij, Southmead Hospital, Bristol
“ A picture taken in Glenmuick, Aberdeenshire - a never ending walk ..."
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“ A picture taken in St Ives, Cornwall, during sunset - just a small window of escape from reality ...
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“ A picture taken in the English Lake District. I enjoyed my coffee at this spot, looking at a motionless picture while the sun tried to escape ...
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Ms Lydia Lilis, St George's Hospital, London
“ In this past 2 years, the importance of family and the grounding and support that they provide, have become ever more highlighted. I've sought refuge in frequently snapping pics of my kids (usually) looking happy as a way to restore some modicum of mindfulness ..."
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Ms Hanna Maroof, Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey
“ A powerful image of non-invasive ventilation machines lined up outside the COVID wards at a UK district general hospital. These are no longer required ..."
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“ A Norwegian airline boarding - no masks, no social distancing. A new beginning after the pandemic world ..."
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“ The world and in particular, the medical world, has never felt so disconnected. This was a photo taken at the first face-to-face surgical conference at the European Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery since the pandemic. It felt good to network and exchange knowledge with colleagues - physical interaction finally feels safe again ..."
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Ms Aditya Manjunath, Southmead Hospital, Bristol
“ Spring in the alps; the flowers, lake Geneva, the sunshine and the snow capped mountains. For me this photo symbolises change. Huge changes have occurred since March 2020 globally including in the world of urology and healthcare. When I look at this photo I see hope that these changes may bring about a better society and hopefully a better world just like the hope we have when the darkness and cold of winter passes and summer is around the corner ..."
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Mr David Hendry, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow
In urology we use infrared light a great deal and rarely give it too much thought.
We depend on the infrared thermometer every day to check patient's temperature,
to the Holmium/YAG laser sorting out patient's stone, to the CO2 laser and, in some
instances, the Nd/YAG laser. All of these use infrared light. Infrared light forms a
large part of the sun's spectral emission. With digital imaging it is possible to
capture this otherwise invisible light giving "A New Perspective"on the world.
Chlorophyll-rich leaves reflect it intensely giving a surreal white appearance to
foliage, whilst skies and clouds all look different ..."
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Mr Arjun Nambiar, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
“ The corridors of Freeman Hospital seem to have been the only views I have had for too long now. No doubt that is the way a lot of NHS staff have felt about their workplace over the last 2 years. But lately some optimism has returned and we are able to dream of better views again. This a beach scene from a recent UK holiday, the memory of which serves to brighten these corridors again, at long last ..."
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“ NHS staff have largely been lauded over the last couple of years for their selfless service. Now it is perhaps time for them to be looked after as well, or at least allowed to look after themselves a bit more ..."
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“ A view out over Bassenthwaite on a recent walk up Skiddaw. Bright blue skies and lush greens seemed to reflect the uplift in mood over the last few weeks with travel opening up again and people venturing out into the countryside with more freedom, at long last and hopefully for the long haul ..."
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Mr Sanjeev Taneja, Luton & Dunstable University Hospital
“ K’gari (Fraser Island) off Queensland coast. Shifting sand caused by raging winds pushing the Hammerstone sandblow by a metre each year, slowly engulfing Lake Wabby which will eventually disappear ..."
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“ A glowing monolith in the light of setting sun and moon rising besides it. Uluru rock in the middle of this vast land – Eternal! Peaceful!! Suddenly all the troubles of the world seem so far away ..."
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“ Far away from any city, and no light pollution in the middle of Australia – what a privilege to watch this planetary alignment at first light of the dawn. Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Saturn putting on a magical display..."
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Dr Prabhat Narayan, Core Trainee, KSS Deanery
My main intent is to show the simple yet beautiful life in Ukraine.
These photos will instill hope and a new perspective in the lives
of my fellow Ukrainian colleagues across the NHS and beyond
“ This photo depicts a curious Ukrainian Babusya (Grandmother) in the foreground watching keenly the humdrum and the fast paced life( (represented in the background). In this world filled, with rat race in every sphere, it is important to visualize a new perspective beyond the mundane society ..."
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“ This photo was taken whilst I was trekking in the Bukovel mountains in Ukraine - a hidden jewel of Europe. I was intrigued to see how common carts and carriages were there. Time moves on but some things never grow too old ..."
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“ A child walking with his mother on a street in Ukraine is intrigued by my camera and looks back to strike his best shot. He is oblivious of the fact that his mother is probably getting late and they need to rush. His curious eyes want to explore beyond ..."
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Mr Ravi Banthia, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
“ The United Kingdom is one of the few countries to have a diverse population, and our NHS sets an example as to how most of us live and work happily together. Hail unity in diversity ..."
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“ We as human beings tend to forget the struggles that successful people around us make before reaching the pinnacle. This premature strawberry flower with a small fruit represents the struggle and effort it takes of the individual ovary to ripen before it becomes a delicious fruit. Just as it takes an effort from a person, their family and friends to make them the person they are ..."
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“ This image is of my hospital, where I park my bicycle, and each time I see flowers shining and growing with even a bit of sunlight makes me feel that I will shine no matter how gloomy the surroundings are - all I need is a bit of sunlight. So all we need is a bit of support and love from each other ..."
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Dr Alexander Ng, Pre-ST Trainee, London
“ Surrounded by darkness and water in Hamburg, lies a bridge with light on the other side. What lies here? Safety, hope, redemption? ..."
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“ An orange buoy, alone in the water. A picture frame isolating this loneliness ..."
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“ A short journey through this portal but where will it lead to? Perhaps back in time? ..."
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Mr Anthony Noah, University College Hospital, London
“ This photo shows a different perspective of Birmingham's Great Charles Street Queensway tunnel back in 2017. The tunnel is not particularly attractive but, at night, it can look quite different ..."
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“ This photo really captures the outer wall of Selfridges and St Martin in the Bull Ring at golden hour ..."
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“ This is a shot of Birmingham's canal side near the Mailbox and the Cube. Both buildings, house apartments, restaurants and hotels. On weekend evenings the area will usually be packed with people ..."
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Dr Alexander Light, Charing Cross Hospital, London
“ The pandemic has highlighted that although we all take different paths in life, really we're all on the same journey together ..."
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“ Lockdown was a lonely existence; it really reminded us that its our loved ones who carry us through the week ..."
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“ In March 2020, the world changed seemingly overnight. For NHS workers, however, life continued at full throttle and hasn't stopped since ..."
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Mr Tony Browning, Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield
“ This chance photo of a swallow tailed bee eater, taken on the banks of the remote Orange River in northwest South Africa, highlighted to me that, in the midst of all the chaos raining down on the human species, for our fellow inhabitants of this fragile planet it was business as usual ..."
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"Storm clouds over this green and pleasant land" ... view full-screen version
“ Taken close to Talisker Bay on the Isle of Skye, this photo suggests that, while we may be through the worst of the pandemic, with rising inflation fuelled by the war in Ukraine and energy price increases the storm clouds are gathering and a return to normality, as we knew it, is a long way off ..."
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Mr Grigorios Athanasiadis, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
"A day with the loved ones, Glen Tanar, Aberdeenshire" ... view full-screen version
“ Over the hills and far away, looking out for a better day; when it seems like there's no escape, take me to my happy place ... pause, breathe, restart ..."
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“ The darkest hour is just before dawn, they say ... pause, breathe, restart ..."
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“ When some people were seeing an abandoned railway line, others saw a path for walking, cycling, running, riding ... pause, breathe, restart ..."
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