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Kingswear and the Dart

South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.The image is a view from Dartmouth across the River Dart to Kingswear, and out to the mouth of the Dart in the English Channel
.
Reason
High quality panorama with great EV because it shows not only the village itself, but also it surroundings.
Articles this image appears in
Kingswear
Creator
Herbythyme
  • Support as nominator --Mbz1 (talk) 15:36, 21 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support and with thanks to Mbz1 :) --Herby talk thyme 16:01, 21 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. Nice panorama and good EV, although I feel like the left side is cropped a litttle tight, and so is the right side for that matter. Just slightly. Ðiliff «» (Talk) 19:16, 21 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support per nom.--Caspian blue 19:34, 21 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support per Diliff, perhaps just needed that bit more width (a 4th photo...?). --jjron (talk) 16:16, 22 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    • I could explain it but that would mean admitting to the fact that the left side beyond where it is was becoming overexposed (and did not add much) and that roof tops and extraneous objects were intruding on the right hand side and you would not expect me to do that on wiki would you...;) It is certainly one I will look at getting/improving on in the future. Thanks for the interest. --Herby talk thyme 16:31, 22 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support per nom. Elekhh (talk) 03:55, 23 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support per nom -- Chris 73 | Talk 06:21, 23 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support I always wonder who first thought "Hey this hill looks really steep and is precariously overhanging a big river - let's build loads of houses there..." Gazhiley (talk) 09:46, 23 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Kingswear and the Dart s1.jpg --

talk) 09:03, 1 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
]



Aztec calendar illustration, 1792

Antonio de Leon y Gama's book about the discovery of the Aztec sun stone
.
Reason
Illustration from the first published work of archaeology about Aztec culture. Restored version of File:Descripción histórica y cronológica de las dos piedras que con ocasión del nuevo empedrado que se está formando en la plaza principal de México, se hallaron en ella el año de 1790-1.jpg.
Articles this image appears in
Antonio de Leon y Gama
Creator
Antonio de Leon y Gama

Promoted File:Descripción histórica y cronológica de las dos piedras que con ocasión del nuevo empedrado que se está formando en la plaza principal de México, se hallaron en ella el año de 1790-1b.jpg --

talk) 09:02, 1 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
]



Spitzkoppe Panoramic

Original - 360° panoramic taken from a small hill southeast of Spitzkoppe
Reason
I think this image does a rather good job in illustrating how the Namib Desert looks even if there is not so much to be seen - it's a desert!
Articles this image appears in
Namib Desert
Creator
Ikiwaner
  • Support as nominator --Ikiwaner (talk) 18:37, 25 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. Like on some other planet. Brand[t] 21:23, 25 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Good image --Herby talk thyme 11:39, 26 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Nicely Done. I'm not sure such a wide panorama is really needed in this case though. A smaller shot of just the mountains and road near the center would have sufficed in my view.
    talk) 10:39, 27 December 2009 (UTC)[reply
    ]
Such a panoramic is available too. However for illustrating the desert I think the nominated one serves a better purpose. --Ikiwaner (talk) 12:57, 27 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Spitzkoppe 360 Panorama.jpg

talk 18:08, 2 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
]


Belvedere, California

Original - Belvedere is an affluent town in Marin County, California, United States. Belvedere is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northeast of Sausalito at an elevation of 36 feet (11 m)above the sea level.
Edit 1
Reason
EV, and good quality, interesting buildings that have access directly to lagoon
Articles this image appears in
Belvedere, California
Creator
mbz1
  • Support as nominator --Mbz1 (talk) 17:40, 26 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Weak Oppose Excessive blown highlights. Is there a better time of day to take this photo? ❄
    NYer ❄ 17:43, 26 December 2009 (UTC)[reply
    ]
It probably is a better time, but the the thing is I am not sure, if I will ever find that place again :). We were driving very narrow, very windy roads, that were changing to even more narrow and windier roads. As a matter of fact I am still surprised that eventually we were able to find our way back :) --Mbz1 (talk) 18:07, 26 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
You could use google to give you directions (since the image is geocoded) :P
talk) 10:46, 27 December 2009 (UTC)[reply
]
Google directions, turn right here, turn left there... It is so boring. I like to drive to the places like "I am not sure how I get here, and I am surprised I was able to get out" :)--Mbz1 (talk) 13:22, 27 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose. The picture has extremely good resolution, but there is to much contrast between light and shadow. The cropped version cuts off too much of the scene. Generally speaking, I guess that if you pointed that camera at almost any scene in the appropriate light you are likely to get an FP. Snowman (talk) 14:13, 28 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support The image (original not the edit) has been re-uploaded by me having done a little work on it. Based on clipping there was no real exposure issue but I've toned it a little to reduce the glare without degrading the image (I hope!). I prefer "reality" as far as possible so the work is minimal - I could do a little more I guess. --Herby talk thyme 17:02, 28 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 05:39, 3 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Abbotsbury panorama

Original - Abbotsbury panorama
Reason
High quality panorama of Abbotsbury village in Dorset, UK. The image includes most of the important features in Abbotsbury including the ruins of the Abbey, the old barn and the church. It has a high EV.
Articles this image appears in
Abbotsbury
Creator
Herbythyme

Withdrawn Sadly I don't have time to deal with the changes that folk seem to thing are necessary at present. --Herby talk thyme 08:36, 2 January 2010 (UTC) Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 05:38, 3 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Satellite View of Death Valley

Original - Landsat 7 imagery of Death Valley, made from 2 thermal images. Key - (copied from upload page) Green = Forest/Vegetation; Rust/beige/brown = Bare ground; Light blue = Salt pans with a little moisture; Bright green = probably irrigation.
Reason
I first nominated this image back in August 2008, thinking it of high quality. It hasn't changed, and the encyclopedic value is still there - in fact, the only reason the image failed last time appeared to be a confusion when the image was uploaded. It's wonderfully encyclopedic and of high res.
Articles this image appears in
Death Valley
Creator
Landsat 7 image; this image was made by NASA
File:DeathValley L7 JuneJuly2000 temporary crop.jpg
What's the difference between the red bits and the surrounding brown bits? (not for voting)
  • See to the right--what is the red there? Are those parts hotter, lower, higher, flatter? Also, I hope I'm not being totally dense on the image's function, but it's not that obvious to me. Basically, this image would be used because it tracks vegetation in the valley more clearly than a visible-light image, which in turn shows the relationship between topography and climate--do I have that right? Again, it may seem obvious to someone familiar with this kind of image, but I think currently the relationship between the image and the corresponding prose in the article isn't very clear. Thanks.
    Chick Bowen 22:31, 26 December 2009 (UTC)[reply
    ]
    Yes, that's basically it. I can understand your problems with the article; it's not great. I intend to improve it at some later time, actually. ceranthor 22:50, 26 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    To be honest, I'm not sure what the red is. Upon initial looks, I thought it might be open land at a dramatically lower (or higher?) elevation. Thermography might yield some answers. ceranthor 22:54, 26 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support: informative, and far more visually attractive than its less colorful visible-light counterpart. Sarah182 (talk) 18:29, 29 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Very informative, high quality. Beautiful. Jujutacular T · C 20:30, 30 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 05:41, 3 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Kevin Symons

Original - American actor Kevin Symons, best known for his role in children's show Darcy's Wild Life.
Reason
Another professional quality portrait received through image submissions. Thought it may be worth a nomination.
Articles this image appears in
Kevin Symons
Creator
Harry Cason (and, for what it's worth, uploaded with permission of the subject)
  • I see what you mean about quirky framing is sometimes interesting; however, I think that this image should include to top of the head and not clip the lapel. Snowman (talk) 22:25, 29 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose Badly framed, and extremely shallow depth of field. Jennifer500 (talk) 02:21, 1 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 05:47, 3 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Ursus C-451

Original - The Ursus C-451 tractor, manufactured by the Polish company Ursus from 1947 to 1959. Copied from the German Lanz Bulldog tractors, this model was intended for the military market. It is even available as a model kit.
Reason
decent resolution, clear illustration of a tractor from the 50s in use
Articles this image appears in
Ursus Factory, Ursus C-45
Creator
Łukasz Golowanow & Maciek Hypś
  • Support as nominator:
    talk 10:58, 26 December 2009 (UTC)[reply
    ]
  • Support--Mbz1 (talk) 17:44, 26 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • You have to go to Cuba in the first opportunity. You will find all kinds of old machinery like this still "working".  franklin  10:22, 27 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support per nominator.
    talk) 10:42, 27 December 2009 (UTC)[reply
    ]
  • Support per above. -- mcshadypl TC 03:35, 28 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Good --Herby talk thyme 09:38, 28 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support per nom, cool shot. Fletcher (talk) 15:07, 28 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment: Is that a real numberplate? Don't we have some kind of policy about blanking them? J Milburn (talk) 13:11, 29 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    • It's not. Such plates aren't legit in Poland. Sir Wolf (talk) 13:38, 29 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    • Do we have such a policy of blanking license plates? I see people do this sometimes as a courtesy, but on the other hand, there's no privacy right for property in a public place. Fletcher (talk) 05:09, 30 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Ursus Darłowo 2009.JPG --Makeemlighter (talk) 01:29, 5 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Zonation in intertidal zone

barnacles
in swash zone.
Reason
High quality, high EV, hard (because of the very rare opportunities) to obtain image. The image shows dozens of different types of tide pools animals in their natural habitat. The main reason is that tonight is New Year Night, so I hope that after the celebration everybody is going to be in a high spirit and support my image :) Happy New Year!
Articles in which this image appears
Intertidal zone
Creator
mbz1
  • Info Sea anemones you see at the bottom of the image are under the water. The tide comes and goes constantly. The tide brings anemones their food.
  • Support as nominator --Mbz1 (talk) 20:49, 31 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support - Interesting. Excellent EV, quality, and caption and provides a variety of specimens to illustrate the zonation of tide pools in an intertidal region. Nice job,
    ZooFari 05:46, 2 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
    ]


Well, you are right about some situations, cannot agree with some others. If I am to spend lots of time on the image, I might be able to fix some problems, or maybe I will try to take another set of the images one day, but probably not. I like to go to tide pools, but it is way too slippery to carry a tripod and expensive camera I guess, so next time I will go, it will be for my own enjoyment only :) In a meantime I'd like to thank you all for the comment and the vote, and I withdraw the nomination.--Mbz1 (talk) 19:44, 2 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 01:38, 5 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Red Sea sandstorm

Original - A thick band of dust snaking across the Red Sea between Egypt and Saudi Arabia on May 13, 2005.
Reason
High quality and resolution, meets criteria
Also featured at the Turkish Wikipedia.
Articles this image appears in
Dust storm
Creator
Created by NASA, uploaded by Pixeltoo
  • Support as nominator --Ks0stm (TCG) 17:44, 26 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support I think I saw this at commons. Interesting.
    talk) 10:40, 27 December 2009 (UTC)[reply
    ]
  • Support Worthwhile image --Herby talk thyme 16:24, 27 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support The density of images at dust storm is way too high. However, I prefer this one over most the others. Jujutacular T · C 19:04, 28 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment Only used in the gallery at Dust storm. Makeemlighter (talk) 04:08, 29 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose as this is used only in a gallery. The article's imagery needs to be cut down massively- we don't need a gallery to show multiple similar images. Further, I do not think I would be comfortable supporting if it was cut down now- I would rather see it sit in the article for a little while to demonstrate that editors do not generally prefer other images. J Milburn (talk) 13:09, 29 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    • I did such a cut down. I can't say that the images were organised in order of merit.
      talk) 08:22, 31 December 2009 (UTC)[reply
      ]
  • Oppose per J Milburn Nelro2 (talk) 01:11, 31 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Now that Noodle snacks has cleared out the article of its images.
    NYer 03:50, 4 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
    ]
  • Support: GerardM (talk) 23:28, 4 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Redsea sandstorm May13-2005.jpg

talk 12:39, 5 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
]


House Finch in Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Original - A male House Finch perching on a branch in Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
Reason
good image
Articles this image appears in
House Finch
Creator
Photographed by John Benson. Image modified by Snowman
  • Support as nominator --Snowman (talk) 13:28, 28 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose Like the composition but don't think sharpness is up to usual standards. Fletcher (talk) 15:03, 28 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose Second Fletcher. ❄
    NYer ❄ 23:47, 28 December 2009 (UTC)[reply
    ]

Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 22:42, 5 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



William Stachowski

Original - William Stachowski currently represents the 58th district for the New York State Senate. He has held the position since 1993 and is a member of the Democratic Party.
Reason
High quality portrait of a notable politician provided to us by the office of the subject. I know some people dislike these images, but I would certainly be supporting, so I am happy to nominate.
Articles in which this image appears
William Stachowski
Creator
New York Senate photography staff

Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 22:42, 5 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Tasmanian Waratah

Original - Tasmanian Waratah (Telopea truncata), Mt Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Reason
A nice picture taken in the plant's natural environment. I just have to find one of the yellow variety now.
Articles this image appears in
Telopea truncata, Waratah
Creator
Noodle snacks

Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 00:46, 6 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Isophysis tasmanica

Original - Isophysis tasmanica
Reason
Good Image in a native environment. The upper part of the background is Lake Pedder.
Articles this image appears in
Isophysis tasmanica
Creator
Noodle snacks
  • If I'm reading that right it suggests flower colour is "dark red-purple or yellow", so perhaps the article could be touched up with this info. --jjron (talk) 12:20, 29 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Isophysis tasmanica.jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 00:50, 6 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Bellendena montana

Original - Bellendena montana, Hartz National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Reason
Caught the inflorescence half way through opening which is useful.
Articles this image appears in
Bellendena montana
Creator
Noodle snacks

Promoted File:Bellendena montana.jpg --Staxringold talkcontribs 02:01, 6 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Silky Hairstreak

Original - Silky Hairstreak (Pseudalmenus chlorinda), Tasmania, Australia
Reason
Quite a lucky find given it's rarity. The closed wing habit seems pretty typical - I followed this one about the bush for quite a while and it wouldn't open it's wings except in flight.
Articles in which this image appears
Pseudalmenus
Creator
Noodle snacks

Promoted File:Pseudalmenus chlorinda.jpg

talk 08:26, 6 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
]


General Art and Industrial Exposition of Stockholm (1897)

General Art and Industrial Exposition of Stockholm on the island of Djurgården
, 1897.
Reason
Photochrom of a late nineteenth century world's fair. The domed exhibition hall was designed by Ferdinand Boberg, who was a prominent Swedish architect. That and most other structures in the scene were subsequently destroyed. Restored version of File:Stockholm photochrom.jpg.
Articles in which this image appears
General Art and Industrial Exposition of Stockholm (1897), Djurgården
Creator
Detroit Publishing Co.

Promoted File:Stockholm photochrom2.jpg --Staxringold talkcontribs 18:41, 6 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Potato with sprouts.jpg

Original - A potato with sprouts
Alt 1 - With sliced version for more EV.
Reason
Remarkable DOF, recommended at PPR.
Articles this image appears in
Potato
Creator
ZooFari
  • Both images are now in their designated article. --
    ZooFari 05:24, 3 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
    ]
All I know is that it's a russet potato as noted on the packaging. The russet article redirects to Russet Burbank which IMO is misguided. There are several types of russets forming even more category trees (thanks to these brilliant people called botanists) but some are just hybrids belonging to the upper class potatoes. --
ZooFari 17:06, 3 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
]
And the alt is used in potato as well, illustrating the low-starch russet. The original is only used in potato illustrating the sprouts in the description section. --
ZooFari 17:10, 3 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
]
No No No. We don't junk up articles with every variation of a photograph just so they all technically meet the featured picture criteria. Only a single photograph from a nomination needs to be in the article to qualify all the alts. Whichever photo wins should be used in the article(s). Remember, our primary concern here is improving articles, not winning contests. Having two or more essentially identical photos in the same article is ridiculous. Kaldari (talk) 21:27, 4 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
It wasn't intended for a winning championship. I just find alts difficult to arrange which is why I prefer a single image for a nomination. Of course, I could have changed my mind and use the original to go by the FPC process with this given advice , but I could see you already fixed it yourself. --
ZooFari 04:26, 5 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
]
  • The original is about 10 cm (4 inch) and the alt is about 4 1/2 inches (11.5 cm) including the sprout at the end. Typically normal. Since I don't know the measurements precisely, I decided not to embed a scale and play guessing games; instead I have posted it on the file page. Scales suit macros better IMO anyways. --
    ZooFari 01:47, 6 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
    ]

Promoted File:Russet potato cultivar with sprouts.jpg

talk 12:57, 7 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
]


Return of the Great White Fleet

Original - Political cartoon from page four of the New York Herald, February 22, 1909 depicts Uncle Sam, George Washington, and Theodore Roosevelt greeting the Great White Fleet on its return to home port after a world tour.
Reason
From 1907 to 1909 a fleet of 18 United States Navy circumnavigated the globe. They were known as the Great White Fleet because during that era US warships were painted white during peacetime. This illustration appeared in the New York Herald on February 22, 1909, the day of their return to home port at Hampton Roads, Virginia. Restored version of File:Great White Fleet return.jpg.
Articles in which this image appears
Great White Fleet, New York Herald, William Allen Rogers
Creator
William Allen Rogers

Promoted File:Great White Fleet return2.jpg

talk 11:02, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
]


Roald Amundsen

Original - Roald Amundsen departing for the North Pole in 1920.
Reason
Roald Amundsen led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, was the first human being to reach both poles, and was the first person to traverse the Northwest Passage. There's something stylish about one hand in the pocket and another on the ship's wheel as he leaves on another polar mission. Restored version of File:Roald Amundsen.jpg.
Articles in which this image appears
Roald Amundsen, Arctic exploration
Creator
Lomen Bros.

Promoted File:Roald Amundsen2.jpg

talk 11:02, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
]

Lead-Cooled Fast Reactor Schematic

Original - A schematic for a prototype nuclear reactor using lead as a cooling agent.
Reason
I found this by accident while looking through nuclear reactor pages here. I was stunned by the quality of the image, and it occurred to me that if this image was eye catching to me it may be worthy of an FP star, so here I am with my find. This is an .svg image, so size is not an issue. I have omitted the details of the nuclear reaction since all nuclear reactors are more or less the same, but if it becomes an issue I will be happy to add such information to the caption. Note that the image here is for a theoretical reactor currently under development for commercial use; however, this should not be a problem insofar as OR is concerned, as soviet Alpha-class submarines used a variant of the reactor shown here for propulsion and electric consumption. TomStar81 (Talk) 06:03, 2 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Articles in which this image appears
Lead cooled fast reactor
Creator
Original image created by Commons User Lcolson; vectored image (used here) created by Commons User Beao

Not promoted

talk 23:38, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
]


Culex sp

Original - - Culex sp. Mosquito. Pictured in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania
Reason
Good quality and EV. Wikipedia has only one FP of mosquito. This was previously nominated here but was probably lost in the flood. Appears in the article for over 3months now.
Articles this image appears in
Culex
Creator
Muhammad Mahdi Karim
  • Support as nominator --Muhammad(talk) 11:28, 25 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • This is just a question for myself. Is the abdomen of the mosquito only the brown thin or is it transparent and continues until the shinny part?  franklin  21:25, 25 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • In the abdomen, that line of little bright dots. Are those hairs or is it that the abdomen is transparent and that's the end of i?  franklin  14:12, 28 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Suspended while Muhammad works on an edit. Makeemlighter (talk) 05:42, 3 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Comment I put up an edit over the original since the change was very small --Muhammad(talk) 15:55, 5 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    • Perfect, thanks Muhammad, :)
      talk 18:53, 5 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
      ]

Back to voting We'll give it a day to make sure nobody has a problem with this. Makeemlighter (talk) 22:40, 5 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Support Good job getting all those head details in. --IP69.226.103.13 | Talk about me. 05:54, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose - Good resolution, but shallow DoF. No matter how many mosquitos are or are not featured. - Damërung . -- 04:49, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Culex sp..jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 11:01, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Meat-eater ants feeding on a cicada

Original - Meat-eater ants (Iridomyrmex purpureus) working cooperatively to devour a cicada (possibly Psaltoda moerens however damage to the victim makes a definite identification difficult to confirm). The cicada is approximately 60-70mm long, the ants are approximately 15mm long.
Reason
A little gross perhaps, but good EV and good quality. DOF is shallowish, but about as good as possible for a single shot macro. The main focus is well placed, showing the ants feeding around the head in a variety of positions, especially the one on top munching into the empty eye-socket.
Articles in which this image appears
Meat ant, Ant, Predation
Creator
jjron

Promoted File:Ants eating cicada, jjron 22.11.2009.jpg

talk 07:37, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
]


Bright Copper

Original - Bright Copper (Paralucia aurifer), Austin's Ferry, Tasmania, Australia
Reason
Nice image for a smallish butterfly
Articles in which this image appears
Bright Copper
Creator
Noodle snacks

Promoted File:Paralucia aurifer.jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 10:45, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Siberian Tiger with Cub

Original - A Siberian tigress with a cub at Buffalo Zoo
Reason
A sharp, striking, very excellent quality photo of a mother Siberian tiger with her cub.
Articles in which this image appears
Siberian tiger and Wildlife of China
Creator
Davepape
  • Really? It's right in front of the tigress (just look where she's looking). I saw it literally the second I saw this photo for the first time. As for the pose, again, the tigress is looking at her cub, and I've seen it frequently in documentaries about various animals, including tigers.--
    Helryx 21:17, 5 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
    ]
  • Support the lovely image reminds me that 2010 is "Tiger's year" according to Chinese zodiac (thought the lunar year does not come yet).--Caspian blue 22:05, 5 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Excellent for displaying the animal, the environment, and the relationship structure for the animal. Staxringold talkcontribs 22:36, 5 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Suppport. Despite a slight problem with the framing (too much foreground, not enough background), there's a universality to the relationship between mother and child that's enough to disregard the rational thought of big honkin' carnivore who'd feed the likes of me to this cub in favor of awww...toss them a steak. Durova391 00:46, 6 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support awwwwwwwwwwww... and on a technical note cannot see any flaws with this... oh, and awwwwwwww... Gazhiley (talk) 09:58, 6 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • SupportA rare moment in high definition. I have no comment as of the technical side. I simply love it. Kangxi Emperor 康熙帝 (talk) 04:32, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support You see what's there: the mother tiger's focus on her cub. --IP69.226.103.13 | Talk about me. 05:48, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose Poor composition and insufficient EV. Makeemlighter (talk) 04:14, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Panthera tigris altaica 13 - Buffalo Zoo.jpg

talk 13:19, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
]


File:1909 Pittsburgh Pirates on a boat FINAL.jpg

Original - The 1909 Pirates in a poster celebrating their National League pennant. Frank Chance of the Chicago Cubs and John McGraw of the New York Giants, two rivals which the Pirates beat for the pennant, are being made to walk the plank.
Reason
A high quality, esoteric image depicting the team with some of their own flavor (rather than simply the stiffer team photos the LoC has for many teams). I left a lengthy note about "Shelton", the unidentifiable utility player on the Commons talk page (I believe he's a minor leaguer who never appeared with the team officially in a major league game). Also note that the ship itself is labeled "Harry Cramnitz", "Frock", and "Leever" below those players (who are labeled elsewhere as well). And yes, the title is something of a joke on this.
Articles in which this image appears
1909 Major League Baseball season, 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates season, Pittsburgh Pirates
Creator
Created by C. Rollins, Cleveland. Restored by Staxringold
  • OH, I should mention, Durova had the excellent idea that if this is featured we should ask the POTD people to use it on
    Talk Like a Pirate Day. Staxringold talkcontribs 15:07, 6 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
    ]
  • Suppport per nom. Aaaarrrrrr. Durova394 01:18, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. Useful for the historical purposes of the team and the times. Makes you wonder about the significance of the portrayals of the players. I like how they're making the opposition coaches walk the plank. --jjron (talk) 11:16, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support: Very clever of the Pirates! High EV for the team article, and restoration is fine. NW (Talk) 00:00, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support GerardM (talk) 15:42, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:1909 Pittsburgh Pirates on a boat FINAL.jpg

talk 13:05, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
]


Amstel, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amstel Hotel and Rembrandt Tower
.
Reason
It has enough EV and the quality is sufficient to justify a FP status. A recent nomination inspired me to put this one up for here.
Articles in which this image appears
Amstel and Magere Brug
Creator
Massimo Catarinella
  • Support as nominator --Massimo Catarinella (talk) 20:41, 29 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support lovely pic, can't see any obvious defects. A couple of the boats sem very low in the water though - especially the small one to our left of the open-able part of the bridge - couple in dark blue and purple tops... Almost looks like they're sinking! Gazhiley (talk) 11:41, 30 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I think the latter can be explained by two things. The first being that this picture was shot from a non-raised pier. Further more, there was a gusty wind blowing, which created some waves. --Massimo Catarinella (talk) 00:00, 31 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I didn't notice it on the first viewing, but I'm pretty sure the 'boats low in the water' that Gizhiley refers to is a stitching fault. Well, one boat in particular anyway. The little boat centre-right (with a red dot on the motor) is sitting extremely low in the water - in fact, it looks like the guy in the back is dragging his butt in the water. ;-) And the boat seems to have some slight ghosting artifacts and inconsistent colour and texture at the back. It takes an eagle eye to spot the faults (assuming I'm even right - could you check the RAW file to confirm?) so it isn't a big deal, but probably should be corrected if possible. Ðiliff «» (Talk) 17:23, 31 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I checked the RAW file for you, but it really isn't a stitching error... I can make a screenshot. if you would like me to do so. You are right though. If there is a flaw in the panorama, it should be fixed. --Massimo Catarinella (talk) 17:16, 1 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
No, if you say so, I believe you! But it still does look rather strange, and I don't think waves would explain it, as they look too small and choppy. Ðiliff «» (Talk) 20:07, 1 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
These pictures were taken about six months ago during summer. They have been shot during the period the sun was setting, so this might explain the warmer colours. I've just rechecked the RAW-files and I can't improve the crop in the upper left corner, but I do agree with you. It should be more spacious. --Massimo Catarinella (talk) 00:00, 31 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Weak support Holding back from full support because of the framing: would prefer less foreground and more sky. Otherwise fine. Durova391 19:53, 2 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I can always crop of part of the bottom, if you would like me to do so. I think the foreground adds up to the EV though. --Massimo Catarinella (talk) 19:03, 3 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
It's more that the view would feel brighter and more open with a bit more sky at top. Looks like it'll pass though. Durova401 17:42, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support: GerardM (talk) 23:27, 4 January 2010 (UTC) It is the size of the water that makes this bridge special.. Please leave the amount of water as it is because this is what makes the "magere brug" so special[reply]
    • FYI, it's customary to sign the end of your comments, rather than the start. Ðiliff «» (Talk) 23:30, 4 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Weak support per Diliff, Durova and others. --jjron (talk) 07:58, 6 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support: I think that, like Diliff's recent Thames FP, the water here is important. I agree about the crop at the top left, but it isn't enough to prevent full support. This is a good capture of the activity on the river, and especially nice to see the bridge in the process of being raised/lowered.
    talk 07:32, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
    ]

Promoted File:Amstel.jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 21:26, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Apple Sundowner and Cross Section

Original - This is an apple cross section of a 'Sundowner' apple cultivar.
Edit - Add margins to lower bottom of image.
Reason
It is a very good, quality image.
Articles in which this image appears
Apple
Creator
Fir0002
Actually, the featured picture Apricot and cross section.jpg has Apricots close to each other, and, that picture is on the Main Page right now. They are both similer. December21st2012Freak Talk to me at ≈ 05:33, 3 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Indeed. The apricots in the main page are pretty close, but the gap between them is properly centered in the picture which makes it look fine. Here, on the other hand, due to the vertical placement of the apples in the frame, it looks like the sectioned one is going to fall out of the picture (not a desired feature in this case). Also it can be repaired, or at least they did something similar in
    Pinnacles National Monument's nomination when added more sky.  franklin  06:19, 3 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
    ]
  • Isn't that a brand name?  franklin  07:14, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Looks like the cultivar name for a Sundowner should be Cripps red [3]  franklin  07:17, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • FWIW (ha! I learned this acronym) here is a huge list of apple varieties [4]  franklin  07:19, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • One of them is Sundown [5]  franklin  07:22, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • If you check my original link, it appears your final link is calling the Sundowner a Sundown - the other information seems to match, except for the harvest period, but presumably your link is an American site vs my Australian site which would explain that, and they are an Australian apple so would probably go with that for the name. Maybe the shop Fir bought if from had it labelled as a Sundown, but as I say I can't remember seeing them as such anywhere, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. My first linked site says "Cripps Red apples of an appropriate quality may be sold using the trademarked brand name SundownerTM", so maybe it would be more accurate to label it a Cripps Red anyway. --jjron (talk) 14:54, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 21:38, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Common Nighthawk in British Columbia, Canada

Original - Common Nighthawk in British Columbia, Canada
Reason
good image
Articles in which this image appears
Common Nighthawk
Creator
Gavin Schaefer

Promoted File:Chordeiles minor -British Columbia -Canada-8c.jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 21:40, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Killian documents animated gif

Charles Johnson's animated GIF comparison of purported 1970's era typewritten Killian memos with 2004-era MS Word document using default settings.
Reason
On the one hand, this animated gif powerfully illustrates the case that the so-called "Killian documents" (alleged documents that were presented or came to light in the run-up to the 2004 U.S. presidential election that related to George W. Bush's Vietnam-era military service) were forgeries. On the other hand, 450 × 202 pixels and "PD-BECAUSE" licensing. Still, I think the nom is worth discussion.
Articles in which this image appears
Killian documents authenticity issues, Killian documents controversy, Little Green Footballs, Charles Foster Johnson
Creator
Charles Foster Johnson
  • Support as nominator --Spikebrennan (talk) 19:18, 7 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose. Too much recentism and systemic bias for me. Is this image still going to be notable in 100 years? Not likely, IMO. Apart from it's current notability, the image doesn't have any other compelling qualities. Kaldari (talk) 20:32, 7 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • comment Since it's generaly accepted not to be a work of the US federal goverment the copyright status is highly suspect.©Geni 23:08, 7 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose. I have no concerns about recentism/notability- if it has a place in an article, it has every right to be here. This just doesn't seem to be much of a featured picture to me- there's not really much to it, and I personally find the animation a little annoying. I'd rather compare the two alongside each other. J Milburn (talk) 23:37, 7 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose As above. The main attraction of an FP for me is when i look at it and instantly want to know more about it - I can't even be bothered to read the text in this as it's very uninteresting looking and as mentionned by j milburn the annimation annoys me... Gazhiley (talk) 11:06, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
My response: the content of the text is really beside the point. The principal EV offered by this image is in the Killian documents authenticity issues article. The main trust of that article is that this document (among others) was purportedly prepared with an office typewriter at a National Guard facility in the early 1970s (and Dan Rather and CBS News published reports which relied on this); but the animated GIF demonstrates that it appears much more likely that the document was prepared on a contemporary version of Microsoft Word. The animation shows the similarity betwen the purportedly 1970s document and the result that would have been obtained with Microsoft Word. Spikebrennan (talk) 15:56, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Fair enough, and thanks for your reply... But I still think it's really uninteresting and thus I can't see how this can be considered a featured picture... But each to their own... Gazhiley (talk) 23:24, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose Nothing featured about it. Tim1337 (talk) 12:51, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose - This kind of images should be nominated at the
    valued pictures, not here. - Damërung . -- 04:49, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
    ]

Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 06:26, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Petronas Twin Towers

tallest building in the world
from 1998 to 2004.
Reason
Unique and eye catching Blue luminous tone. nice resolution, excellent contrast.
Articles in which this image appears
Petronas Twin Towers, Skyscraper, and Malaysia
.
Creator
Someformofhuman
  • Support as nominator --Calmer Waters 05:24, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose There are severely blown highlights on the top half of the towers. I wouldn't normally oppose just for that, but in this case the affected area is a substantial portion of the image. Also there's something strange going on with the colour spaces: firefox shows the sky as a strange shade of purple, which ought to be fixed. Time3000 (talk) 09:13, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    • Also the image seems to have undergone aggressive NR IMO --Muhammad(talk) 09:15, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose as per Time3000... Shame though as lovely colours on most of it... Gazhiley (talk) 09:34, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, I do see the "whiting out" of some of the lines at the top portion of the structure. Was hoping that the overall coloring effect would compensate for it. Shame indeed Calmer Waters 10:03, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose Beautiful sky. I used to live in Malaysia, so I have witnessed Petronas Tower countless times. However the top part of the left tower is somewhat out of shape. In addition the foreground (Entrance to the philharmonic hall) was too dark. Too bad, the background was wonderful. Kangxi Emperor 康熙帝 (talk) 13:53, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose Per above plus the perspective problems.
    talk) 22:10, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
    ]
  • Oppose. Striking, but just not "real" enough. Specific problems listed above. J Milburn (talk) 23:12, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment Hi, thanks for nominating my image, but as the creator, clearly I do not like it either. To my personal view, it's just horribly photographed and too much overprocessing. That's why I wrote under the Image Creation/Manipulation headline as quoted "To be honest this isn't a very good image produced by me; I don't consider this my personal favourite". Therefore, I strongly oppose my own work. Still, many thanks and much appreciated. Someformofhuman (talk) 03:29, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 06:27, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Cerros de Incahuasi

Original - Cerros de Incahuasi mountains in Chile, with the Salar de Talar salt flat in the foreground.
Reason
Meets all FPC criteria. It illustrates the subject in a compelling way, making the viewer want to know more.
Articles in which this image appears
Cerros de Incahuasi, Salar de Talar, Norte Grande, Central Andean dry puna, Geology of Chile, List of mountains in Chile
Creator
Luca Galuzzi

Promoted File:Miscanti Lagoon near San Pedro de Atacama Chile Luca Galuzzi 2006.jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 09:49, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Two white rhinos

Original - Two white rhinos eat dry grass. These animals are completely wild. They live close to, but outside Waterberg National Park, Namibia.
Reason
I think the image is illustrative because you see a rhino from the front and from the side in a single image. It's valuable because there are not too many wild living rhino pictures. It's one of the highest resolution rhino pictures we have.
Articles in which this image appears
White Rhinoceros, Rhinoceros
Creator
Ikiwaner
  • Support as nominator --Ikiwaner (talk) 20:55, 6 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Weak Oppose In my opinion (and I may be wrong about the technical definitions here) there seems to be a lot of noise on the rhinos themselves, especially the furthest away... It looks like it has a fur coat in fact... The horn of the closest seems very blurred too... Shame though as its a very rare photograph I would imagine... Gazhiley (talk) 08:51, 7 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    • This comment is somewhat unreasonable. The picture has >8MP (more than 4x as many pixels as Noodle snacks butterfly and almost 5x more than Muhammads Culex sp, both of which just got promoted). Judging images at 100% without any regard for resolution makes no sense. You are basically punishing the uploader for not uploading a degraded downsampled version that would fool amateurs into thinking that the image is tack shap. Lame! --Dschwen 23:08, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
      • Not unreasonable at all... I have no idea about technical reasons/fixes... They just look like they have fur coats and horns due to the fuzziness... End of... Gazhiley (talk) 12:16, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • File:Waterberg Nashorn1.jpg has not so much noise. – Wladyslaw (talk) 08:59, 7 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment. Image page needs English description for en:wiki. The image itself is very nice, but re quality, I'm at a bit of a loss too - with the camera and settings you wouldn't expect much noise, but there does appear to be quite a lot in the background. Perhaps the lens used? --jjron (talk) 11:03, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 09:57, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Head of Orpheus

Original - "Thracian Girl Carrying the Head of Orpheus on His Lyre", better known simply as "Head of Orpheus", by Gustave Moreau (1865).
Reason
The picture has beautiful contrast, exposure, and color balance—credit, of course, is due to the painter's haunting original. 1,313 × 2,069 px. It is by far the best example of this piece of art (see also the bigger but blurry and desaturated File:Gustave Moreau 007.jpg, the smaller and wildly contrasty File:Gustave Moreau Orphée 1865.jpg, and the much smaller and wildly contrasty File:GustaveMoreau01.jpg) and the most captivating portrait of Orpheus available.
Articles in which this image appears
Orpheus, Gustave Moreau, Decapitation
Creator
Gustave Moreau / The Man in Question (uploader)

Not promoted --jjron (talk) 14:23, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Fraser River Panorama

.
Reason
Good resolution, good image quality; clearly illustrates one of the most notable rivers in Canada and North America. The image also shows much of the Fraser Valley.
Articles in which this image appears
Fraser River; Fraser Valley
Creator
User:Mimigu
  • Support as nominator --Mimigu (talk) 01:21, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose Large bluriness in the foreground. Also exagerated curvature makes sides of pic look almost 20 degrees off horizontal... Gazhiley (talk) 10:03, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose. Sorry Mimigu. It's an interesting and impressive scene, but the technicals on this one aren't quite good enough. As Gazhiley mentions, there is a blurred frame in the middle (next time, try to get a good focus lock, then set the camera to manual focus to complete the set. That way, the focus doesn't vary and hunt on each frame), and the panorama itself is curved. Also, if you live nearby, perhaps you could take it on a clearer, sunnier day? That way, the sky would probably avoid being blown out and white. Ðiliff «» (Talk) 13:38, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    • Comment You have a good point. To fix the exaggerated curvature Gazhiley mentioned, I can re-stitch the panorama using different settings. As for the blurriness, the very old and crappy Canon EF 28-80mm lens I have also suffers from a mild de-centering defect causing half the frame to be blurred at times. I don't know when I will have time to go up to Westminster Abbey again, but when I do, I will use a better lens and do it in better weather. Maybe I'll even do it in HDR! Mimigu (talk) 21:40, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
      • Ahh thanks for the explanation re the lens. Although I have to admit, if one of my lenses was doing that, I wouldn't use it anymore, since there's no point taking photos that are almost unusable! It's probably too old and cheap to get repaired unfortunately. Possible, but you might as well buy a new lens for the same price, if you haven't already got one. And yes, I guess you would need to re-stitch it. You should always attempt to keep the horizon straight though, it's not so much doing it with 'different settings' as doing it 'correctly'. ;-) Ðiliff «» (Talk) 11:48, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
        • The 18-55mm IS is pretty good value for money (but avoid the non IS version).
          talk) 06:42, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
          ]
  • Oppose The background is too blur. If you are really want to use the Auto Focus, then try to find an area that is clear at the foreground as AF would most likely focus on the foreground. Else use MF to focus on the river. Kangxi Emperor 康熙帝 (talk) 12:31, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted --jjron (talk) 14:23, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Snowy Great Britain

European winter storms of 2009–10
.
Reason
A glorious image that's received a nice bit of press attention over here- see this BBC article, for instance. I've seen it on TV a few times. There's possible even enough for an article on this image itself. The image illustrates our current cold snap extremely well. Currently only used in one article as it is so young (as well as my userpage :)), but I have no doubt that such a striking and high quality shot has a place in many. I'd just like to anticipate comparisons to the equally beautiful File:Scandinavia.TMO2003050.jpg, and note that this image illustrates something completely different- the idea of Britain being covered in snow like this is strange- I don't think it's occurred in my lifetime, and this is the longest cold snap for several decades. I appreciate that there is a little cloud cover here, and so this is not quite at the same level as the other in terms of being a "perfect shot", but this is not meant to be a shot of a "typical winter Britain", as the other is a shot of a "typical winter Scandanavia". And, of course, a little cloud cover is to be expected (and even favoured) in this case, due to the fact this is trying to illustrate the weather, rather than the geography.
Articles in which this image appears
Winter of 2009–2010 in the United Kingdom, Terra (satellite)
Creator
NASA
It's decided in advance? I thought it was a random image from the general pot of FP's... Gazhiley (talk) 10:38, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
This Monday 11th? It won't even be closed by then so won't be POTD. No, it's not just a random image, in general they basically follow the order of FP promotion. See Wikipedia:Picture_of_the_day/January_2010 for this month's archive. --jjron (talk) 12:01, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Well I never... You learn something new every day around here! Thanks! Though now i won't have the feeling of anticipation every time i log into wiki to see if a FP I've voted on is front page... Ah well... Gazhiley (talk) 13:21, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Great picture. These don't come around often Tim1337 (talk) 10:26, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. This image appeared in all the Spanish newspapers today to illustrate their stories, if that counts as international impact ;-) The image also has educational value: if you look carefully, you'll see a few bits on the West coast that are not covered by snow, an effect of the North Atlantic Current. Physchim62 (talk) 14:42, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Just to mention this also appears on the front page of our local newspaper today in South Wales (albeit a cropped version showing just Wales) so i can attest to it being all over the media if our little old paper has it too! Gazhiley (talk) 15:13, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Great_Britain_Snowy.jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 18:00, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Burj Khalifa

Reason
Very good quality and resolution, adds encyclopedic value to the article.
Articles in which this image appears
Burj Khalifa
Creator
Nepenthes
  • Oh my! I got completely lost. Can you provide the meaning of the acronyms so I can learn what interesting thing is happening with Dubai? Thanks  franklin  02:56, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • That one hopefully will be saved by the "incidental inclusion" recourse. But no idea how a huge thing like this can be included incidentally in some picture. Crazy copyrighted world.  franklin  06:43, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Yes, the wheels are in motion to get these deleted. A single image of the building could be uploaded locally under a claim of fair use, but, naturally, it would have to meet all of our
    non-free content criteria. J Milburn (talk) 12:07, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
    ]

Suspended pending results of deletion nomination. Makeemlighter (talk) 07:50, 16 January 2010 (UTC) Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 06:37, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Kuna woman selling molas, Panama City

Original - Kuna woman selling molas in Panama City.
Reason
good technical quality, portrait, resolution, and EV.
Articles in which this image appears
Kuna (people)
Creator
Markus Leupold-Löwenthal

Promoted File:KunaWomanSellingMolas.jpg --jjron (talk) 10:56, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Mirounga leonina

Original - Close-up of juvenile Southern Elephant seal, showing face and mouth detail
Reason
Focus is bang on and photo is sharp, great resolution, super pose (also characteristically aggressive), and certainly the clearest image we have of facial and mouth detail for seals.
Articles in which this image appears
Southern Elephant Seal, Elephant seal
(gallery)
Creator
Serge Ouachée
  • I've asked for that once or twice. My big difference is per Noodle Snacks, this guy another foot down is going to have basically the same coloration and such. Admittedly you get no tail detail here, but it provides significant information. Also, as Zoo mentions, more pics does tend to create higher standards. Staxringold talkcontribs 16:18, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. Excellent picture of high encyclopedic value. - Darwinek (talk) 20:12, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Strong Support Not only is he cute, but instantly made me smile. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Neon Sky (talkcontribs) 20:57, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted Mirounga leonina.jpg --jjron (talk) 10:55, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Dartmoor snow panorama

Original - A panorama of Dartmoor (Devon, UK) in snow and sun.
Reason
High quality panorama of a UK National Park in snow showing a number of Tors.
Articles in which this image appears
Tor though I guess it probably should be on and Dartmoor too. It seems to be used in Wikipedia:WikiProject UK geography too.
Creator
Herbythyme

Promoted File:Saddle tor to Hey tor pano.jpg --jjron (talk) 10:53, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Battle at Lanka, Ramayana by Sahibdin

Original - Battle at Lanka, Ramayana by Sahibdin. It depicts monkey army of the protagonist Rama (top left, blue figure) fighting the demon-king of the king of Lanka, Ravana in order to save Rama's kidnapped wife Sita. The painting depicts multiple events in the battle against the three-headed demon general Trisiras, in bottom left - Trisiras is beheaded by the monkey-companion of Rama - Hanuman.
Reason
Very good quality and resolution. Also adds encyclopedic value to the article. Already a FP at commons.
Articles in which this image appears
Ramayana, Sahibdin
Creator
Sahibdin
  • Support as nominator --TheMandarin (talk) 09:51, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support as:
    • Already a FP at a featured picture on Wikimedia Commons (passed with 6 support, 0 oppose, 0 neutral) and on the Turkish Wikipedia
    • Nothing similar to this genre in current FPs
    • Rather strange image as it is a depiction of the great climax war of the
      Hindu epic Ramayana (there are only 2 Hindu epics) by a Muslim artist Sahibdin from the Mewar school of Rajput painting

Disclosure: Suggested TheMandarin the nomination on his talk. --Redtigerxyz Talk 13:09, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Note: Online ref to support that Trisiras or Trisira (lit. "three-headed") battled with Hanuman as described in chapter Yuddha Khanda of Ramayana by Valmiki. There is another Trisira in Ramayana killed by child Rama in Bala Khanda [6]. Another Trisiras exists in Hindu mythology. --Redtigerxyz Talk 13:31, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support per nom. Spikebrennan (talk) 15:57, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support per nom.  franklin  14:29, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted --jjron (talk) 10:50, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Am I missing something here? Why was this not promoted? -- mcshadypl TC 01:30, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Friedrich von Schiller

Lithograph portrait of Friedrich Schiller
captioned "Friedrich von Schiller" in recognition of his 1802 ennoblement.
Reason
Leading German poet and playwright. Restored version of File:Schiller.jpg.
Articles in which this image appears
Friedrich Schiller
Creator
Published by Jos. Koehler, artist unknown.
  • Support as nominator --Durova394 05:09, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Good EV, good restoration, meets criteria. Jujutacular T · C 04:43, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Artist unknown, eh? Hmm. . . There aren't that many images of Schiller from life. I'd bet this is from a later drawing loosely based on the much-imitated 1794 bust by Heinrich Danneker (which was copied several times, with variations, by Danneker himself, before being mass-produced later on). Those busts mostly have the head inclined to the left (his left, that is) rather than the right, but they're unique in having the long, messy hair, as in this drawing, rather than what appears in the early paintings (as in our articles).
    Chick Bowen 05:05, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
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  • Support GerardM (talk) 15:38, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support per nom. Spikebrennan (talk) 20:40, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Great detail! Staxringold talkcontribs 15:42, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Schiller edit1.jpg --jjron (talk) 10:52, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Splendid Fairywren with face fan display

Original - Subspecies melanotus with face fan display, Lake Cargelligo
Reason
A beautiful and high quality photo that illustrates a courtship behavior of the Splendid Fairywren.
Articles in which this image appears
Splendid Fairywren
Creator
Nevil Lazarus

Promoted File:Splendid Fairy Wren - Lake cargelligo - Spt 05 089.JPG --jjron (talk) 10:51, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



The Baroque Plague Column of the Holy Trinity in Kremnica

Original - The Plague Column in the main square of the well-preserved medieval town of Kremnica, Slovaki. Built between 1765 and 1772, it is one of the last plague columns in the former Habsburg Empire.
Reason
Absolutely beautiful image found while cleaning out images with ambiguous file names. Has already been featured on the Polish Wikipedia. Nice resolution and very clear with excellent contrast. used on articles on at least six of our other Wikipedias. Also OK under Freedom of Panorama for this country.
Articles in which this image appears
Kremnica
Creator
Pudelek
  • Support as nominator --Calmer Waters 01:59, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment: Regardless of freedom of panorama, the statue itself is public domain because of age. J Milburn (talk) 12:15, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Weak Oppose I know its not exactly the photographers fault, but there's a lot of shadows on this and I can't help feeling that there's detail missing in those shadows... Gazhiley (talk) 10:30, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    • Also it might be my eyes but the top of the statue appears to be out of focus? Gazhiley (talk) 10:31, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose I tend to agree with Gazhiley. Taking the photo with minimal shadows might be a challenge, but it would show the detail that this image just does not. -- mcshadypl TC 01:27, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 23:34, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Franklin D. Roosevelt

File:FDR in 1933 edit 2.jpg
Original - Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States.
Reason
I'd easily put it on par with those of Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, U.S. Grant and Golda Meir.
Articles in which this image appears
United States presidential election, 1932, 1930s, Time 100: The Most Important People of the Century
Creator
Elias Goldensky

Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 23:34, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Part of stained glass in St. Barbara Church, Kutná Hora, Czech Republic.

Original - a caption for the image, providing adequate context for voters on WP:FPC
Reason
good quality, interesting stained glass
Articles in which this image appears
St. Barbara Church
Creator
Pudelek
  • Support as nominator --Pudelek (talk) 12:18, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Weak oppose. I think, for me, for this sort of subject to stand out enough to be FP it would need to be a series showing all of the stained glass in the church, as I assume there is a lot more that is not shown in this image. Perhaps something similar to this: File:Albert Memorial Friese Collage - May 2008-edit1.jpg. Obviously it's a very different subject, but that's my first impression when I see the image - I feel like it's a small fragment of the stained glass, and I want to see more of it, and perhaps more of the context of it. It's quite well done though, it's high res and (I assume) perspective corrected. Ðiliff «» (Talk) 12:58, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 06:48, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Apache containers

Original - Various Apache containers: baskets, bowls and jars. 1907. The women-made woven baskets could hold heavy loads and were made mainly from yucca or willow leaves and juniper bark.
Edit 1
Reason
Some original Native American ornamented containers, restored version of File:Apache-still-life.jpg.
Articles in which this image appears
Apache
Creator
Edward S. Curtis
  • Support as nominator --Brand[t] 21:32, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment It's a good photo and certainly has potential, but it could do with some cleaning up to remove the dust and fingerprints from the background and the scratches from the left-hand side. Time3000 (talk) 10:18, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Honestly I did not notice fingerprints while restoring. This low-res version has superior quality, maybe someone could assist? Brand[t] 12:12, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I've done a very quick dust removal on it - I won't vote on it since it's my own work. It could possibly do with a slight crop to get rid of the borders, but I haven't got time to get it perfect at the moment. Time3000 (talk) 19:54, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment Interesting, but the article makes no mention. How and of what material are they made? What are they used for? The article or the caption needs work imo.
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Looks like they are woven. I have expanded the cap. Brand[t] 12:20, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Looks good and referenced. Another problem though (sorry to nitpick) exactly what has been done during the restoration doesn't seem to be noted on the image page.
talk) 23:56, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
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Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 03:20, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Tawny Frogmouth

Original - Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides)
Reason
It is clear whilst still clearly showing the camouflaged plumage colouring.
Articles in which this image appears
Tawny Frogmouth
Creator
Noodle snacks

Promoted File:Podargus strigoides Bonorong.jpg

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Koala with juvenile on back

Original - Koala joeys will remain with their mother for another six months or so after leaving the pouch, riding on her back, and feeding on both milk and eucalypt leaves until weaning is complete at about 12 months of age
Reason
clear and sharp and shows both adult and juvenile
Articles in which this image appears
koala
Creator
Benjamint 00:46, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Alternative 1 - Changed color profile

Promoted File:Koala and joey.jpg

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Kunzea ericoides sprig

Original - Burgan Ti-tree is a shrub growing widespread in Australia and New Zealand, particularly in coastal/scrub areas
Alternative
File:Ti-tree sprig3.jpg
Not for voting Showing how is it anomalous the stem going to the very edge of the picture. A solution is this, a less unnatural is the one with the fingers.
Alt2-fingers removed, scale provided
Reason
good quality close-up showing detail in leaves and nuts of plant with fingers for scale
Articles in which this image appears
Kunzea ericoides, Kunzea
Creator
Benjamint 11:04, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support as nominator --Benjamint 11:04, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Coment. Only the alternative image is in Kunzea. Also, didn't your mother tell you to clean your nails before taking a close-up photo of them? ;-) I suppose you're forgiven if you've been out messing with shrubs. Ðiliff «» (Talk) 14:26, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    • heh, I cleaned them up a bit in PS aswell; they had been even worse! Added original to Kunzea. Benjamint 02:11, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Original per nominator. I prefer the original for the fingers a more gentle presentation than only the white background and the cut at the bottom. Also give sense of a scale.  franklin  21:56, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Weak oppose original but Support alternative preferably with a scale. I find the fingers disturbing --Muhammad(talk) 09:22, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • I saw them as the earth where the plant came from. The hands of a farmer. They help to center the plant without having to cut it with the frame. Although the plant is probably cut anyway (but let me keep that in secret) franklin  14:15, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support either with preference for the original. I don't find the fingers that distracting, although if the alternative is used, would prefer a scale. Ðiliff «» (Talk) 12:10, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • I added an alt (Alt2) with the fingers removed and a scale added. To get the scale I assumed the finger nail to be of 1cm width. Is that an acceptable procedure? Can it be better computed from some metadata of the picture?  franklin  14:38, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support any of them, but the thumbnail tip needs to be cleaned. --Caspian blue 19:17, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose I like the presence of the fingers, which nicely offer a scale, but the dirty fingernail is just too distracting. -- mcshadypl TC 01:24, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Made adjustments to the nail, uploaded over the original. Benjamint 04:19, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    • Hmm, this new version is preferable, but the quality is still not ideal. I would instead Support the "Alternative" version but with a scale bar. -- mcshadypl TC 18:11, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment: Alt 2 needs a license of some sort.
    Nominate! 03:43, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
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Promoted File:Ti-tree sprig2.jpg

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1912 Russian ruble

Original - Five hundred Imperial Russian rubles of 1912 (the nation's largest denomination until 1917), featuring Peter the Great upon contemporary engraved portrait by Jacobus Houbraken.
Reason
Ornate hi-res image and one of the finest Commons currencies imho.
Articles in which this image appears
Russian ruble
Creator
State Bank of the Russian Empire
  • Support as nominator --Brand[t] 14:09, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose Crease across the woman's chest, significant yellowing on the bottom and on the "500" next to the woman, and dirt all around. Staxringold talkcontribs 16:12, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support --I appreciate the illustration, very intricate; enjoyed studying all of its features. To me, the crease adds character to the historical feel/value. --Neon Sky (talk) 20:49, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose - its damage means it is not an accurate depiction of the banknote - the severe staining along the bottom could be misinterpreted as being part of the original design. (Maybe the stain could be edited out using photoshop?) Meowy 22:33, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Also, is it the obverse? Looks like the reverse to me - all the signature / date of issue / serial number / promise to pay the bearer stuff is normally on side we call the obverse. And it is cropped, it does not show the entire note: see http://www.atsnotes.com/shop-paper-money/russia-14.JPG
It's the obverse, as original Russian caption reads. Brand[t] 18:55, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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Hohenzollernbrücke in Cologne

Original - Hohenzollernbrücke in Cologne
Alternative - not for voting - Hohenzollernbrücke in Cologne
Reason
very detailed and significant illustration of
Hohenzollernbrücke
Articles in which this image appears
Hohenzollernbrücke
Creator
Der Wolf im Wald
  • Support as nominator --Der Wolf im Wald (talk) 21:32, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Weak Support Alt You replaced the alt image I added on Cologne with yours, I feel the alt is better composed and visually compelling so I put it here and voted for it. Weakly supporting it though because it's focus isn't entirely on the bridge and it's probably not the best vantage point for illustrating the bridge since it doesn't show it all. — raeky (talk | edits) 11:54, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    • You've gone and confused things by adding the alt (which was not nominated, nor is it in any articles currently), so I've changed the caption to state it is not for voting. You should probably adjust your vote too - either support or oppose the nominated image. However, I agree with you. They are both good images but I prefer the composition (with the focus more on the cathedral) in the Alt image, although the control of the highlights is superior in the nominated image. Ðiliff «» (Talk) 12:41, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
      • The Alt image was in articles before the nominator replaced it with his image... I just didn't revert his changes. — raeky (talk | edits) 12:43, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
        • Yes, I understand that, but the way it works here is that the image has to currently be in an article to quality as a candidate (the exception is usually when various edits of the original photo are presented for consideration in the nomination, not different images by different authors). If there is debate over which image should be used, the appropriate location for that debate is the article talk page, not here. Ðiliff «» (Talk) 15:10, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
          • I'm aware, but when i was looking where this image was used I noticed it was placed as the lead infobox image on Cologne and just put there before the nomination, so I looked at what was there before and I found the image it replaced to be likely better in my opinion. I sorta have an issue with putting a self-made image in the article lead replacing existing good images in the processes. But yea It should be brought up at Talk:Cologne. — raeky (talk | edits) 20:41, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support original, very good result --George Chernilevsky talk 12:51, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support original. The tight cropping of the alt does not look natural.-Caspian blue 19:20, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support - Amazing. - Damërung . -- 21:02, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support original on the basis of high EV for Cologne, as it presents three important buildings (including the Museum Ludwig on the left), and is more centered on the Cathedral. For the Hohenzollernbrücke article I would use the Alt as it is better focused on the bridge. Elekhh (talk) 22:42, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support orig. Very clear, lovely colours. Only slight shame is the scaffolding in the RH spire... Gazhiley (talk) 11:10, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support original, worthwhile image --Herby talk thyme 17:40, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support per nom. Have been meaning to restore a photochrom of this bridge's predecessor. :) Durova403 00:50, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support - Fantastic picture. Jeffrey Mall (talkcontribs) - 20:15, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Hohenzollernbrücke Köln.jpg

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USS Arizona, 1918 fleet review

naval review off New York City, 26 December 1918. She was the first of ten dreadnoughts to parade past Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels
.
Reason
high-quality image with good composition; not the best photo of the ship (that would probably be File:Uss arizona.jpg), but the only one that is large enough to qualify for FP. The angle this is taken from highlights one of the major differences of First World War capital ships from the same in the Second World War: the extremely low bridges. Compare the bridge on Arizona here to Nevada's in the Second World War.
Articles in which this image appears
USS Arizona (BB-39), Naval Review
Creator
Paul Thompson/War Department

Not promoted No quorum. —

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USS New Jersey, 1918

superfiring
arrangement.
Edit 1 - Durova's compensation for the tilt.
Reason
Image is of high quality and great composition.
Articles in which this image appears
USS New Jersey (BB-16)
Creator
Navy Department

Not promoted No quorum. —

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Crewmen of the USS Texas, 1918

Original - Crewmen of the dreadnought battleship USS Texas (BB-35) pause for a little fun and a picture soon after they have returned from the European theater, 1918
Reason
high quality, interesting image.
Articles in which this image appears
14"/45 caliber gun
Creator
Underwood and Underwood

Not promoted

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SMS Moltke

Moltke
at Hampton Roads, Virginia in 1912.
Reason
Previously nominated here, saw only support votes but was closed due to lack of reviewers (so please join in!). Time has passed, and Ed has nominated several ship-related images so I thought I'd give this another go! Already featured on the Turkish Wikipedia.
Articles in which this image appears
SMS Moltke (1910)
Creator
Harris & Ewing, restored by Staxringold and Durova.

Promoted File:SMS Moltke Hampton Roads 1912 FINAL.jpg

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Château de Chenonceau

Original - The Château de Chenonceau castle , near the small village of Chenonceaux, in the Indre-et-Loire département of the Loire Valley in France. It was built on the site of an old mill on the River Cher, sometime before its first mention in writing in the 11th century.
ALT1 - The Château de Chenonceau castle , near the small village of Chenonceaux, in the Indre-et-Loire département of the Loire Valley in France. It was built on the site of an old mill on the River Cher, sometime before its first mention in writing in the 11th century.
Reason
very detailed with a deep improvement of a high resolution image. EV value
Articles in which this image appears
Château de Chenonceau
Creator
Ra-smit
  • Comment: A similar image,
    perspective distortion, has been recently unsuccessful as a FP candidate. Elekhh (talk) 12:38, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply
    ]
  • Oppose original. It looks like a black hole is opening up over the castle. Kaldari (talk) 23:40, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment: ALT1 would be the one submitted to be voted on. The original was placed to show the difference between the original and this touched up version. Calmer Waters 07:42, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Weak Oppose Alt 1 Oppose Orig. The colour is better in Alt 1 but there is a massive loss of sharpness from the processing work - seen most clearly to left of picture - the trees and the bricks look like this is an oil painting almost... Unless its time for an eye test for me anyways! Gazhiley (talk) 10:41, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • I do appear to be challenging your eyes lately Gazhiley :) Calmer Waters 11:34, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Its nothing personal honest! hehe Gazhiley (talk) 12:02, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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