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Kingswear and the Dart[edit]

Original - Kingswear is a village and civil parish in the South Hams area of the English county of Devon. The village is located on the east bank of the tidal River Dart, close to the river's mouth and opposite the small town of Dartmouth. It lies within the 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

Promoted File:Kingswear and the Dart s1.jpg --Noodle snacks (talk) 09:03, 1 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Aztec calendar illustration, 1792[edit]

Original - Illustration depicting an ancient Mexican calendar, from 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
Aztec calendar, List of calendars, Mesoamerican calendars, Felipe de Zúñiga y Ontiveros, 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 --Noodle snacks (talk) 09:02, 1 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Spitzkoppe Panoramic[edit]

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
Spitzkoppe, Namib Desert
Creator
Ikiwaner
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 —Maedin\talk 18:08, 2 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Belvedere, California[edit]

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
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 Noodle snacks (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[edit]

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[edit]

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
  • Support as nominator --ceranthor 16:33, 26 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Could you explain a little bit more what this image would be used for--what it tells us that a visible-light photograph wouldn't? It appears to illustrate the paragraph on convection in the article, but there's no explanation there of how those processes are shown by the picture. Also, what's the bright red on the right side about half way down? Is that just a more intense version of what you're describing in the legend as "rust"? Chick Bowen 16:46, 26 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    It's of very high quality, for one, and tells us more about various aspect(s) of Death Valley. I think it's obvious why the aspect(s) it shows (ie. climate, geology) are important to the article on the subject and overall are highly encyclopedic - as I mentioned in the nom. Is the bright red the pinkish colored thing? ceranthor 21:28, 26 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
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[edit]

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)
  • Support as nominator --J Milburn (talk) 22:24, 27 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose . Not well framed. Snowman (talk) 13:34, 28 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose I think we tend to be a bit tough on portraits, but this is back focussed and per snowman, poorly framed. Noodle snacks (talk) 10:29, 29 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose. agree with NS, except that I kinda like quirky framing on some portraits. I'd say that for a 'professional' portrait, the framing is not accidental. It's very clearly back focussed though (focus should generally be on the nearest eye), and it made me wonder: perhaps the only reason this was released under a CC-BY-SA is because it wasn't one of the 'keepers'... But having said that, releasing a photo with poor focus and demanding your name be attributed to it wouldn't be great for business either! ;-) Ðiliff «» (Talk) 10:57, 29 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    • I tend to assume that the target audience for these kind of shots are not photography enthusiasts, and so the technical details are often not that important. Instead, they are just trying to show the subject in a pleasing, memorable way. I would assume that any and all aspects are deliberate. Note that it's also possible that it was the subject that judges which ones were the "keepers", and so may well have missed aspects such as those you mention. J Milburn (talk) 12:58, 29 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
      • Very true, but any professional photographer would take dozens of similar photos in order to make absolutely sure that they had a keeper, because even the very best cameras misfocus occasionally. So the fact that this misfocussed image is the one that has been provided says something. But as for exactly what it says, well, you're right, it's debatable. As with most FP condidates that don't pass, it isn't that they're outright poor images, it's just that they're not as good as they could or should be. Ðiliff «» (Talk) 13:08, 29 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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


Ursus C-451[edit]

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 Good but a bit more foreground and less background would have worked better IMO --Muhammad(talk) 17:40, 29 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support per nom. Durova390 03:57, 30 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • I see some level of blur (motion?) on all of the subject. I am curious about why it has not been commented. Is it acceptable in this kind of images (means of transportation)?  franklin  05:19, 3 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    • I don't think it's motion blur, though I'm sure I'll be corrected if wrong. I think you're seeing the softness that sometimes comes with poorer quality lenses, and don't forget that you're viewing high res. I think it has not been commented on because slight softness at that resolution isn't an immediate no-no. Does that answer your question? Maedin\talk 08:06, 4 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
      • It does indeed look soft all over. Perhaps people were cutting it some slack as being from an 'under-represented part of the world' and an irregular creator, though a good point about no one mentioning it. A 50% downsize would still keep it within the guidelines, and brings it nearer to accepted sharpness so that needs to be considered too. --jjron (talk) 13:17, 4 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
      • In fact, a closer look suggests the focus has missed. If you look you can see the dirt about five feet behind the back wheel is where the focus is. --jjron (talk) 13:25, 4 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
        • I'm reluctant to disagree with you, but I don't see that the area you've described is any sharper than the rest of it. Definition is being added by the pieces of hay, but as far as I can tell it's not taking the focus? Maedin\talk 13:34, 4 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
        • I wouldn't go so far as to say that the focus was missed. My opinion is this: The focal point is on the driver, not behind the tractor. Both and the stickers on the window are most clearly in focus. However, I think that the softness is due to the lens. I haven't had a good look at the EXIF data, but chances are it was just taken with a cheap consumer level lens. They're usually a bit less than tack sharp at large telephoto focal lengths at the best of times. Sure, it's not tack sharp, but it's high enough res to compensate for that. As you mentioned, downsampling 50% would hide the sharpness. I find that's an appropriate litmus test for sharpness issues: Downsample it to a reasonable size and see if you would still hold the same criticisms. Just don't necessarily upload the grossly downsampled image to Wiki ;-). Keep the original online, unless the downsampled image doesn't sacrifice any detail, that is. Ðiliff «» (Talk) 17:02, 4 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
          • I quite disagree - I am used to hunting for focus in things like sports images (focus often just misses the action and the only thing to judge by could be say an otherwise indistinct patch of grass, like the situation here, and re Maedin, you don't need the hay, I can see it in the dirt). I believe my assessment of the focus being behind the tractor is correct. Like most assessments, it takes a bit to get used to picking focus in these images and I can understand others missing it. This is more than just softness - downsizing does help hide the 'softness' issue, but even then a good eye can still pick the focus as being behind the action. I'd agree with the comments re the lens, but that doesn't alter the location of the focus. --jjron (talk) 09:01, 6 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. Sharpness isn't perfect, but it's not out of focus - just soft. Not too soft to oppose though IMO. Interesting subject. Ðiliff «» (Talk) 20:04, 4 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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



Zonation in intertidal zone[edit]

Original - Marine biologists and others divide the intertidal region into three zones (low, middle, and high), based on the overall average exposure of the zone. The low intertidal zone, which borders on the shallow subtidal zone, is only exposed to air at the lowest of low tides and is primarily marine in character. The mid intertidal zone is regularly exposed and submerged by average tides. The high intertidal zone is only covered by the highest of the high tides, and spends much of its time as terrestrial habitat. The high intertidal zone borders on the swash zone (the region above the highest still-tide level, but which receives wave splash). On shores exposed to heavy wave action, the intertidal zone will be influenced by waves, as the spray from breaking waves will extend the intertidal region above the high tide line. The image shows all of those zones from the sea anemones at the bottom (low tide zone) to mussels and 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]


  • Comment. Excellent EV and fascinating content. However, I noticed quite a few minor technical errors which (if possible) I'd like to see fixed. I've uploaded an annotated version of the image since it's difficult to describe the locations of all the issues. If there's nothing you can realistically do to fix the blurred areas, then that's fine, but I'd like to see the obvious brush marks and places where clear repeated patterns have been created by the clone tool fixed. I realise that some of these issues are very minor, but they add up to be a more substantial problem; if you could eliminate as many of them as possible then I'd be prepared to support. NotFromUtrecht (talk) 10:50, 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[edit]

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

Promoted File:Redsea sandstorm May13-2005.jpg —Maedin\talk 12:39, 5 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]


House Finch in Madison, Wisconsin, USA[edit]

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

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



William Stachowski[edit]

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
  • Support as nominator --J Milburn (talk) 23:12, 28 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Question How do we know the right person released this image? Since OTRS essentially takes an uploader's word (assuming they have a @senate.state.ny.us email address), that means the janitor (should he have an email address) can release this, per our methods. The NYS Senate actually does release its content CC-BY-NC-ND, which is good, but not good enough. But I don't think anybody but a representative of the Senate leadership has the ability to release this. IMO, the image is owned by "the Senate" at large, not just the senator or his staff, so being released by his staff doesn't seem valid to me. I could very well be wrong, but I'm just not convinced yet. ❄ upstateNYer ❄ 23:41, 28 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    • I'm not a lawyer, but I personally think this is legit. The person sending the email is emailing on behalf of the subject and the senate, and explicitly said they are authorised to release the image. I'm willing to take their word for what they are and are not authorised to do. It's possible someone is out-and-out lying about who they are, but this is a possibility with every submission. J Milburn (talk) 00:09, 29 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose While a good photo and definitely shot professionally, that speaks of most elected federal politicians in the US. This photo doesn't possess exceptional quality or significance. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.34.213.214 (talk) 00:00, 3 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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



Tasmanian Waratah[edit]

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[edit]

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

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



Bellendena montana[edit]

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[edit]

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
Silky Hairstreak, Pseudalmenus
Creator
Noodle snacks

Promoted File:Pseudalmenus chlorinda.jpg —Maedin\talk 08:26, 6 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]


General Art and Industrial Exposition of Stockholm (1897)[edit]

Original - Photochrom print of the 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[edit]

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
  • Thanks. As I said once it makes me worried that the boundary of point 5.1 of FP criteria can be pushed too much. (all the previous supports were given when this point was being violated) The danger is still there. For example, the alt is now (woops, this now is the now of a past time. it was now when I was writing.) only used in Russet Burbank potato. Has it been properly identified? Placing it in potato is less risky. The other requires a more careful study. A specialist or a source can tell whether the differences that I see in potatoes in the article Russet Burbank potato are of a level that doesn't affect being in the same classification.  franklin  05:53, 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 —Maedin\talk 12:57, 7 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Return of the Great White Fleet[edit]

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


Roald Amundsen[edit]

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

  • Sorry, everyone, I got keen and closed this without realising that I voted. I apologised at fpc talk, but if anyone would like to endorse the outcome of the closure (or ask me to undo it), that would be fine. It's too cold for me to think properly, :) Maedin\talk 11:35, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    • I forgive you, but I can't speak for the marauding masses looking for a bone to pick. ;-) It's fairly cut and dry in this case so really I can't see anyone questioning the result, in all seriousness. No harm done. In fact, really, when the result is unanimous, I don't really see why anyone capable shouldn't be able to close it. It just means nominations are likely to sit longer otherwise, when we have a fairly small group of active closers.Ðiliff «» (Talk) 13:48, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lead-Cooled Fast Reactor Schematic[edit]

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
Generation IV reactor, Lead cooled fast reactor
Creator
Original image created by Commons User Lcolson; vectored image (used here) created by Commons User Beao

Not promoted —Maedin\talk 23:38, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Culex sp[edit]

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

Suspended while Muhammad works on an edit. Makeemlighter (talk) 05:42, 3 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]

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



Meat-eater ants feeding on a cicada[edit]

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


Bright Copper[edit]

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

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



Siberian Tiger with Cub[edit]

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.--Twilight Helryx 21:17, 5 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Perhaps he means you can't see the cub's face, or that you can't see the second cub (the image page says there are two of them - "Cubs Thyme and Warner, with their mother Sungari"). --jjron (talk) 05:59, 7 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Panthera tigris altaica 13 - Buffalo Zoo.jpg —Maedin\talk 13:19, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]


File:1909 Pittsburgh Pirates on a boat FINAL.jpg[edit]

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

Promoted File:1909 Pittsburgh Pirates on a boat FINAL.jpg —Maedin\talk 13:05, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Amstel, Amsterdam, Netherlands[edit]

Original - The river Amstel is the most important body of water flowing through Amsterdam, the Dutch capital. Visible are some of Amsterdam's most important landmarks located adjacent to the river in this panorama, such as the Magere Brug, Carre Theatre, 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
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]
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]

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



Apple Sundowner and Cross Section[edit]

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]
  • 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[edit]

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[edit]

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
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]

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



Petronas Twin Towers[edit]

Original - The Petronas Towers, home to the headquarters of the national oil giant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at one time was the 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
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. Noodle snacks (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[edit]

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[edit]

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]
  • 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[edit]

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[edit]

Original - Panoramic view of Fraser River as seen from the grounds of Westminster Abbey, above Hatzic in Mission, British Columbia.
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]
  • 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[edit]

Original - A satellite image showing Great Britain covered in snow during the 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
European winter storms of 2009–10, 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]
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[edit]

Reason
Very good quality and resolution, adds encyclopedic value to the article.
Articles in which this image appears
Burj Khalifa
Creator
Nepenthes
  • I don't know if you could upload locally or not but that image is going to end up on COM:DR soon. According to my experience at DR, they take FOP seriously. --ZooFari 02:52, 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]
  • Actually, it wouldn't, if I understand the law and our policies correctly. The copyright in this case only applies to the building, not to the photograph. Thus, some of the NFCC would apply and some wouldn't. Obviously there wouldn't be a prior publication requirement (NFCC #4), but since the only possible infringing commercial use would be a poster of the building, it would make sense for these kinds of photographs for the resolution maximum to be higher than normal (to put it another way, the only thing enforceable by the NFCC is the resolution of the display of the building, not that of the image as a whole). Someday we're going to need an actual FOP policy, but it would be extremely complex because the rules are different in every country. A WMF directive would be useful. Chick Bowen 02:33, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • The only reason we'd need a specific policy (which wouldn't be that great) was if we started trying to make distinctions like this. The image is of a non-free object, and so must be considered non-free itself- it's just the same as images of contemporary artwork- in countries with no freedom of panorama, it's exactly the same law. Thus, the images should be treated no differently. J Milburn (talk) 11:24, 13 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[edit]

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

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



Mirounga leonina[edit]

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]

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



Dartmoor snow panorama[edit]

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
  • Support as nominator --Herby talk thyme 16:10, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment: you have a Sony α 350, which is a 14.2 megapixel. Assuming that you took the photographs for this panorama in landscape format and at full resolution, this means that the panorama could potentially be up to 3056 pixels high, albeit minus the content that is lost by the need to crop Hugin's output into a rectangular shape. The fact that this panorama is only 1360px high, coupled with the fact that its width is a round number (7500px), would suggest that you have significantly downsized this picture. I'm not opposed to this practice per se, but in this case it seems like the picture has been so heavily downsized that a lot of detail has been lost. The land beneath the summit of each hill, in particular, has a really odd texture to it. As is, this picture is not something that I would be willing to support. NotFromUtrecht (talk) 12:00, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    • Actually the full one is 10000x1800. The crop looses quite a bit (as does a slight rotation). I can't see anything significant lost at all. As to the texture beneath the tors I am not clear what you mean. There is a covering in places of snow, dead bracken shows through in places as does other dead vegetation, there is a lot of broken rock in the area (it was extensively quarried) - might or might not explain stuff. Cheers --Herby talk thyme 12:05, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
      • I just mean that so much of the fine detail in this picture, such as the branches of the trees and of the ground on the hillside immediately beneath each tor, is of a very low resolution: to the extent that it's impossible to resolve the texture of the trees' branches, and to the extent that the hillside has an unnatural distorted texture to it. If this picture were larger then, assuming it were in focus etc, we might be able to resolve some of the fine details that I'm talking about. I realise that in some cases these fine details aren't particularly important to the EV/beauty of the picture, but in this case I don't find the composition to be particular striking either, so I'm afraid it's going to have to be Oppose. I'm surprised that you have had to crop so much out of the picture given its composition, but apologies if I jumped to the wrong conclusions: perhaps it might be worth thinking about getting a lens with a longer focal length, then doing panoramas which are two or three rows high. NotFromUtrecht (talk) 11:08, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support I enjoy the panoramas, this one will fit right in. Although EV could be an issue. This file only links to Tor Tim1337 (talk) 13:02, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment I do want to see it in Dartmoor. It might even fit in moorland too, though the snow might weaken the enc there. I would probably support after that. Noodle snacks (talk) 06:40, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support I was thinking about nominating this myself. Noodle snacks (talk) 09:07, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support very nice panorama --George Chernilevsky (talk) 12:40, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Breathtaking view, it is as if you are really witnessing it with your own eyes. Kangxi Emperor 康熙帝 (talk) 13:57, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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



Battle at Lanka, Ramayana by Sahibdin[edit]

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]

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



Friedrich von Schiller[edit]

Original - 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.

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



Splendid Fairywren with face fan display[edit]

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[edit]

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

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



Franklin D. Roosevelt[edit]

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
Franklin D. Roosevelt, New Deal, President of the United States, Liberalism, 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.[edit]

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[edit]

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
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]
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. Noodle snacks (talk) 23:56, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 03:20, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Tawny Frogmouth[edit]

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 —Maedin\talk 23:15, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Koala with juvenile on back[edit]

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
  • Support as nominator --Benjamint 00:46, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support good EV --Muhammad(talk) 05:49, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support As above, good EV and also nice quality shot... It's amzing how violent these guys are despite their cuddly appearance! Gazhiley (talk) 10:33, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    • Coincidentally I photographed a koala today. I am curious about the violence though, almost all they seem to do is sleep when I see them. Noodle snacks (talk) 10:46, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
      • Nice shot - every considered it for here? Yeah I heard they can get very aggressive - especially if handled... The article seems to mention it under behaviour, and draws reference to political issues raised around this behaviour... I must admit though the two I got to hold in a zoo both seemed very dosile and quiet, but who knows if they were 100% compusmentus... They do sleep a lot though... Maybe they are the furry version of teenagers - sleep all day and get angry if disturbed! Gazhiley (talk) 11:54, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support nice --George Chernilevsky talk 12:01, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment. This iamge appears to be saved with the AdobeRGB colour profile. This is going to cause some problems for viewers. I actually only noticed when the preview on the image page had vastly different tones to the full sized image (I assume Imagemagick strips the profile metadata and assumes it's sRGB). To be entirely honest though, the preview image looks more natural than the full version with AdobeRGB which is a little too red hued IMO, and that is puzzling. Benjamint, you haven't shot it in AdobeRGB and then done your post-processing in software that doesn't recognise colour profiles, did you? ;-) Ðiliff «» (Talk) 20:56, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Alternative 1 assuming the colour profile issue is fixed. Very nice image, and extra EV for showing the mother/baby interaction too. Ðiliff «» (Talk) 00:04, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • It was shot in RAW and then converted with ACR which would have applied AdobeRGB. I've uploaded a new version and tweaked the color balance very slightly.. I think it should all be correct now. Most past uploads should be fine since I had only begun using RAW at about that point :-) Benjamint 00:42, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    • ACR only applies AdobeRGB if you tell it to. Best not to if your images are going to appear on the web. You can always go back to the RAW files and export an AdobeRGB version when you specifically need one, but yeah, keep the default as sRGB. Ðiliff «» (Talk) 10:57, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support I like this one over at least one of the existing FP's, a delist-and-replace might be in order, or if this one passes a delist on one of the previous FP's might be in order. — raeky (talk | edits) 12:14, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Koala and joey.jpg —Maedin\talk 23:14, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Kunzea ericoides sprig[edit]

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]
  • 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]
  • I didn't know how to put the same license as in the original. If someone knows how to go ahead. The image is going to be deleted after Friday 22 is that enough time for the nomination to finish?  franklin  04:36, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Ti-tree sprig2.jpg —Maedin\talk 09:51, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]



1912 Russian ruble[edit]

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
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]

Not promoted —Maedin\talk 21:09, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hohenzollernbrücke in Cologne[edit]

Original - Hohenzollernbrücke in Cologne
Alternative - not for voting - Hohenzollernbrücke in Cologne
Reason
very detailed and significant illustration of Cologne and the Hohenzollernbrücke
Articles in which this image appears
Cologne and Hohenzollernbrücke
Creator
Der Wolf im Wald

Promoted File:Hohenzollernbrücke Köln.jpg —Maedin\talk 21:13, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]


USS Arizona, 1918 fleet review[edit]

Original - USS Arizona (BB-39) at a 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. —Maedin\talk 12:38, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]


USS New Jersey, 1918[edit]

Original - The pre-dreadnought battleship USS New Jersey (BB-16) in 1918, near the end of the First World War. Note the camouflage scheme she has been painted with and the 8-inch guns mounted on top of the 12-inch turrets. This was an experiment only tried with the Kearsarge and Virginia classes, and was not repeated. Normal mountings were used on the following Connecticut class, while all American battleships after that utilized a 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. —Maedin\talk 12:38, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Crewmen of the USS Texas, 1918[edit]

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
USS Texas (BB-35), 14"/45 caliber gun
Creator
Underwood and Underwood

Not promoted —Maedin\talk 12:38, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]


SMS Moltke[edit]

Original - The German battlecruiser 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 —Maedin\talk 12:38, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Château de Chenonceau[edit]

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

Not promoted —Maedin\talk 12:38, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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