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Tamatori stealing the jewels

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 1 Oct 2011 at 08:23:19 (UTC)

Original - Tamatori, being pursued by Ryujin after stealing his tide jewel
Reason
The image is of high resolution and encyclopedic value, showing how the Japanese of the 1800s viewed both the God of the Sea Ryūjin and the legend of the Tide jewels. Work is by a notable artist. Note that the ama divers traditionally wore loin cloths when diving (no shirts), so the nudity would be accurate of a diver during the period.
Articles in which this image appears
Ryūjin, Tide jewels, Japanese dragon, Tentacle erotica, The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Artwork/East Asian art
Creator
Utagawa Kuniyoshi, uploaded by User:Petrusbarbygere

Not promoted --J Milburn (talk) 09:56, 1 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Michigan Stadium 2011

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 1 Oct 2011 at 20:59:20 (UTC)

Original - Michigan Stadium on September 17, 2011
Reason
Excellent, high resolution image that provides a timely portrayal of one of the most significant sports venues in the world
Articles in which this image appears
Michigan Stadium
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Culture, entertainment, and lifestyle/Sport
Creator
AndrewHorne

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 22:08, 1 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Durga idol worshiped at West Bengal, India

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 6 Oct 2011 at 14:00:00 (UTC)

Original - The image of the Goddess Durga worshiped every year in various parts of India especially West Bengal. This festival is the most significant cultural event in Bengali society.
Reason
I think it is the most clear image with appropriate exposure, focus, contrast and have natural colors in the article "Durga Puja". This year the event starting from 2nd October. It will end 6th October. I think it is a good time to nominate this picture.
Articles in which this image appears
Durga Puja
FP category for this image

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 17:07, 2 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]


Kissing prairie dogs

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 2 Oct 2011 at 16:30:15 (UTC)

Original - Two Black-tailed prairie dogs showing affection, almost like kissing; they are in fact rubbing their teeth against each other
Reason
The image is of high resolution and quality. While it may not have the "Wow" factor like some panoramas, it does have the "Awwwww" factor which makes it more interesting (to me) than images of lone prairie dogs. The uses of the image are to show animal affection, which it does well. The image is currently featured at commons. Side note: If featured, it would be a good POTD for Valentine's Day. (An unedited version was previously nominated unsuccessfully)
Articles in which this image appears
Prairie dog, Kiss, Black-tailed prairie dog
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Animals/Mammals
Creator
Mila Zinkova
Edit 1 - Removed sawn off log in the background

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 17:07, 2 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

  • Sorry I couldn't get here sooner to support. I'm busy IRL. Pinetalk 19:12, 3 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Diet coke and Mentos redux

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 2 Oct 2011 at 14:57:36 (UTC)

Original - An image of the reaction when some Mentos are dropped into a bottle of Diet Coke
Reason
The image is of sufficiently high resolution and quality, as well as free to use (the label, although trademarked, is not copyrighted). The previous nomination closed as no consensus. It is the leading image in our article about the reaction, and is in several other related articles, showing the encyclopedic nature of the image.
Articles in which this image appears
Soda and candy eruption (lead image), List of Internet phenomena, Mentos, Steve Spangler
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Culture, entertainment, and lifestyle/Culture and lifestyle or Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Sciences/Others (chemistry)
Creator
Michael Murphy

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 17:08, 2 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Tako to Ama

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 1 Oct 2011 at 08:10:35 (UTC)

File:Tako to ama retouched.jpg - Tako to Ama, or The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife, an early forerunner of tentacle erotica

Reason
I believe that this image meets the FPC criteria as it is of fairly high resolution and high encyclopedic value. The woodcutting has its own article, and it has been cited as a major influence in shuga, tentacle erotica, and hentai. I am aware that the image, two octopi performing oral sex on a pearl diver, would probably not be allowed on the Main Page.
Articles in which this image appears
The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife, Tentacle erotica, Zoophilia, Hentai, and four more
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Artwork/East Asian art
Creator
Hokusai. Once it reached Wikipedia it had many editors working on it, including Crisco 1492 as uploader of this resolution and Quibik and Materialscientist who cleaned it up.
  • I have put the image as a plain wikilink to ensure that this page remains SFW. Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:13, 22 September 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Promoted File:Tako to ama retouched.jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 19:40, 2 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]


Nail-clippers-variety

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 3 Oct 2011 at 19:44:21 (UTC)

Original - Nail clippers variety
Reason
Struck me as a wonderfully nice and encyclopedic image of a mundane everyday object.
Articles in which this image appears
Nail clipper
FP category for this image
Other
Creator
Evan-Amos
  • Just concerned as the huge white area on the one clipper is visible even at thumbnail view. A touch-up would be nice, to make it a bit less obvious. Crisco 1492 (talk) 23:28, 25 September 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Promoted File:Nail-clippers-variety.jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 09:53, 4 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Brown fur seal

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 5 Oct 2011 at 00:51:41 (UTC)

Original - Brown fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus) hauling-out on the Hippolyte Rocks off the east coast of Tasmania, Australia
Reason
He looks so happy surrounded in guano (as is normal).
Articles in which this image appears
Brown fur seal, Hippolyte Rocks
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Animals/Mammals
Creator
JJ Harrison

Promoted File:Arctocephalus pusillus - SE Tasmania.jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 02:52, 5 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Shy Albatross in Flight

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 5 Oct 2011 at 00:49:00 (UTC)

Original - Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) in flight, East of the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia
Reason
See the Cape Petrel nomination for general comments. I think this would be our first featured albatross in flight if passed.
Articles in which this image appears
Shy Albatross, List of birds of Tasmania
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Animals/Birds
Creator
JJ Harrison
  • I think I see them, but they seem to be in the shadows so I'm not sure. Still iffy on the pose, but otherwise it is a great shot. Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:21, 26 September 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Promoted File:Thalassarche cauta in flight - SE Tasmania.jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 02:54, 5 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Cape Petrel

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 5 Oct 2011 at 00:44:41 (UTC)

Original - Cape Petrel (Daption capense) in flgiht, East of the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia
Reason
We only have a couple of deep ocean bird photos featured, and all of them to my knowledge are taken on land near breeding sites. I recently went on a pelagic trip about 25-30km off the coast of Tasmania to photograph some of them. Because of the 2-3 meter swell, which eased in the afternoon, it was often difficult just to keep the subjects in the viewfinder. Fortunately my camera's auto focus was up to the task! I think this is a good image of a Cape Petrel, and it meets the criteria.
Articles in which this image appears
Cape Petrel
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Animals/Birds
Creator
User:JJ Harrison
  • Must be the contrast between tail feathers and sky then. Good shots, all 3. Crisco 1492 (talk) 05:03, 27 September 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
  • Looks to me like it's just the coloring of the feathers. You can see the light edges are not just between feather and sky. The light edges continue up the side of the feather a bit. JBarta (talk) 12:33, 27 September 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 02:56, 5 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Promoted File:Daption capense in flight - SE Tasmania.jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 09:57, 6 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Bagsværd Church

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 5 Oct 2011 at 11:29:49 (UTC)

Original - Interior view of Bagsværd Church designed by Jørn Utzon showing: altar, organ and concrete shell vaulting.
Reason
Compelling depiction of one of Jørn Utzon's most notable buildings, with high encyclopaedic value in depicting the vault and natural light.
Articles in which this image appears
Bagsværd Church, Jørn Utzon
FP category for this image
Interiors
Creator
seier+seier

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 00:38, 6 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Assassination of President James Garfield

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 6 Oct 2011 at 12:38:58 (UTC)

Original - James A. Garfield leaning against James G. Blaine as Charles Guiteau is restrained in the background
Reason
I think this is a good historical image of a highly significant event. The resolution just barely squeaks by, but I think the quality checks out. It was previously nominated, but failed after several editors disagreed with the quality of the scan. I disagree; I think it is good and clear.
Articles in which this image appears
Assassination of James A. Garfield, James A. Garfield, Charles J. Guiteau
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/History/USA History
Creator
A. Berghaus and C. Upham, uploaded by Mdd4696

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 10:04, 6 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Owl

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 6 Oct 2011 at 14:16:03 (UTC)

Original - Owl
Reason
Quality and value
Articles in which this image appears
Owl
FP category for this image
Birds
Creator
dariosanches

Not promoted --J Milburn (talk) 20:23, 6 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Anna May Wong by Carl Van Vechten

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 6 Oct 2011 at 14:04:13 (UTC)

Original - Anna May Wong, portrait by Carl Van Vechten (1935)
Reason
High resolution, very eye catching. Resolution is high, graininess is acceptable as the image is from 1935.
Articles in which this image appears
Anna May Wong
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/People/Entertainment
Creator
Carl Van Vechten, with edits by Jbarta
  • The original source (here) notes that there is (was?) also a 20mb TIFF. This seems to have been drawn from that file. Can't access it for some reason. Crisco 1492 (talk) 09:21, 2 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
  • Oddly I get the same error now, though it was available not too long ago. Maybe it's just a temporary issue at the LOC. JBarta (talk) 12:15, 2 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
  • Hopefully. If you still have the original TIFF perhaps you could upload it separately? Crisco 1492 (talk) 12:53, 2 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not promoted --J Milburn (talk) 20:24, 6 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Carl Van Vechten

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 6 Oct 2011 at 12:56:23 (UTC)

Original - A self-portrait by Carl Van Vechten (1936)
Alt1 - this is the actual original image with only very minor editing to return to original condition from LOC version (straightened, cropped to image, convert to jpg)
Reason
This self-portrait of Carl Van Vechten from 1936 is of high resolution, with a striking pose. It has high EV as it is our only picture of the artist.
Articles in which this image appears
Carl Van Vechten, Self-portrait
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/People/Entertainment
Creator
Carl Van Vechten, uploaded by MarkSweep
  • For what it's worth, I now prefer JJron's ALT1. Hopefully it can be cleaned up a bit. (This computer doesn't handle photoshop well :( )Crisco 1492 (talk) 01:12, 1 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
  • You had accidentally linked the one I nominated again. I've added the correct image. Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:50, 1 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
  • Oops...when copy-pastes go bad. I had both images open in different tabs already so didn't realise I'd forgot to change the link. Cheers. --jjron (talk) 00:57, 1 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not promoted --J Milburn (talk) 20:24, 6 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Galeras volcano

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 7 Oct 2011 at 09:39:06 (UTC)

Original - Galeras is one of the 16 most dangerous volcanoes on the planet - it is considered a "Decade Volcano" due to it's proximity to heavily populated areas.
Reason
I think it shows the danger from the volcano very well
Articles in which this image appears
Galeras - but strangely this article using the image is not reported on the image ?
FP category for this image
Places
Creator
Josecamilom
Comment presume you mean top right? I hadn't spotted that, can someone please fix it - this machine is far too rubbish to handle photoshop or anything similar. EdwardLane (talk) 08:04, 29 September 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 19:11, 7 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Gough map

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 7 Oct 2011 at 11:41:03 (UTC)

Original - The Gough Map (1365 or 1366), the earliest extant map of England and Scotland. Note that North is where west would be on modern maps.
Reason
Image is of high resolution and very detailed. The image has high EV as it has its own article. Image is also of high historical value as it is considered one of the first maps the earliest extant map of Britain and Scotland. The phallic shape when rotated adds even more interest factor.
Articles in which this image appears
Gough Map
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Diagrams, drawings, and maps/Maps
Creator
Unknown. This version uploaded by Alexrk2
  • Wording fixed. I did not rotate the nomination picture since that is only incidental; the link is for the curious. Crisco 1492 (talk) 14:41, 28 September 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
  • I've asked at the Graphics Lab for the original (Gerbrant) upload to be reuploaded as a separate file; my computer and connection can't handle the pixels. Crisco 1492 (talk) 14:44, 1 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]


Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 19:12, 7 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Self-portrait with a friend

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 8 Oct 2011 at 11:16:52 (UTC)

Original - Raphael's Self-portrait with a friend (c. 1518). Raphael is on the right, but the identity of the second man is unclear; possibilities include Raphael's fencing master, Polidoro da Caravaggio, Giulio Romano, or Giovanni Battista.
Reason
Because we can never have too many fine art featured pictures. The resolution on this one is fantastic, and there's even a puzzle about it to boot.
Articles in which this image appears
Self-portrait with a friend (Raphael), Giovanbattista Branconio dell'Aquila
FP category for this image
Artwork/Paintings (though it is a portrait, it derives its EV as a work of art)
Creator
Raphael

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 14:10, 8 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Canon 5D Mark II

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 8 Oct 2011 at 10:46:33 (UTC)

Original - Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera, with Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens (fitted with a B+W 010 UV-Haze 58mm filter).
Edit1 - increased canvas size (no other alterations)
Reason
Excellent quality image, a lot higher than some of our other studio FP's. Give's accurate representation and is lead image.
Articles in which this image appears
Canon_EOS_5D_Mark_II, List_of_Canon_products
FP category for this image
Photographic_techniques,_terms,_and_equipment
Creator
Charles Lanteigne

Promoted File:Canon EOS 5D Mark II with 50mm 1.4 edit1.jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 14:14, 8 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Jeff Dunham and Achmed

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 8 Oct 2011 at 18:58:26 (UTC)

Original - Jeff Dunham, American comedian, with his puppet / character "Achmed the Dead Terrorist"
Reason
A good representation of the comedian, hard to get a free image like this one, good quality, EV, res
Articles in which this image appears
Jeff Dunham, Jihad satire, Puppet
Creator
Richard Mclaren

Promoted File:Jeff Dunham and Achmed.JPG --Makeemlighter (talk) 20:46, 8 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Xiangqi board

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 9 Oct 2011 at 04:20:37 (UTC)

Original - A Xiangqi board (Chinese chess board)
Reason
The best quality of any pictures in the same kind.
Articles in which this image appears
Xiangqi
FP category for this image
Culture,_entertainment,_and_lifestyle/Entertainment
Creator
Trongphu
Hey i'm having no problem with people "oppose" or saying that this image is not good enough but you can't insult the chess board. Tell you what most if not all people that play this chess never use any expensive board nor do they care if it's well-made board. There is no such thing as traditional scroll or board that commonly used by respective players. And as far as i know many "good" chess players, usually are elder (we called them master). Those elder are the best but nobody knows about them because they didn't participate in any competition, some of them are advisers for talented young chess player. They are usually using paper as a chess board. So consider my chess board is already a good standard. I'm sure that you have little knowledge or nothing about this so don't assume or speak something you don't know about. You could have accidently insult some Chinese and Vietnamese chess players and they will laugh at you. I'm speaking on behalf of a culture that this chess has been traditional play for thousand years and me myself have been playing it ever since i was little.Trongphu (talk) 03:15, 1 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
Please don't get insulted. I know first-hand the attitude of professional chess players to the board and pieces, and this is by no means limited to chess. For example (and here we go back to this board), pieces shouldn't be too small for comfortable grabbing and viewing, they shouldn't be too light (or they get scattered around). Plastic has low friction coefficient, and this doesn't seem like magnetic board (those are painted metal plates) meaning an awkward move can remove the game. Look at the images in chess - they are mostly large wood pieces with felt bottoms on a wooden board. Some sets contain plastic, but are still not miniature folding sets - those are widely produced, but are not used in competitions and are not representative examples. Yes, we played with one pencil, one eraser and a piece of paper when nothing better was available, and this might be added to some WP article :-), but not as an FP and not as a primary example of chess equipment. Materialscientist (talk) 06:22, 1 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 05:45, 9 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Photoshop distortion

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 9 Oct 2011 at 21:37:31 (UTC)

Original - A picture was taken in the library that has been distorted.
Reason
Really good quality and looks really cool to me.
Articles in which this image appears
Photoshop
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Culture, entertainment, and lifestyle/Entertainment
Creator
Trongphu
This is obviously describe how Photoshop works. That editor just try not to understand.Trongphu (talk) 00:01, 1 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
Actually, that editor does understand. I get it. "Am I missing something" is mostly a rhetorical question. I just don't think it's a useful image for describing how Photoshop works and definitely not FP worthy. My opinion. JBarta (talk) 00:48, 1 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 19:21, 9 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Swakeleys House

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 9 Oct 2011 at 22:36:56 (UTC)

Original - View of the west side of Swakeleys House
Reason
Photograph is in a high resolution, has good contrast, and is well focused on the subject.
Articles in which this image appears
Swakeleys House
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Places/Architecture
Creator
Harrison49
In all fairness to the photographer, sometimes picking a better time for a photo is not practical. I travel some, and while not much of a photographer, I do like taking pictures of things I visit. Sometimes the circumstances are not ideal... but that doesn't mean I'm going to hang around for a while just to wait for better lighting, etc. I take the picture and move on. The point is, while yours is a valid criticism, I believe the fair and wise thing to do is let that particular criticism slide. Personally, I think a better criticism would be that the photo was taken off-center. (and that is under the photographer's control). A building like this looks magnificent when the picture is taken dead-on. JBarta (talk) 01:26, 1 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
Sure, if you are travelling around and have other priorities, then it might not be practical. However that isn't a mitigating argument. There is no reason that someone couldn't go take a better photograph tomorrow. I hope Harrison49 takes the criticism constructively, and given that he probably lives in London (based on other uploads), I don't think a bit of forethought and planning is too much to ask for. Taking photos and moving on is appreciated and useful, but it doesn't represent Wikipedia's best work. JJ Harrison (talk) 01:56, 1 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 19:22, 9 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Antonov A-40 Flying tank

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 11 Oct 2011 at 18:22:41 (UTC)

Original – Designer's model of the Antonov A-40
Reason
Eye-catching, has historical significance as it is the only known existing photo of the Antonov A-40.
Articles in which this image appears
Antonov A-40, Flying tank
FP category for this image
Vehicles
Creator
Soviet Tupolev plant employees

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 21:48, 11 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Ripple effect on water

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 11 Oct 2011 at 11:00:07 (UTC)

Original – Capillary waves on water.
Reason
Good image. Meets requirements at WP:WIAFP.
Articles in which this image appears
Ripple effect
FP category for this image
Natural phenomena
Creator
Sergiu Bacioiu from Romania. Uploaded by Avenue X at Cicero (talk · contribs).

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 21:48, 11 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Himeiji castle

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 12 Oct 2011 at 13:24:45 (UTC)

OriginalHimeiji Castle, in Hyōgo Prefecture
Reason
Beautiful image with high EV. High resolution, lighting seems good.
Articles in which this image appears
Himeiji Castle, National Treasures of Japan. Should probably replace File:Himeji Castle The Keep Towers.jpg universally.
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Places/Architecture
Creator
Bgag
  • It would be my wallpaper in about 5 seconds. I'll see if Bgag is still active, and if he still has a version with less compression. Crisco 1492 (talk) 15:51, 3 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
  • For what it's worth, I've asked the uploader if he still has the original. If I ever go to Paris or return to Quebec, my French is liable to get me shot...Crisco 1492 (talk) 16:13, 3 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
  • Looking at a few of his other images, they all seem to suffer in the same way. Pity, he's got some great shots. JBarta (talk) 16:40, 3 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
  • He has (on my talk page) and he says that on his trip to Japan he did not know much about compression and had a small memory card; he also suggests that we look at some of his more recent pictures, like in Syria, Jordan, and Taiwan. Oh well. :-( Crisco 1492 (talk) 23:09, 3 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 19:46, 12 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Shy Albatross portrait

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 12 Oct 2011 at 06:22:58 (UTC)

Original – Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) portrait, East of the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia
Reason
Works well with the article prose discussing the morphology of the beak, and nasal tubes.
Articles in which this image appears
Albatross
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Animals/Birds
Creator
JJ Harrison

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 19:46, 12 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Southern Royal Albatross

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 12 Oct 2011 at 06:28:50 (UTC)

Original – Southern Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora), East of the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia
Cropped
Reason
High quality picture of this species at rest on the water. One can see the plumage which would distinguish it from the Northern Royal Albatross.
Articles in which this image appears
Southern Royal Albatross
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Animals/Birds
Creator
JJ Harrison

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 19:46, 12 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Black-browed Albatross

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 12 Oct 2011 at 06:35:53 (UTC)

Original – Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys), East of the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia
Reason
Best available picture of this species, and meets all criteria.
Articles in which this image appears
Black-browed Albatross
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Animals/Birds
Creator
JJ Harrison

Promoted File:Thalassarche melanophrys - SE Tasmania.jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 19:48, 12 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Young Edison

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OriginalThomas Edison at age 28 or 29
Reason
Image is startling (drew my attention right away), good quality for a 123-year-old photograph. Subject is notable.
Articles in which this image appears
Thomas Edison and 6 others
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/People/Others
Creator
Unknown. This version uploaded by User:Materialscientist with edits by User:Jbarta
  • I have no idea where they got it. The LOC has a couple of pictures from the period (like this and this), but I think the pose here is superior. Crisco 1492 (talk) 23:09, 4 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 00:53, 14 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Aeroflot Airbus A330-200

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Original – An Aeroflot Airbus A330-200 as it climbs out of Sheremetyevo International Airport
Reason
High quality image of the aircraft inflight
Articles in which this image appears
Airbus A330
FP category for this image
Vehicles
Creator
Sergey Kustov (commons:User:Bushman787)

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 18:48, 16 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



The Human Centipede

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Original – Dr. Heiter attempts to 'train' his completed human centipede. The use of bandages in The Human Centipede allowed the filmmakers to imply a more graphic and disturbing idea than is actually shown on screen.
Reason
This still image is of a very high standard and resolution. Whilst certainly not necessarily pleasing to the eye, it well illustrates the Featured Article on the film The Human Centipede (First Sequence), and adds a great deal of value to the article. The image has also been released under a free license by the copyright holder. The image is a little bit offensive, so I would not intend to nominate it for featured picture of the day or anything similar.
Articles in which this image appears
The Human Centipede (First Sequence)
FP category for this image
Culture, entertainment, and lifestyle
Creator
Six Entertainment
Hi, thanks for your vote. The Featured Picture criteria states the requirement that a picture "Adds value to an article and helps readers to understand an article." This picture helps people to understand the plot of the film The Human Centipede (Full Sequence) by showing what this awful creation looks like. This might seem unnecessary, but at the recent (successful) FAC there was concern from some editors that it wasn't clear what this 'human centipede' thing would look like. This picture helps solve this problem perfectly. I also note that the criteria states "A featured picture is not always required to be aesthetically pleasing; it might be shocking, impressive, or just highly informative. Highly graphic, historical and otherwise unique images may not have to be classically beautiful at all." Regards Coolug (talk) 14:23, 14 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
I'm fully aware of what the Featured Picture criteria is. I've quoted it more than a few times. In my oppose vote above I was being facetious. I was stating the obvious (at least obvious to me). If you'd prefer a more serious opposition, I would suggest that there is nothing remarkable about that image at all. It seems to be a quite ordinary screen capture of a little known movie. The "shocking" nature of the movie might sell a few tickets to a few curious dopes, but as far as I'm concerned, that juvenile shock doesn't leverage an ordinary image into anything Featured Picture worthy. Terribly sorry. JBarta (talk) 15:06, 14 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
That's much better, thank you. cya! Coolug (talk) 15:25, 14 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
I'm happy to withdraw this nomination since it is clear that the consensus is against. It might as well be removed sooner rather than later so that this horrible image of three people joined mouth-to-anus is no longer at the top of this page. However, I don't want to just remove this from the nomination list lest I mess something up. Could someone who knows what they're doing archive this? Coolug (talk) 10:30, 15 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]


Not promoted - withdrawn by nominator. --jjron (talk) 11:58, 17 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Triton Mosaic

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Original – Neptune's moon Triton, taken by Voyager 2 in 1989
1st Alt - Lower Resolution. The little black specks are greatly reduced in this version.
2nd Alt - Added digital fade to eliminate jaggies.
Reason
Good description, excellent photo, high resolution.
Articles in which this image appears
Triton (moon), Neptune, Moons of Neptune, List of natural satellites, Exploration of Neptune.
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Space/Looking out
Creator
NASA

Comment The alt version i added does not have the best dimensions, but the black specks are greatly reduced if that helps. Dusty777 (talk) 17:49, 10 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I must say, that the 2nd Alt is very impressive. It doesn't really reduce the integrity of the picture as it gives it a more, realistic appearance as our own Moon appears when waxing or waning. Very good edit Dusty777 (talk) 20:56, 12 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not promoted --jjron (talk) 12:01, 17 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Missing square puzzle

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Original – The missing square puzzle is an optical illusion used in mathematics classes to help students reason about geometrical figures. It depicts two arrangements of shapes, each of which apparently forms a 13×5 right-angled triangle, but one of which has a 1×1 hole in it.
Reason
really clearly illustrates the puzzle, intriguing, and svg format.
Articles in which this image appears
Missing square puzzle, List_of_optical_illusions, QI (G series)
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Diagrams, drawings, and maps/Diagrams
Creator
Fibonacci

Promoted File:Missing square puzzle.svg --Makeemlighter (talk) 22:18, 18 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Victorian Arts Centre Spire, Melbourne II

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Original – The Victorian Arts Centre Spire, one of the landmark buildings in Melbourne, Australia
Reason
Previous nomination in April ended with four supports after there were a couple of stitching issues identified which took me a few days to fix and delayed things. Has been stable in articles since that time. Everything else as per original nom (high res, high quality, detailed and sharp ...). Thought it's worth another try with a 'clean run' this time.
Articles in which this image appears
The Arts Centre (Melbourne)
Culture of Australia
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Places/Architecture
Creator
jjron

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 00:28, 20 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Taco

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Original UPDATED – A taco using a pre-produced hard shell
Reason
The image is of very high resolution, well detailed, and makes me hungry. It is capable of showing what many Americans and Canadians think of when they hear "taco" and explaining the food to those who are unfamiliar with it.
Articles in which this image appears
Taco
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Food and drink
Creator
Renee Comet, of the National Cancer Institute
  • If that is the general opinion, I must really be in need of some Mexican food. It looks tasty enough to me. Crisco 1492 (talk) 11:09, 12 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 09:59, 21 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Kissing prairie dogs redux

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Original – Two Black-tailed prairie dogs showing affection, almost like kissing; they are in fact rubbing their teeth against each other
Edit 1 - Removed sawn off log and other prairie dog in the background
Edit 2 - Another ALT, less photoshopping
Reason
The image is of high resolution and quality. While it may not have the "Wow" factor like some panoramas, it does have the "Awwwww" factor which makes it more interesting (to me) than images of lone prairie dogs. The uses of the image are to show animal affection, which it does well. The image is currently featured at commons. Side note: If featured, it would be a good POTD for Valentine's Day. (An unedited version was previously nominated unsuccessfully; this version was unsuccessful at its nomination because the fifth support vote came in about 2 hours too late)
Articles in which this image appears
Prairie dog, Kiss, Black-tailed prairie dog
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Animals/Mammals
Creator
Mila Zinkova

 Question: Is the colour balance right in this image? They appear a lot more brown than in any other image of this species on Wikipedia. (e.g., File:Cynomys_ludovicianus_-Paignton_Zoo,_Devon,_England-8a.jpg) Nikthestoned 16:14, 12 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

  • The image you have linked to actually seems rather pale. The original picture (seemingly unedited) has them a similar shade of brown as the current one but with horrible levels. the lead image is of a similar colouring to the one you point to, while this one is midways. Lighting is a possibility. Perhaps diet and environment as well, as many of the images are of captive animals (I'm not a biologist, so I can't be sure if this can affect prairie dogs or not). Crisco 1492 (talk) 16:25, 12 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
  • Weak oppose both It is a great image but the pre-saturation image pretty much shows that the colours in the nominated images have been over saturated. Additionally, the alt does indeed have a random floating tail happening! I'd support a version with a more neutral colour balance. Nikthestoned 08:18, 13 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
  • None of these are "mine"; the top picture was created by Mila, while the bottom was edited by Vassil and uploaded by Mila. Regarding the alt, I am not happy with it myself (I prefer the original), but I wanted to post it in case there were those who preferred it. Crisco 1492 (talk) 07:40, 13 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
It looks like "laserpointer problem" was fixed. Broccolo (talk) 16:50, 15 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 10:00, 21 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Battenberg Mausoleum

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Original – The tomb of Alexander of Battenberg, the first prince of modern Bulgaria and actually the first ruler of the so called Third Bulgarian Kingdom. It is among the most important landmarks of the city of Sofia.
Reason
The image presents complete exterior view of the tomb of the first ruler of the so called Third Bulgarian Kingdom. Given its historical importance and meaningful and at same time beautiful architecture, the mausoleum is one of the landmarks in the city centre of the Bulgarian capital.
Articles in which this image appears
Battenberg Mausoleum, Alexander I of Bulgaria
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Places/Architecture
Creator
MrPanyGoff
Well, there are two reasons. Firstly, in the late afternoon there are more chances to take a photo with no people around. Secondly, the entrance is lit by the sun during the midday hours when is the worst time for photography. During this time, it is hard to have no parts overexposed.--MrPanyGoff (talk) 22:59, 13 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
I would love to see this same picture taken in the summer with the trees in full green. And if any are flowering trees... JBarta (talk) 23:15, 14 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
You mean something like this ? --Elekhh (talk) 04:38, 15 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Promoted File:Battenberg Mausoleum Sofia 7.jpg --Jujutacular talk 00:55, 24 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Rambhadracharya

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OriginalJagadguru Rambhadracharya delivering a sermon in Chitrakoot
Edit 1 - White Balance fix
Reason
This image is of high quality and adds good encyclopedic value to the article. Also its of enough resolution. It is of a free licence from Picasa and is used in a GA.
Articles in which this image appears
Rambhadracharya
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/People/Others
Creator
Pawan Sharma
If you do crop it, just overwrite the original... no sense in a separate edit for a simple crop. JBarta (talk) 17:26, 15 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
Done. :) ♛♚★Vaibhav Jain★♚♛ Talk Email 17:36, 15 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
That crop is an improvement, well done. JBarta (talk) 18:06, 15 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
I have tried to fix it, kindly see it again. :) ♛♚★Vaibhav Jain★♚♛ Talk Email 14:51, 16 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
Made it worse in my view. I've added an edit which fixes the white balance, but I still can't support because of the image quality. JJ Harrison (talk) 10:21, 17 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 00:12, 25 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]


Edersee Dam

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Original – The Edersee Dam at the lake Edersee near Waldeck, Hesse, Germany, with the Waldeck Castle in the background
Reason
good EV, quality, light, composition, view.
Articles in which this image appears
Eder; Edersee Dam; Waldeck, Hesse
FP category for this image
Places/Panorama
Creator
Carschten

Promoted File:Edersee, Staumauer, 2011-08 CN-01.jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 00:13, 25 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Chinese chess board

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Original – A Chinese chess board
Reason
The best of its kind
Articles in which this image appears
Xiangqi
FP category for this image
Culture,_entertainment,_and_lifestyle/Entertainment
Creator
Trongphu

For many people this is just a simple chess board so what is special about it? This is not simply chess. It is consider as a sport in China, there is even international competition. If someone knows enough about China they can’t talk about Chinese culture without mention about this chess. This chess is strongly representing the culture of China. This chess is just as popular as football to America as it is to China. This chess used to be the most popular activity to do in common people before the merged of new kind of entertainment. It’s hard to believe that a Chinese person doesn’t know how to play this. There are about at least 1/5 of all population in the world know how to play this chess (this is only considered the population of China only). It could be even be ¼ if consider other countries beside China that play this chess. This is the most famous kind of chess in Asia or Eastern world. According to the amount of people in the world know how to play this I believe this is the most popular chess in the world because it has the most players. Even though it doesn’t attract that many fans or attention on TV today but it is still widely play by most people in their free time. Before 20th century it used to attract local wide like people in village come to watch respective players play a match when there is one, it even gathered nation attention sometimes like people talk about it when there are the best two players play a match but not many can watch it because there is no TV. It was the only sport that can achieve that accomplishment at that time. For all the meaningful of this chess, it deserves some kind of special recognition. I’m not sure if there is any better image to represent the chess.Trongphu (talk) 23:50, 19 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Well i guess some people can't see the beauty of something that people really enjoy doing, something that mean a lot to a lot of people in this Earth. It's the same image yea but did you look it it carefully before you oppose? I can bet anything that this image has changed to a lot to a better version compare to last time. To you how the image, of this chess, become worthy of feature. I'm not going to argue with you, each person has different perspective. You can't see it worthy, it's your own opinion and i respect that. I'm going to see what the majority people sees and if they saw the same thing as you do then it's fine, not a big deal to me. I will take my chance.Trongphu (talk) 03:39, 20 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 21:15, 28 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Into the Jaws of Death, digital restoration

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 29 Oct 2011 at 14:09:25 (UTC)

Original – Into the Jaws of Death - U.S. Troops wading through water and Nazi gunfire.
Reason
restored iconic image with high historic value, used in various media
Articles in which this image appears
please see: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1944_NormandyLST.jpg#File%20usage%20on%20other%20wikis
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured_pictures/History/World_War_II
Creator
Robert F. Sargent
Speedy close Peter, if you believe (and can argue convincingly) that the version above is an improvement over the currently featured version of the image, the proper procedure is to nominate the current featured image for delisting and replacement. The image you nominate above appears to more closely resemble the TIF file from the NARA, which I assume is the original scan. Personally I think a better edit of the photo is this version, which is featured on Commons. Fallingmasonry (talk) 23:29, 20 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
Dear Fallingmasonry, as indicated in the file description of my restoration the TIFF is the original I used for this restoration. Here are the reasons why the current featured picture is inferior: The overall quality regarding sharpness, level of detail and contrast of this NARA sourced restoration is better than the current commons featured picture. The current featured picture was developed differently, resulting in lighter skies, and a darker foreground. Please be sure you see the heavy posterisation in the right bottom corner. An indicator for an insufficient workover of the current featured picture. However, if you are unable to identify this posterisation please try to access this image with a calibrated display. Moreover it suffers from jpg compression artifacts, a darkish veil at the left side and numerous scratches, filaments and dust. Regards, Peter Weis (talk) 19:26, 21 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
You misunderstand the point of my remark. You have nominated your picture incorrectly because (1) It is not included in any articles, and (2) Another version of the image is already featured. If you would like to have your version of the image replace the one that is currently featured, you need to nominate 1944_NormandyLST.jpg for delisting and replacement. All I am talking about is the correct procedure, I do not mean to make a judgment on the photo.Fallingmasonry (talk) 23:33, 21 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
I understand this to mean two versions of an image cannot be a Featured Picture at the same time? Even if they are dissimilar as these are? I don't see this in the criteria. Can you point to where you're getting these procedures? JBarta (talk) 07:21, 22 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
It's not written explicitly in the procedures, but it's strongly implied by criterion #5. The purpose of FPs is to illustrate articles; if multiple versions of a photo exist, featured status lets us know which version is the best. If you ask yourself "In which articles would we put the above picture?", the answer is probably, "In the same articles that the featured version is located". Even though they are edited differently, they are the same photo. If we tried to make the above photo eligible for promotion by adding it to an article, we would have to remove the Featured version of the photo. Chances are this edit would be reverted quickly, since FP status is used to determine the preferred version of a photo.
You can see this idea in practice elsewhere on the FPC page. It's why, in nominations with alternative edits, we select only one version for promotion. It's why, for wildlife photos in particular, we occasionally vote to delist a high quality photo in favor of a slightly better photo of the same subject. Fallingmasonry (talk) 15:57, 23 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
If we assume the landings took place during daylight hours (albiet in the early morning), and we assume the sky at that time was gray or lighter, and given that other developments of this image show the expected gray sky, is it then reasonable to suggest that the black sky in this image was at some point added for effect rather than simply being an innocent result of the developing process? JBarta (talk) 22:05, 21 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
The tone of either the dark or light skies version is no accurate indicator for the actual situation and therefore an invalid argument. We don't know about the image's processing, time the image was taken and actual intensity of the sky colour while the shot was taken. Unless there's any proof to this, any discussion on these issues remain mere speculation. "Adding for effect" and the "developing process" are not two different things. Both representations of the negative underwent a decision for a certain developement and therefore: yes of course, both images were developed "for effect". Based on what we can see on the image - the remains of a Sherman tank for instance - we may say that this image was taken after the first wave and therefore after 0630AM (GMT+2). Your preference for the lighter skies version has been noticed. Regards, Peter Weis (talk) 23:21, 21 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
For what it may be worth to you, I'll take back the word "inferior". JBarta (talk) 23:38, 21 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
I will say this, the level & quality of some detail is greater in this dark sky version than either the English language FP or the Commons FP. I would hate to think that the only version in existance with the higher quality detail is the one with the black sky. Are there no gray sky versions out there with the same level of detail as this black sky version? JBarta (talk) 21:14, 21 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 00:20, 30 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Turku Castle

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Original – Turku Castle, dating from the 13th century, is the largest surviving medieval building in Finland, and one of the largest surviving medieval castles in Scandinavia.
Reason
This is a quality photo of Turku Castle as seen from the harbour side. A previous version of the same photo was nominated here. Since the nomination last year the photo has been cropped and the color balance tweaked. The photo appears as lead image on the English, German, French, Swedish and Russian language articles.
Articles in which this image appears
Turku Castle
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Places/Architecture
Creator
Ottojula

Promoted File:Turkucastle edit.jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 00:08, 31 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



"England Expects that every man will do his duty"

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OriginalEngland expects that every man will do his duty
Reason
This is considered the most famous signal to have been sent in the Royal Navy. It was hoisted aboard HMS Victory on orders from Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson at the onset of the Battle of Trafalgar, and has become a culturally significant part of British history. As a rallying cry, the signal has been copied in some way shape or form by various other naval groups spanning both time and continent. This is a vectorized version of the flag signal, as such while not ostensibly at the 1000px minimum needed it should not be an issue given the ability of vectorized images to be re-sized as needed.
Articles in which this image appears
Battle of Trafalgar, War of the Third Coalition, John Pasco, England expects that every man will do his duty
FP category for this image
History
Creator
Original created by John Pasco, this version created by Commons User:Ipankonin
Try Wikipedia. I hear they got articles on just about everything.... JBarta (talk) 16:33, 22 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]


Promoted File:England Expects Signal.svg --Makeemlighter (talk) 00:10, 31 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Hakaniemi metro station

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 31 Oct 2011 at 13:27:45 (UTC)

OriginalHakaniemi metro station of Helsinki Metro.
Reason
good EV, quality, composition
Articles in which this image appears
Hakaniemi metro station
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Places/Interiors
Creator
kallerna

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 20:43, 31 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Qantas Boeing 747-400 VH-OJU over Starbeyevo

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Original – A Qantas 747-400 seen flying over Starbeyevo (Moscow region) at 11,000m
Reason
This is an extremely high quality image of a 747-400 overflying Moscow at 11,000m. The photo was taken from the ground. Note that the contrails are only visible on aircraft at an extreme altitude, so to have a planform view of an aircraft, in such resolution, and with contrails showing, is an extraordinary feat.
Articles in which this image appears
Boeing 747, Contrail
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured_pictures/Vehicles/Air
Creator
Commons:User:Bushman787
The black sky is probably as a result of colour balancing; at high altitiude the large amount of air between the observer and the plane makes the plane appear blueish. Adjusting this blue to white has the side effect of making the sky very low saturation. In this case the white reflections on the plane make it far brighter than the background sky so the plane appears white and the sky appears black. - Zephyris Talk 09:46, 23 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
This is not my photo, but is rather one I have gotten permission to use and the photographer has provided larger resolution pics, etc. Russavia Let's dialogue 02:27, 24 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]
Actually, as I think about it, I would be very interested to see a copy of this image before anything was done to it, just as it was taken. JBarta (talk) 02:18, 26 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 20:44, 31 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Thermite

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 29 Oct 2011 at 08:32:17 (UTC)

Original – An aluminothermic reaction with Iron(III) oxide; as known as a thermite reaction. The mixture was ignited in a glass jar using a length of Magnesium ribbon. The sparks flying outwards are globules of molten iron, trailing smoke in their wake.
Edit 1 - Tighter crop
Reason
I think it's a pretty nice shot and useful in many articles. Is of sufficient resolution etc and has had very little manipulation (crop & slight curve tweak).
Articles in which this image appears
Thermite, Chemical reaction, Exothermic reaction, Aluminothermic reaction, Exothermic
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Sciences/Others
Creator
Nikthestoned

Which one? Makeemlighter (talk) 00:21, 30 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Promoted File:ThermiteReaction.jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 20:45, 31 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]