Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Buffalo soldiers1.jpg

Original - Buffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry, some wearing buffalo robes, Fort Keogh, Montana, 1890.

Version 2. Better contrast, smaller size

Reason: A rare photograph of encyclopedic and historical value with surprising informality. In an era when most group military portraits of enlisted men feature neat ranks and perfect uniforms, these men show personality. One peers shyly from behind a tree, another holds up a frying pan, a third rests a shovel on his shoulder. A whiskey flask makes its rounds while three other men brandish weapons--a real Old West flourish. Another fellow stretches on the ground and rests his eyelids. Restored version of Image:Buffalo soldiers.jpg.
Articles this image appears in: 25th Infantry Regiment (United States)
Creator: Chr. Barthelmess

Support as nominator Durova^Charge! 21:44, 28 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Support Excellent find. howcheng {chat} 23:10, 28 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Strong Support Immense historical value and high quality for the period. I love the attitude of the guy with the pipe and shovel. These men look badass. --Bridgecross (talk) 14:30, 29 January 2008 (UTC) (UTC)[reply]
- Note My vote is for the original version only. --Bridgecross (talk) 14:55, 1 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Support As per above Booksworm ^{Sprechen-sie Koala?} 15:14, 29 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Wonderfully done. Support. — Nearly Headless Nick {C} 18:23, 29 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Support per nom. Cacophony (talk) 19:44, 29 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Support per nom. Spikebrennan (talk) 14:01, 30 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Comment i've tried to improve (see second version) --The Watusi (talk) 18:58, 31 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

weak support for original. The historical aspect is huge, but the quality here leaves a lot to be desired. The Watusi's edit is worse (no offense; a worthy try). Matt Deres (talk) 19:35, 1 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Support I was neutral previously, but now that you uploaded the cleaned up version I support it (the cleaned up one of course) Rudy Breteler (talk) 22:10, 1 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Support Original More interesting, more authentic "feel" to it, IMO. Great historical significance either way. faithless (^speak) 06:13, 3 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted Image:Buffalo soldiers1.jpg MER-C 04:30, 4 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]