Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Close-up of mole

Close-up of mole

Original - moles are members of the mammal family Talpidae in the order Soricomorpha. Moles live underground and burrow holes. Moles have cylindrical bodies covered in fur with small or covered eyes; the ears are generally not visible. They eat small invertebrate animals living underground. Moles can be found in North America, Europe and Asia.

Reason: Excellent close-up picture of a mole. The image is very encyclopedic, showing both the large claws and the face of the creature, including the prominent whiskers and fur in detail. In addition, the image is suitably high quality for FP, and as a bonus has an enjoyably amusing quality about it...unless you have a well-kept lawn. Bob talk 13:39, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Articles this image appears in: Mole (animal), Talpidae
Creator: User:Mikiwikipikidikipedia

Support as nominator Bob talk 13:39, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Support great picture! Λua∫Wi se ^(talk) 13:43, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Weak oppose - look alright as thumbnail, but at full resolution, almost none of the photograph is in focus, and in particular the details of the mole are in some areas very blurry. — BRIAN0918 • 2008-01-25 14:01Z
Oppose The only thing that is in focus is the tip of his nose. Clegs (talk) 15:00, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose focus issues. Unfortunate; how common is it to see a mole above ground like this? --Bridgecross (talk) 15:59, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Weak and reluctant oppose per focus issues. Adorable critter. Durova^Charge! 19:36, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Dohhhhh I so want to support this, but too little is in focus. howcheng {chat} 23:56, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Weak support I love the mole, but is there any way to bring the background into just a little bit more focus? Either way, I support because this is a rare picture of a mole above ground during the day in the wild, and as I said, the picture of the animal itself is very good. Rudy Breteler (talk) 00:58, 30 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted MER-C 06:43, 1 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]