Wikipedia:Valued picture candidates/February-2010

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File:Bodiam-castle-10My8-1197.jpg

Original - Entrance to Bodiam Castle viewed from the north-west

Reason: Educational, but aesthetically pleasing picture of Bodiam Castle.
Articles this image appears in: Bodiam Castle, Edward Dalyngrigge
Creator: Wyrdlight

Support as nominator --TheWeakWilled (T * G) 19:10, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Comment. Nice mood, although the background is so colourful that is somewhat distracting. I am also confused about the copyright: the image appears to be from a commercial website which states: "WyrdLight has images and articles at the free encyclopedia. Images are about 750 pixels on the longest side and 72 dpi. All Wiki images are free to use. WyrdLight Wiki image use requires only attribution" [1], however this image is much larger than that. Elekhh (talk) 20:25, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I assumed that "All Wiki images are free to use. WyrdLight Wiki image use requires only attribution" would override the size, even though it hasn't been explicitly said that anything smaller isn't free to use. Is there a way to verify that the uploader owns the site? He says that it is his own work, but you never know... TheWeakWilled (T * G) 20:31, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your good faith assumption was correct: creator of image has been confirmed. I support the nomination. Elekhh (talk) 20:40, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Support - As stated above, it has some quality issues that don´t let it be a featured picture, but yes a valued image. - ☩Damërung ☩. -- 21:39, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support upstate NYer 22:56, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support I agree with above...--Sabri76'^message 21:45, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support It's a very atmospheric picture that captures what has made Bodiam Castle such an intriguing place for scholars. The morning light beautifully shows of the castle in its moat and the most important surviving features of the building, the grand entrance and the approach. But as well as looking good, the image also includes features which appear defensive and are quintessential of castles. Nev1 (talk) 21:53, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Bodiam-castle-10My8-1197.jpg --Elekhh (talk) 19:44, 2 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, 1964

Original - Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X meet for the first and only time at the senate debate on the Civil Rights Act of 1964, taken March 26.

Reason: Huge EV. Its not taken from a bad view, and its a little low in quality, but overall, I think it is highly significant.
Articles this image appears in: Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Civil Rights Act of 1964
Creator: Marion S. Trikosko

Support as nominator --ceranthor 16:00, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support for historic value and use in three articles. Elekhh (talk) 00:11, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support - nothing more needs to be said... - Adolphus79 (talk) 06:15, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support I agree with above...--Sabri76'^message 21:45, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:MLK and Malcolm X USNWR cropped.jpg --Elekhh (talk) 19:45, 2 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

CN Tower's view through its glass floor

Original - The CN Tower's glass floor view

Reason: The only image of this feature of the tower in the article for a while.
Articles this image appears in: cn tower
Creator: Franklin

Support as nominator -- franklin 21:02, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support. Good detail both in foreground and the distance gives sense of the tower's height. I find it very educative as it provides a different perspective of the tower than the standard one. Added to the glass floor article as well. Elekhh (talk) 22:10, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support - as per Elekhh - Tim1337 (talk) 22:34, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Weak (stomached) support - very good quality... just looking at that photo makes me dizzy from heights... - Adolphus79 (talk) 06:21, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support I agree with above...--Sabri76'^message 21:43, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:CNTowerNastyFall.jpg --Elekhh (talk) 19:46, 2 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sun´s chromosphere dynamics

Original - Photo taken by the Hinode's Solar Optical Telescope on January 12, 2007. Showing the filamentary nature of the plasma in the chromosphere of the Sun.

Reason: It exemplifies in a very good graphical way the nature and dynamics in the surface of the Sun, revealing the plasma connecting regions of different magnetic polarity. It gives a very good graphical reference to understand the subject.
Articles this image appears in: Sun, Heat
Creator: Hinode JAXA telescope (NASA), uploaded by Lmcelhiney

Support as nominator --☩Damërung ☩. -- 21:51, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support. Adds value to both articles it appears in. Highly educational and aesthetic as well. Elekhh (talk) 00:46, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support - as per Elekhh Tim1337 (talk) 08:07, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support - I agree with above--Sabri76'^message 07:02, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support - per above. --Zoo Fari 21:06, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:171879main LimbFlareJan12 lg.jpg --Elekhh (talk) 19:47, 2 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Arenberg Castle, Leuven

Original - a caption for the image, providing adequate context for voters on WP:VPC

Reason: Encyclopedic value, good representation of facade and garden, captures an attractive moment of fog and warm light, making the viewer want to know more.
Articles this image appears in: Arenberg Castle, Catholic University of Leuven, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Creator: Juhanson

Support as nominator --Elekhh (talk) 01:26, 9 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Support - great EV. Zoo Fari 01:39, 9 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Support upstate NYer 23:52, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Support agree with above --Sabri76'^message 19:48, 7 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support - Per ZooFari. - ☩Damërung ☩. -- 23:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support - A very good image, with good EV... - Adolphus79 (talk) 03:20, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Castle Arenberg, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven adj.jpg --Bradjamesbrown (talk) 07:45, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Squirrel Monkey

Original - Squirrel monkeys live in the tropical forests of Central and South America in the canopy layer.

Reason: High EV, it makes the viewer want to know more. Good composition, background, colours, natural habitat.
Articles this image appears in: Squirrel Monkey, Monkey
Creator: Lviatour

Support as nominator --Elekhh (talk) 06:58, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support - I agree, especially about the colors and background. — Hun ter Ka hn 14:49, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support - ´Per nominator. - ☩Damërung ☩. -- 00:01, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support - I agree with above--Sabri76'^message 07:01, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support - Very nice. --Zoo Fari 21:07, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support: Really made me click the article link. --Redtigerxyz ^Talk 17:39, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Saimiri sciureus-1 Luc Viatour.jpg --Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:01, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bigelow Bridge

Original - Bigelow Bridge, one of six historic covered bridges in Union County, Ohio.

Reason: I took this photo one day of an historical bridge, and then I came home and wrote the article for said bridge. I don't think it's the best picture in the world, but it's pretty decent, and maybe better if someone with some editing skills got a hold of it. It's a good size, good lighting, good focus, and illustrates the bridge (and the bridge's article) very well.
Articles this image appears in: Bigelow Bridge
Creator: User:Adolphus79

Support as nominator --Adolphus79 (talk) 03:17, 4 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: Has potential, nice composition. It would be worth cropping a bit from the upper part. Elekhh (talk) 03:58, 4 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- Don't know all the particular 'during voting phase' rules around here... Is this something I could fix by simply uploading a cropped new version? - Adolphus79 (talk) 20:49, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  - Yep, particularly as nobody voted yet for the image. Elekhh (talk) 20:59, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    - better? - Adolphus79 (talk) 21:04, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose - It is quite nice, but sadly the tilt, grain, low resolution and artificial coloring are too noticeable. –Juliancolton | ^Talk 20:57, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted --Elekhh (talk) 19:25, 17 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kissing Prairie Dogs

Original - Black-tailed Prairie Dogs

Reason: Adding an important touch of life to Wiki
Articles this image appears in: Black-tailed Prairie Dog, Kiss
Creator: Mila Zinkova

Support as nominator --Elekhh (talk) 12:14, 21 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Comment Cute, but I wonder if the caption and placement in Kiss is a case of Anthropomorphism. Noodle snacks (talk) 11:07, 22 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

That's right, it was. Elekhh (talk) 03:27, 4 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Support It was a candidate in Picture of the Year 2007 in Commons. Moreover, this picture is quite valuable.--Sabri76'^message 19:56, 7 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support Great aesthetic value. --Zoo Fari 23:58, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support Cute, and illustrative of social behaviour. --JN 466 22:49, 21 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Kissing Prairie dog edit 3.jpg --Bradjamesbrown (talk) 06:06, 22 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Le chateau de Vaux le Vicomte

Original - The baroque Vaux le Vicomte Castel, Maincy, France. One of the most influential buildings of the 17th century. (Built 1658-1661)

Reason: Very high quality image of an important French castle. The lighting is very good and the background exceptional. Even at small size it makes the viewer want to know more. Would not qualify for FP as it is 27 pixels short of the minimum 1000px resolution.
Articles this image appears in: Vaux-le-Vicomte, French architecture
Creator: Eric Pouhier

Support as nominator --Elekhh (talk) 22:37, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support - With more resolution, it could even be a featured picture. - ☩Damërung ☩. -- 21:39, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support I agree with above...--Sabri76'^message 21:44, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support. Maybe bring it to FP and mention IAR? Or revert to [2]? TheWeakWilled (T * G) 16:46, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support. --JN 466 22:39, 21 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Le chateau de Vaux le Vicomte.jpg --Bradjamesbrown (talk) 06:14, 22 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

{{Wikipedia:Valued picture candidates/Blue-and-yellow

DB Class 151

Original - DB Class 151

Reason: Best perspective, composition and quality which can be found on commons. The image illustrates IMO all important parts of the locomotive.
Articles this image appears in: DB Class 151
Creator: Der Wolf im Wald

Support as nominator --Der Wolf im Wald (talk) 00:29, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support Elekhh (talk) 21:44, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support - Good for VP, but falls a bit short of FP quality. –Juliancolton | ^Talk 20:58, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support agree with above...--Sabri76'^message 19:13, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support per above --JN 466 22:30, 21 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Baureihe 151 144-3.JPG --Bradjamesbrown (talk) 06:34, 22 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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