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Halifax Explosion

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 1 Dec 2017 at 22:32:07 (UTC)

Reason: Photographed here is the aftermath of what is largely considered one of the largest (if not the largest) man made non-nuclear explosion in human history: the Halifax Explosion, which annihilated the ammunition ship SS Mont Blanc and leveled a sizable portion of Halifax, Nova Scotia. This is not quite up to FA standards, its a little short of the size requirements, however in light of the historical significance and the circumstances under which the photograph was taken I'm asking the community for a degree of leniency here.
Articles in which this image appears: Halifax Explosion, Largest artificial non-nuclear explosions, List of meteor air bursts, List of shipwrecks in December 1917
FP category for this image: Probably Wikipedia:Featured pictures/History/World War I
Creator: Photographer: unknown. Photo is asserted to PD by virtue of time lapse and changes to the crown copyright law, which are detailed on the image page. Restored version as shown here is courtesy of User:WarBaCoN

Support as nominator – TomStar81 (Talk) 22:32, 21 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Neutral - Very striking image, but quality-wise it seems to be from a mass media print source rather than a negative or photographic print. Do we have any information on its provenance? — Chris Woodrich (talk) 02:03, 22 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
- Sorry, but you'd have to ask WarBaCoN about that becuase I simply don't know. TomStar81 (Talk) 07:52, 22 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Not Promoted --Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 12:51, 2 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Gentiana acaulis (stemless gentian)

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 4 Dec 2017 at 18:21:37 (UTC)

Reason: good macro of flower
Articles in which this image appears: Gentiana acaulis
FP category for this image: Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Plants/Flowers
Creator: Petar Milošević

Support as nominator – PetarM (talk) 18:21, 24 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support --LivioAndronico ^(talk) 21:15, 24 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support — Chris Woodrich (talk) 04:21, 25 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support – Nice macro detail. Sca (talk) 14:35, 25 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support SagaciousPhil - Chat 16:16, 4 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Gentiana acaulis (stemless gentian).jpg --Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 20:50, 4 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Rialto Bridge at night

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 4 Dec 2017 at 21:12:08 (UTC)

Reason: One of most beautiful bridges of Venice
Articles in which this image appears: Rialto Bridge
FP category for this image: Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Places/Panorama
Creator: LivioAndronico

Support as nominator – LivioAndronico ^(talk) 21:12, 24 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
It's gorgeous, sure, but is this the best angle? The mirror is a bit distracting. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 04:20, 25 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Is the only "front" possibility...I take this from the stop of the boat Chris Woodrich.... unfortunately for the mirror I can not do anything,thanks --LivioAndronico ^(talk) 21:04, 25 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

What about if the Gondola were in the middle of the canal? — Chris Woodrich (talk) 02:51, 26 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

But in this way you can not do a long expotition at night .....it would sweat too much--LivioAndronico ^(talk) 13:21, 26 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Support Very interesting, especially because i never saw some pics taken by night. --PetarM (talk) 20:53, 25 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Not Promoted --Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 08:11, 5 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Electrical cable 3×2.5 mm

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 10 Dec 2017 at 17:10:05 (UTC)

Reason: good quality
Articles in which this image appears: Electrical cable
FP category for this image: Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Engineering and technology/Electronics
Creator: Petar Milošević

Support as nominator – PetarM (talk) 17:10, 30 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: Image was just added to article. --Paul_012 (talk) 20:31, 30 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, i did it. Bad stuff here is you need to put it before nomination. And i doubt there is some similar Paul_012 ?--PetarM (talk) 22:01, 30 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Support Considering the quality and EV, I think we can look past the fact that it hasn't been stable in the article for a week yet. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 02:20, 1 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support – Bammesk (talk) 16:42, 2 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support --LivioAndronico^(talk) 21:41, 2 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Needs a fifth support. ;-) --Janke | Talk 14:35, 4 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support per nom. Mattximus (talk) 01:44, 6 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Electric guide 3×2.5 mm.jpg --Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 17:48, 10 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Spot-billed toucanet

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 15 Dec 2017 at 12:16:43 (UTC)

Reason: High EV and good quality
Articles in which this image appears: Spot-billed toucanet
FP category for this image: Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Animals/Birds
Creator: Jairmoreirafotografia

Support as nominator – Tomer T (talk) 12:16, 2 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Comment A bit dark - needs a level or curve adjustment. --Janke | Talk 12:55, 3 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
- Added another version. Tomer T (talk) 14:14, 3 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
  - Chin is still lost in backgroud... --Janke | Talk 18:11, 3 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Not Promoted --Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 13:06, 15 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hamadryas baboon

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 15 Dec 2017 at 12:21:32 (UTC)

Reason: Good quality, superb composition, interesting, high EV
Articles in which this image appears: Hamadryas baboon
FP category for this image: Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Animals/Mammals
Creator: Till.niermann

Support as nominator – Tomer T (talk) 12:21, 2 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Not Promoted --Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 13:06, 15 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Horseshoe Bend

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 15 Dec 2017 at 12:41:01 (UTC)

Reason: Very nice, high EV, high resolution, good quality
Articles in which this image appears: Horseshoe Bend (Arizona)
FP category for this image: Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Places/Landscapes
Creator: Der Wolf im Wald

Support as nominator – Tomer T (talk) 12:41, 2 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
conditional Support if article's sourcing is improved. Bammesk (talk) 17:27, 2 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Support – done. ~~I will update the article's sourcing in the coming days~~. Bammesk (talk) 03:56, 14 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Support - Article sourcing is not a criterion. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 02:24, 3 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support --PetarM (talk) 07:40, 13 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Not Promoted --Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 13:08, 15 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Didn't reach the necessary quorum for promotion. Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 13:08, 15 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Castillo de San Juan Bautista

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 15 Dec 2017 at 12:49:41 (UTC)

Reason: High EV, good quality
Articles in which this image appears: Castillo de San Juan Bautista
FP category for this image: Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Places/Architecture
Creator: Der Wolf im Wald

Support as nominator – Tomer T (talk) 12:49, 2 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
conditional Support if article's sourcing is improved. Bammesk (talk) 17:28, 2 December 2017 (UTC) . . . Support, I updated the article. Bammesk (talk) 19:09, 9 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support - Article sourcing is not a criterion. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 02:24, 3 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support --LivioAndronico ^(talk) 18:36, 5 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support - Looks good to me. Article can be improved in the future. Mattximus (talk) 01:45, 6 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support - Needs one more... --Janke | Talk 06:32, 13 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Castillo de San Juan Bautista.jpg --Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 13:11, 15 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Shimano Hyperglide cassette 8-speed CS-HG51 11-32

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 18 Dec 2017 at 10:54:18 (UTC)

Reason: good quality, focus in full
Articles in which this image appears: Hyperglide
FP category for this image: Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Engineering and technology/Machinery
Creator: Petar Milošević

Support as nominator – PetarM (talk) 10:54, 5 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support --LivioAndronico ^(talk) 18:36, 5 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support -- Va-va-voom! — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:39, 7 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

^{Preceding posted by Chris.}

Damn fifth tild. Fixed — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:39, 7 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Support – Bammesk (talk) 03:35, 6 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Comment - Sorry to crash the party, but it looks like it's not correctly assembled - the hub looks off-center! Pleas confirm, thanks!--Janke | Talk 14:03, 6 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Janke; true, is a bit more down, i have to use some angle to shot, since stacked, and horizontal shooting isnt possible (i used softbox). Would need some other equipement for that. So nut is moved a bit down, for around 1 mm. But i hope that wont spoil the party. --PetarM (talk) 16:03, 6 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
All the sprockets/wheels are centered, so I think the photo serves its purpose. This isn't an assembled set [1], in assembly the center-piece (lockring) threads into and centers on a hub. In this photo it just sits loosely on top, unfortunately a bit off-center. P.S. where is the party :-) Bammesk (talk) 02:34, 7 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Support – -The Herald (Benison) • ^{the joy of the LORD}_{my strength} 14:02, 11 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
SupportGoveganplease (talk) 20:51, 11 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Shimano Hyperglide cassette 8-speed CS-HG51 11-32.jpg --Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 20:39, 18 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Paxillus involutus mushroom

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 20 Dec 2017 at 10:15:45 (UTC)

Reason: good quality
Articles in which this image appears: Paxillus involutus
FP category for this image: Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Fungi
Creator: Petar Milošević

Support as nominator – PetarM (talk) 10:15, 7 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:22, 8 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support Maybe a crop but nice --LivioAndronico ^(talk) 22:58, 12 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support Nice colors and detail; makes it look very appetizing, and I say this as someone who is not generally a fungivore. ~~I hope it's not toxic.~~ Should have read the article first. Damn! Something so beautiful, yet so deadly ... Daniel Case (talk) 06:03, 14 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Comment Shouldn't it be the top-right image illustrating the article? Otherwise, should the exisitng one be the one to be nominated? Charlesjsharp (talk) 21:48, 16 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
- Seeing as the current infobox image was chosen for lack of better options back in 2011, I've boldly replaced it. Pinging Casliber to make sure it's okay. --Paul_012 (talk) 20:09, 17 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support per others. --Paul_012 (talk) 20:09, 17 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support as nice detail on mushroom and moss, and nice composure. And yes, fine to be in infobox as displays rolled rim of cap nicely. Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 21:44, 17 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Support per nom. Mattximus (talk) 21:53, 17 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Navadne podvihanke (Paxillus involutus).jpg --Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 10:29, 20 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Goalkeeper (association football)

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 23 Dec 2017 at 17:53:37 (UTC)

Reason: Action shot shows the act. The technical imperfections make it look real.
Articles in which this image appears: Goalkeeper (association football), Association football positions, Rich Cullen
FP category for this image: Wikipedia:Featured pictures/People/Sport
Creator: photographer: Lance Cheung, uploader: Stianbh

Support as nominator – Bammesk (talk) 17:53, 10 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose - Distortion everywhere. -The Herald (Benison) • ^{the joy of the LORD}_{my strength} 14:03, 11 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Moderate support I don't know, I sort of like this one—it has a nice sense of movement and action. How else would you expect to catch a goalie in the act of making a dramatic save? Daniel Case (talk) 06:00, 14 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose Very poor quality. Charlesjsharp (talk) 21:45, 16 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Charles, could you be more specific, which quality or qualities do you want to see improved? Bammesk (talk) 23:05, 16 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Composition: crop too tight. Goalie not looking at ball; just not an appealing image. Motion blur, especially the ball and player's legs: exposure time inappropriate for action shot; Image tilt; Picture is obviously a set-up, not taken in an actual game - see settings (not taken with a zoom) - so the photographer was standing on the pitch! - it really has nothing going for it at all. Charlesjsharp (talk) 23:17, 16 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I see the crop, goalie's posture, and it being a set-up photo as subjective qualities. About blur: exposure time and depth of field could be faster/deeper, obviously improving either one would hurt the noise, so I see it as a compromise. A sidenote about the set-up, I see a fill flash from an elevated angle. What stand out to me most is the lens barrel distortion, but overall I like the photo (unusual perspective, not easy shot, imperfections make it look real). I understand if anyone disagrees. Cheers. Bammesk (talk) 00:13, 17 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose Crop is too tight, with a larger crop you could see the entire goal, which would add EV. Also motion blur is fairly distracting. Mattximus (talk) 21:46, 17 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Not Promoted --Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 13:46, 24 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]