Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes America/Chicago/2012

Wikipedia Takes 2012 is a planned photo hunt and free content photography contest, aimed at illustrating Wikipedia articles related to Chicago. It is part of Wikipedia Takes America and Wiki Loves Monuments in the US in September 2012. We hope to have some submissions for Wiki Loves Monuments 2012.

Sample views from afterparty location

View of the Loop, The Heritage and the Crain Communications Building left and State Street (right)

View east from the Wit Hotel, our first attempt at an afterward gathering

• Date and start time: 12 noon on Saturday September 29, 2012
• Starting point: the Marshall Field and Company Building basement food court. This is the current Chicago flagship Macy's location at State and Randolph.
• After-party place and time (optional): The rooftop bar at the Wit Hotel at State and Lake has no cover until 9PM. Why don't we meet there at 7PM.
• Organizer: TonyTheTiger

Rewards

		The Chicago Barnstar
		Each person that takes five points worth of pictures of Cook County-related topics on September 29th that are included within wikipedia articles within two weeks will receive a Chicago Barnstar.TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:23, 10 September 2012 (UTC)

		The WikiProject Illinois Barnstar
		Each person that takes twenty-five points worth of pictures of Cook County-related topics on September 29th that are included within wikipedia articles within two weeks will receive an Illinois Barnstar. TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 03:55, 11 September 2012 (UTC)

		The Photographer's Barnstar
		The person who earns the most points for taking pictures of Cook County-related topics on September 29th that are included in wikipedia articles within two weeks will receive the Photographer's Barnstar.TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:23, 10 September 2012 (UTC)

Scoring:

1. Limit: 1 scoring image per article.
2. The following multipliers apply to all images
   1. Main image 2x (if in an infobox), 1.5x (if the first image but not in an infobox)
   2. featured pictures 2x (main and FP are somewhat redundant so if both the total multiplier is 3x).
   3. Images that replace pre-existing images .5x
   4. Images for articles that are WP:FA and WP:FL on 9/29: 1.5x (if promoted within two weeks 1.3x)
   5. Images for articles that are WP:GA on 9/29: 1.25x (if promoted within two weeks 1.1x)
   6. Wikipedia:Vital articles Level 3: 2x, Level 4: 1.5x.
   7. Article with no previous images: 1.5x
3. You must show up at the Starbucks in the Marshall Fields Building foodcourt (not the one on the first floor) between 12 and 12:30 to be eligible to participate.
4. You may use pictures taken on the 29th at any time of the day. (this is so that pictures that need to be taken while the sun is to the east are eligible. You can take them before showing up at noon.)
5. Images score with multipliers of .75x, .5x and .25x in 2nd, 3rd and 4th articles.
6. In general, picture dates and time will be based on digital camera Exif metadata. Make sure your camera's date and time have been set correctly.
7. The majority of one's points must be from between noon and 7PM on the 29th.
8. Final scores determined on October 31st.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 03:20, 11 September 2012 (UTC)

Each contestant should create a page with the following naming convention Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes America/Chicago/User:Name-Photos to document their claimed photos.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 23:59, 29 September 2012 (UTC)

Pages

1. Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes America/Chicago/User:TonyTheTiger-Photos
2. Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes America/Chicago/User:Sonicsean89-Photos
3. Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes America/Chicago/User:Mimjac-Photos
4. Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes America/Chicago/User:Taric25-Photos
5. Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes America/Chicago/User:Thshriver-Photos
6. Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes America/Chicago/User:RDiMartino-Photos
7. Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes America/Chicago/User:Nrglass-Photos

since I don't consider myself a contestant, it is as if only two people entered this contest. I am having trouble convincing myself that we have a legitimate contest with only two entrants. I created Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes America/Chicago/Photo contest a couple months ago and have been unable to convince myself that it would be meaningful to calculate a winner with only two contestants. If you think I should let me know.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 07:51, 7 February 2013 (UTC)

Sign up

Left to right User:RDiMartino, User:Nrglass, User:TonyTheTiger, User:Sonicsean89, User:Taric25, User:Mimjac and User:Thshriver

Likely attendees

• I'll be there working on my camera skills. I just got a new camera (a Canon EOS Rebel T3i) in late June, just before Wikipedia:Meetup/Chicago 6. I am hoping to have a few more accessories and an understanding of how to use them.TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 11:54, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
  • Y--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 17:07, 29 September 2012 (UTC)
• - That sounds great! I don't have a professional camera, but I have a decent digital camera. I do have a decent video camera that might be of use, so I can bring that for sure. I, Jethrobot ^{drop me a line} (note: not a bot!) 18:26, 19 August 2012 (UTC)
  • N My apologies for my absence. My camera broke, and I am eagerly awaiting another Chicago event for Wikipedia in the future. I, Jethrobot ^{drop me a line} (note: not a bot!) 06:25, 5 October 2012 (UTC)
• - I'm no photographer, but I'd be happy to lend a hand. :) Keilana|^{Parlez ici} 23:21, 29 August 2012 (UTC)
• - Sounds interesting, I'll only have a decent point-and-shoot, but I'd love to join in! Sonicsean89 Talk 7:10, September 9, 2012 (UTC)
  • Y--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 17:11, 29 September 2012 (UTC)
• - I'm from out of town, and I think that could be a good excuse to visit Chicago ! IN Mimjac (talk) 19:10, 16 September 2012 (UTC)
  • Y--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 17:10, 29 September 2012 (UTC)
• - I plan on coming. I've been editing since 2005, and be bringing another photographer whith me who is new to the wiki. Taric25 (talk) 16:35, 20 September 2012 (UTC)
  • Y--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 17:09, 29 September 2012 (UTC)
• - My work schedule got switched, so it looks like I'll be able to make it. Looking forward to meeting everyone. Thshriver (talk) 04:26, 25 September 2012 (UTC)
  • Y--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 17:07, 29 September 2012 (UTC)
• - I don't do very much on Wikipedia, but this sounds fun. A friend and I are coming now. RDiMartino (talk) 16:29, 29 September 2012 (UTC)
  • Y--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 17:09, 29 September 2012 (UTC)
• - Excited for this to be my first experience on Wikipedia Nrglass (talk) 17:15, 29 September 2012 (UTC)
  • Y--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 17:22, 29 September 2012 (UTC)

Possible attendees

• -I just might be able to make it. H.al-shawaf (talk) 02:34, 6 September 2012 (UTC)
• -I'll try to be there. Umbugbene (talk) 19:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)
• -I will be there.I have a decent digital camera and will like such an experience.Look forward to it
• -I am going to try my hardest to make it, I am a photographer by trade and have quite a bit of gear, I'd be happy to share some. ~Anon

Regrets

• Sorry, would love to join you. Baby due on the 26th.—Jeremy (talk) 01:27, 27 August 2012 (UTC)

Left to right: User:Nrglass, User:Mimjac, User:RDiMartino, User:Taric25, User:Sonicsean89, User:Thshriver and User:TonyTheTiger