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Robie House

[edit]
Original - Robie House is a Frank Lloyd Wright work in that is a National Register of Historic Places listings in Chicago and a Chicago Landmark
Reason
This is a high quality depiction of a historic building
Articles this image appears in
Several different transwikis in various languages
The Wright 3
Robie House
Architecture of Chicago
List of Chicago Landmarks
Hyde Park, Chicago
National Register of Historic Places
South Side (Chicago)
List of Frank Lloyd Wright works
Frank Lloyd Wright
National Register of Historic Places listings in Chicago
List of museums in Illinois
Creator
User:Rdsmith4
Oppose So less EV --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 12:43, 8 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I was contemplating nominating File:Robie House HABS1.jpg.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 14:41, 11 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 03:27, 1 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]



1 The Opera House in Sydney.jpg

[edit]
Original - View of the Sydney Opera House from the north
Reason
Good quality image of the Opera House from the north
Articles this image appears in
Sydney Opera House
Creator
Adam.J.W.C.
alternative?
I don't really see the cut on the roof. Also the alternative you prosed has a street lamp covering the left side of building. Spongie555 (talk) 23:41, 6 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
It is marked on at commons. Please see there. --Alchemist-hp (talk) 06:36, 7 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I see it now(didnt move mouse over image at first). I think its not really a big of a cutoff. It just alittle bit of the tip is cutoff. Its not that noticible. Spongie555 (talk) 03:51, 8 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Agree. --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 03:33, 1 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:1 The Opera House in Sydney.jpg --Spongie555 (talk) 03:07, 2 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Adil Rashid

[edit]
Original - Adil Rashid bowling for Yorkshire against Somerset at the County Ground, Taunton during Day 3 of a County Championship match.
Reason
An image of Adil Rashid bowling for Yorkshire, taken just as he is about to release the ball. It demonstrates his finger position to gain the leg spin which he bowls. Has been used as lead image at Adil Rashid since 13 August 2010.
Articles this image appears in
Adil Rashid
Creator
Harrias
The new upload one is less blurry except i thought it was fine having alittle blur beacuse it looks like he is moving(which he is). Spongie555 (talk) 04:14, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Adil Rashid sharp.jpg --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 05:02, 2 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Sydney Opera House construction 1968

[edit]
Original - The Sydney Opera House during the later stages of construction
Reason
Good quality image of the Opera House under construction, historical value.
Articles this image appears in
Sydney Opera House
Creator
PhillipC (Flickr)

Promoted File:Sydney Opera House construction 1968.jpg --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 01:50, 3 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Apple

[edit]
Original - A red apple
Reason
High EV, Quality image, Describes best in it's article
Articles this image appears in
Apple
Creator
Abhijit Tembhekar of Flickr

Not promoted --Spongie555 (talk) 03:31, 5 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]


San Francisco City Hall

[edit]
Original - San Francisco City Hall, a Beaux-Arts monument to the City Beautiful movement that epitomized the high-minded American Renaissance of the 1880s to 1917, in 2008.
Reason
The picture has great resolution, very breathtaking, and high EV.
Articles this image appears in
San Francisco, Government of San Francisco, List of tallest buildings in San Francisco, San Francisco Board of Supervisors, among others.
Creator
Magnus Manske

Promoted File:SFCityHall.png --Acather96 (talk) 17:32, 6 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Solar system

[edit]
Original - Planets and dwarf planets of the Solar System.
Reason
High EV and quality
Articles this image appears in
Solar System
Creator
NASA
Yes, they are. You should first get updated with sizes. --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 16:13, 4 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Planets2008.jpg --Acather96 (talk) 18:14, 6 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Fiji Goshawk

[edit]
Original - Fiji Goshawk in Fiji
Reason
High ev and quality
Articles this image appears in
Fiji Goshawk
Creator
Aviceda

Promoted File:Fiji goshawk savusavu june 2008.JPG --Acather96 (talk) 18:32, 6 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Dearborn Station

[edit]
Original - Dearborn Station is a Chicago Landmark and a National Register of Historic Places listing in Chicago
Reason
This is a high EV depiction of a historic building
Articles this image appears in
Dearborn Station
List of Chicago Landmarks
National Register of Historic Places listings
Creator
User:JeremyA

Promoted File:Dearborn Station 060409.jpg --Acather96 (talk) 18:53, 6 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Clark Shaughnessy

[edit]
Original - American football coach and innovator Clark Shaughnessy
Reason
For a nearly 70 year old image this is a pretty good depiction of its subject
Articles this image appears in
Clark Shaughnessy
List of Maryland Terrapins football honorees
Creator
University of Maryland

Promoted File:Clark Shaughnessy.jpg --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 09:42, 9 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]



DME 4004 4000, Davis Junction, IL

[edit]
Original - Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad locomotives 4004 and 4000 at Davis Junction, Illinois
Reason
This is a high quality depiction of a train
Articles this image appears in
Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad
Creator
User:Slambo

Promoted File:DME 4004 4000, Davis Junction, IL.jpg --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 09:51, 9 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Incandescent light bulb

[edit]
Original - Incandescent light bulb
Alternate
Reason
High EV and quality
Articles this image appears in
Incandescent light bulb
Creator
Edokter

Promoted File:Gluehlampe 01 KMJ.png --Acather96 (talk) 17:17, 9 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Aqueduct of the Gier

[edit]
Original - Vestiges of the Roman aqueduct in Chaponost, probably constructed in the first century CE to provide water for Lugdunum (modern day Lyon).
Reason
This picture has good resolution and good EV.
Articles this image appears in
Aqueduct of the Gier, Chaponost
Creator
Taguelmoust

Promoted File:Aqueducchapo02.JPG --Acather96 (talk) 17:29, 9 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Kitten

[edit]
Original - A six week old Cat(Kitten)
Reason
It is nice image. it is the lead image in the article. It is featured on Commons also.
Articles this image appears in
Kitten
Creator
Aka

Promoted File:Six weeks old cat (aka).jpg --Acather96 (talk) 17:28, 11 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Execution of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico

[edit]
Original - Maximilian the last emperor of Mexico is excetuted by firing squad. He is in the middle
Reason
Very historical moment as the last Mexican emperor(only 2 emperors) is excecuted. He is in the middle along with his generals.
Articles this image appears in
Maximilian I of Mexico, Querétaro, Querétaro, French intervention in Mexico
Creator
Unknown
For some reason i cant see the picture when its in the nomination hopefully other people can see it. Spongie555 (talk) 03:49, 3 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I can't see it too --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 11:48, 3 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Well if no one can see it then click the image so you can see it. Spongie555 (talk) 21:42, 3 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Execution of maximillian mejia miramon.png --Acather96 (talk) 18:53, 13 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Dropping the Pilot

[edit]
Original - "Dropping the Pilot" - a political cartoon by Sir John Tenniel, first published in the British magazine Punch in March 1890. It depicts Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, as a Maritime pilot, stepping off a ship, watched by the German Emperor Wilhelm II.
Reason
The picture has quite good quality and EV.
Articles this image appears in
John Tenniel, Otto von Bismarck, Wilhelm II, German Emperor, Maritime pilot, Dropping the Pilot
Creator
Sir John Tenniel

Promoted File:1890 Bismarcks Ruecktritt.jpg --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 11:13, 15 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Caribbean Iguana

[edit]
Original - High quality image showing the sharp detail of an Iguana on St. Thomas, USVI.
Reason
This is a high quality image with very sharp details of a very interesting animal.
Articles this image appears in
Green Iguana
Creator
AmericanXplorer13

Not promoted --Spongie555 (talk) 04:21, 19 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]


The Kid

[edit]
Original - A promotional photograph for the 1921 movie The Kid, with Charlie Chaplin (left) and Jackie Coogan (right).
Reason
Great value for film history, the film, and Mr. Coogan. Photo is sharp, and is of good size.
Articles this image appears in
The Kid (1921 film), Jackie Coogan, Charlie Chaplin, List of American films of 1921
Creator

Promoted File:Chaplin The Kid.jpg --Acather96 (talk) 17:23, 19 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Starved Vietnamese man

[edit]
Original - A 23-year-old man who nearly starved to death after spending one month in a Viet Cong internment camp, 1966.
Reason
After putting it up for Peer Review, I am confident that this picture is a VP material.
Articles this image appears in
Viet Cong, Starvation
Creator
Tom

Promoted File:Starved Vietnamese man, 1966.JPEG --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 02:51, 21 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Dr. Livingstone, I Presume

[edit]
Original - An 1876 illustration detailing the meeting of David Livingstone and Henry Morton Stanley.
Reason
This illustration is of high quality and good EV.
Articles this image appears in
Henry Morton Stanley, David Livingstone, Ujiji, Ulva
Creator
Unknown

Promoted File:Stanley - Comment… 11.png --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 01:34, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Plan 9 From Outer Space poster

[edit]
Original - A poster from the cult-film Plan 9 from Outer Space, which has been frequently been called one of the worst movies of all time.
Reason
As a poster from the infamous film, it brings great EV to the articles about it and has good quality.
Articles this image appears in
Plan 9 from Outer Space, B movie, List of films considered the worst, Z movie
Creator
Distributors Corporation of America

Promoted File:Plan nine from outer space.jpg --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 12:10, 24 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Mauna Kea

[edit]
Original - View of Mauna Kea from the Mauna Loa Observatory on its neighbor, Mauna Loa. Kea is a massive dormant shield volcano on the island of Hawaii. At full resolution, one can see the Mauna Kea Observatory, one of the most important astronomical facilities in the world, at its summit. The picture illustrates several key qualities that make it such a fantastic spot: 1. Height 2. Position above vapor cloud/cloud cover (on either side) 3. Beautifully clear, pollutant-free skies!
Reason
Good ev, high quality, I think it is a very good pic of a prominent feature...
Articles this image appears in
Mauna Kea
Creator
User:Nula666

Promoted File:Mauna Kea from Mauna Loa Observatory, Hawaii - 20100913.jpg --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 12:22, 24 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Picture of Mirusha waterfalls

[edit]
Original - Mirusha Waterfall in Kosovo
Reason
very good picture of the waterfalls, including old pump/hose system
Articles this image appears in
List_of_waterfalls_in_Serbia
Creator
Flutur Gërbeshi, uploaded by User:Mdupont as part of the contest

Not promoted --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 12:39, 24 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]



John Tenniel

[edit]
Original - 1889 Self-portrait of John Tenniel
Reason
High EV and quality
Articles this image appears in
John Tenniel
Creator
1889 Self-portrait of John Tenniel

Promoted File:John Tenniel.png --Spongie555 (talk) 04:31, 25 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Flowchart

[edit]
Original - Lamp flowchart
Reason
High ev
Articles this image appears in
Flowchart, Algorithm
Creator
SVG by User:Booyabazooka

Original PNG by User:Wapcaplet

It's not really funny, besides it's a simple flowchart so it isn't possible to cover all the minor things. --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 12:56, 24 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:LampFlowchart.svg --TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 17:56, 25 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Hubble Space Telescope

[edit]
Original - Hubble Space Telescope
Reason
High Ev, quality
Articles this image appears in
Hubble Space Telescope
Creator
NASA


Promoted File:HST-SM4.jpeg --Acather96 (talk) 18:57, 25 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Liberty bell

[edit]
Original - Liberty Bell
Reason
Extremely high ev and good quality
Articles this image appears in
Liberty Bell
Creator
Tony the Misfit on Flickr

Promoted File:Liberty Bell 2008.jpg --Acather96 (talk) 19:21, 25 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]


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