Wikipedia:Valued picture candidates/May-2010

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Komodo Dragon

Original - The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is a species of lizard that inhabits the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang in Indonesia.It is the largest living species of lizard, growing to an average length of 2 to 3 metres (6.6 to 9.8 ft) and weighing around 70 kilograms (150 lb).

Reason: a rare video of a dragon running after us in a wild
Articles this image appears in: Komodo Dragon
Creator: mbz1

Support as nominator --Mbz1 (talk) 03:16, 6 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted --Elekhh (talk) 06:05, 16 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Castel del Monte, Apulia

Original - The Castel del Monte in an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Southern Italy, featured on the reverse of the Italian-issue 1 Euro cent coin. It has been built by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II between 1240 and 1250.

Reason: Very nice image of an important building, with only a few technical issues. Good lighting makes it look good at standard or thumbnail size. Adds great value to the articles it illustrates. The high resolution provides detailed information about the building.
Articles this image appears in: Castel del Monte (Apulia), Apulia
Creator: Massimo Catarinella

Support as nominator --Elekhh (talk) 00:41, 4 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support --Classic under architectural photos, and also very nice, and bright overview. --Tadija (talk) 21:41, 17 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Weak support Good resolution, better than other pictures we have. Would be full support if I didn't feel that the way the walls seem to lean outward looks a bit unnatural. --JN 466 22:23, 21 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support -- very good contrast. - Theirrulez (talk) 14:55, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:CastelDelMontePugliaItalyEurope.jpg --Bradjamesbrown (talk) 23:39, 23 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

National Congress of Brazil, Brasília

Original - National Congress of Brazil, Brasília, designed by Oscar Niemeyer.

Reason: Very nice image of an important building, capturing a rare moment. Featured on Commons, Selected picture on the Brazil, Latin America and Politics portals.
Articles this image appears in: Oscar Niemeyer
Creator: Eurico Zimbres

Support as nominator --Elekhh (talk) 07:06, 5 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: Though it is very artistic, it is not very encyclopaedic. The rain distracts from the building. --Redtigerxyz ^Talk 11:49, 30 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- But a building has many aspects, not just the sterile flat image one. First one sees the rain, than looks to the building that reads the article, I think this is how it actually works. It's artistic value makes it attracting, not distracting. Moreover the rain facilitates a symbolic reading of the building. --Elekhh (talk) 19:39, 30 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted No support in two months. --Bradjamesbrown (talk) 23:47, 23 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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