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Featured picture candidates
File:Oceanus (Trevi fountain).jpg
Voting period ends on 1 May 2026 at 19:49:56 (UTC) (unless closed by the 5th-day rule)
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Objects/Sculptures#Fountains_and_water_features
Info All by -- Wilfredor (talk) 19:49, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Basílica de San Nazario, Carcasona, Francia, 2023-01-08, DD 61-63 HDR.jpg
Voting period ends on 1 May 2026 at 19:32:39 (UTC) (unless closed by the 5th-day rule)
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Places/Interiors/Religious_buildings#France
Info High altar of the Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus, citadel of Carcassonne, France. The original church is thought to have been constructed in the 6th century during the reign of Theodoric the Great, ruler of the Visigoths. In 1096, Pope Urban II visited the town and blessed the building materials for the construction of the cathedral, which was completed in the first half of the 12th century. Around the end of the 13th century, during the rule of kings Philip III, Philip IV, and the episcopates of Pierre de Rochefort and Pierre Rodier, the cathedral was reconstructed in the Gothic style. c/u/n by Poco a poco (talk) 19:32, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Poco a poco (talk) 19:32, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Wolt delivery man having a rest (Belgrade, Serbia).jpg
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/People#Sitting_people
Info Wolt delivery man having a rest (Belgrade, Serbia). My shot. -- Mile (talk) 19:16, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Mile (talk) 19:16, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Baskenland 7843.jpg
Voting period ends on 1 May 2026 at 16:29:36 (UTC) (unless closed by the 5th-day rule)
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Objects/Architectural elements#Single stained glass windows
Info Stained glass at the Bilbao-Abando railway station, July 2021. Created by T meltzer – uploaded by T meltzer – nominated by Zquid -- Zquid (talk) 16:29, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Zquid (talk) 16:29, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Fagus sylvatica with autumn leaf color in Biosphärenreservat Rhön - Still.jpg
Voting period ends on 1 May 2026 at 16:23:35 (UTC) (unless closed by the 5th-day rule)
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Photo techniques/Styles and Techniques#Photo art
Info Fagus sylvatica with autumn leaf color. Taken in the biosphere reserve Rhoen in Germany November 2023. Created by Markusmachtphotos – uploaded by Markusmachtphotos – nominated by Zquid -- Zquid (talk) 16:23, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Zquid (talk) 16:23, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Wilfredor (talk) 17:30, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:2026 Yuanmingyuan Lantern Fair 20250217.jpg, not featured
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- Gallery: [[Commons:Featured pictures/<add the gallery#page section here>]]
Info created by USERNAME – uploaded by USERNAME – nominated by 颐园居 -- 颐园居 (talk) 02:28, 13 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- 颐园居 (talk) 02:28, 13 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Prunus persica flowers 20260412.jpg
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Plants/Ranunculales#Family_:_Ranunculaceae
- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Plants
Info created, uploaded, and nominated by 颐园居 -- 颐园居 (talk) 15:28, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- 颐园居 (talk) 15:28, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Daft Punk in 2013.jpg
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/People/Portrait
Info created by Sony Music Entertainment – uploaded by Wikitest2222 – nominated by It's moon -- It's moon (talk) 15:02, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support I initially nominated this as a set with another picture, see Commons:Featured picture candidates/Set/Daft Punk in 2013. The set did not get featured, with voters suggesting me to nominate this picture alone. -- It's moon (talk) 15:02, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support – Julian Lupyan (talk) 18:18, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Poco a poco (talk) 20:04, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:2026-03-04 Z5-1590 Achim-Lammerts Anemonoides-nemorosa.jpg
Voting period ends on 1 May 2026 at 13:46:23 (UTC) (unless closed by the 5th-day rule)
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured_pictures/Plants/Ranunculales#Family_:_Ranunculaceae
Info Wood anemones (Anemone nemorosa), seen in the floodplain forest near Neupotz in the Southern Palatinate, is a quintessential harbinger of spring: This photograph captures the blossom in its natural habitat on the forest floor, just before the summer canopy closes in. Created, uploaded and nominated by me -- Achim Lammerts • Syntaxys (talk) 13:46, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Abstain as author. The name “Anemone” comes from the Greek word “anemos” (wind), because the delicate flowers sway even in the slightest breeze. Taking these extreme close-ups for a focus stack is quite a fiddly task. -- Achim Lammerts • Syntaxys (talk) 13:46, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Юрий Д.К. 17:27, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:2026-03-22 D500-2040 Achim-Lammerts Windpark-Hatzenbühl.jpg
Voting period ends on 1 May 2026 at 08:17:03 (UTC) (unless closed by the 5th-day rule)
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured_pictures/Places/Industry#Germany
Info The small wind farm near Hatzenbühl in the municipality of Jockgrim (Southern Palatinate) on a windy day. Created, uploaded and nominated by me -- Achim Lammerts • Syntaxys (talk) 08:17, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Abstain as author. No, I didn't pull the plug of the foremost wind turbine just to get that shot. But I had returned home to get the ND filter. 😁 -- Achim Lammerts • Syntaxys (talk) 08:17, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Wow factor is limited in my view. The grey clouds don't help much, either. Sorry -- Basile Morin (talk) 13:17, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
- But you know, where there's wind, clouds aren't far behind. Achim Lammerts • Syntaxys (talk) 13:50, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
- Windy places do not inherently have "more" clouds. But grey on grey... And a lot of empty space here. -- Basile Morin (talk) 14:58, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Юрий Д.К. 17:26, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Agree, it looks too ordinary to me, sorry Poco a poco (talk) 20:00, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Kronborg April 2026 05.jpg
Voting period ends on 1 May 2026 at 08:11:38 (UTC) (unless closed by the 5th-day rule)
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Places/Architecture/Castles and fortifications#Denmark
Info Kronborg Castle with its surrounding moats and defensive ramparts. The castle is one of Northern Europe’s most impressive Renaissance castles and famously serves as the setting for Shakespeare’s drama Hamlet. Located just six kilometers from Denmark’s historic archenemy Sweden, across the Öresund strait, Kronborg has always been heavily fortified and remained an active military base well into the 20th century. Somewhat surprisingly, we still have no FPs of this remarkable world heritage site.- Created, uploaded and nominated by -- ArildV (talk) 08:11, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- ArildV (talk) 08:11, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Nice composition and lighting of an interesting object. --Achim Lammerts • Syntaxys (talk) 08:20, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support It just invites you to take in all the detail and colors. —brainandforce [yap] 15:37, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Юрий Д.К. 17:25, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose I don't think this was the best POV for this subject. We see mostly an uninteresting brick wall and little from the castle Poco a poco (talk) 19:59, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Queen Emma Bridge 2026-04-12.jpg
Voting period ends on 30 Apr 2026 at 17:41:56 (UTC) (unless closed by the 5th-day rule)
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Places/Architecture/Bridges#Curaçao
Info: Queen Emma Bridge, Willemstad; all by -- The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:41, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:41, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Wow.--Jebulon (talk) 21:40, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Bruce1eetalk 07:23, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 07:24, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- XRay 💬 07:39, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Юрий Д.К. 17:25, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Nice combo Poco a poco (talk) 19:58, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Arco Antico (Castelmola).jpg
Voting period ends on 30 Apr 2026 at 17:42:06 (UTC) (unless closed by the 5th-day rule)
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Objects/Architectural_elements#Doors
Info: the ancient Roman entrance to the town of Castelmola, Sicily; all by -- The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:42, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:42, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Comment the shadow, left corner...--Jebulon (talk) 21:43, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Well composed rustic scene that invites imaginative engagement. The stonework is interesting with its different colours and highly varied shapes and sizes. Contrast between light and shadow works well. My one quibble would be that the caption, "Ancient arch", is insufficient. Gatoclass (talk) 16:34, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
- Thanks for the feedback! As far as I could find, it doesn't actually have a proper name; it is simply called Arco Antico: I did expand the captions a bit though. --The Cosmonaut (talk) 21:45, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Sorry, but I fail to see something extraordinary here, and I was also there one year ago. Poco a poco (talk) 19:58, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Half geopende bladknop van een lijsterbes (Sorbus) 29-03-2026. (d.j.b).jpg
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- Gallery:Commons:Featured pictures/Plants/Rosales#Family : Rosaceae
Info Half-open leaf bud with the flower buds of a Sorbus in between. Focus stack of 33 photos. (Diameter of the knob ~14mm.)
All by -- Famberhorst (talk) 04:50, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Famberhorst (talk) 04:50, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Ermell (talk) 10:45, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- XRay 💬 07:39, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Amazing details and great work! --Achim Lammerts • Syntaxys (talk) 08:22, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- It's moon (talk) 15:21, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Poco a poco (talk) 19:55, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Hawaiian monk seal close-up (Neomonachus schauinslandi).jpg
Voting period ends on 30 Apr 2026 at 04:18:01 (UTC) (unless closed by the 5th-day rule)
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Animals/Mammals/Carnivora#Family_:_Phocidae_(Earless_Seals)
Info There are no FP of the Hawaiian Monk Seal (monachus schauinslandi). I believe this image has encyclopedic value. Created, uploaded and nominated by E bailey -- E bailey (talk) 04:18, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- E bailey (talk) 04:18, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Ermell (talk) 10:48, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Berthold Werner (talk) 15:30, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:47, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Yann (talk) 18:29, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Jebulon (talk) 21:45, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support EV maybe, but more obvious is its aesthetic value. JayCubby (talk) 23:49, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Bruce1eetalk 07:20, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support An encyclopedic standard is not required here. The guidelines simply state “educational in the broadest sense.” -- XRay 💬 07:41, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Simply charming and beautifully executed. --Achim Lammerts • Syntaxys (talk) 08:23, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 08:49, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Amazing. TheBritinator (talk) 10:53, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Wilfredor (talk) 17:31, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Sleep tight, sea pupper. —brainandforce [yap] 21:31, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Ergaki, Mountain lake Skazka, Rock formations, Sayan Mountains, Russia.jpg
Voting period ends on 29 Apr 2026 at 17:33:04 (UTC) (unless closed by the 5th-day rule)
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Places/Natural/Russia#Siberian Federal District
Info Metamorphic granite rock formations and mountain lake Skazka in the unnamed valley in the upper reaches of the Kebezh River (Yenisei River basin) high up in the Sayan Mountains. All by -- Argenberg (talk) 17:33, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Argenberg (talk) 17:33, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:47, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Very nice. TheBritinator (talk) 10:57, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Юрий Д.К. 17:23, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Poco a poco (talk) 19:54, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:China Tianjin 5227691.jpg
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Places/Architecture/Exteriors#China>
Info Tianjin Grand Theatre. Architects Gerkan, Marg and Partners (Meinhard von Gerkan, Stephan Schütz, Cui Zhongfang, Fang Chao). All by me -- Ermell (talk) 10:54, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Ermell (talk) 10:54, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:47, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Ezarateesteban 12:45, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose The building is interesting but the people in the foreground disturbing and the level of detail not the best Poco a poco (talk) 19:52, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Keulenfuß-Trichterling (Ampulloclitocybe clavipes) Bruderwald-20251101-RM-155209.jpg
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Fungi#Family_:_Agaricaceae
Info Keulenfuß-Trichterling (Ampulloclitocybe clavipes) im Bruderwald in Bamberg. Focus stack of 8 frames. All by me -- Ermell (talk) 10:31, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Ermell (talk) 10:31, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Berthold Werner (talk) 14:47, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Nice colors, nice crop, nice quality. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 16:05, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Rjcastillo (talk) 04:01, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- E bailey (talk) 04:23, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Famberhorst (talk) 05:13, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 08:58, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:48, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Yann (talk) 18:29, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- XRay 💬 07:41, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Very nice composition and details --Achim Lammerts • Syntaxys (talk) 08:25, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 08:48, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- It's moon (talk) 15:08, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Wisła wczesnym ranem poniżej zapory w Łączanach pod Krakowem, 20250105 0836 6943.jpg
Voting period ends on 29 Apr 2026 at 04:02:40 (UTC) (unless closed by the 5th-day rule)
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Places/Natural#Poland
Info Vistula River in the early morning below the dam in Łączany. All by me -- -- Jakubhal 04:02, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- -- Jakubhal 04:02, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Uoaei1 (talk) 09:37, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Famberhorst (talk) 05:11, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 08:57, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:48, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- XRay 💬 07:42, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 08:48, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Юрий Д.К. 17:22, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Poco a poco (talk) 19:53, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Spaceship Earth (art002e008487).jpg
Voting period ends on 28 Apr 2026 at 22:06:44 (UTC) (unless closed by the 5th-day rule)
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Space_exploration#Astronauts
Info created by NASA – uploaded by OptimusPrimeBot – nominated by Señor Aluminio -- Alu (talk) 22:06, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Image of high encyclopedic and symbolic value, documenting a representative moment of contemporary space exploration. The composition, based on the contrast between the astronaut’s silhouette and the Earth, clearly illustrates the relationship between humanity and its planet from space. It is particularly notable for depicting the first woman to travel toward the Moon, adding historical and social significance. Although the resolution is limited, as it was captured with a mobile device, this aspect reinforces its character as a testimony of our time. Its strong visual impact and wide international media circulation have made it one of the iconic images of the mission, fulfilling the criteria of value and relevance required. -- Alu (talk) 22:06, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support vip (talk) 22:09, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support TheBritinator (talk) 01:53, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Comment It is probably the first time that a front camera phone selfie is nominated. Interesting. ★ 04:10, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support – Julian Lupyan (talk) 08:08, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Uoaei1 (talk) 09:36, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Interesting mobile phone picture but over-processed with artifacts and low resolution. Educational for sure, but not FP in my view -- Basile Morin (talk) 13:04, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Stunning capture of a truly unique moment, but sadly poor technical quality, likely from image compression and automated in-phone image "optimization". --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 16:08, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support The resolution may be low, but the photograph is very special: deeply human, caring, and maybe even humane, with a dynamic, multi-layered composition reinforcing the depth. It’s quite low-key and might benefit from a slight shadow reveal and a very slight overall exposure boost, if the original raw file is available, but that’s up to the author to decide. --Argenberg (talk) 17:44, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Per Basile.Ermell (talk) 18:56, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Julesvernex2 (talk) 08:49, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Per Basile. Yann (talk) 18:26, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Strong support per Argenberg. A photo does not have to be taken with high-end equipment and technical mastery to be a standout. —brainandforce [yap] 15:33, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support per Argenberg. Also, an incredibly rare view that is also beautifully composed from an artistic POV. A stunning photo in multiple ways. Gatoclass (talk) 16:20, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Юрий Д.К. 17:22, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Guzman Blanco, Antonio, Gallica, Nadar.jpg
Voting period ends on 28 Apr 2026 at 18:01:30 (UTC) (unless closed by the 5th-day rule)
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Historical/People#1880-1890
Info created by Nadar – uploaded, restored and nominated by Jebulon -- Jebulon (talk) 18:01, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Historical portrait of a venezuelian politician, who was three times (non consecutive terms) president of his country. This picture was taken by Nadar when Guzman Blanco was in Paris, where he died in 1899. We don't have many historical pictures of south america and south american people. Restored by me. The restoration was tedious and difficult.-- Jebulon (talk) 18:01, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Very good restoration. Yann (talk) 19:29, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:49, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- It's moon (talk) 15:09, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Ireland Bantry House BW 2025-09-13 12-15-38.jpg
Voting period ends on 28 Apr 2026 at 15:47:31 (UTC) (unless closed by the 5th-day rule)
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured_pictures/Places/Architecture/Exteriors#Ireland
Info created – uploaded – nominated by -- Berthold Werner (talk) 15:47, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Berthold Werner (talk) 15:47, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- George Chernilevsky talk 08:04, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support To me, the building was photographed from a good angle.--Famberhorst (talk) 05:10, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 08:54, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Ermell (talk) 10:55, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:49, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support A good view of a building that's being rescued. Acroterion (talk) 23:47, 21 April 2026 (UTC)- Weak
Support Good composition, but sharpness could be better. -- XRay 💬 07:42, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support per XRay and Acroterion, good composition --Achim Lammerts • Syntaxys (talk) 08:29, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 08:48, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Юрий Д.К. 17:21, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Poco a poco (talk) 19:53, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:170 Banded mongoose at sunset in Etosha National Park Photo by Giles Laurent.jpg
Voting period ends on 28 Apr 2026 at 14:36:50 (UTC) (unless closed by the 5th-day rule)
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Animals/Mammals/Carnivora#Family_:_Herpestidae_(Mongooses)
Info created by Giles Laurent – uploaded by Giles Laurent – nominated by Giles Laurent -- Giles Laurent (talk) 14:36, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 14:36, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Yann (talk) 19:30, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Jakubhal 04:03, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Tisha Mukherjee (talk) 06:00, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Uoaei1 (talk) 09:37, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support great light, nice composition -- Basile Morin (talk) 13:06, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Famberhorst (talk) 05:06, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 08:53, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Ermell (talk) 10:55, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:50, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Poco a poco (talk) 19:49, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:174 Male Springbok in Etosha National Park Photo by Giles Laurent.jpg
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Info created by Giles Laurent – uploaded by Giles Laurent – nominated by Giles Laurent -- Giles Laurent (talk) 14:33, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 14:33, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Ermell (talk) 15:42, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
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Support TheBritinator (talk) 01:47, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Jakubhal 04:03, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Tisha Mukherjee (talk) 06:00, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Excellent light, appealing angle of view, high level of detail -- Basile Morin (talk) 13:08, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Strong support Very pleasant colors and tremendous harmony between the subject and its surroundings. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 16:22, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- E bailey (talk) 04:24, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
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Question The image is almost perfect for me, but what is this blurry line that is mostly recognisable over the darker fur? Is it a very unsharp straw?🥺 --PantheraLeo1359531 😺 (talk) 16:04, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
- It's simply a dry grass blade in the foreground -- Giles Laurent (talk) 16:08, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- It's moon (talk) 15:10, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Poco a poco (talk) 19:50, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Sonnenuntergang auf dem Pferdskopf im Winter.jpg
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Info A touch of winter in the Rhön Mountains, a clear long-distance view (108 km) and a sunset. All by me.-- Milseburg (talk) 09:15, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Milseburg (talk) 09:15, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Beautiful colors! Also, I appreciate the annotations. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 10:14, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
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Support Юрий Д.К. 17:20, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Poco a poco (talk) 19:50, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Buff-breasted sandpiper, Willapa National Wildlife Refuge (52549597398).jpg
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Info created by Jake Bonello – uploaded by OptimusPrimeBot – nominated by Gbawden -- Gbawden Re-nominating as the previous one was DQ'd as I had too many nominations open (talk) 07:17, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Gbawden (talk) 07:17, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose The feathers in the chest area have an oversharpened look to them. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 12:49, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Image looks very static and one dimensional with the lack of secondary elements and "full frontal" perspective. Gatoclass (talk) 16:45, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:E-2C Hawkeye sits on the flight deck of USS Enterprise 121008-N-JL826-020.jpg
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Info created by Brooks B. Patton Jr. – uploaded by Marcd30319 – nominated by Gbawden -- Gbawden (talk) 07:12, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Gbawden (talk) 07:12, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Exciting aircraft and scene, but sadly it is quite noisy and the stars are already forming visible trails at 8 s exposure. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 10:20, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
- It appears that the trailing is from the deck pitching, which is very difficult to escape with long exposure photography in this setting. I know it's not the only issue -- just leaving it here for future reference if a similar photo is nominated. —brainandforce [yap] 15:42, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Per Aciarium, the scene looks cool but its way too noisy. TheBritinator (talk) 12:31, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Lovely composition, beautiful shapes and colours, atmospheric. Not at all bothered by the "noise". Not every photograph needs to be impeccably detailed, and the "noise" in this photo gives it an impressionistic touch as well as arguably enhancing the journalistic aspect. Gatoclass (talk) 17:08, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Mannelijke katjes van een els (Alnus) 03-03-2026. (actm.) 01.jpg
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Info Male catkins of an alder (Alnus) in maart. Focus stack of 55 photos.}} (length of the longest catkin ~65mm, diameter of the catkin ~6mm.)
All by -- Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 05:00, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 05:00, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support The background is nicely framing the subject. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 10:21, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
- Thank you for your comment and your vote. The background is the surroundings where the tree (Alnus) stands.--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 15:35, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:51, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- XRay 💬 07:43, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Good details and background Юрий Д.К. 17:17, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Head Gaur Sheikalmudi Valparai Feb26 A7CR 10338.jpg
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Info Portrait of an adult gaur, the largest living bovid, in a tea estate in Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India. No FPs of this species. Created by Tagooty – uploaded by Tagooty – nominated by Tagooty -- Tagooty (talk) 03:51, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
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Support —Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 05:31, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Yann (talk) 07:31, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Tisha Mukherjee (talk) 09:13, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Bruce1eetalk 14:07, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 14:13, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --imehling (talk) 15:50, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Famberhorst (talk) 05:04, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- XRay 💬 07:43, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Is his right ear missing or hidden? --Wilfredor (talk) 17:34, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Bab Bou Jeloud Frame Minaret Fes Nov25 A7CR 09127-8 HDR3.jpg
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Info Bab Bou Jeloud (city gate) framing the minaret of Bou Inania Madrasa, Fes, Morocco. Created by Tagooty – uploaded by Tagooty – nominated by Tagooty -- Tagooty (talk) 03:33, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Tagooty (talk) 03:33, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 05:31, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 14:11, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Jebulon (talk) 21:24, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support – Julian Lupyan (talk) 08:10, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Comment Good picture, but the right side seems to be slightly tilted to the left. --imehling (talk) 19:24, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Famberhorst (talk) 05:03, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 07:00, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:51, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- XRay 💬 08:50, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:DSC07729 Sommerblumenschau Pavilion, Flower Gardens Hirschstetten, 2025-07.jpg
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Info The "Sommerblumenschau" Pavilion in a field of flowers at the Flower Gardens Hirschstetten (Vienna). All by me. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 18:33, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 18:33, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Comment Looks overexposed, a bit washed out. Reducing the exposure may enhance the colours. --Tagooty (talk) 03:37, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Milseburg (talk) 08:56, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 14:10, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support a kind of picture I would have as a poster. and I know the place !--Jebulon (talk) 21:22, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support TheBritinator (talk) 01:49, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Famberhorst (talk) 05:02, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 06:59, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:52, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- XRay 💬 08:52, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Юрий Д.К. 17:15, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Poco a poco (talk) 19:45, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Northern pig-tailed macaque (Macaca leonina) juvenile male Angkor.jpg
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Info One FP of a mature female. All by Charlesjsharp -- Charlesjsharp (talk) 15:31, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Charlesjsharp (talk) 15:31, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Some hot pixel-patches. The water bottle could be cloned out, too. JayCubby (talk) 20:48, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
- New version uploaded. Charlesjsharp (talk) 08:05, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 05:31, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Yann (talk) 07:58, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
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Support --Ermell (talk) 15:47, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Wilfredor (talk) 17:03, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:52, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- It's moon (talk) 15:20, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Poco a poco (talk) 19:45, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Common grass yellow (Eurema hecabe hecabe) underside dry season form Tad Thong.jpg
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Info No FPs of this species. All by Charlesjsharp -- Charlesjsharp (talk) 15:36, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Charlesjsharp (talk) 15:36, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Berthold Werner (talk) 15:56, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Gatoclass (talk) 16:46, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Mounir TOUZRI (talk) 18:17, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Comment Is it just me, or is there some
Color banding? --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 19:24, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
- There would be two of us, then. JayCubby (talk) 20:49, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
- New version uploaded. Charlesjsharp (talk) 07:59, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
- @Charlesjsharp: Thank you, I think banding has been significantly improved.
Support. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 12:35, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Thanks. JayCubby (talk) 14:16, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
- @Charlesjsharp: Thank you, I think banding has been significantly improved.
- New version uploaded. Charlesjsharp (talk) 07:59, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
- There would be two of us, then. JayCubby (talk) 20:49, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 05:31, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Milseburg (talk) 09:01, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 14:09, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Ermell (talk) 15:48, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Yann (talk) 19:32, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support The updated version resolved the color banding issues. Excellent macro shot with great clarity. --Lalauraria (talk) 05:56, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support High quality image with clear details and good composition. Fengychen (talk) 06:34, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Very high level of detail -- Basile Morin (talk) 13:14, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- It's moon (talk) 15:19, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Юрий Д.К. 17:14, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Poco a poco (talk) 19:44, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Erfurt - Augustinerkloster 03.jpg
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Info Here, in the St. Augustine's Monastery in Erfurt, Martin Luther lived as a monk from 1505 to 1511; created by Llez – uploaded by Llez – nominated by Llez -- Llez (talk) 10:31, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Llez (talk) 10:31, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose I really get the idea behind this shot, but sadly the composition doesn't work out for me. There is only a little area visible of the reflection, and the building is quite obstructed by the tree on the left. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 19:58, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Comment Idea and composition are working very well in my eyes. But I'm not sure about CAs in the branches. --Milseburg (talk) 09:00, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support: great concept! --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:53, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --MZaplotnik(talk) 04:42, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Юрий Д.К. 17:13, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Per Aciarium. Gatoclass (talk) 17:19, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose I agree Poco a poco (talk) 19:43, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:KiwiRail DXC 5039 with TranzAlpine Cass - Cora Lynn.jpg
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Info created by Kabelleger – uploaded by Kabelleger – nominated by Bruce1ee -- —Bruce1eetalk 07:34, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- —Bruce1eetalk 07:34, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Nice view. TheBritinator (talk) 12:03, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Beautiful scene. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 19:19, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Excellent composition --Tagooty (talk) 03:39, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 05:32, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Yann (talk) 08:01, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Outstanding motif, but sharpness is not that good in detail. --Milseburg (talk) 09:04, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 14:08, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Ermell (talk) 15:50, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 18:31, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support I like trains. I can kinda understand what Milseburg is referring to regarding sharpness --- it seems that the foliage are smeared out and there's some weird AI denoise going on. But I suppose this shot can only be captured with a drone and this $2000 DJI Mavic 3 is already fairly decent as far as drones go (short of getting a $20k DJI Inspire 3). dllu (talk) 22:55, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:53, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support A Kabelleger's one !--Jebulon (talk) 21:51, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- XRay 💬 08:54, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Poco a poco (talk) 19:42, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Yellow mongoose - Kgalagadi National Park, South Africa.jpg
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Info Cynictis penicillata in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Сreated by Nagarjun – uploaded/nominated by me --Юрий Д.К. 06:42, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Юрий Д.К. 06:42, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Yann (talk) 10:44, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Comment There are a couple of high quality images on English Wikipedia you might not have seen Юрий Д.К.. Charlesjsharp (talk) 15:27, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Mounir TOUZRI (talk) 18:18, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- E bailey (talk) 04:28, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Famberhorst (talk) 05:01, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 08:50, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:53, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Wilfredor (talk) 17:35, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Poco a poco (talk) 19:41, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Aachener-Dom-Oktogon-Barbarossaleuchter-Blick-Altar-2026.jpg
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Places/Interiors/Religious buildings/Ceilings#Germany
Info View eastward through the Carolingian octagon of Aachen Cathedral with the Romanesque Barbarossa Chandelier (c. 1165–70) and the neo-Byzantine mosaics of the upper gallery (1896–1902) toward the Gothic choir hall.
Info all by me -- Tuxyso (talk) 04:36, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Tuxyso (talk) 04:36, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 05:32, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Great angle, it captures the sense of depth so well NGUYENKIMCHI210 (talk) 06:41, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --MZaplotnik(talk) 13:34, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:54, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Yann (talk) 18:28, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Lotharkreuz-Domschatzkammer-Aachen-2026.jpg, featured
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Info all by me -- Tuxyso (talk) 20:29, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Info Imperial face of the Cross of Lothair, an Ottonian crux gemmata from the Rhine-Meuse region, c. 1000, in the Aachen Cathedral Treasury. At the crossing, an antique cameo with the portrait of the laurel-crowned Emperor Augustus; on the lower arm, the engraved rock crystal seal inscribed with the name of King Lothair II of Lotharingia (855–869). Techique: hand-held, focus stack
Support -- Tuxyso (talk) 20:29, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Rjcastillo (talk) 21:01, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --imehling (talk) 09:16, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Yann (talk) 10:44, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Berthold Werner (talk) 15:55, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 05:32, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 14:04, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Ermell (talk) 15:51, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 18:29, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- George Chernilevsky talk 07:28, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Famberhorst (talk) 05:00, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Юрий Д.К. 17:11, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Poco a poco (talk) 19:41, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Elgin Cathedral from Newmill Road.jpg, featured
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Info all by TheBritinator -- TheBritinator (talk) 09:17, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- TheBritinator (talk) 09:17, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Comment The perspective distortion is in my opinion overcorrected on the right (two thin towers), don't you think so ? Gzzz zz 16:43, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
- Quite right, I have uploaded a new version that should make it better. It should be noted that the front of the cathedral is naturally titled to the right slightly. It may appear exaggerated from this angle. TheBritinator (talk) 17:17, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support – Julian Lupyan (talk) 18:33, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support :-) Gzzz zz 22:04, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --imehling (talk) 09:17, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 05:32, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Milseburg (talk) 08:44, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 14:03, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 18:21, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- George Chernilevsky talk 07:28, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Famberhorst (talk) 05:00, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:54, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- XRay 💬 08:54, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Palacio de Topkapı, Estambul, Turquía, 2024-09-30, DD 90-92 HDR.jpg
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Info Interior of one of the domes of Conqueror’s Pavilion, Topkapı Palace, Istanbul, Turkey. c/u/n by Poco a poco (talk) 08:02, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Poco a poco (talk) 08:02, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Ermell (talk) 16:57, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Nice composition. TheBritinator (talk) 08:46, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --imehling (talk) 09:18, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 05:32, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- George Chernilevsky talk 07:26, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --MZaplotnik(talk) 13:34, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support I like the symmetry. (The windows are overexposed, but acceptable.) -- XRay 💬 08:55, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Юрий Д.К. 16:27, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Leones (Panthera leo), parque nacional del lago Nakuru, Kenia, 2024-05-18, DD 53.jpg, featured
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Info Mating lions (Panthera leo), Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya. c/u/n by Poco a poco (talk) 08:00, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Poco a poco (talk) 08:00, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support No reasonable expectation of privacy outdoors, I guess... JayCubby (talk) 22:32, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Yann (talk) 10:46, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Zquid (talk) 22:08, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support A rare shot, high quality. --Tagooty (talk) 03:41, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 05:33, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Tisha Mukherjee (talk) 09:11, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --PantheraLeo1359531 😺 (talk) 09:18, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --MZaplotnik(talk) 09:41, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --imehling (talk) 15:53, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 18:21, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- George Chernilevsky talk 07:26, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Inspiring :-) Basile Morin (talk) 13:19, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
- I hope only as a photo motif :P ;D --PantheraLeo1359531 😺 (talk) 16:08, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support TheBritinator (talk) 15:42, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- It's moon (talk) 15:18, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Comment Vote number 15 was added after the FPCBot had already closed the nomination under the fifth-day speedy promotion rule and will therefore be struck. -- Radomianin (talk) 22:07, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Києво-Печерська Лавра в ранковому тумані.jpg
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Places/Architecture/Religious buildings#Ukraine
Info Kyiv Pechersk Lavra in the morning mist. Created by KyivMax – uploaded by KyivMax – nominated by Nurtenge -- Nurtenge (talk) 05:40, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Nurtenge (talk) 05:40, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Beautiful scene, conditions, and composition, which, for me, clearly outweigh the slight lack of sharpness – Julian Lupyan (talk) 18:22, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Stunning scene, but sadly the highlights are too harsh for me. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 19:57, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support For the wow factor. TheBritinator (talk) 01:52, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- George Chernilevsky talk 07:25, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Uoaei1 (talk) 09:45, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 05:10, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --MZaplotnik(talk) 13:34, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 17:03, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose per Aciarium.--Jebulon (talk) 21:56, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- XRay 💬 08:55, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- It's moon (talk) 15:17, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support OK for me Юрий Д.К. 17:10, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Poco a poco (talk) 19:36, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:ISS-43 Northern Europe.jpg
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Places/Satellite images#Europe
Info created by NASA/Scott Kelly – uploaded by Ras67 – nominated by ★ -- ★ 03:41, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- ★ 03:41, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support TheBritinator (talk) 07:09, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Ermell (talk) 17:01, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --MZaplotnik(talk) 10:43, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 05:36, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 12:51, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 18:20, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- George Chernilevsky talk 07:25, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Ancestral Gallery (Münchner Residenz).jpg, featured
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Places/Architecture/Palaces#Germany
Info All by -- Wilfredor (talk) 22:40, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:11, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Comment Looks too dark Poco a poco (talk) 11:04, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Comment Barrel distortion, slight clockwise tilt – Julian Lupyan (talk) 18:24, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --MZaplotnik(talk) 08:28, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Zquid (talk) 22:06, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 05:36, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- George Chernilevsky talk 07:24, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Uoaei1 (talk) 09:46, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --imehling (talk) 19:19, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:55, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Very good management of a difficult light on the ground. Great picture.--Jebulon (talk) 21:59, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- XRay 💬 08:56, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Θέα από Πετσοφά 1675.jpg, not featured
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Places/Natural#Greece
- All by C messier -- C messier (talk) 21:13, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
- View of the northeastern point of Crete from the peak of Petsophas. The peak during the minoan time (2nd millenium BCE) was a significant sanctuary of the town below it. The calm sea and sunlight farmland contrasts with the omnimous rain clouds.
Support -- C messier (talk) 21:13, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Weak oppose The composition doesn’t quite do it for me, I feel as though there might be a little too much sky – Julian Lupyan (talk) 18:29, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Nyhavn Copenhagen 2025.jpg
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Places/Settlements#Denmark
Info created, uploaded and nominated by Gzzz -- Gzzz zz 20:00, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Gzzz zz 20:00, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support TheBritinator (talk) 07:06, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Bruce1eetalk 15:24, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Weak oppose Feels a bit overprocessed – Julian Lupyan (talk) 18:31, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Per Julian. Looks overprocessed and oversharpened. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 20:05, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Crop is too tight. --Milseburg (talk) 08:42, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Assemblée des Capucins l'Assemblée des aristocrates, ou l'harmonica des aristocruches. LCCN2007685762-restored.jpg
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Non-photographic media/Printed
Info created by Unknown – uploaded by User:Fæ – restored/nominated by Ezarate -- Ezarateesteban 19:06, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Ezarateesteban 19:06, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Yann (talk) 18:31, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Turkana Woman, Uganda (in explore) - Flickr - Rod Waddington (1).jpg
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/People/Portrait#Women
Info created by Rod Waddington – uploaded by Red panda bot – nominated by ★ -- ★ 19:01, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support This photo reminds me of Poco a poco's South Sudanese featured pictures. -- ★ 19:01, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Jakubhal 19:26, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Comment personality rights template is needed IMHO --Ezarateesteban 21:40, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Added. ★ 23:02, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:11, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose No reason to increase size (last version with "More MB (size)"). The original from flickR is not a RAW, thus the quality is certainly optimum at the beginning. -- Basile Morin (talk) 01:54, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
- I just increased the size since 1,54 MB is too low. Quality is the same as the initial version (no artifacts). ★ 03:49, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
- The quality is lower now and your version is worse -- Basile Morin (talk) 03:59, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
- Increasing size for the sake of increasing size is meaningless. If anything, I'd hope to have the file size of my images as low as possible while preserving the quality for the sake of accessibility. TheBritinator (talk) 07:10, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
per Basile. Reverted. Yann (talk) 08:01, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose- You reverted to the initial version but still opposes it. Why? ★ 15:40, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
- Only one word for description, are you mocking us? -- Basile Morin (talk) 02:09, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
- OK, reverted my oppose. Still Arion, you are constantly violating the community decision regarding your participation to FPC. You should find another hobby before being forced to do so. Yann (talk) 10:50, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
- Don't take your words as a general idea, the community seems OK with me, since the same community continues to support my nominations. ★ 11:14, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
- People are supporting your nominations, not necessarily your actions. For at least a few here it would seem that your unnecessary changes being reverted is what it took. TheBritinator (talk) 17:31, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
- Don't take your words as a general idea, the community seems OK with me, since the same community continues to support my nominations. ★ 11:14, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support For the original version without size alteration --Wilfredor (talk) 14:03, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support per Wilfredor – Julian Lupyan (talk) 18:35, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Bijay Chaurasia (talk) 03:59, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Llez (talk) 09:41, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --MZaplotnik(talk) 09:41, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 13:58, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 18:19, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- George Chernilevsky talk 06:46, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Famberhorst (talk) 04:56, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Yacàwotçã (talk) 19:15, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Weak support Definitely not the best background, too cluttered but overall acceptable Poco a poco (talk) 19:38, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Crno jezero - 2.jpg
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Places/Natural#Montenegro
Info all by imehling -- imehling (talk) 16:43, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- imehling (talk) 16:43, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Thumbnail doesn't do it justice. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:12, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- -donald- (talk) 06:13, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support TheBritinator (talk) 08:55, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Rjcastillo (talk) 21:06, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --MZaplotnik(talk) 08:24, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Llez (talk) 09:41, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Famberhorst (talk) 15:44, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 05:37, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Very nice, but in my eyes the right crop is unfortunate. Going right through the boats. And the rocks are not absolutely necessary. --Milseburg (talk) 08:48, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 13:56, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 17:55, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
Support I would crop at the right but still FP for me Юрий Д.К. 16:24, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Peter-Magyar-portrait-2026.jpg
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Historical/People
Info Portrait of Péter Magyar at Heroes' Square, Budapest (15 March 2026). This photograph has become an international icon of the 2026 political transition in Hungary, symbolizing the end of one era and the beginning of another. It is a professional-grade portrait with over 467.000 transclusions across Wikimedia projects. This version is a crop focused on the subject's expression; digital restoration was limited to technical cleaning of minor scratches and spots to ensure high encyclopedic standards. Created by Bánhalmi Norbert – uploaded by Bánhalmi Norbert – nominated by Bánhalmi Norbert -- Bánhalmi Norbert (talk) 21:56, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Off-centre, not the greatest lighting either. TheBritinator (talk) 19:30, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
- Thank you @TheBritinator
- The composition is intentional; placing the subject off-centre adds a sense of direction and purpose to the portrait, which is a common technique in environmental portraiture. The lighting reflects the actual atmosphere of the event (late afternoon sun), providing a realistic and heroic aesthetic that a more 'perfect' or artificial studio lighting would lack.
- Other version: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Peter-Magyar-Budapest-15-03-2026.jpg Bánhalmi Norbert (talk) 20:35, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
- I understand, but I just don't really like this kind of portrait. It could very well just be me. TheBritinator (talk) 20:42, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
- Thank you for the clarification, @TheBritinator. I respect that personal tastes differ. My goal was to capture the raw, atmospheric reality of the moment rather than a polished studio look. It’s interesting to see how different viewers react to it—meanwhile, the community's response has been overwhelming, with the file reaching nearly 5 million views and 50,000+ transclusions in just a few weeks. I appreciate your input Bánhalmi Norbert (talk) 21:01, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
- I understand, but I just don't really like this kind of portrait. It could very well just be me. TheBritinator (talk) 20:42, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Good portrait, high value. Yann (talk) 08:04, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
- @Yann Thank you! Bánhalmi Norbert (talk) 20:30, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Sorry, can't get over the unbalanced composition, harsh lighting (and squinting into the sun) and upward perspective (which doesn't feel intentional). Sharpness isn't great either. AVDLCZ (talk) 15:22, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
- Thanks @AVDLCZ The upward perspective and off-centre composition are, in fact, intentional stylistic choices. They follow the conventions of 'heroic portraiture,' which is highly relevant in the context of a public rally to convey leadership and determination. Furthermore, the harsh lighting and the subject's expression are authentic markers of a 'raw realism' style—documenting a moment in direct sunlight during a national event, rather than a sterile, controlled studio environment.Bánhalmi Norbert (talk) 20:24, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support In my view, the composition works very well, and the lighting complements it. – Julian Lupyan (talk) 18:15, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
- @Julian LupyanThank you so much! Bánhalmi Norbert (talk) 20:30, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Looks great in thumb size but the level of detail is unfortunately just too low, sorry Poco a poco (talk) 20:18, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
- @Poco a poco The texture and intentional grain (noise) were preserved to evoke the atmosphere of classic photojournalism and analog film, emphasizing authenticity over digital over-processing. While 'pixel-perfection' is a standard for still-life, for a 'candid' portrait captured with a telephoto lens in a moving crowd, the encyclopedic value and the iconic nature of the shot far outweigh the need for high-frequency digital detail. Bánhalmi Norbert (talk) 20:29, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
- Sorry, but I don't believe that the grain is helping anywhere and surely it isn't improving the atmosphere. Poco a poco (talk) 19:40, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Per Poco. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 23:26, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
- @AciariumIt is important to consider the Global File Usage statistics of this image. With nearly 500,000 usages across dozens of language wikis, the community has already validated this portrait as the definitive visual representation of the subject. A 'Featured Picture' should reflect not just technical specs, but also impact and reach—this image has clearly become a central node in the global knowledge ecosystem due to its powerful artistic concept. Bánhalmi Norbert (talk) 20:29, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
- @Bánhalmi Norbert: Your description perfectly matches the requirements for Valued Images. Yes, high-impact images (like this one, without a doubt) don't need to have perfect technical quality to be eligible as Featured Pictures, and there are some cases where an image is an FP, but not a QI. However, I think there is a certain quality threshold below of which the significance of an image, no matter how high it may be, can hardly outweigh technical issues - which I think is the case here. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 20:36, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
- @Aciarium Thank you for your feedback. Regarding the technical quality, it is worth noting that this image has already been assessed and promoted to Quality Image (QI) status. This confirms that the community has found its technical execution (focus, exposure, and composition) to meet the required standards for high-quality media on Commons.
- While I understand that FP has a higher bar, the QI badge serves as formal recognition that there are no disqualifying technical flaws. Given that its technical soundness is already validated, I believe its extraordinary historical significance and global impact (nearly 500,000 usages) provide the "extra" value needed to reach the Featured Picture level. Bánhalmi Norbert (talk) 06:31, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
- I think we should let the nominated images (mostly) speak for themselves. If someone isn’t convinced by a nomination, so be it. But there is no point in trying to persuade people to support an image through lengthy arguments likely written by AI. —Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 07:34, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
- I concur. As the one who (coincidentally) reviewed this for quality image, I have no doubt that it is a decent image but just not FP; an image can be a good QI but not a FP imo. Also, how much a picture is used on a page is meaningless for FP – it could have little to no value on-wiki but still work for FP. TheBritinator (talk) 19:16, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
- @Aciarium & @TheBritinator
- Thank you for the clarification. I understand and respect your points regarding the difference between QI and FP standards, and I accept the community's perspective. (As for the AI comment: I indeed use it as a tool to ensure my thoughts are communicated clearly and professionally in English, which is not my native language.)
- One quick question: Do you think the original, uncropped version of this image ( https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Peter-Magyar-portrait-2026.jpg#/media/File:Peter-Magyar-Budapest-15-03-2026.jpg) would be a more suitable candidate for FP nomination, or would the same technical concerns apply there as well? Bánhalmi Norbert (talk) 11:04, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
- I think we should let the nominated images (mostly) speak for themselves. If someone isn’t convinced by a nomination, so be it. But there is no point in trying to persuade people to support an image through lengthy arguments likely written by AI. —Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 07:34, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
- @Bánhalmi Norbert: Your description perfectly matches the requirements for Valued Images. Yes, high-impact images (like this one, without a doubt) don't need to have perfect technical quality to be eligible as Featured Pictures, and there are some cases where an image is an FP, but not a QI. However, I think there is a certain quality threshold below of which the significance of an image, no matter how high it may be, can hardly outweigh technical issues - which I think is the case here. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 20:36, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
- @AciariumIt is important to consider the Global File Usage statistics of this image. With nearly 500,000 usages across dozens of language wikis, the community has already validated this portrait as the definitive visual representation of the subject. A 'Featured Picture' should reflect not just technical specs, but also impact and reach—this image has clearly become a central node in the global knowledge ecosystem due to its powerful artistic concept. Bánhalmi Norbert (talk) 20:29, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Monster Building courtyard upward view Quarry Bay Hong Kong 2024 dllu.jpg
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Places/Architecture/Exteriors#China
Info created by dllu – uploaded by dllu – nominated by Dllu -- dllu (talk) 18:11, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- dllu (talk) 18:11, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
Support May feel a little custrophobic, but the image resonates. --GRDN711 (talk) 19:37, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --UnpetitproleX (Talk) 08:11, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Ermell (talk) 08:30, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Nurtenge (talk) 12:58, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Existing FP is far superior. —kallerna (talk) 17:04, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
- Not sure if it is so clear cut as "far superior". One is an oversaturated nighttime view and the other is a daytime view with twice the resolution. Each photo has its strengths imo. Also, just a friendly reminder that the guidelines suggest not to make low-effort opposes and to "Explain your reasoning, especially when opposing a candidate (which has been carefully selected by the author/nominator)." dllu (talk) 17:21, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
- Would be fair IMO to at least mention existing FP in the nomination, especially when the composition is this much similar. Also, I do not agree with the guidelines that supporting & nominating an image can be done without hesition, but opposing should be much harder. —kallerna (talk) 17:44, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
- Fair point, my bad for not being aware of the existing FP. I did a cursory search and didn't find it under Commons:Featured pictures/Places/Architecture/Exteriors#China. Apparently, that image was categorized under cityscapes despite primarily featuring one building only. dllu (talk) 17:53, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
- It’s interesting to compare these pictures side by side. The night version has a ‘plastic’, oversaturated, cartoonish look with a weird purple sky and apparently color shifts, all from a regular APS-C sensor. In editing style, it looks as if it pretends to be nice and impactful. The day version is a serious yet magical rendering from a high-end camera; it looks very natural, reassuring, cinematic, and raw, kind of organic, unedited, ‘whole’ that is complete in itself. This is even before looking at the details. To me they compare like day and night, different leagues altogether. That's my personal take on this. I used full screen mode and black background when comparing. --Argenberg (talk) 20:40, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
- Would be fair IMO to at least mention existing FP in the nomination, especially when the composition is this much similar. Also, I do not agree with the guidelines that supporting & nominating an image can be done without hesition, but opposing should be much harder. —kallerna (talk) 17:44, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Юрий Д.К. 17:35, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support I always wanted to take this shot myself. Unfortunately, the only day I had the chance to plan it, there was a storm. Back then, 13 years ago (Wikimania HK), the camera I used, a D300. But speaking about this photo in particular, I am fully pleased with it as a representation of the place, the contrast with an overwhelming construction. --Wilfredor (talk) 18:05, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support The rendering is very special, with a high level of detail from the medium format camera/lens. I especially like that this look is preserved by avoiding any noticeable use of the mid-contrast or clarity sliders. It just breathes. Interesting theme with good composition. I remember residential courtyards very much like this in Yau Tsim Mong and Kowloon City back in the 2000s. The buildings, the floors and rooms were incredibly cramped inside. --Argenberg (talk) 20:36, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support These are different presentations of the same subject, and I think they are both worth the star. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:14, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support per Chris Woodrich – Julian Lupyan (talk) 18:19, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Besides the remarkable much better detail resolution (thanks to medium format camera) of this shot I also prefer the non-centered composition choosen here. Great photo! --Tuxyso (talk) 04:45, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Llez (talk) 09:39, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Zquid (talk) 22:00, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 05:37, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Jakubhal 06:36, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Nice composition! --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 12:53, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 13:51, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 14:42, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
I’m very sorry, but AFAICS your account is fresh and you have only very few edits, so you are not eligible for voting here. The rules say: “Editors whose accounts have at least 10 days and 100 constructive, stable edits on Commons (excluding user and talk pages) can vote.” – Aristeas (talk) 09:02, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Striking upward perspective with strong geometric composition and excellent detail. The symmetry and framing effectively highlight the density of the buildings, making the image visually impactful. -- VN.NguyenDucDuy (talk) 06:37, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support. Wow! -- George Chernilevsky talk 06:43, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support per Chris Woodrich. – Aristeas (talk) 08:59, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Really cool! -- It's moon (talk) 15:15, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Palace of Holyroodhouse quadrangle Edinburgh 2025 dllu.jpg
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Places/Architecture/Palaces#United_Kingdom
Info created by dllu – uploaded by dllu – nominated by Dllu -- dllu (talk) 18:09, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- dllu (talk) 18:09, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Юрий Д.К. 17:41, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --MZaplotnik(talk) 04:26, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Comment Would support, but
Needs more categories. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 23:30, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Info I overwrote the image with a new version with a cooler white balance and with sharpening and denoising turned on (I forgot to turn those on previously when exporting the image). I also added some more categories for the image. dllu (talk) 05:15, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Famberhorst (talk) 15:42, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 05:38, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 13:49, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 14:42, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- George Chernilevsky talk 06:42, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Dull light --Uoaei1 (talk) 09:33, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Rain over Grand Canyon.jpg
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- Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Places/Natural/United States#Arizona
Info Rain over Grand Canyon, Arizona. Сreated by Romain Guy – uploaded/nominated by me --Юрий Д.К. 15:14, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Юрий Д.К. 15:14, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 23:52, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Aspect ratio is a little narrow, but the image arguably contains all the elements it needs regardless. Gatoclass (talk) 14:12, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --MZaplotnik(talk) 16:15, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Support — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:15, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Nurtenge (talk) 05:24, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 06:39, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support TheBritinator (talk) 07:08, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Yann (talk) 08:06, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Gzzz zz 16:34, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support – Julian Lupyan (talk) 18:32, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Rjcastillo (talk) 21:08, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Llez (talk) 09:37, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Oppose Very harsh highlights. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 14:06, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Famberhorst (talk) 15:38, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 05:38, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Impressive scene and execution. --Milseburg (talk) 08:52, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 14:41, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- George Chernilevsky talk 06:42, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support per Milseburg. IMHO it’s OK that the extreme highlights are very bright – we have to expect his in such a high-contrast scene and probably it is necessary to gain a realistic impression. – Aristeas (talk) 08:58, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- It's moon (talk) 15:17, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
File:Kirkjufell, Iceland, 20240714 1631 0713.jpg
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Info Kirkjufell with a rainbow during sun and rain. All by me -- Jakubhal 04:18, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Jakubhal 04:18, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
Weak oppose -- Unflattering. I'm having a hard time placing exactly why. Could be the haze around the mountain, the visual noise of the water on the left, the blueish green tinge in the sky on the left. Only a weak oppose because there's no technical issues with the photo, the quality, description, license, and categories are fine. Feedmepaperr (talk) 13:25, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
- Im sorry I do not agree with you I love the colors and the atmosphere; and I think that the rainbow adds a lot, and the image is technically very cool. Lucasdmitchell (talk) 06:46, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
- @Feedmepaperr Lucasdmitchell (talk) 06:47, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Imressing.--Ermell (talk) 13:53, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- evocative. Bonus points for the rainbow. Gatoclass (talk) 14:14, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Юрий Д.К. 15:19, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
Support This photo stands out for its powerful atmosphere; the composition is outstanding, and the technical quality is convincing. It's a place I'd love to explore without a plan. -- Radomianin (talk) 15:39, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Kirkjufell (463 m) is also called "Church Mountain', derived from its shape resembling a church. Sunshine comes if you are lucky to be there at the right time as there are lots of gray days. --GRDN711 (talk) 19:52, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --The Cosmonaut (talk) 23:50, 15 April 2026 (UTC)
Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 06:38, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support per Radomianin, very unique – Julian Lupyan (talk) 18:39, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Llez (talk) 09:36, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Famberhorst (talk) 15:35, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Weak support It has a pleasant composition. --Aciarium ⚒ (talk) 19:22, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Comment Strong composition and atmosphere; the rainbow adds a lot, and the image is technically very solid. Lucasdmitchell (talk) 06:17, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support —Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 05:39, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support --Milseburg (talk) 08:53, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 14:39, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Support -- George Chernilevsky talk 06:41, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
Support The landscape and its weather phenomena are beautifully captured, and I also like the composition. --Achim Lammerts • Syntaxys (talk) 08:32, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Support Having seen a lot of photos of this impressive place, with differing compositions and main focus (often people emphasize the waterfalls and show more of it at the left; other people concentrate just on the mountain), I think this is one of the best-balanced compositions which brings waterfall, mountain and shore
Support -- It's moon (talk) 15:17, 22 April 2026 (UTC)