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Thank you very much Adam. -- IamMM (talk) 21:28, 28 May 2022 (UTC)
Thank you
… for nominating this photo on the QIC page!:–) I would probably not have dared to nominate it because the eye is out of focus (many people say that with animals the eye must always be in focus); but it was impossible to get both the wing and the eye sharp (could not do focus stacking etc.), and in this case the beautiful wing was more important. So thank you very much! Best, -Aristeas (talk) 07:13, 5 June 2022 (UTC)
@Aristeas: Well, I was a little skeptical about the butterfly's eyes too, but I ignored it because of the desirable wing sharpness and of course the funny shape of its legs, which seem to be walking. IMHO The quality of the images should be measured based on the weight of the disadvantages and the advantages of the whole. In this case, the image quality as a whole seems quite convincing, I can even say that I have seen successful butterfly nominations with lower quality than this one in FPC so far. -- IamMM (talk) 12:30, 5 June 2022 (UTC)
for nominating this photo by me for the QI status! --Aristeas (talk) 08:53, 3 July 2022 (UTC)
Thanks for taking this lovely picture, Aristeas. This is on my list for FPC nomination, but I prefer to give higher priority to challenging pictures that have a lower chance of passing, and IMO this is not one of them, so this one may not come soon. If you want to nominate this image now, I will support it. -- IamMM (talk) 12:12, 3 July 2022 (UTC)
Sorry for not answering to your nice words, IamMM. It is a great honour for me that you consider to nominate this picture! Because of that I wanted to take a closer look at the file first before answering, but did not find time for that until now. Well, I think the photo is indeed good (especially the staind-glass windows are very sharp and detailed); but there are some very minor points which I would like to improve before nomination. I hope that I will find time soon to do this. Then I will contact you again. Thank you very very much and all the best, --Aristeas (talk) 15:27, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
Hi again Aristeas. You informed me on time because I was planning to nominate it tonight. IMO the current version is a significant improvement over the previously nominated version but I have absolutely no problem reaching maximum perfection for images that are on the way to FPC. Whenever you feel the result is satisfactory, just tell me. -- IamMM (talk) 19:17, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
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Thanks for your kind words dear Rhododendrites. I really hope that FPC noms will go in the same way as you say and the variety of images and participants will increase. -- IamMM (talk) 03:04, 28 February 2023 (UTC)
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I understand why you nominated it. I am glad you saw the problems and reacted with good sense and empathy towards those who might feel offended. Kritzolina (talk) 07:04, 11 March 2023 (UTC)
Hi Kritzolina. Learning about cultural appropriation was a valuable point for me considering the multicultural environment in which I live, unfortunately I had never heard anything about it before. -- IamMM (talk) 17:23, 11 March 2023 (UTC)
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New FP gallery section for minatures (illuminated manuscript)
Hello IamMM,
you have nominated several minatures (illuminated manuscripts) for FP status. Thank you very much for that; I really love medieval and oriental illuminated manuscripts!
I had noticed that the previous gallery was not fit miniature (illuminated manuscript) works, but I had no idea how to create a suitable gallery for these artworks. -- IamMM (talk) 14:17, 26 May 2023 (UTC)
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Hello IamMM, I hope you are well and just busy in real life and other projects. It’s a pity that you are no longer active here – Iam missing your contributions and carefully selected nominations! But that’s not important, Ijust hope that you are happy and well. Wish you all the best for the new year and best greetings, Aristeas (talk) 11:44, 27 December 2024 (UTC)
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2024 Picture of the Year:Mundari man polishing the horns of one of his Watusi cows using a mixture of cow urine and ash as a ritualistic and protective practice in a temporary cattle camp in Terekeka, South Sudan.
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