Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Image:8 - AmStar 7.JPG

Image:Shipwreck of the SS American Star on the shore of Fuerteventura.jpg[edit]

Reason: Pretty good quality, It adds much to the shipwreck article, It is very pleasing to the eye.
Articles this image appears in: Shipwreck, SS America (1940)
Creator: Wollex
Nominator: Muldoon X9

Support — Muldoon X9 23:32, 7 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

This nomination never made it to the main page. Listing it now. MER-C 13:02, 9 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Weak oppose This image is very dramatic, but the top of the mast is cut off, and the image is not very sharp (maybe because of the weather?). – sgeureka ^t•c 14:36, 9 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support - It isn't the best picture ever but it sure as hell is dramatic. This is what FP's should be like, the minute the Shipwreck page opens that image grabs your attention. The only problem is the quality, the composition looks brilliant and makes the image look very moody. --Childzy ¤ Talk 16:05, 9 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support Dramatic indeed. ^8thstar 19:28, 9 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support We're not looking at one of Fir's macros; the details aren't going to be perfect. But the over-all, "gestalt" feeling is very good. The water suspended in the air is a nice touch.--Here T oHelp 22:05, 9 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support Very interesting shot, you can go to the ship's article to find the coordinates and plug them into google earth. There must be 100 panorama pictures of the ship on google earth, none as good as this the waves are so wild.Xpanzion 04:26, 10 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose Sorry folks but I cant bring myself to support with the sharpness as it is. I would love to support the great composition but I can't help thinking how much better it would be with some sharpness. -Fcb981^{(talk:contribs)} 19:45, 10 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support - It is magic and I agree that is what FP is (also) about - Alvesgaspar 20:24, 10 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support, dramatic photo of a wreck which no longer has this appearance. There are many photos out there, few with this theatricality. --Dhartung | Talk 21:41, 10 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Given updated photos I think the caption is based on old information, so I'm going to alter it. --Dhartung | Talk 21:46, 10 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose - because of sharpness. Andrew₁₈ ^@ 20:24, 13 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support – This was a finalist for Picture of Year 2006 for a reason - it's an amazing composition. Centy – reply• contribs – 10:26, 14 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
- Comment - This just for those opposing on technical grounds and also to further explain why this image is without a doubt feature worthy image. For one this particular criteria should be taken into account; "5. Adds value to an article and helps readers to understand an article. An image's encyclopedic value is given priority over its artistic value." That criteria speaks for its self. The mood and composition reflected in the image is perfect for the Shipwreck article, there just isn't a better picture available. Also, please take note that there are many images of this ship, none compare to this. Furthermore the ship is no longer there now, a better picture to improve technical quality cannot be taken. Overall its encyclopedic value is huge, i don't believe we'll ever see a picture the likes of this on here again and also its historical value is massive, the last picture of this great ship which has a rich history. Hope i can persuade you all --Childzy ¤ Talk 18:22, 14 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support especially per. Childzy. Witty Lama 15:09, 15 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support Grabs the attention, great composition, strong story Wikipete 21:09, 15 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted Image:Shipwreck of the SS American Star on the shore of Fuerteventura.jpg MER-C 02:55, 16 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]