Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Albert Einstein

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[edit] Albert Einstein

A time-honored photograph of Albert Einstein
A time-honored photograph of Albert Einstein


In honor of Einstein's birthday, I have identified these pictures as being worthy of a featured picture title. Due to my lack of knowledge in photography and the beauty of visual art, I am not able to see the qualities that others may find to oppose its worthiness of such a title. Therefore, I find no flaw in these photos and ask that he be remembered on this day. (I am not only nominating these photographs due to his birthday).

  • Nominate and support. - J.Steinbock 03:50, 15 March 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose Too low resolution. Also, copyright status unclear. --Janke | Talk 06:19, 15 March 2006 (UTC)
The larger version is better, but a bit blurry (very shallow DOF, really). Also too dark/low contrast. Will fix that later, if no-one else does it first. --Janke | Talk 23:47, 15 March 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Image:Einstein In Overcoat.jpg (1st one) Janke's edit — Nice idea! I'm no lawyer but I gather the copyright is fine on that one. Also, I have uploaded a high res version (over the top since it is the same photo from the same source) ~ Veledan • Talk 13:42, 15 March 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Isn't Image:Albert Einstein.jpg already featured? Circeus 13:55, 15 March 2006 (UTC)
    • Yes it is, but there are plenty of other examples where we have two or more FPs of the same subject. I'm not sure which of the two I prefer (the new nom or the old FP, that is)... let's see what people think! ~ Veledan • Talk 14:05, 15 March 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment. Second image has no source info. --Dante Alighieri | Talk 19:32, 15 March 2006 (UTC)
    • I have removed the second image because (1) it isn't eligible in any case without source/copyright info, and (2) its presence would likely cloud the debate over the eligible pic. J.Steinbock, I hope you don't mind, and feel free to revert me if you do ~ Veledan • Talk 21:28, 15 March 2006 (UTC)z
    • I do not mind whatsoever. I was not aware of its copyright status. I am quite impressed with your consideration for me. :) J.Steinbock (Talk)
  • Weak Oppose Weak Oppose I prefer the old FP over this. Alvinrune TALK 21:30, 15 March 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment. As was stated above, it is acceptable to have more than one image of the same object or topic. J.Steinbock (Talk)
  • Neutral. I would rather see the famous tongue picture be the next Einstein photo promoted :) — 0918BRIAN • 2006-03-16 04:21
  • Comment I uploaded a slightly smaller version (no info lost), with contrast and brightness adjusted to better bring out E's facial features. Unfortunately, there are some artifacts due to the high compression of the original upload. --Janke | Talk 07:35, 16 March 2006 (UTC)
    • I fear this could have been my fault: I changed the .tif to a .jpg before uploading. Janke, if you get a second would you mind comparing the original? ~ Veledan • Talk 21:26, 20 March 2006 (UTC)
      • Thanks for the note and link. I uploaded a new version over the old edit, there are now less artifacts, and also not quite so drastic a contrast change. --Janke | Talk 07:41, 21 March 2006 (UTC)
    • Cheers for that, I updated my vote ~ Veledan • Talk 20:28, 21 March 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak support. (1st) It's not quite as good as the other FP, but it deserves some attention and it's definitely a famous photo.--ragesoss 08:06, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

Not promoted --PS2pcGAMER (talk) 10:17, 29 March 2006 (UTC)