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A major attribute of a featured picture is that it is a photograph, diagram, image or animation which is among the best examples of a given subject that the encyclopedia has to offer. As these examples show, a featured picture is not always required to be aesthetically pleasing; it might be shocking, impressive, or just highly informative.
[edit] Historical
Images depicting historical and unique events may be exempt from some quality concerns
This image of a pile of Bison skulls may be small and poorly-defined, but it is historical, compelling and encyclopedic, making the reader want to know more
(Promoted March 2005)
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It may be grainy and poorly-framed, yet this image of the Normandy landing is unique, encyclopedic and powerful
(Promoted April 2007)
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Unique images, like the only known photograph of Frédéric Chopin, need not conform to the usual quality criteria
(Promoted April 2005)
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[edit] Informative
Featured pictures should be clear and descriptive and photographs should have good lighting
Great lighting can make the difference between an ordinary photo and a featured picture
(Promoted March 2007)
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Some subjects are best illustrated when photographed at opportune times of day
(Promoted January 2007)
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[edit] Not aesthetically pleasing
Pictures need not be classically beautiful to become featured
Graphically composed, highly encyclopedic and compelling
(Promoted January 2007)
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Informative, high-resolution medical photography is rarely aesthetically pleasing, but it is highly encyclopedic
(Promoted December 2006)
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