Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Stephen W. Groves

USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG-29) at Key West

 * Reason:Self-nomination. I've never tried for a featured picture before, and I thought this one might be worthy. If not, I'd appreciate feedback so I can improve my efforts. Thanks. JKBrooks85 23:48, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Proposed caption:The Stephen W. Groves (FFG-29) as seen at sunset in Key West on July 22, 2007. This ship is typical of the frigates, destroyers, and smaller military vessels that call at the port. Larger ships, such as aircraft carriers, are prohibited due to their deep draft and the shallowness of the harbor.
 * Articles this image appears in:Key West, USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG-29)
 * Creator:User:JKBrooks85


 * Support as nominator JKBrooks85 23:48, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
 * oppose Hello JKB - thanks for bringing this to us. The reason I'm opposing is primarily the FP criterion that an image be encyclopedic. As an illustration of the ship, there is very little detail - a day image would be preferable. Similarly, as an illustration of the island, the image doesn't show too much other than its mood. These considerations trump a technical analysis. Debivort 00:23, 24 July 2007 (UTC)
 * PS - I don't know that scene, but FPs on the Commons are based more on aesthetic considerations and this might have better chances there. Debivort 00:24, 24 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Okay. What, in your view would be an encyclopedic illustration of the ship? What would be the proper approach to address the subject? With this, I thought the silouhette would be a great way to show the shape of the hull and superstructure as well as the individual antennae while still being artistic. But what do you feel is the best way to approach this? Thanks! JKBrooks85 02:05, 24 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Well, a daytime shot would allow you to see the shape and details of the super-structure too, though not as obviously. Plus it would let you see the three dimensional aspects of the ship that are totally lacking here, as long as the light isn't straight on the ship either. My two cents, others may have other ideas too. Debivort 02:22, 24 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Would this be the correct angle, or would another be preferred? JKBrooks85 11:21, 24 July 2007 (UTC)


 * Oppose - Nice picture with good composition, but the ship is out of focus and the lamp posts in the background are distracting. Also the dock in the foreground is not very aesthetic. Luca 07:15, 24 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Silhouette isn't informative, per above. That said, thanks for the contribution, JKBrooks85; I have taken the liberty of selecting all the featured pictures with static shots of vehicles for your question above: 050817-N-3488C-028.jpg, Air_Force_One_over_Mt._Rushmore.jpg, Apollo_17_The_Last_Moon_Shot_Edit1.jpg, B-2_Spirit_original.jpg, B25-mitchell-assembly.jpg, Columbia.sts-1.01.jpg, Corvette-je-1958.jpg, F-16_Fighting_Falcons_above_New_York_City%282%29.jpg, GPN-2000-001883.jpg, ISS_Aug2005.jpg, Kimi_Raikkonen_2007.jpg, Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird.jpg, P-38_Lightning_head-on.jpg, Supermarine_Spitfire_Mk_XVI_NR.jpg.  --TotoBaggins 16:08, 24 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Oppose - not an encyclopaedic shot for it does not really show much about the object.--Svetovid 19:07, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

MER-C 03:39, 29 July 2007 (UTC)