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File:Everest, Nuptse, Khumbu Glacier, Nepal, Himalayas.jpg, featured[edit]

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Mount Everest and Lhotse-Nuptse west wall, Himalayas
Unfortunately, the problem is that the good photos are small, mostly, and the big photos aren't all good.

My problem with this image is the flat light and the lack of anything in the foreground that draws you toward the mountain from where the camera is. You might as well be a drone or something.

It's a good representation of this particular view, I'll give it that, and as such a good VI candidate, but does that alone make it an FP? Daniel Case (talk) 02:54, 25 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I think you have a good point. Argenberg, why don't you nominate File:Changtse, Everest West Shoulder, Mount Everest, Nuptse, Nepal, Himalayas.jpg? Ikan Kekek (talk) 11:35, 25 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Ikan Kekek, it is important to note that it’s not just a photo of Mount Everest, but rather an outline of Everest-Lhotse-Nuptse massif (Everest Triple Crown) as seen from the west, along with Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefall. Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse form a massive arc. For anyone trekking to and around Mount Everest in Nepal, those labels – Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Khumbu, EBC, Western Cwm, South Col – always come together as parts of a single whole. The other view is limited in that it masks Khumbu Glacier and some other features, like Everest Base Camp, South Col and sections of Lhotse North Ridge. While the presented one is just more inclusive and educative, more holistic showing the massif in its full glory. That’s why I nominated it. --Argenberg (talk) 18:17, 25 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
The other one could be nominated, too, though. I feel like your argument might be more of a VIC argument than an FPC argument, but that depends on how someone is thinking about it. I'm not sure; I do think this photo is impressive and might vote for it, but I'm undecided. -- Ikan Kekek (talk) 05:18, 26 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Aristeas, just a quick note: this wider look is more balanced temperature-wise. The Nuptse wall on the right is indeed cool. But the Everest West Shoulder on the left is almost white. And large sections of Khumbu moraine at the bottom are slightly warm surprisingly. The cosmic coolness and darkness of the sky is also very natural, typical in any extreme altitude shot into middle to upper stratosphere (20 km to 50 km a. s. l.) away from the declining sun. --Argenberg (talk) 18:17, 25 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for these additional insights! --Aristeas (talk) 08:29, 26 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Confirmed results:
Result: 8 support, 2 oppose, 0 neutral → featured. /--A.Savin 13:46, 3 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]
This image will be added to the FP gallery: Places/Natural#Nepal
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