Commons:Valued image candidates/8 Spruce Street (01030p).jpg

8 Spruce Street (01030p).jpg

promoted

Image
Nominated by	— Rhododendrites talk |  on 2020-09-15 23:42 (UTC)
Scope	Nominated as the most valued image on Commons within the scope: 8 Spruce Street
Used in	Global usage
Review (criteria)	Best in Scope, I think, though it has competition. It's possible there might be a dust spot just above the right side of the roof. It looks that way at smaller resolution but not clearly so at full size. -- Ikan Kekek (talk) 02:12, 16 September 2020 (UTC)  Comment I feel that the color in this photo isn't accurate. In all other photos the color of the building is silver, but this appears to be more of a white/blue color. Also see this Google Street View. Thoughts? —Percival Kestreltail (talk) 21:39, 17 September 2020 (UTC)  Comment Your point of view is valid. I've seen this building many times, and it indeed is not blue and is more silver. However, it reflects the sky. If we reject this over the color, which one do you think is BIS? -- Ikan Kekek (talk) 03:25, 18 September 2020 (UTC)  Comment I think I would prefer File:Beekman Tower fr BB jeh.jpg, which is the image that used to be on the English Wikipedia article. However, this image also seems fine with me and I won't oppose it right this moment. —Percival Kestreltail (talk) 13:40, 18 September 2020 (UTC)  Comment I have pulled my support of this nomination. The color is more accurate, I suppose, in your alternative, but it shows less of the building. What about File:8 Spruce Street from Gold Street.jpg? -- Ikan Kekek (talk) 23:24, 18 September 2020 (UTC)  Comment I don't like the angle of that shot. Perhaps File:8 Spruce Street from World Trade Center.jpg? That one shows both the wavy facade and the flat backside of the building. —Percival Kestreltail (talk) 17:24, 19 September 2020 (UTC)  Comment But the other structures shown in that picture distract the viewer. -- Ikan Kekek (talk) 20:03, 19 September 2020 (UTC)  Comment Then how about File:Gehry 8 Spruce fr BB Pk Pier 1 jeh.jpg? I just don't like the upwards angle of the picture you suggested; I feel like it's an awkward angle and it doesn't show the shape of the building well in my opinion, if you understand what I mean. Perhaps there should be different scopes for different sides of the building? —Percival Kestreltail (talk) 20:15, 19 September 2020 (UTC) @Kestreltail and Ikan Kekek: I took a stab at color correction and uploaded a new version. No worries if another one turns out to be the best in scope, though. — Rhododendrites talk |  20:19, 19 September 2020 (UTC)  Comment I actually find the composition of this shot to be perfect, only the color doesn't seem to quite represent the actual building. Have you considered nominating to FPC, Rhododendrites? —Percival Kestreltail (talk) 23:11, 19 September 2020 (UTC)  Comment The color looks better to me: it has a blue tint only on the upper part of the facing side, but perhaps that's true color from reflecting the sky. What do you think, —Percival Kestreltail? -- Ikan Kekek (talk) 23:41, 19 September 2020 (UTC)  Comment I'd be willing to support this if everyone else is. File:Gehry 8 Spruce fr BB Pk Pier 1 jeh.jpg would still be my personal preference though. —Percival Kestreltail (talk) 00:45, 20 September 2020 (UTC)  Question Should we do a most valued review? -- Ikan Kekek (talk) 01:55, 20 September 2020 (UTC)  Comment I should say, though, even at thumbnail size, this photo is sharper and has truer color than File:Gehry 8 Spruce fr BB Pk Pier 1 jeh.jpg. I don't believe those colors at all for 10:25, 3 April. -- Ikan Kekek (talk) 01:59, 20 September 2020 (UTC)  Comment In that case, I suppose the best would be your original suggestion, File:8 Spruce Street from Gold Street.jpg. —Percival Kestreltail (talk) 12:45, 20 September 2020 (UTC)  Comment I'm not sure anymore between that one and this one. This one has more detail, though the building is smaller within the thumbnail. And of course this composition is better. Plus the sky is probably too dark in that photo. I'll consider for another day but may reinstate my supporting vote for this nomination. -- Ikan Kekek (talk) 22:53, 20 September 2020 (UTC) Have you considered nominating to FPC - Thanks for suggesting. I was hoping for something FPC level when I took the shots, but I failed to get enough on the left/right. The effect is, IMO, a solid VI but without the wider perspective or better lighting I don't think it would fare well at FPC. I could be wrong (I often am), but I'm not intending to nominate. :) — Rhododendrites talk |  02:11, 20 September 2020 (UTC)  Support Having reconsidered other options, I think this is best in scope. -- Ikan Kekek (talk) 12:04, 22 September 2020 (UTC) Result: 1 support, 0 oppose => promoted. Archaeodontosaurus (talk) 05:14, 24 September 2020 (UTC)