Commons:Wiki Loves Monuments 2012 in the United States/Best Pictures

As determined by the jury, these photos were selected the "Best Pictures" from WLM-US 2012 and sent to the international best picture contest.

The winning photographers, if they haven't yet been contacted, should contact User talk:Smallbones.

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  The Cabin Creek Inn, photographer: Kellejr
  1st Place
  The bold red color pops out from the white snow. It is a photographically well shot image with nice composition. And trains are iconic for America.
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  Wukoki Ruin, photographer: Stephen M Alden
  2nd Place
  A beautifully lit and well composed shot of the interface of nature and Native American culture.
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  Al Mac's Diner-Restaurant, photographer: Kenneth C. Zirkel
  3rd Place
  A quintessential American image. It captures a slice of Americana.

Other top ten photos

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  Kewanee, Illinois - Ryan Round Barn at Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation_Area, photographer: Ibzumin
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  St. Alexander Nevsky Chapel, photographer: Etaohc
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  Chicago Theater, photographer: Raymonst
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  Vermont State House in Montpelier, photographer: Jonathanking
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  Mount Rainier from above Myrtle Falls in August, photographer: Samuel Kerr
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  Lincoln Memorial, photographer: Erich Robert Joli Weber
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  Cheoah Hydroelectric Dam Graham Co NC, photographer: Dantripphoto