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Notification about possible deletion
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Yours sincerely, ★ Poké95 03:36, 19 November 2016 (UTC)
Coordinates
[edit]Hi MarvinBikolano. Kindly include coordinates in your entries. Thanks! -Filipinayzd (talk) 10:10, 17 June 2018 (UTC) Filipinayzd (talk) 10:10, 17 June 2018 (UTC)
Thanks for reminding me to include the coordinates of my entries Filipinayzd. — Preceding unsigned comment added by MarvinBikolano (talk • contribs) 14:11, 18 June 2018 (UTC)
Project scope
[edit]Hi MarvinBikolano, please respect that Commons has a project scope and uploaded images "must be realistically useful for an educational purpose". Therefore give useful descriptions and useful categories to your images so that other people can find and actually use them for educational purposes. Always keep the categories educational. For instance in
- File:Blue wild Bird.jpg categorize the bird species (what I already did for you) and its location.
- File:Pine tree bracnhes.jpg categorize the tree species and its location.
- File:River at Lagonoy.jpg categorize the river by name and the location (correct subcategory of Category:Rivers of the Philippines).
- File:Turtle at Albay.jpg categorize the turtle species and its location. And explain /categorize what "Albay" is. Most people in the world don't know that!
Note that images of unidentified plants, animal, rivers etc. at unidentified locations are not anyhow educational and therefore don't meet the project scope. They should not be uploaded to Commons. Greetings, -- Ies (talk) 12:28, 25 June 2018 (UTC)
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Baao Fire truck.jpg
[edit]The file that you uploaded as "baao fire truck.jpg" is not what it seem. It is a memorial marker of Luis G. Dato -- Baao poet, writer and politician. Please correct it. Stephentalla (talk) 12:51, 4 October 2019 (UTC)
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Stephentalla (talk) 13:11, 4 October 2019 (UTC)
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Stephentalla (talk) 14:55, 4 October 2019 (UTC)
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Stephentalla (talk) 10:28, 14 October 2019 (UTC)
hello marvin
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Stephentalla (talk) 23:32, 17 October 2019 (UTC)
Specify category
[edit]Hello po MarvinBikolano! If categorizing images of Naga, CamSur, please categorize them to more specific Category:Naga, Camarines Sur. See my recategorization to your image. "Category:Naga City" is a disambiguation page containing it and Category:Naga, Cebu. Therefore, kindly be more specific in categorization with regards to images of Naga, CamSur. Regards, JWilz12345 (Talk|Contrib's.) 05:35, 27 January 2022 (UTC)
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JWilz12345 (Talk|Contrib's.) 10:12, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
WPWP2022
[edit]Hi Marvs, WPWP Campaign is happening this July to August. I noticed WPWPPH has not signed up for this year. I am excited to participate again! --Maffeth.opiana (talk) 03:02, 26 May 2022 (UTC)
- Hi @Maffeth.opiana, thank you for your intention to participate in the implementation of WPWP in the Philippines 2022. But I regret to inform you and my co-wikimedians that I wasn't able to organize this years WPWP in the Philippines due to some personal reasons and conflict in my work schedule. I believe that the application in organizing this project is still open. If you wish to organize this project, you are very much welcome to take over this project. You can assure my support as co-organizer in this project. MarvinBikolano (talk) 04:25, 26 May 2022 (UTC)
Quick update on behalf of the Commons Photographers User Group
[edit]Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,
I hope you're well and enjoy taking photos for Wikimedia Commons. Here are a couple of quick updates on behalf of our group:
- Our next virtual meeting will take place on Saturday, August 27. At this point we have two presentations lined up:
- Suitable! Unsuitable! How to choose photos for a Wikipedia for children, “Klexikon” (Ziko)
- The aperture and its (less known) effects (XRay)
- You can sign up for the event on this page: Virtual Meeting on August 27, 2022. – Given that we can accommodate more speakers, I'll invite you to get in touch with me in case you'd like to present on the 27th. You can reach me any time on my talk page or by sending a quick email.
- Also, we now have a page for local events organized by members of our user group: Local events 2022. Please check it out and consider organizing an event yourself!
- And finally, we're planning on offering a Post-processing Workshop on October 8. Please save the date; an events page with more information will go up later.
Thanks for being a member of our group and for sharing your works under a free license. Have fun taking pictures!
All the best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 15:23, 18 August 2022 (UTC)
You're invited to provide input…
[edit]Dear fellow member of the Commons Photographers User Group,
At our last meeting end of August, we talked about getting in touch with the Wikimedia Foundation and offering our help for improving Wikimedia Commons. Today, I invite you to provide your input on a draft open letter to the Foundation. Over the course of the next ten days, we'll further improve the text together, before inviting people to sign it. If you're interested in providing input, please engage in the discussion on the talk page of the draft.
In the meanwhile, I hope you're well and have a great time taking photos! All the best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 08:42, 20 September 2022 (UTC)
Hello from Commons Photographers User Group
[edit]Hello,
Let us know how you are enjoying your stay as member of Commons Photographers Usergroup. If you have any questions or need any help, do not hesitate to let us know.
Once again enjoy your stay.
KwameGhana - Membership coodinator. Kwameghana (talk) 19:16, 3 October 2022 (UTC)
Online workshop this weekend
[edit]Dear Commons Photographers User Group member,
This coming Saturday, October 8, we'll host an online post processing workshop. On behalf of our events coordinator Shreya I invite you to sign up for the event using this Google form.
I hope you're well. All the best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 19:50, 5 October 2022 (UTC)
Please enable e-mail to be eligible to win a prize in Wiki Loves Monuments!
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However, we have noticed you have not enabled e-mail. To be eligible to win a prize, you need to enable e-mail. This is what to do:
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- Enter your email address and click "Allow other users to email me"
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Question from the CPUG Board
[edit]Dear user group member,
I'm writing you to today on behalf of the board of the Commons Photographers User Group. The past year has been a busy one for us. In 2022, we've had more activities than ever before in the history of our group and you'll find an overview on our group's page.
With that being said, 2022 was also a year of learning for the current board members. Most of us hadn't been involved in running the Photographers User Group and we spent quite some time on getting used to our new roles. We all feel it was a steep learning curve.
That's why, at our last board meeting, we decided to ask our members whether they'd be ok with us serving for another year. Extending our board duties to the end of 2023 would allow us to continue the work we've started this year, and to benefit from the knowledge we've built over the past twelve months.
However, in the end, it's up to you and the other members of our group to decide whether such an extension of our board term should be granted. I invite you to voice your opinion on this page:
Commons:Commons Photographers User Group/Board Elections 2022
We'll gather feedback until December 27, and we'll keep you in the loop about the outcomes of this process.
Thanks so much for your ongoing support of our group. I wish you, your family, and your friends all the best.
--Ailura (talk) 12:32, 11 December 2022 (UTC)
Most memorable shot 2022 / Wikimania 2023
[edit]Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,
I wish you a Happy New Year! As it has been our tradition at the beginning of the new year for a while, we're sharing our most memorable shots of the past year with each other. I invite you to share a picture that is particular meaningful to you and to describe why that's the case. Also, as Wikimania 2023 will be here before we know it (August 16 to 19), please consider adding your thoughts on our planning page, where we gather ideas for how we can make Commons photography more visible than in the years before.
All the best to you, your family, and friends! --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 21:01, 2 January 2023 (UTC)
Thank you for participating in Wiki Loves Monuments 2022! Please help with this survey
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Dear MarvinBikolano,
Thank you for contributing to Wiki Loves Monuments 2022, and for sharing your pictures with the whole world! We would like to ask again for a few minutes of your time. Thanks to the participation of people like you, the contest gathered more than 150K+ pictures of cultural heritage objects from more than 35 countries around the world.
You can find all your pictures in your upload log, and are of course very welcome to keep uploading images and help develop Wikimedia Commons, even though you will not be able to win more prizes (just yet). To make future contests even more successful than this year, we would like to invite you to share your experiences with us in a short survey.
Please fill in this short survey and help us learn what you liked and didn't like about Wiki Loves Monuments 2022.
Kind regards, Wiki Loves Monuments team, 09:39, 10 January 2023 (UTC)
Commons photographers: next virtual meeting on August 5
[edit]Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,
I'm inviting you to our next virtual meeting on Saturday, August 5th. We'll have two speakers: Poco a poco will provide us with an update on his underwater photography and George Oates from the Flickr Foundation will talk about the Flickr-to-Commons bridge (“Flickypedia”) that is currently in the works. If you're interested in attending, please sign up on this page: Virtual Meeting on August 5, 2023.
I hope you're having a great time taking photos and I'm looking forward to seeing you on August 5th.
All the best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 15:41, 20 July 2023 (UTC)
Quick reminder: Commons Photographers meeting this Saturday
[edit]Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,
This is a quick reminder that our next meeting will happen on Saturday, August 5th. If you haven't registered yet and you're interested in learning more about underwater photography and “Flickypedia”, please sign up on this page. Also, I invite you to fill out this survey created by the people who are working on the Flickr-to-Wikimedia Commons software. Your input will make a difference.
We haven't had a virtual meeting in a while and I'm so looking forward to this weekend!
All the best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 02:15, 4 August 2023 (UTC)
Commons Photographers User Group: Board Elections 2023
[edit]Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,
in preparation of the 2023 board election of our group, we invite you to take a look at the following page:
Commons:Commons Photographers User Group/Board Elections 2023
and provide feedback.
The timeline for the 2023 election will be
- September 15 – September 30: Applications for the election committee
- October 1 – October 9: Vote for election committee (ideally comprised of three members)
- October 10: Election committee starts work
- October 20 – November 9: Nomination phase for candidacies
- November 10 – December 10: Elections
- December 15: Results announced
In the first step we ask you to be part of the election committe. Please add your name on the Election Page.
We are very much looking forward to hearing from you. Please use this talk page for your thoughts.
All the best
--Ailura (talk) for the CPUG board
Commons Photographers User Group: Board Elections 2023 - Nomination Phase
[edit]Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,
the 2023 board election of our group is run at
Commons:Commons Photographers User Group/Board Elections 2023.
The next steps in the timeline for the 2023 election are
- October 20 – November 16: Nomination phase for candidacies
- November 17 – December 10: Elections
- December 16: Results announced
If you are interested in being a member of the board, please nominate yourself on the Election Page.
We are very much looking forward to hearing from you. Please use this talk page for your thoughts.
All the best
--Ailura (talk) for the CPUG board
Flickypedia soft launch and a huge thank you
[edit]Dear fellow Commons photographer,
I hope this message finds you well. As you might already know, the Flickr Foundation has been busy creating a new Flickr-to-Commons bridge (“Flickypedia”) this year. After a successful demo at the GLAM Wiki Conference in Montevideo, the Flickr Foundation team is now inviting all members of the Commons Photographers User Group to be the first to review their alpha, reporting any technical issues or other feedback via the Flickypedia project talk page.
At the same time, this message is an opportunity for me to thank you for your trust and support over the past couple of years. Since 2017, we've grown into being one of the largest user groups in the Wikimedia universe. I've tremendously enjoyed interacting with all of our members when it came to joint photowalks at Wikimanias, virtual Zoom meetings where we covered a wide variety of photography topics, as well as our annual “Most memorable shot of the year”, among many other events. As I'm not running for an official position in our current board election, this will be my last message on behalf of the user group to you. Thanks for all the happy moments we shared together over the years! I hope you'll continue creating free images for the millions of people we serve through Wikipedia and Commons.
All the best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 19:36, 9 December 2023 (UTC)
WikiCommons PH Conference 2023
[edit]Good morning, @MarvinBikolano. We have a pre-conference discussion. Share your thoughts. - Filipinayzd (talk) 03:11, 12 December 2023 (UTC)
Deadline Approaching for Most Memorable Shot Submission!
[edit]Hello MarvinBikolano !,


Just a quick reminder that the deadline for submitting your most memorable shot of 2023 is swiftly approaching! As tradition holds, since 2018, we've been sharing our favorite captures from the past year with each other. This year marks the sixth iteration of our beloved "Most Memorable Shot" tradition, and we're excited to see what everyone has to share.
Whether you're a member of the Commons Photographers User Group or not, you're warmly invited to participate. Your unique perspective adds to the richness of our community, and we'd love to see the world through your lens.
So, if you haven't already, take a moment to pick out your most cherished picture of 2023 and share it with us on the designated page. The deadline is February 29th, so don't let time slip away!
Let's keep this wonderful tradition alive and celebrate the beauty and diversity of our collective experiences through photography.
Looking forward to seeing your memorable shots!
Best regards,
Suyash Dwivedi (talk) 17:45, 24 February 2024 (UTC)
Commons photographers: next virtual meeting on April 13, 2024
[edit]Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,
I'm inviting you to our next virtual meeting on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 9.00 UTC ( start time in your timezone (via zoneStamp!) (expected duration for 2 hrs). The primary agenda of this gathering will revolve around discussions regarding the Movement Charter. Your valuable input and participation in these discussions would be highly appreciated. If you're interested in attending, please sign up on this page: Virtual Meeting on April 13, 2024.
I hope you're having a great time taking photos and I'm looking forward to seeing you.
All the best, -- Suyash Dwivedi (talk) 10:35, 8 April 2024 (UTC)
Your most memorable shot of 2024
[edit]Happy New Year! As always at the beginning of the new year, I'm inviting you to share your most memorable shot of the past year. Which of your photos stood out in 2024? Which image created special memories that you'd like to share with others? On behalf of the Commons Photographers User Group I wish you, your family, and your friends all the best for 2025. Warmly, --Ailura (talk) 18:05, 14 January 2025 (UTC)
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JWilz12345 (Talk|Contributions) 03:04, 6 July 2025 (UTC)
Notification about possible deletion
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Yours sincerely, JWilz12345 (Talk|Contributions) 04:30, 6 July 2025 (UTC)
Commons Photographers User Group Virtual Meeting, October 2025
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Hello MarvinBikolano!
You are receiving this message because you are one of our esteemed members of the Commons Photographers User Group.
You are invited to the next virtual meeting of the Commons Photographers User Group! This is a great opportunity to connect, discuss important updates, and plan for the future of our group. Please register for the event using the link below!
Agenda:
- Welcome and CPUG Updates
- Upcoming Election
- Commons Conference
- Community Updates
- Other topics
Date and Time
[edit]- Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM UTC (Check your local time)
- Venue: Online (Google Meet link will be shared closer to the date on Registration page)
- Register here: Sign up on Meta-Wiki
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank You, -- Suyash Dwivedi (💬) 19:19, 2 October 2025 (UTC) - (Chair, CPUG)
Commons Photographers User Group: Board Elections 2025
[edit]Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,
the 2025 board election is starting soon.
The timeline for the 2025 election will be
- November 25 – December 2: Applications for the election committee
- December 2 – December 15: Vote for election committee (if necessary)
- December 16: Election committee starts work
- December 20 – January 4: Nomination phase for candidacies
- January 5 – January 11: Elections
- January 15: Results announced
In the first step we ask you to be part of the election committe. Please add your name on the Election Page.
We are very much looking forward to hearing from you. Please use this talk page for your thoughts.
All the best
--Ailura (talk) for the CPUG board
Commons Photographers User Group: Board Elections 2025/2
[edit]Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,
thank you for your interest in our board election.
This week we ask you to vote for the election committe.
Please support up to three candidates on the Election Page by December 16th, 00:00 UTC.
We are very much looking forward to hearing from you. Please use this talk page for your thoughts.
All the best
--Ailura (talk) for the CPUG board
Your Most Memorable Shot Submission!
[edit]Hello MarvinBikolano!


As we step into a new year, we’re happy to invite you to take part in “Your Most Memorable Shot 2025.”
Since 2018, photographers from across the Wikimedia community have come together at the beginning of each year to share the photographs that meant the most to them over the past twelve months. Now in its eighth iteration, this tradition continues to be a space for reflection, storytelling, and celebrating meaningful moments through photography.
Whether you are a member of the Commons Photographers User Group or not, you are warmly welcome to participate and invite others too. Every image carries a story, and your perspective helps enrich this collective showcase.
Whenever you’re ready, please select your most cherished photograph from 2025 and share it on the designated page.
The deadline for submissions is 28 February 2026, so we hope you’ll join us before then.
We look forward to discovering the moments that made your year memorable and to continuing this wonderful tradition together.
Warm regards, -- Suyash Dwivedi (💬) 22:36, 4 January 2026 (UTC) (CPUG)
Commons Photographers User Group: Board Elections 2026
[edit]Dear MarvinBikolano,
You are receiving this message because you are listed as a member of the Commons Photographers User Group.
The Election Committee is pleased to announce that the Board Elections 2026 have officially commenced.
- Election timeline
- February 1–15: Nomination phase
- February 21–25: Community Q&A and candidate engagement
- February 26 – March 7: Voting period
- March 15: Results announced
Full details are available at: Commons Photographers User Group/Board Elections 2026
All eligible members are encouraged to participate in the election, including standing as candidates.
If you wish to run, please add your name and candidate statement on the nomination page during the nomination period.
For questions or discussion, please use the election talk page.
Unsubscribe / opt-out:' If you do not wish to receive further notifications related to the CPUG Board Elections 2026, you may remove your name from the mailing list
We look forward to your participation.
—CPUG Election Committee 04:58, 4 February 2026 (UTC)
CPUG Board Elections 2026 – Nomination Extended
[edit]The nomination deadline has been extended to: 19 February 2026, 23:59 (UTC)
Eligible members (joined on or before 1 November 2025 with 100+ meaningful Commons contributions) are invited to nominate themselves.
- How to nominate
- Go to the Candidates page
- Create your subpage
- Add your statement
- Links
We encourage broad participation from the community.
Election Committee, Commons Photographers User Group - 17:36, 16 February 2026 (UTC)
CPUG Board Elections 2026 – Voting Now Open
[edit]Dear MarvinBikolano,
You are receiving this message because you are listed as a member of the Commons Photographers User Group and are included in the eligible voter list.
The Election Committee is pleased to invite you to vote in the Board Elections 2026.
- Voting period: 00:00, 26 February 2026 – 23:59, 7 March 2026 (UTC)
- Ballot: Go to the voting server
Full details about the candidates are available at: Candidates Overview
All eligible members are strongly encouraged to participate in the election.
For questions or discussion, please use the election talk page.
Unsubscribe / opt-out: If you do not wish to receive further notifications related to the CPUG Board Elections 2026, you may remove your name from the mailing list.
We look forward to your participation.
— CPUG Election Committee - 10:38, 26 February 2026 (UTC)
CPUG Board Elections 2026 – Voting Closing Soon
[edit]Dear MarvinBikolano,
You are receiving this message because you are listed as a member of the Commons Photographers User Group and are included in the eligible voter list.
The Election Committee is pleased to invite you to vote in the Board Elections 2026.
- Voting deadline: 7 March 2026 23:59 (UTC)
- Ballot: Go to the voting server
Full details about the candidates are available at: Candidates Overview
All eligible members are strongly encouraged to participate in the election.
For questions or discussion, please use the election talk page.
Unsubscribe / opt-out: If you do not wish to receive further notifications related to the CPUG Board Elections 2026, you may remove your name from the mailing list.
We look forward to your participation.
— CPUG Election Committee - 09:58, 3 March 2026 (UTC)
Final Reminder: CPUG Board Elections 2026 – Voting Closing Tomorrow
[edit]Dear MarvinBikolano,
You are receiving this message because you are listed as a member of the Commons Photographers User Group and are included in the eligible voter list.
The Election Committee would like to remind you that voting in the Board Elections 2026 will close tomorrow.
If you have not voted yet, please cast your vote as soon as possible.
- Voting deadline: 7 March 2026 23:59 (UTC)
- Ballot: Go to the voting server
Full details about the candidates are available at: Candidates Overview
All eligible members are strongly encouraged to participate in the election.
For questions or discussion, please use the election talk page.
Unsubscribe / opt-out: If you do not wish to receive further notifications related to the CPUG Board Elections 2026, you may remove your name from the mailing list.
We look forward to your participation.
— CPUG Election Committee - 04:36, 6 March 2026 (UTC)
Commons Photographers: Our next meeting (05/2026)
[edit]Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,
I hope you’re well and enjoy your time as a photographer on Wikimedia Commons. In my role of the new chair of the user group, I have a couple of updates to share with you.
After the election, the new board met for the first time on March 21 and immediately got to work. We elected the organization’s officers and decided to move from quarterly to monthly board meetings. We believe meeting more frequently will create more opportunities to serve our members effectively and help move the group forward.
We also successfully applied for a pre-conference at the upcoming Wikimania in Paris (July 21–25). If you’re planning to attend the conference, please consider joining us on July 21th for a day full of conversations about photography and Commons. Please sign up here if you’re interested.
And finally, it’s my pleasure to invite you to our first online meeting, which will take place on May 31. Our member Wojciech, an experienced concert photographer, will give a talk on photographing orchestras during live performances. I’m especially excited that we’ll have the opportunity to meet online again and am very much looking forward to this event.
Please feel free to sign up for our first meeting in 2026 on this page: Online Meeting on May 31st.
In the meanwhile, I hope you're well and have a great time taking photos!
All the best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 14:09, 20 May 2026 (UTC)
Invitation to the Wikimedia Commons Pre-Conference at the Wikimania 2026
[edit]Hello MarvinBikolano,

I want to invite you to participate at our Wikimedia Commons Pre-Conference at the Wikimania in Paris on July 21. If you want to join the pre-conference, please sign up on this page until July 7. Participation at the pre-conference is also possible without a ticket for the Wikimania. If you sign up before the deadline on July 7, you will get free access to the pre-conference day. Unfortunately, online participation will not be possible.
If you have something you want to present or you want to talk about at the pre-conference, please add it here, also until July 7.
There is also a service announcement for all photographers coming to Paris: Unfortunately, France has no freedom of panorama at all. Therefore, Commons does not accept photos of modern buildings, public art or light installations at night. Read more about the problem here.
Besides the invitation to our pre-conference, there is another announcement: We updated the membership list of the Commons Photographers User Group. The membership list is much smaller now and based on a template. This allows us to easily create message lists and statistics. Please have a look at your entry in the list and update it if needed.
Happy photographing! GPSLeo (talk) --MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 19:10, 2 July 2026 (UTC)