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File:Bunratty Castle and Durty Nellys, Southeast view 20150803 1.jpg, not featured[edit]
Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes.Voting period ends on 26 Sep 2019 at 14:38:07 (UTC)
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- Category: Commons:Featured_pictures/Places/Architecture/Castles_and_fortifications
Info Bunratty Castle in County Clare, Ireland (along with a nearby pub that claims to be one of the oldest in Ireland). This castle was built in the fifteenth century by the powerful MacNamara clan; in the twentieth century it was heavily restored and opened to the public. I think this is a beautiful depiction of the castle as well as an elegant evocation of rural Irish life. Created by DXR - uploaded by DXR - nominated by Cmao20 -- Cmao20 (talk) 14:38, 17 September 2019 (UTC)
Support -- Cmao20 (talk) 14:38, 17 September 2019 (UTC)
- Well, it's a new experience for me to be two days into the nom and have no reviews at all
. I still think this is a great pic, but it seems like others are not enthused; however, I'd love to hear some opinions one way or the other. Cmao20 (talk) 15:58, 19 September 2019 (UTC)
- Well, it's a new experience for me to be two days into the nom and have no reviews at all
Oppose That was on my toreview... but I'm struggling to find time this week :) In short, nothing wrong (it's a DXR, we get the insurance it's flawless technically), but neither the castle or the pub are shown in proper glory in my view. The castle is overcast by the pub, which is cover by the bridge. - Benh (talk) 21:34, 19 September 2019 (UTC)
Comment: while there is nothing, in my opinion, fundamentally wrong with this photo, the composition is underwhelming. The castle is partially obscured by a rather boring bar; murky water in the foreground is not terribly appealing either. --The Cosmonaut (talk) 21:42, 19 September 2019 (UTC)
- OK. I liked that it was a view of all three and there's plenty to look at in the composition but I get both your arguments. Cmao20 (talk) 23:05, 19 September 2019 (UTC)
I withdraw my nomination Thanks to everyone who voted. It seems unlikely this picture will get enough support to pass, which is a shame as the technical quality is flawless, but I guess it could be construed to be a bit low on wow factor. Sorry DXR, I'll try one of your excellent church photos instead next week. Cmao20 (talk) 23:05, 19 September 2019 (UTC)
- Cmao20, I always appreciate if somebody likes any of my images enough to nominate them - perhaps more than the star itself. In this case, I do probably agree with Benh et al that this picture was probably more a good QI than a FP, but many thanks anyhow! --DXR (talk) 00:26, 20 September 2019 (UTC)
Confirmed results:
Result: 1 support, 1 oppose, 0 neutral → not featured. /--Cmao20 (talk) 23:06, 19 September 2019 (UTC)
