Commons:Featured picture candidates/File:Kreta (GR), Amnatos, Kloster Arkadi -- 2023 -- 8569.jpg

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Featured picture candidates/File:Kreta (GR), Amnatos, Kloster Arkadi -- 2023 -- 8569.jpg Commons:Featured picture candidates/File:Kreta (GR), Amnatos, Kloster Arkadi -- 2023 -- 8569.jpg

• Gallery: Commons:Featured pictures/Objects/Architectural_elements#Windows
•  Info created and uploaded and nominated by XRay -- XRay 💬 16:12, 12 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Support -- XRay 💬 16:12, 12 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Support - ABAL1412^{🇻🇳🇸🇺🇷🇺} (talk ☭) 16:59, 12 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Support Texture and composition -- Basile Morin (talk) 00:14, 13 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Support 20 upper 03:36, 13 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Support--Princess 🍵 Rosalina 18912 06:25, 13 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Support--Llez (talk) 07:40, 13 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Support Good placement of the window, nice contrast of textures. --Aristeas (talk) 07:48, 13 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Support --Kiril Simeonovski (talk) 08:45, 13 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Support --imehling (talk) 10:17, 13 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 11:31, 13 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Support --Famberhorst (talk) 15:35, 13 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Support Ermell (talk) 17:15, 13 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Support -- Radomianin (talk) 21:30, 13 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Support --SHB2000 (talk) 01:33, 14 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Oppose Nothing really special. -- Karelj (talk) 16:20, 14 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Oppose per Karelj. -- Ikan Kekek (talk) 14:50, 15 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Oppose per Karelj. Relativity (talk) 02:47, 18 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Support This image stands as a testament to the photographer's ability to perceive beauty in the mundane and transform it into a visually arresting narrative. Compositionally, the decision to place the window off-center, adhering to the Rule of Thirds, underscores a mature grasp of visual weight distribution. The choice of a squared frame subtly echoes the geometry of the window, creating harmony and cohesion throughout the image. Lighting-wise, the soft, ambient light accentuates the tactile quality of the wall, with shadows subtly revealing the intricacies of the texture, imbuing it with a three-dimensional feel. There's also a compelling play on colors: the earthy palette is varied enough to provide depth but remains within a controlled spectrum, preventing any jarring contrasts. Upon closer examination, the patterns of decay offer a metaphorical reflection on impermanence and the inexorable march of time. The juxtaposition between the smooth plaster and the rugged stone serves not only as a visual counterpoint but hints at layers of history, suggesting stories of restoration, neglect, and the cyclical nature of human habitats. The window, while ostensibly simple, is rife with symbolism. Its stark, dark emptiness against the textured wall can be interpreted as a void, an unknown, or even a portal to another realm, offering viewers an opportunity for introspection. The iron bars, in this context, might hint at themes of confinement or protection, depending on one's perspective --Wilfredor (talk) 23:29, 18 October 2023 (UTC)

•  Thank you. Dear Wilfredor! Without exaggerating I would like to express my gratitude for your review and say that it is one of the best I have ever read here. It is a wonderful description of the photograph and a reflection of the intention I had for the photograph. I would have a very hard time putting this into such wonderful words as you did. (That may also be because, as a mathematician, I may be more comfortable with few words). The description fits well with what I want to express with the picture. And you're right, this is also about promoting and supporting the subject of photography. The much quoted wow effect does not only come from a special subject or lighting situation, it can also be in the choice and presentation of everyday objects. Thank you! (BTW: If the text should sound a little bumpy: I had to look for support for the translation at a tool, because my English is a bit too short for the answer required here.) --XRay 💬 05:24, 19 October 2023 (UTC)

  Thank you for reaching out. My comments in English have often been restricted due to my limited vocabulary. However, I'm elated that modern translation tools, including ChatGPT, now empower me to express myself authentically, preserving the essence of my sentiments. This image evokes a poignant look into the past. Wilfredor (talk) 11:22, 19 October 2023 (UTC)

•  Support as per Wilfredor ChatGPT. ;o) Yann (talk) 09:01, 19 October 2023 (UTC)
•  Oppose per Karelj. ~Moheen ^{(keep talking)} 15:45, 21 October 2023 (UTC)

Confirmed results:

Result: 16 support, 4 oppose, 0 neutral → featured. /-- Radomianin (talk) 21:02, 21 October 2023 (UTC)

This image will be added to the FP gallery: Objects/Architectural_elements#Windows