User talk:Bidgee
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This user is, of their own volition, no longer very active on Wikimedia Commons. This is not indicative of breaking any Wikimedia policies. |
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Retired[edit]
I have no energy left, and while a contributor undoes all the category structure that has taken time to do, I no longer have the motivation to continuing to contribute to Commons. It is time for me to move on. I may or may not return at a later date, it really depends. Bidgee (talk) 08:41, 3 January 2023 (UTC)
- Whatever exactly makes you retire, it would be very pity, take a break and come back! If your issue is about categories, maybe I can help resolve? Regards --A.Savin 16:00, 9 January 2023 (UTC)
- Thank you for your huge contributions here. I agree that Commons is terrible at handling aggressive contributors. Nick-D (talk) 10:12, 11 January 2023 (UTC)
- Whatever the reason, a kind message of support for you PierreSelim (talk) 11:45, 11 April 2023 (UTC)
- Thank you for the kind words, I’ve been looking at some edits on my photos by the user (will say it isn’t the one who I accidentally reverted) and they have completely destroyed the category structure that it doesn’t even match the global structure that I had put time and energy into. While I’m ‘back’ today, it is just calling in and I don’t have the energy or time to undo the damage done by the user. Bidgee (talk) 00:06, 25 April 2023 (UTC)
- Have you tried discussing the issues with the contributor? - Chris.sherlock2 (talk) 17:21, 25 April 2023 (UTC)
- Thank you for the kind words, I’ve been looking at some edits on my photos by the user (will say it isn’t the one who I accidentally reverted) and they have completely destroyed the category structure that it doesn’t even match the global structure that I had put time and energy into. While I’m ‘back’ today, it is just calling in and I don’t have the energy or time to undo the damage done by the user. Bidgee (talk) 00:06, 25 April 2023 (UTC)
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I love your Wagga photos + some inquiries[edit]
Hi Bidgee,
First of all, I'd just like to say I'm a big fan of your Wagga Wagga photography and its coverage, as I too have a great love for the city of Wagga. Recently, I was particularly impressed by this photo you took from Willans Hill, as it showcases a stunning view of Wagga and all its major landmarks.
I was just wondering whether you have an aerial photo of Wagga showing the southern side of Henry's Tunnel at Willans Hill (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipMZ_CGY0txRAMSKMbG6hk3UdC2gCnmUW3fiFeMw=s680-w680-h510), and whether you have a photo of a steam train crossing the Tarcutta Street bridge.
Kind regards, MrMosely. MrMosely (talk) 22:12, 14 May 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)
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Welcome back[edit]
Welcome back Bidgee. - Chris.sherlock2 (talk) 00:05, 21 January 2024 (UTC)
- Sorry, removing comment. I was wrong. - Chris.sherlock2 (talk) 00:09, 21 January 2024 (UTC)
N8141T[edit]
My bad, I was under the impression that N8141T was FL-742 (a 350ER), not FL-741 (a 350i). - ZLEA T\C 17:10, 29 January 2024 (UTC)
Deadline Approaching for Most Memorable Shot Submission![edit]
Hello Bidgee !,
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)
Kennett photo enquiry?[edit]
Hello This photo of Kennett am i allowed to crop it to just include Jeff Kennett and use on Kennett's Wikipedia page?--Celco85 (talk) 20:50, 31 March 2024 (UTC)Celoc85
- You could but it would make the image quite small due to the amount you'd need to crop and isn't the best of photographs. Bidgee (talk) 07:33, 1 April 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)