User talk:Liridon/Archive3

Wiki loves Folklore Jury

Hello Liridon!

Thank you for your support in organizing Wiki Loves Folklore 2020 as Jury member . We appreciate your time and efforts in bringing the cultural heritage of the world and making it possible for the global communities to be able to document and share their traditions and folklores from their local regions on Wikimedia Commons under free licenses. Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we will not be couriering the prizes in the form of mechanize in 2020 but instead offer a gratitude token in the form of online claimable gift coupon. Please fill this form by last at 20th June 2020 for claiming token of appreciation from the international team for your support in the contest.

Wiki Love and warm regards!

International Team

Wiki Loves Folklore. --✝iѵɛɳ२२४०^{†ลℓк †๏ мэ} 10:28, 13 June 2020 (UTC)

Commons Photographers User Group: Meeting on September 26 and other stuff

Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,

I've got a quick update for you, containing three items:

• I’d like to invite you to our group’s second Virtual Meeting on Saturday, September 26, 2020. As last time, this meeting will serve as an opportunity to get to know each other better, share learnings, and connect in times of the global COVID-19 pandemic. If you'd like to present, please add your name and the proposed topic to the list on the talk page.
• Also, I'd like to start a conversation about how we should be sharing responsibility for the user group going forward. I'd love to get some help when it comes to organizing things and I'm convinced that we can achieve more if a couple of people helped with coordinating stuff.
• Finally, the Wikimedia Foundation has asked me to spread the word about their latest survey: Universal Code of Conduct Survey. The goal is to create a safer environment on Wikimedia projects and the Foundation gathers feedback prior to coming up with a first draft.

Hope to see you at the Zoom meeting in September!

All the best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 19:06, 15 August 2020 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Sunset at Livadhi Beach, Himare - 2020 July (1).jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --Podzemnik 20:47, 10 September 2020 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 05:34, 13 September 2020 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Sunset at Livadhi Beach, Himare - 2020 July (2).jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments Lovely picture, but on the left side there is a dust spot that should be removed before promotion. --Halavar 14:08, 10 September 2020 (UTC)  Comment Thanks @Halavar: , removed dust spot.--Liridon 07:58, 11 September 2020 (UTC)  Support Thanks! Good quality now. --Halavar 22:25, 11 September 2020 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 05:27, 14 September 2020 (UTC)

Reminder: User Group Meeting this Saturday

Dear Commons Photographers User Group member,

This is a quick reminder that our second virtual meeting will take place this Saturday, September 26. The agenda entails presentations about drone photography, about the story behind a featured picture, and about the future of LRMediaWiki. We'll also discuss photographers’ contacts with the Wikimedia Foundation and the election of representatives for our user group. You'll find information about all of this on the event page:

• Virtual Meeting on September 26, 2020

I'm also inviting you to share some information about yourself and your photography work with other members of the user group on our new membership list:

• Comprehensive membership list

I hope you're well during these difficult times. All the best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 00:22, 24 September 2020 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Flowers of Jablanica Mountain, Struga 12.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments Good quality. --Moroder 03:33, 26 September 2020 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 05:29, 28 September 2020 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Flowers of Jablanica Mountain (White Crocus).jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments {{{3}}}

--QICbot (talk) 05:38, 29 September 2020 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Lilium albanicum, Jablanica mountain (portrait).jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments Good quality. --Berthold Werner 13:04, 28 September 2020 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 05:38, 1 October 2020 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Kisha e Thethit - 2018 (7).jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --Augustgeyler 09:28, 5 October 2020 (UTC)

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Ndërlysaj, Theth - 2018 05.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --NeoMeesje 11:46, 5 October 2020 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 05:26, 8 October 2020 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Luzern - Hotel zum Rebstock - March 2019 (2).jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments Good quality -- Spurzem 11:37, 6 October 2020 (UTC)

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Jablanica Mountain, panoramic view of Strizak peak (2019).jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --Halavar 09:13, 6 October 2020 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 05:40, 9 October 2020 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Bella Di Supra, Winter, January 2019 (8).jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --Jakubhal 18:22, 8 October 2020 (UTC)

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Bella Di Supra, Winter, January 2019 (4).jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --Jakubhal 18:22, 8 October 2020 (UTC)

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Bella Di Supra, Winter, January 2019 (2).jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --Augustgeyler 10:03, 8 October 2020 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 05:39, 11 October 2020 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Kisha e Thethit - 2018 (8).jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --IntelTesla 18:26, 10 October 2020 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 05:39, 13 October 2020 (UTC)

Valued Image Promotion

★ Your nomination has been reviewed and promoted ★
Congratulations! The image you nominated was reviewed and has now been promoted as a valued image. It is considered to be the most valued image on Commons within the scope:
Gorna Belica, Ohrid Lake in background..
If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Valued images candidates.

review

•  Best in Scope --Archaeodontosaurus (talk) 04:56, 10 October 2020 (UTC)

Result: 1 support, 0 oppose =>
promoted. Archaeodontosaurus (talk) 05:05, 13 October 2020 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Stone bathtubs, Theth - 2018 (14).jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Looks burnt out, but there's actually a lot of subtle texture in even the brightest patches of rock. Composition and depth of field are appropriate too. --Bobulous 16:35, 11 October 2020 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 05:39, 14 October 2020 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Konaku i Tahir Begut, September 2019 07.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --MB-one 09:48, 14 October 2020 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 05:35, 17 October 2020 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Bella Di Supra, Winter, January 2019 (6).jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --MB-one 11:03, 16 October 2020 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 05:43, 19 October 2020 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Heterochromia dog, Struga.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments {{{3}}}

--QICbot (talk) 05:23, 8 December 2020 (UTC)

Commons Photographers User Group meeting on Saturday

Dear Commons Photographers User Group member,

I'd like to invite you to our next virtual meeting on Saturday, December 12. We'll have two presentations: Habib Mhenni aka Dyolf77 will answer the question Do "we" need DSLRs anymore? and Martin Falbisoner will walk us through the making of his featured picture File:Caribbean_Sea_-_Long_Exposure.jpg.

If you can make it, please add your name to the list of attendees to this page:

• Virtual Meeting on December 12, 2020

I hope to see you in three days. Also, I wish you, your family, and your friends all the best for 2021. Your contributions to Commons make a big difference.

Warmly, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 14:26, 9 December 2020 (UTC)

File:Arra-beba.jpg

File:Arra-beba.jpg has been listed at Commons:Deletion requests so that the community can discuss whether it should be kept or not. We would appreciate it if you could go to voice your opinion about this at its entry. If you created this file, please note that the fact that it has been proposed for deletion does not necessarily mean that we do not value your kind contribution. It simply means that one person believes that there is some specific problem with it, such as a copyright issue. Please see Commons:But it's my own work! for a guide on how to address these issues. Please remember to respond to and – if appropriate – contradict the arguments supporting deletion. Arguments which focus on the nominator will not affect the result of the nomination. Thank you!

Ardianazizi (talk) 17:36, 19 December 2020 (UTC)

File:Arra-beba.jpg

File:Arra-beba.jpg has been listed at Commons:Deletion requests so that the community can discuss whether it should be kept or not. We would appreciate it if you could go to voice your opinion about this at its entry. If you created this file, please note that the fact that it has been proposed for deletion does not necessarily mean that we do not value your kind contribution. It simply means that one person believes that there is some specific problem with it, such as a copyright issue. Please see Commons:But it's my own work! for a guide on how to address these issues. Please remember to respond to and – if appropriate – contradict the arguments supporting deletion. Arguments which focus on the nominator will not affect the result of the nomination. Thank you!

Ardianazizi (talk) 17:37, 19 December 2020 (UTC)

Your most memorable shot 2020

Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,

Over the course of the past two years, we've been sharing pictures that have a special meaning with each other at the start of the new year. Today, I'm inviting you add your most memorable shot of 2020 to this page:

• Your most memorable shot 2020

I hope you, your familiy, and your friends are well during these difficult times. I wish you all the best for 2021 and I can't wait to see what your most memorable shot of 2020 looks like.

Warmly, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 20:53, 30 January 2021 (UTC)

Welcome, Dear Patroller!

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Counter Vandalism Unit

Hi Liridon,

You now have the Patroller right and may call yourself a patroller! Please take a moment to read the updated Commons:Patrol to learn how Patrolling works and how we use it to fight vandalism.

As you know already, the patrolling functionality is enabled for all edits, not just for new-page creations. This enables us to keep track of, for example, edits made by anonymous users here on Commons.

We could use your help at the Counter Vandalism Unit. For example by patrolling an Anonymous-edits checklist and checking a day-part.

If you have any questions please leave a message on the CVU talkpage or ask for help on IRC in #wikimedia-commons. Jianhui67 ^T★C 03:54, 13 February 2021 (UTC)

@Jianhui67: Thank you.--Liridon (talk) 16:18, 13 February 2021 (UTC)

Next Commons Photographers meeting featuring large format photographer Ben Horne

Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,

I'm happy to invite you to our next virtual meeting on Saturday, March 20, at the usual time. As I mentioned during our last get-together, I'd like to invite external guests every now and then, given that it seems good to expand our view and learn something from someone outside our community.

Our first external guest, Ben Horne, will talk about large format wilderness photography, followed by a question-and-answer session. Ben is maybe one of best known contemporary large format photographers in the United States. On his excursions to national parks, he shoots 8×10 film and talks about his adventures on his YouTube channel which has attracted more than 48,000 followers so far. He is YouTube's first, and longest active landscape photography vlogger and I'm thrilled that he has agreed to join our next meeting and talk about his experiences.

If you're interested in joining this meeting, please sign up on the page below:

• Virtual Meeting on March 20, 2020

Also, don't forget to post your question(s) prior to the meeting on the following page in order to ensure a good and fruitful question-and-answer session:

• Questions for Ben

I'm very much looking forward to this event and I hope you'll be able to join.

All the best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 21:57, 15 February 2021 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Old ski lift, Kodra e Diellit, North Macedonia 03.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments Good quality --Michielverbeek 11:29, 15 February 2021 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 05:24, 18 February 2021 (UTC)

Valued Image Promoted

★ Your nomination has been reviewed and promoted ★
Congratulations! The image you nominated was reviewed and has now been promoted as a valued image. It is considered to be the most valued image on Commons within the scope:
Lilium albanicum - flower.
If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Valued images candidates.

review

•  Support Look at the scope modifications. it would also need the vernacular name in anglis, but I don't believe it exists. If you have questions: ask them! --Archaeodontosaurus (talk) 06:42, 15 February 2021 (UTC)

Result: 1 support, 0 oppose =>
promoted. Palauenc05 (talk) 21:01, 18 February 2021 (UTC)

--VICBot2 (talk) 00:23, 19 February 2021 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Hiking Parumba, half-winter half-autumn, November 2020 01.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. Very nice environment --Wilfredor 01:16, 18 February 2021 (UTC)

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Hiking Parumba, half-winter half-autumn, November 2020 02.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --Wilfredor 01:16, 18 February 2021 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 05:13, 20 February 2021 (UTC)

FP Promotion

★ This image has been promoted to Featured picture! ★ The image File:Matterhorn, March 2019 (01).jpg, that you uploaded is now assessed as one of the finest pictures on Wikimedia Commons, the nomination is available at Commons:Featured picture candidates/File:Matterhorn, March 2019 (01).jpg. Thank you for your contribution. If you would like to nominate, please do so at this nomination page.

/FPCBot (talk) 05:01, 23 February 2021 (UTC)

Reminder: Commons Photographers meeting tomorrow

Just a quick reminder: the meeting with large format-photographer Ben Horne will happen tomorrow, Saturday, March 20. If you haven't done yet, please consider signing up for the event and add your questions to this page. This will be our first virtual meeting in 2021 and I'd be super happy if you could join. All the best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 16:54, 19 March 2021 (UTC)

Results of Wiki Loves Folklore 2021 is out!

Hi, Greetings

The winners for Wiki Loves Folklore 2021 is announced!

We are happy to share with you winning images for this year's edition. This year saw over 7,707 images represented on commons in over 20 countries. Kindly see images here

Our profound gratitude to all the people who participated and organized local contests and photo walks for this project.

We hope to have you contribute to the campaign next year.

Thank you,

Wiki Loves Folklore International Team

--MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 08:34, 25 July 2021 (UTC)

Commons Photographers meeting on October 30th

Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,

I'm happy to invite you to our next virtual meeting next Saturday,  October 30. This time, our colleagues User:Dey.sandip from India and User:Ermell from Germany will talk about their work.

If you're interested in joining this meeting, please sign up on the page below:

• 5th virtual meeting of the Commons Photographers User Group

I'm very much looking forward to this event and I hope you'll be able to join.

All the best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 18:58, 24 October 2021 (UTC)

Commons Photographers User Group: first board election

Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,

In preparation of the first board election of our group, I invite you to take a look at the following page:

• Commons:Commons Photographers User Group/Board Elections 2021

and provide feedback. I've listed a number of positions for our first board and I've also outlined a possible timeline for the elections. The current plan is to open the self-nomination process up on November 15 and then have the election start on December 1.

I'm super excited to get this going and I'm very much looking forward to hearing from you. Please use this talk page for your thoughts.

I hope you're safe and well, and I wish you all the best! --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 23:56, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Commons Photographers elections: self-nomination phase is open

Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,

The self-nomination phase for the first board election of our group is open as of today. If you'd like to take on a more active role and take our user group to the next level, please consider running for one of the open positions. Please check out the Board Election 2021 page for more details.

I hope you, your family, and your friends are doing well. All the best! --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 16:40, 15 November 2021 (UTC)

Board election: voting is open!

Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,

The voting phase for our group's board election starts today. Please consider casting your vote. Voting ends on December 17.

I wish you all the best for the rest of the year 2021. Stay safe and healthy! --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 17:03, 1 December 2021 (UTC)

Your most memorable shot of 2021

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 2021? 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 2022. Warmly, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 03:25, 8 January 2022 (UTC)

Wiki Loves Folklore 2022 is on!

You are humbly invited to participate in the Wiki Loves Folklore 2022 an international photography contest organized on Wikimedia Commons to document folklore and intangible cultural heritage from different regions, including, folk creative activities and many more. It is held every year from the 1st till the 28th of February.

You can help in enriching the folklore documentation on Commons from your region by taking photos, audios, videos, and submitting them in this commons contest.

Kind regards,

Wiki loves Folklore International Team

--MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 07:14, 6 February 2022 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! View from Black Stone(Jablanica Mountain), toward Galichica.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --Steindy 13:37, 15 February 2022 (UTC)  Comment A quick tip: try lowering the ISO setting from 400 to 100 next time. It will reduce the noise quite much, because you probably don't need that much ISO in clear daylight. --Ximonic 22:12, 15 February 2022 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 05:17, 18 February 2022 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Old ski lift, Kodra e Diellit, North Macedonia 05.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments Good quality --PantheraLeo1359531 16:40, 31 March 2022 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 05:20, 3 April 2022 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Ladorishti, Winter, January 2019 01.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --Aismallard 21:49, 2 April 2022 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 05:20, 5 April 2022 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Jablanica mountain in winter 2020, in background is Pelister peak.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --Poco a poco 13:48, 1 June 2022 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 21:06, 3 June 2022 (UTC)

Save the date: Commons Photographers meeting next week

Dear member of the Commons Photographers User Group,

Please save the date: on Saturday, June 19th, our next virtual Zoom meeting is going to take place. As you know, one goal of these meetings is to share knowledge about different types of photography. This time, we've lined up the following presentations:

• Photography in Nigeria
• Photographing vehicles
• I started printing my images – here’s what I've learned so far…

If you'd like to participate in this event, please consider signing up on this page. Also, if you'd like to present at one of the next meetings, please send me a quick note. Sharing your experiences and learnings with others can make a huge difference!

I wish you, your family, and your friends all the best! Hope to see you on the 19th.

Warmly, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 03:13, 8 June 2022 (UTC)

This Sunday!

Hi, this is just a quick reminder: the next virtual meeting of our user group is scheduled for Sunday, June 19, 16:00 UTC. Topics are: “Photography in Nigeria”, “Photographing Vehicles”, “Wildlife photography and citizen science”, and “I started printing my images – here’s what I've learned so far…”. I'm thrilled about this great agenda and I'm looking forward to connecting with you again. Stay safe and all the best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 03:08, 18 June 2022 (UTC)

Quick update on behalf of the Commons Photographers User Group

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…

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)

Online workshop this weekend

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)

Question from the CPUG Board

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

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)

Një përshëndetje e shkurtë

Përshëndetje shoku, Doja vetëm të të thoja, që bënë fotografia shumë të bukura. Të lumshin duart, që i shkrepin ato në momentet e duhura! ^_^ A je nga rajoni i Strugës dhe Ohrit? Tung, Ein Pädagoge (talk) 20:55, 26 January 2023 (UTC)

@Ein Pädagoge: Përshëndetje. Faleminderit shumë, po nga Struga jam. --Liridon (talk) 17:48, 27 January 2023 (UTC)

Wiki Loves Folklore 2023 has started, Join us!

Hello Liridon/Archive3,

Greetings from Wiki Loves Folklore International Team!

Wiki Loves Folklore is an international photography contest hosted on Wikimedia Commons to document folklore and intangible cultural heritage from around the world, such as folk festivals, folk dances, folk music, folk activities, folk games, folk cuisine, folk wear, folktales, folk games, folk religion, mythology, and many more.

The campaign invites participants to document photographs, videos, and audios linked to folk culture and fit within the contest's theme. Through this campaign, you may become a part of a community dedicated to preserving our intangible culture, which has been brought and passed down for thousands of years.

How to Contribute?

The dates for the submission in the photography contest on Wikimedia Commons are from 1 February to 31 March 2023. Probably you are wondering how you can take part. It’s simple: grab a camera, record an image, video or audio under the folklore theme and start uploading ! To learn more about the rules, check out our Project page on Wikimedia Common. Here are the exciting prizes which you can win internationally.

International Prizes

• 1st prize: 500 USD
• 2nd prize: 400 USD
• 3rd prize: 300 USD
• Top 10 consolation prizes: 40 USD Each
• Best Video prize and best Audio prize: 150 USD & 150 USD
• Top uploader prize for images: First Prize: 100 USD, Second prize: 50 USD
• Wiki Loves Folklore Postcards to top 100 Uploaders
• Certificates and postcards to Local Organizers.

(Disclaimer : The above prizes will only be disbursed in form of gift card or voucher format only)

You can win both International prizes and your local Prizes simultaneously !

If you are interested in participating in the photography campaign, start photographing and collecting media of your local culture and get ready for the photo campaign happening on Wikimedia Commons. For more information about rules and prizes of the contest, refer here. For any questions, email us or join our telegram group

Warm regards,

Rockpeterson

Wiki Loves Folklore International Team.

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Hikers in Jablanica Mountain, January 2023.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --Poco a poco 20:49, 6 February 2023 (UTC)

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Round 1 of Picture of the Year 2022 voting is open!

2022 Picture of the Year: Saint John Church of Sohrol in Iran.

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Dear Wikimedian,

Wikimedia Commons is happy to announce that the 2022 Picture of the Year competition is now open. This year will be the seventeenth edition of the annual Wikimedia Commons photo competition, which recognizes exceptional contributions by users on Wikimedia Commons. Wikimedia users are invited to vote for their favorite images featured on Commons during the last year (2022) to produce a single Picture of the Year.

Hundreds of images that have been rated Featured Pictures by the international Wikimedia Commons community in the past year are all entered in this competition. These images include professional animal and plant shots, breathtaking panoramas and skylines, restorations of historical images, photographs portraying the world's best architecture, impressive human portraits, and so much more.

For your convenience, we have sorted the images into topical categories. Two rounds of voting will be held: In the first round, you may vote for as many images as you like. The top 30 overall and the two most popular images in each category will continue to the final. In the final round, you may vote for just three images to become the Picture of the Year.

Round 1 will end on 1 May 2023, 23:59:59 UTC.

Click here to vote now!

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Round 2 of Picture of the Year 2022 voting is open!

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Dear Wikimedian,

You are receiving this message because we noticed that you voted in Round 1 of the 2022 Picture of the Year contest, but not yet in the second round. Wikimedia users are invited to vote for their favorite images featured on Commons during the last year (2022) to produce a single Picture of the Year.

Hundreds of images that have been rated Featured Pictures by the international Wikimedia Commons community in the past year were entered in this competition. These images include professional animal and plant shots, breathtaking panoramas and skylines, restorations of historical images, photographs portraying the world's best architecture, impressive human portraits, and so much more.

In this second and final round, you may vote for a maximum of three images. The image with the most votes will become the Picture of the Year 2022.

Round 2 will end at 18 May 2023, 23:59:59 UTC.

Click here to vote now!

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Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Praia dos Pescadores.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments Very nice. --MB-one 09:54, 23 June 2023 (UTC)

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Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Dolomiti del Cadore e del Comelico, Febbraio 2023 (1).jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --Jakubhal 20:11, 4 July 2023 (UTC)

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Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Val Tovanella Bosconero, Febbraio 2023 (5).jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments No categories? --Grunpfnul 06:36, 2 July 2023 (UTC) Just added the appropriate category. --Liridon 16:10, 7 July 2023 (UTC)  Support Good quality. --Grunpfnul 21:14, 7 July 2023 (UTC)

--QICbot (talk) 05:23, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Val Tovanella Bosconero, Febbraio 2023 (1).jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --Tagooty 01:41, 17 July 2023 (UTC)

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Commons photographers: next virtual meeting on August 5

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)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Pelister National Park, Autumn 16.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments Good quality --Michielverbeek 15:33, 19 July 2023 (UTC)

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Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Pelister National Park, Autumn 21.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --Jakubhal 11:18, 23 July 2023 (UTC)

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Pelister National Park, Autumn 19.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --Jakubhal 11:19, 23 July 2023 (UTC)

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Gashi River?

Think these pics are all Lumi i Valbonës, not Lumi i Gashit.

• File:Lumi i Gashit, Valbonë 03.jpg is definitely Valbona, picture taken around here: 42°21'27.3"N 20°06'05.2"E
• File:Lumi i Gashit, Valbonë 02.jpg: I'm for 99% sure it was taken at 42°23'18.8"N 20°04'22.6"E and also shows the Valbona
• File:Lumi i Gashit, Valbonë 01.jpg, File:Lumi i Gashit, Valbonë 04.jpg, File:Lumi i Gashit, Valbonë 05.jpg, File:Lumi i Gashit, Valbonë 06.jpg, File:Lumi i Gashit, Valbonë 07.jpg and File:Lumi i Gashit, Valbonë 08.jpg are hard to tell, but I assume it also shows the Valbona.

Am I right? Albinfo (talk) 21:06, 29 July 2023 (UTC)

@Albinfo, yeah, you're right, looks like I always thought that Valbona river was Gashi river. All of them are Valbona river. Thanks for checking it. Liridon (talk) 09:27, 30 July 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for fixing. Albinfo (talk) 09:58, 31 July 2023 (UTC)

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted Congratulations! Qafa e Kokolit, Parku Kombëtar Shebenik-Jabllanicë.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates. We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images. Comments  Support Good quality. --Jakubhal 11:01, 29 July 2023 (UTC)

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