Portal:Trains/Intro/Image candidates

On this page, we will discuss and select the images that will be used in the Introduction section of Portal:Trains.

Procedure

Image criteria

Images that are suitable for use in the introduction section must:

• be available under a free license (no "fair use" images)
• convey the definition of a "train" as defined in the introduction's text
• be aesthetically pleasing (be well lit and well composed)

Just as important as what the image must conform to is what is not a part of the requirements. The image does not need to show a train in any particular region or time period (color or black and white), it can be any type of train (passenger, freight, maintenance of way, executive inspection, etc.), it can be powered by any type of locomotive (steam, diesel, electric, etc.) and it doesn't need to show a train in motion (although this can add to the drama in the image and increase its chances of getting promoted).

How to add your nomination

1. Find an image uploaded to Wikipedia (either the English language wiki or to commons) that meets the introduction image criteria.
2. Create a new 4th level subsection under the appropriate month in Current candidates using the image filename as the section header (something like ==== BNSF 5350 20040808 Prairie du Chien WI.jpg ====)
3. Immediately below the new section header, add a thumbnail of the image (like [[Image:BNSF 5350 20040808 Prairie du Chien WI.jpg|thumb|BNSF Railway in Prairie du Chien]]; let the wiki adjust the thumbnail size and position on its own)
4. Add your rationale for nominating the image as the new section's text, and sign your comments with ~~~~
5. To avoid overlaps in the nominations, close your nomination with {{-}}

Supporting and opposing

• Add your vote as a bullet point immediately after the nomination, but before the <br> line
• If you approve of a picture, write "Support" followed by your reasons.
  • A nomination is considered a vote in support, so nominators don't need to add another vote to their nominations.
• If you oppose a nomination, write "Oppose" followed by the reasons for your objection. Where possible, objections should provide a specific rationale that can be addressed.
  • To withdraw an objection, strike it out (with <s>...</s>) rather than removing it.

Past nominations

As images are promoted or rejected, their discussions will be moved to the archives