The Taj Mahal, one of seven touristic wonders of the world.
Reason
This image is a beautiful depiction of not only Islamic architecture, but also its influences. It shows the monument and its surrounding areas very well. The walkways and ponds around the Taj are also skillfully depicted. The time this photo was taken allows for the best lighting possible. This image beautfully illustrates Indian architecture and the influences of Islam on India. It is not only beautiful, but carries much encyclopdic value.
Comment Gorgeous picture. I won't oppose it but can't really support due to the cross-processing, which has rendered the scene almost surreal, like a painting. For me, that's a major obstacle to the accurate representaton of the subject for the encyclopedia. Certainly submit it for FP at commons, I think it's really beautiful. mikaultalk12:30, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Weak Oppose. Agree with Mikaul. The foreground is quite underexposed and has a lot of dust/scratches, but the Taj Mahal itself is brilliantly exposed. Would love the opportunity to take a stab at photographing it one day, but the light makes or breaks the shot, I think. Diliff | (Talk)(Contribs)12:57, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose. Pretty, but too surreal. It looks like a watercolor painting. The image quality is on the low side, plus the size is barely above the threshold. Borders are highly discouraged as well... --Dschwen06:58, 23 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose Processing trickery means the pic is not enc anymore. May be good for Commons, but it is not FP stuff for an encyclopedia. --Janke | Talk09:36, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]