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Clouds over the Xe Don River with boats at sunset in Pakse Laos
  •  Support -- Ikan Kekek (talk) 02:59, 19 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Support A detailed inspection in the CIE 1931 color space (triangle specifying a section of a CIE 1931 xy chromaticity diagram) suggests the image has been calibrated to highlight the gamut of natural colors, pointing to the use of a broad spectrum color profile, likely DCI-P3 or even Rec. 2020. The absence of chromatic aberrations, even in high contrast areas, signals the usage of a premium quality lens with apochromatic correction. The spatial resolution of the image, assessed via the Modulation Transfer Function (MTF), indicates excellent sharpness up to the Nyquist limit, suggesting a sidestep of aliasing and over-sharpening. One of the most intriguing facets is the tonal gradation of the sky, displaying a smooth transition without noticeable banding. Achieving this is through high-precision sampling, probably at 14 or 16 bits per channel. The image's Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) is exceptionally high, pointing to a multi-frame noise reduction technique or perhaps a combination of shots taken at different exposures (HDR). IMHO, the composition presents a palpable application of gestalt theory. Converging lines and the spatial arrangement of visual elements guide the viewer's gaze throughout the scene, maximizing depth perception and three-dimensionality. This was likely achieved through an intermediate aperture setting, allowing for a controlled blur of the foreground and background while maintaining the primary focus point with crystalline clarity. The strategically positioned boats moored on the lake add a touch of human activity to the serene natural backdrop. Notably, one of the boats displays a Toyota emblem on its window, a contemporary marker juxtaposed with the timeless environment, hinting at a blend of tradition and modernity in this locale. This emblem could also be seen as a symbol of globalization, suggesting that even in such tranquil settings, the reach of international brands and culture is palpable. The lampposts encircling what appears to be a park in the background introduce vertical lines, breaking the horizontal dominance of the landscape and adding visual interest. They give the viewer a sense of scale and indicate the presence of a more urbanized area juxtaposed against the pastoral foreground. The entrance to this park, with its distinctively Asian architectural flair, anchors the image culturally, emphasizing the locale's heritage and adding layers of historical context. Further back, the sight of what appears to be a controlled burn or perhaps an unintentional fire creates a dynamic element, introducing both tension and narrative to the scene. This element can be seen as a metaphor for the impermanence of nature or the ever-present human influence, even in such seemingly undisturbed landscapes --Wilfredor (talk) 05:35, 19 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]
(And in case you think I used the same trick with a ChatBot when I replied to you on my talk page, you are dead wrong. I do speak enough Spanish to write short notes with the help of an old-fashioned dictionary. Which is evident since a simple Bot wouldn't know which one of us was femininum and masculinum. --Cart (talk) 10:23, 19 October 2023 (UTC))[reply]
Para evitar crossposting y no ensuciar esta nominación, respondi en mi nominación Wilfredor (talk) 11:08, 19 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Comment Hear, hear. I remember a recent nomination of yours where you were very transparent about the modifications done to the image, but then you don't disclose AI-generated text? This one is pretty obvious (ChatGPT seems to have gone for a postmodern style, turning a bunch of fancy words into gibberish), but how many less obvious cases are out there? --Julesvernex2 (talk) 10:07, 19 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Comment Funny enough, I had exactly the same impression. The complete style of your last reviews differs substantially from your own texts, Wilfredor. Using some AI-based translation service like deepl is nice (but you always should control the results – I have caught deepl making the funniest mistakes), but deepl would not completely change the style of the text or expand it. More important, your newest reviews contain the same mix of facts, idioms and well-written half-truths as ChatGPT and Co. generate them; and like ChatGPT, they sound nice, but often miss the point of the photo. For example, in the review above you mention the Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) and state that the “spatial resolution … indicates excellent sharpness up to the Nyquist limit”. Now MTFs and the Nyquist limit are technical terms which are normally used in lab reviews of cameras and lenses; they are measured under lab conditions with standardized test charts. It does not make much sense to talk about the resolution of a landscape photo in terms of MTF. And while this photo is really sharp where it must be sharp, I would be astonished if its resolution would touch the Nyquist limit – AFAIK only special camera/lens combinations can do that, no single one of my own photos even scratches at the Nyquist limit. We could say the same about the “detailed inspection in the CIE 1931 color space (triangle specifying a section of a CIE 1931 xy chromaticity diagram)”, the “Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)”, “HDR” and other buzzwords used in the review – they sound great, but are not relevant for the evaluation of this landscape photo. I have observed the same inflationary usage of technical terms, often used not really correctly, in ChatGPT output. But even when we step back from the question who or what has written this review, I think that such lengthy, pseudo-scientific, buzzword-like reviews which do not really get to the point are not helpful. A short sentence which emphasizes the specific virtues or vices of a photo is much more helpful. No offence, just my 50 cent --Aristeas (talk) 13:44, 19 October 2023 (UTC) PS: I admit that my comment is lengthy, too, but as you already know this is my authentic personal style. No AIs were harmed during the writing of this comment – all errors are mine. ;–) --Aristeas (talk) 13:48, 19 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  • Not sure how FPCBot will react to a 'Keep' template on this nomination. Could get interesting. ;-) Just keep an eye on the counting of the votes when the nom is closed. It might read it as a "not support" vote and therefore decide to run the nom past the five-days mark (even if there are no 'oppose' votes), or it could mark ít as an extra support vote. We'll see, Bots are slightly erratic. --Cart (talk) 20:13, 21 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Confirmed results:
Result: 19 support, 0 oppose, 0 neutral → featured. /--Aristeas (talk) 05:43, 24 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]
This image will be added to the FP gallery: Places/Other#Laos
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