Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Isothermal Chart

Isothermal Chart

Original - Isothermal chart of the world created by William Channing Woodbridge in 1823 using the work of Alexander von Humboldt

ALT - edited by Durova and Jujutacular.

Reason

Historically significant map of the world showing Alexander von Humboldt's "isothermal lines". Created by William Channing Woodbridge in 1823.

Articles this image appears in

Timeline of meteorology, Alexander von Humboldt

Creator

Jujutacular (restoration)

• Support as nominator -- Jujutacular ^T · C 04:53, 12 November 2009 (UTC)

  Support alt. Jujutacular ^T · C 22:40, 20 November 2009 (UTC)

• Enthusiastic Support As I said in WP:PPR, if Juju didn't nominate this, I would. Wonderful document. Nezzadar ^[SPEAK] 17:19, 12 November 2009 (UTC)
• Comment: Can the slight tilt (the right side is lower than the left by a shade) be fixed? Spencer^{T♦Nominate!} 22:58, 12 November 2009 (UTC)

• It's actually going to need some slight distortion. If you look closely: the equator is perfectly level, the top line slopes down, and the bottom line slopes up (going from left to right). I'll see what I can do, thanks for bringing it to my attention. Jujutacular ^T · C 04:09, 13 November 2009 (UTC)
• Done Jujutacular ^T · C 04:53, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

• Actually it isn't done. Perhaps the equator is straight, but the image needs perspective correction. Did you save a version prior to working on the histogram? If so, and if it doesn't step on your toes, I'd like to lend a hand. There are substantial brightness differences across different regions of this image and the librarian's notes haven't been removed. Other assorted issues (large low level smuddges etc.) could be addressed. Highly encyclopedic, would like to collaborate and make this restoration all it could be. Best regards, Durova³⁶⁴ 22:30, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

• Unfortunately no, I didn't save a version prior to working on the histogram... If you want, I could go back to the original and redo most of my restoration work without messing with the histogram or perspective, then send it over? I'd be glad to let you help. Jujutacular ^T · C 03:15, 14 November 2009 (UTC)

• Support per nom. Excellent EV for both cited articles. Spikebrennan (talk) 22:19, 17 November 2009 (UTC)
• Template:Oppose I expect more image quality of a featured map. GerardM (talk) 13:07, 19 November 2009 (UTC)

It's important to keep in mind that based on the articles in which this image is cited as appearing, this image is _not_ being offered for the encyclopedic value of the depiction of information in the image as a map; but rather for Timeline of meteorology (where it illustrates a moment in the history of the science of meteorology), and Alexander von Humboldt (the map cites Humboldt as the source of its data, which helps illustrate how the scientific community held Humboldt's research in high regard). Spikebrennan (talk) 15:01, 19 November 2009 (UTC)

• Support edit. Could we possibly re-run this nomination since the new edit has just been completed today? Durova³⁶⁶ 23:06, 20 November 2009 (UTC)

I think a rerun is in order. I'm moving this back to the top of the nominations, with the edit now complete. Spencer^{T♦Nominate!} 23:10, 20 November 2009 (UTC)

• Support All the previous issues I found are rectified. Good quality and enc. Spencer^{T♦Nominate!} 23:13, 20 November 2009 (UTC)
• Support Happy to support the restored version :) GerardM (talk) 19:56, 21 November 2009 (UTC)
• Support edit upstateNYer 17:42, 22 November 2009 (UTC)
• Comment Umm, the southern tip of Frorida never has, nor ever will be, 74 degrees. What is the illustrator thinking, or am I missing something? Nezzadar ^[SPEAK] 19:23, 22 November 2009 (UTC)