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Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/John McCain, 1973

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Original - McCain giving an interview to the press on April 24, 1973, after his return from Vietnam. Photo by US News and World Report.
Reason
A year ago we had a featured picture candidacy for John McCain at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/John McCain and I opposed, citing the formal portrait as competent but not spectacular formal portraiture. Here's wishing we had noticed sooner that this alternative is in public domain. The eyes are much more expressive; note the tension in his hands, with cigarettes and coffee both within close reach. Coming from the time when McCain first gained public attention as a former prisoner of war, this is worth a look. Restored version of File:John McCain 1974.jpg.
Articles this image appears in
John McCain, Early_life_and_military_career_of_John_McCain
Creator
Thomas J. O'Halloran, for US News and World Report

Quality is indeed a concern, even for a photo of the time. EV, on the other hand is not really an issue (well used in both articles). But the consensus is not clear. After 10+ days, supports make up less than 75%, so therefore, this image is Not promoted ~ ωαdεstεr16«talkstalk» 14:57, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]