Dear all,
It is immense pleasure for me and Naveen to announce that India has won officially at the photo-contest Wiki Loves Monuments internationally. Two of the photos from India among 3,60,000+ have made it to the top-10.
1. Tomb of Safdarjunghttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tomb_of_Safdarjung,_New_Delhi.jpg from Delhi has received from the highest ranking by the international jury, as the image *wins first prize globally*. The photo plays with the light and gives a wonderful contrast between the darkness of the room and the lighted tomb, giving it a dramatic effect. The photographer is Pranav Singh, from Delhi.
*Safdarjung's Tomb, a garden tomb with a marble mausoleum in New Delhi, India. It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style, and was described as "the last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture".*
*Comments from Jury: **The strong light contrast between the lighted tomb and the darkness of the room emphasizes the monument, and gives it a dramatic component. The tomb is sharp and detailed, and free of visual distractions; with gravity and a perfect sense for the angle of view and light this picture presents the object - the architecture and light forming a stage for the tomb, focusing on the details of the stone carving. All in all a nicely framed and executed picture that seems to speak of the significance of this tomb.*
* *
2. The Taj Mahalhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rear_side_of_Tajmahal.jpg is no where lying behind. The winning photo from India *ranks 6th internationally*. The photographer is Narender Kumar, again from Delhi.
*The Taj Mahal, is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the most famous Indian buildings and considered a symbol for love world wide.*
*Comments from Jury: **The Taj Mahal is probably one of the most photographed monuments in the world - and definitely in this competition. This particular image gives an impressive view of the silhouette, showing also the adjoining buildings. The complex seems to wake up, out of the mist. It gives context and mystery at the same time showing just a bit more than on most pictures.* * * * * * * It's happy moment for the Indian community. Congratulations to all winners. Thanks to the entire Indian community and to the Wikimedia India Chapter for constant cooperation.
* * * *
- Official announcement: http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org/and-the-2012-winner-is/ - http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2012_winners(2012 contest finalists) - Stats: More than 3,60,000 images was uploaded globally. 15,000 participants, most of them (2000+) were from India alone.
Excellent news Karthik. This should be a great morale booster for us now!
On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 10:27 PM, Karthik Nadar karthikndr@wikimedia.inwrote:
Dear all,
It is immense pleasure for me and Naveen to announce that India has won officially at the photo-contest Wiki Loves Monuments internationally. Two of the photos from India among 3,60,000+ have made it to the top-10.
- Tomb of Safdarjunghttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tomb_of_Safdarjung,_New_Delhi.jpg from
Delhi has received from the highest ranking by the international jury, as the image *wins first prize globally*. The photo plays with the light and gives a wonderful contrast between the darkness of the room and the lighted tomb, giving it a dramatic effect. The photographer is Pranav Singh, from Delhi.
*Safdarjung's Tomb, a garden tomb with a marble mausoleum in New Delhi, India. It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style, and was described as "the last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture".*
*Comments from Jury: **The strong light contrast between the lighted tomb and the darkness of the room emphasizes the monument, and gives it a dramatic component. The tomb is sharp and detailed, and free of visual distractions; with gravity and a perfect sense for the angle of view and light this picture presents the object - the architecture and light forming a stage for the tomb, focusing on the details of the stone carving. All in all a nicely framed and executed picture that seems to speak of the significance of this tomb.*
no where lying behind. The winning photo from India *ranks 6th internationally*. The photographer is Narender Kumar, again from Delhi.
*The Taj Mahal, is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the most famous Indian buildings and considered a symbol for love world wide.*
*Comments from Jury: **The Taj Mahal is probably one of the most photographed monuments in the world - and definitely in this competition. This particular image gives an impressive view of the silhouette, showing also the adjoining buildings. The complex seems to wake up, out of the mist. It gives context and mystery at the same time showing just a bit more than on most pictures.*
It's happy moment for the Indian community. Congratulations to all winners. Thanks to the entire Indian community and to the Wikimedia India Chapter for constant cooperation.
- Official announcement:
http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org/and-the-2012-winner-is/
- http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2012_winners(2012 contest finalists)
- Stats: More than 3,60,000 images was uploaded globally. 15,000
participants, most of them (2000+) were from India alone.
-- Karthik Nadar. Secretary, Wikimedia India Chapter.
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WOW!!!
Congrats to the photographers and also to the organising team.
-Sudhanwa
On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 10:27 PM, Karthik Nadar karthikndr@wikimedia.in wrote:
Dear all,
It is immense pleasure for me and Naveen to announce that India has won officially at the photo-contest Wiki Loves Monuments internationally. Two of the photos from India among 3,60,000+ have made it to the top-10.
- Tomb of Safdarjung from Delhi has received from the highest ranking by
the international jury, as the image wins first prize globally. The photo plays with the light and gives a wonderful contrast between the darkness of the room and the lighted tomb, giving it a dramatic effect. The photographer is Pranav Singh, from Delhi.
Safdarjung's Tomb, a garden tomb with a marble mausoleum in New Delhi, India. It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style, and was described as "the last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture".
Comments from Jury: The strong light contrast between the lighted tomb and the darkness of the room emphasizes the monument, and gives it a dramatic component. The tomb is sharp and detailed, and free of visual distractions; with gravity and a perfect sense for the angle of view and light this picture presents the object - the architecture and light forming a stage for the tomb, focusing on the details of the stone carving. All in all a nicely framed and executed picture that seems to speak of the significance of this tomb.
- The Taj Mahal is no where lying behind. The winning photo from India
ranks 6th internationally. The photographer is Narender Kumar, again from Delhi.
The Taj Mahal, is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the most famous Indian buildings and considered a symbol for love world wide.
Comments from Jury: The Taj Mahal is probably one of the most photographed monuments in the world - and definitely in this competition. This particular image gives an impressive view of the silhouette, showing also the adjoining buildings. The complex seems to wake up, out of the mist. It gives context and mystery at the same time showing just a bit more than on most pictures.
It's happy moment for the Indian community. Congratulations to all winners. Thanks to the entire Indian community and to the Wikimedia India Chapter for constant cooperation.
Official announcement: http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org/and-the-2012-winner-is/ http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2012_winners (2012 contest finalists) Stats: More than 3,60,000 images was uploaded globally. 15,000 participants, most of them (2000+) were from India alone.
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Karthik, you're planing on nominate those 2 images to Feature Image[1] status on commons?
Would be nice if they could get to the POTY list, but for that they would need to be nominated and promoted until the end of December (nominations last for 9 days, anyone can nominate, but only commons users with more than 50 edits and 10 days of account can vote.)
If you answer is yes and you need help doing the nominations, please send me a mail off list, or ping me in IRC or gchat.
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On 3 December 2012 15:43, Sudhanwa Jogalekar sudhanwa.com@gmail.com wrote:
WOW!!!
Congrats to the photographers and also to the organising team.
-Sudhanwa
On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 10:27 PM, Karthik Nadar karthikndr@wikimedia.in wrote:
Dear all,
It is immense pleasure for me and Naveen to announce that India has won officially at the photo-contest Wiki Loves Monuments internationally.
Two of
the photos from India among 3,60,000+ have made it to the top-10.
- Tomb of Safdarjung from Delhi has received from the highest ranking by
the international jury, as the image wins first prize globally. The photo plays with the light and gives a wonderful contrast between the darkness
of
the room and the lighted tomb, giving it a dramatic effect. The
photographer
is Pranav Singh, from Delhi.
Safdarjung's Tomb, a garden tomb with a marble mausoleum in New Delhi, India. It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style, and was described as "the last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture".
Comments from Jury: The strong light contrast between the lighted tomb
and
the darkness of the room emphasizes the monument, and gives it a dramatic component. The tomb is sharp and detailed, and free of visual
distractions;
with gravity and a perfect sense for the angle of view and light this picture presents the object - the architecture and light forming a stage
for
the tomb, focusing on the details of the stone carving. All in all a
nicely
framed and executed picture that seems to speak of the significance of
this
tomb.
- The Taj Mahal is no where lying behind. The winning photo from India
ranks 6th internationally. The photographer is Narender Kumar, again from Delhi.
The Taj Mahal, is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built
under
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
It
is one of the most famous Indian buildings and considered a symbol for
love
world wide.
Comments from Jury: The Taj Mahal is probably one of the most
photographed
monuments in the world - and definitely in this competition. This
particular
image gives an impressive view of the silhouette, showing also the
adjoining
buildings. The complex seems to wake up, out of the mist. It gives
context
and mystery at the same time showing just a bit more than on most
pictures.
It's happy moment for the Indian community. Congratulations to all
winners.
Thanks to the entire Indian community and to the Wikimedia India Chapter
for
constant cooperation.
Official announcement: http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org/and-the-2012-winner-is/ http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2012_winners(2012 contest finalists) Stats: More than 3,60,000 images was uploaded globally. 15,000
participants,
most of them (2000+) were from India alone.
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Yes Beria,
would nominate them asap :) I'll ping also ping you if any help required.
Thanks!
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 1:29 AM, Béria Lima berialima@gmail.com wrote:
commons
Congrats!
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 10:31 AM, Karthik Nadar karthikndr@wikimedia.inwrote:
Yes Beria,
would nominate them asap :) I'll ping also ping you if any help required.
Thanks!
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 1:29 AM, Béria Lima berialima@gmail.com wrote:
commons
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Congrats to all :)
Thanks Harsh --- Harsh Kothari Research Fellow, Physical Research Laboratory(PRL). Ahmedabad.
On 04-Dec-2012, at 10:38 AM, Abhijeet Safai wrote:
Congrats!
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 10:31 AM, Karthik Nadar karthikndr@wikimedia.in wrote: Yes Beria,
would nominate them asap :) I'll ping also ping you if any help required.
Thanks!
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Happy to hear this update. Congratulations to the winners, coordinators and the India level Jury, whose selections have now been seconded by the, International Jury.
Cheers Arjuna On Dec 3, 2012 10:28 PM, "Karthik Nadar" karthikndr@wikimedia.in wrote:
Dear all,
It is immense pleasure for me and Naveen to announce that India has won officially at the photo-contest Wiki Loves Monuments internationally. Two of the photos from India among 3,60,000+ have made it to the top-10.
- Tomb of Safdarjunghttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tomb_of_Safdarjung,_New_Delhi.jpg from
Delhi has received from the highest ranking by the international jury, as the image *wins first prize globally*. The photo plays with the light and gives a wonderful contrast between the darkness of the room and the lighted tomb, giving it a dramatic effect. The photographer is Pranav Singh, from Delhi.
*Safdarjung's Tomb, a garden tomb with a marble mausoleum in New Delhi, India. It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style, and was described as "the last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture".*
*Comments from Jury: **The strong light contrast between the lighted tomb and the darkness of the room emphasizes the monument, and gives it a dramatic component. The tomb is sharp and detailed, and free of visual distractions; with gravity and a perfect sense for the angle of view and light this picture presents the object - the architecture and light forming a stage for the tomb, focusing on the details of the stone carving. All in all a nicely framed and executed picture that seems to speak of the significance of this tomb.*
no where lying behind. The winning photo from India *ranks 6th internationally*. The photographer is Narender Kumar, again from Delhi.
*The Taj Mahal, is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the most famous Indian buildings and considered a symbol for love world wide.*
*Comments from Jury: **The Taj Mahal is probably one of the most photographed monuments in the world - and definitely in this competition. This particular image gives an impressive view of the silhouette, showing also the adjoining buildings. The complex seems to wake up, out of the mist. It gives context and mystery at the same time showing just a bit more than on most pictures.*
It's happy moment for the Indian community. Congratulations to all winners. Thanks to the entire Indian community and to the Wikimedia India Chapter for constant cooperation.
- Official announcement:
http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org/and-the-2012-winner-is/
- http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2012_winners(2012 contest finalists)
- Stats: More than 3,60,000 images was uploaded globally. 15,000
participants, most of them (2000+) were from India alone.
-- Karthik Nadar. Secretary, Wikimedia India Chapter.
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Congratulations to all winners and participants !!!
Lodewijk,Elke,Maarten,Barbara and Tomasz Thanks a lot for the spectacular work by the International team. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2012/Who%27s...
Thanks, Naveen Francis http://wikibooks.in
On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 10:27 PM, Karthik Nadar karthikndr@wikimedia.inwrote:
Dear all,
It is immense pleasure for me and Naveen to announce that India has won officially at the photo-contest Wiki Loves Monuments internationally. Two of the photos from India among 3,60,000+ have made it to the top-10.
- Tomb of Safdarjunghttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tomb_of_Safdarjung,_New_Delhi.jpg from
Delhi has received from the highest ranking by the international jury, as the image *wins first prize globally*. The photo plays with the light and gives a wonderful contrast between the darkness of the room and the lighted tomb, giving it a dramatic effect. The photographer is Pranav Singh, from Delhi.
*Safdarjung's Tomb, a garden tomb with a marble mausoleum in New Delhi, India. It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style, and was described as "the last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture".*
*Comments from Jury: **The strong light contrast between the lighted tomb and the darkness of the room emphasizes the monument, and gives it a dramatic component. The tomb is sharp and detailed, and free of visual distractions; with gravity and a perfect sense for the angle of view and light this picture presents the object - the architecture and light forming a stage for the tomb, focusing on the details of the stone carving. All in all a nicely framed and executed picture that seems to speak of the significance of this tomb.*
no where lying behind. The winning photo from India *ranks 6th internationally*. The photographer is Narender Kumar, again from Delhi.
*The Taj Mahal, is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the most famous Indian buildings and considered a symbol for love world wide.*
*Comments from Jury: **The Taj Mahal is probably one of the most photographed monuments in the world - and definitely in this competition. This particular image gives an impressive view of the silhouette, showing also the adjoining buildings. The complex seems to wake up, out of the mist. It gives context and mystery at the same time showing just a bit more than on most pictures.*
It's happy moment for the Indian community. Congratulations to all winners. Thanks to the entire Indian community and to the Wikimedia India Chapter for constant cooperation.
- Official announcement:
http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org/and-the-2012-winner-is/
- http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2012_winners(2012 contest finalists)
- Stats: More than 3,60,000 images was uploaded globally. 15,000
participants, most of them (2000+) were from India alone.
-- Karthik Nadar. Secretary, Wikimedia India Chapter.
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Whoa! Congratulations!
Thank you.
Best,
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This is awesome! Congratulations all who have made this event so successful!
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 8:36 AM, Gautam John gautam@prathambooks.org wrote:
Whoa! Congratulations!
Thank you.
Best,
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Congratulations Naveen and Karthik. :)
Regards, Krutikaa
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 9:55 AM, Subhashish Panigrahi < subhashish@cis-india.org> wrote:
This is awesome! Congratulations all who have made this event so successful!
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 8:36 AM, Gautam John gautam@prathambooks.orgwrote:
Whoa! Congratulations!
Thank you.
Best,
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Lovely images, wonderful news - congrats, all! Bishakha
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 9:56 AM, Krutikaa Jawanjal krutikaa05@gmail.comwrote:
Congratulations Naveen and Karthik. :)
Regards, Krutikaa
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 9:55 AM, Subhashish Panigrahi < subhashish@cis-india.org> wrote:
This is awesome! Congratulations all who have made this event so successful!
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 8:36 AM, Gautam John gautam@prathambooks.orgwrote:
Whoa! Congratulations!
Thank you.
Best,
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What else can pleasure me in the very morning........
Congratulation to Pranab and Narendra and to the India community.
Regards Jyoti Prakash Nath Guwahati , Assam 9864917706
From: Karthik Nadar karthikndr@wikimedia.in To: Wikimedia India Community list wikimediaindia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Sent: Monday, 3 December 2012 10:27 PM Subject: [Wikimediaindia-l] India wins at globally in Wiki Loves Monuments
Dear all,
It is immense pleasure for me and Naveen to announce that India has won officially at the photo-contest Wiki Loves Monuments internationally. Two of the photos from India among 3,60,000+ have made it to the top-10.
1. Tomb of Safdarjung from Delhi has received from the highest ranking by the international jury, as the image wins first prize globally. The photo plays with the light and gives a wonderful contrast between the darkness of the room and the lighted tomb, giving it a dramatic effect. The photographer is Pranav Singh, from Delhi.
Safdarjung's Tomb, a garden tomb with a marble mausoleum in New Delhi, India. It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style, and was described as "the last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture".
Comments from Jury: The strong light contrast between the lighted tomb and the darkness of the room emphasizes the monument, and gives it a dramatic component. The tomb is sharp and detailed, and free of visual distractions; with gravity and a perfect sense for the angle of view and light this picture presents the object - the architecture and light forming a stage for the tomb, focusing on the details of the stone carving. All in all a nicely framed and executed picture that seems to speak of the significance of this tomb.
2. The Taj Mahal is no where lying behind. The winning photo from India ranks 6th internationally. The photographer is Narender Kumar, again from Delhi.
The Taj Mahal, is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the most famous Indian buildings and considered a symbol for love world wide.
Comments from Jury: The Taj Mahal is probably one of the most photographed monuments in the world - and definitely in this competition. This particular image gives an impressive view of the silhouette, showing also the adjoining buildings. The complex seems to wake up, out of the mist. It gives context and mystery at the same time showing just a bit more than on most pictures.
It's happy moment for the Indian community. Congratulationsto all winners. Thanks to the entire Indian community and to the Wikimedia India Chapter for constant cooperation.
- Official announcement: http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org/and-the-2012-winner-is/
- http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2012_winners (2012 contest finalists)
- Stats: More than 3,60,000 images was uploaded globally. 15,000 participants, most of them (2000+) were from India alone.
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Great stuff, though unfortunate they couldnt locate the winner! That's rather unfortunate.
regards Arun
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On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 10:27 PM, Karthik Nadar karthikndr@wikimedia.inwrote:
Dear all,
It is immense pleasure for me and Naveen to announce that India has won officially at the photo-contest Wiki Loves Monuments internationally. Two of the photos from India among 3,60,000+ have made it to the top-10.
- Tomb of Safdarjunghttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tomb_of_Safdarjung,_New_Delhi.jpg from
Delhi has received from the highest ranking by the international jury, as the image *wins first prize globally*. The photo plays with the light and gives a wonderful contrast between the darkness of the room and the lighted tomb, giving it a dramatic effect. The photographer is Pranav Singh, from Delhi.
*Safdarjung's Tomb, a garden tomb with a marble mausoleum in New Delhi, India. It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style, and was described as "the last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture".*
*Comments from Jury: **The strong light contrast between the lighted tomb and the darkness of the room emphasizes the monument, and gives it a dramatic component. The tomb is sharp and detailed, and free of visual distractions; with gravity and a perfect sense for the angle of view and light this picture presents the object - the architecture and light forming a stage for the tomb, focusing on the details of the stone carving. All in all a nicely framed and executed picture that seems to speak of the significance of this tomb.*
no where lying behind. The winning photo from India *ranks 6th internationally*. The photographer is Narender Kumar, again from Delhi.
*The Taj Mahal, is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the most famous Indian buildings and considered a symbol for love world wide.*
*Comments from Jury: **The Taj Mahal is probably one of the most photographed monuments in the world - and definitely in this competition. This particular image gives an impressive view of the silhouette, showing also the adjoining buildings. The complex seems to wake up, out of the mist. It gives context and mystery at the same time showing just a bit more than on most pictures.*
It's happy moment for the Indian community. Congratulations to all winners. Thanks to the entire Indian community and to the Wikimedia India Chapter for constant cooperation.
- Official announcement:
http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org/and-the-2012-winner-is/
- http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2012_winners(2012 contest finalists)
- Stats: More than 3,60,000 images was uploaded globally. 15,000
participants, most of them (2000+) were from India alone.
-- Karthik Nadar. Secretary, Wikimedia India Chapter.
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I was told that the 1st prize winner reached out to us after seeing the "The Hindu" article.
-TC
On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 7:31 AM, Arun Ramarathnam arunram25@gmail.comwrote:
Great stuff, though unfortunate they couldnt locate the winner! That's rather unfortunate.
regards Arun
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On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 10:27 PM, Karthik Nadar karthikndr@wikimedia.inwrote:
Dear all,
It is immense pleasure for me and Naveen to announce that India has won officially at the photo-contest Wiki Loves Monuments internationally. Two of the photos from India among 3,60,000+ have made it to the top-10.
- Tomb of Safdarjunghttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tomb_of_Safdarjung,_New_Delhi.jpg from
Delhi has received from the highest ranking by the international jury, as the image *wins first prize globally*. The photo plays with the light and gives a wonderful contrast between the darkness of the room and the lighted tomb, giving it a dramatic effect. The photographer is Pranav Singh, from Delhi.
*Safdarjung's Tomb, a garden tomb with a marble mausoleum in New Delhi, India. It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style, and was described as "the last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture".*
*Comments from Jury: **The strong light contrast between the lighted tomb and the darkness of the room emphasizes the monument, and gives it a dramatic component. The tomb is sharp and detailed, and free of visual distractions; with gravity and a perfect sense for the angle of view and light this picture presents the object - the architecture and light forming a stage for the tomb, focusing on the details of the stone carving. All in all a nicely framed and executed picture that seems to speak of the significance of this tomb.*
no where lying behind. The winning photo from India *ranks 6th internationally*. The photographer is Narender Kumar, again from Delhi.
*The Taj Mahal, is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the most famous Indian buildings and considered a symbol for love world wide.*
*Comments from Jury: **The Taj Mahal is probably one of the most photographed monuments in the world - and definitely in this competition. This particular image gives an impressive view of the silhouette, showing also the adjoining buildings. The complex seems to wake up, out of the mist. It gives context and mystery at the same time showing just a bit more than on most pictures.*
It's happy moment for the Indian community. Congratulations to all winners. Thanks to the entire Indian community and to the Wikimedia India Chapter for constant cooperation.
- Official announcement:
http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org/and-the-2012-winner-is/
- http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2012_winners(2012 contest finalists)
- Stats: More than 3,60,000 images was uploaded globally. 15,000
participants, most of them (2000+) were from India alone.
-- Karthik Nadar. Secretary, Wikimedia India Chapter.
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We are st,ill verifying his identity, but someone claiming to be the winner did contact us via Facebook.
On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 8:24 AM, CherianTinu Abraham tinucherian@gmail.comwrote:
I was told that the 1st prize winner reached out to us after seeing the "The Hindu" article.
-TC
On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 7:31 AM, Arun Ramarathnam arunram25@gmail.comwrote:
Great stuff, though unfortunate they couldnt locate the winner! That's rather unfortunate.
regards Arun
Arun Ramarathnam Bangalore, India www.arunram.net | www.twitter.com/arunram
On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 10:27 PM, Karthik Nadar karthikndr@wikimedia.inwrote:
Dear all,
It is immense pleasure for me and Naveen to announce that India has won officially at the photo-contest Wiki Loves Monuments internationally. Two of the photos from India among 3,60,000+ have made it to the top-10.
- Tomb of Safdarjunghttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tomb_of_Safdarjung,_New_Delhi.jpg from
Delhi has received from the highest ranking by the international jury, as the image *wins first prize globally*. The photo plays with the light and gives a wonderful contrast between the darkness of the room and the lighted tomb, giving it a dramatic effect. The photographer is Pranav Singh, from Delhi.
*Safdarjung's Tomb, a garden tomb with a marble mausoleum in New Delhi, India. It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style, and was described as "the last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture".*
*Comments from Jury: **The strong light contrast between the lighted tomb and the darkness of the room emphasizes the monument, and gives it a dramatic component. The tomb is sharp and detailed, and free of visual distractions; with gravity and a perfect sense for the angle of view and light this picture presents the object - the architecture and light forming a stage for the tomb, focusing on the details of the stone carving. All in all a nicely framed and executed picture that seems to speak of the significance of this tomb.*
no where lying behind. The winning photo from India *ranks 6th internationally*. The photographer is Narender Kumar, again from Delhi.
*The Taj Mahal, is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the most famous Indian buildings and considered a symbol for love world wide.*
*Comments from Jury: **The Taj Mahal is probably one of the most photographed monuments in the world - and definitely in this competition. This particular image gives an impressive view of the silhouette, showing also the adjoining buildings. The complex seems to wake up, out of the mist. It gives context and mystery at the same time showing just a bit more than on most pictures.*
It's happy moment for the Indian community. Congratulations to all winners. Thanks to the entire Indian community and to the Wikimedia India Chapter for constant cooperation.
- Official announcement:
http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org/and-the-2012-winner-is/
- http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2012_winners(2012 contest finalists)
- Stats: More than 3,60,000 images was uploaded globally. 15,000
participants, most of them (2000+) were from India alone.
-- Karthik Nadar. Secretary, Wikimedia India Chapter.
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Yes, Verification of the identity is absolutely necessary. How about also asking him to log in via his already registered wiki account and ascertain his identity too.
On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 5:21 PM, Srikanth Ramakrishnan < srik.ramk@wikimedia.in> wrote:
We are st,ill verifying his identity, but someone claiming to be the winner did contact us via Facebook.
On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 8:24 AM, CherianTinu Abraham < tinucherian@gmail.com> wrote:
I was told that the 1st prize winner reached out to us after seeing the "The Hindu" article.
-TC
On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 7:31 AM, Arun Ramarathnam arunram25@gmail.comwrote:
Great stuff, though unfortunate they couldnt locate the winner! That's rather unfortunate.
regards Arun
Arun Ramarathnam Bangalore, India www.arunram.net | www.twitter.com/arunram
On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 10:27 PM, Karthik Nadar karthikndr@wikimedia.inwrote:
Dear all,
It is immense pleasure for me and Naveen to announce that India has won officially at the photo-contest Wiki Loves Monuments internationally. Two of the photos from India among 3,60,000+ have made it to the top-10.
- Tomb of Safdarjunghttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tomb_of_Safdarjung,_New_Delhi.jpg from
Delhi has received from the highest ranking by the international jury, as the image *wins first prize globally*. The photo plays with the light and gives a wonderful contrast between the darkness of the room and the lighted tomb, giving it a dramatic effect. The photographer is Pranav Singh, from Delhi.
*Safdarjung's Tomb, a garden tomb with a marble mausoleum in New Delhi, India. It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style, and was described as "the last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture".*
*Comments from Jury: **The strong light contrast between the lighted tomb and the darkness of the room emphasizes the monument, and gives it a dramatic component. The tomb is sharp and detailed, and free of visual distractions; with gravity and a perfect sense for the angle of view and light this picture presents the object - the architecture and light forming a stage for the tomb, focusing on the details of the stone carving. All in all a nicely framed and executed picture that seems to speak of the significance of this tomb.*
no where lying behind. The winning photo from India *ranks 6th internationally*. The photographer is Narender Kumar, again from Delhi.
*The Taj Mahal, is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the most famous Indian buildings and considered a symbol for love world wide.*
*Comments from Jury: **The Taj Mahal is probably one of the most photographed monuments in the world - and definitely in this competition. This particular image gives an impressive view of the silhouette, showing also the adjoining buildings. The complex seems to wake up, out of the mist. It gives context and mystery at the same time showing just a bit more than on most pictures.*
It's happy moment for the Indian community. Congratulations to all winners. Thanks to the entire Indian community and to the Wikimedia India Chapter for constant cooperation.
- Official announcement:
http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org/and-the-2012-winner-is/
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2012_winners(2012 contest finalists)
- Stats: More than 3,60,000 images was uploaded globally. 15,000
participants, most of them (2000+) were from India alone.
-- Karthik Nadar. Secretary, Wikimedia India Chapter.
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For others, how we confirmed their identity was via mailing them from Wikimedia Commons.
identity On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 8:12 PM, CherianTinu Abraham < tinucherian@gmail.com> wrote:
Yes, Verification of the identity is absolutely necessary. How about also asking him to log in via his already registered wiki account and ascertain his identity too.
Congrats to winners and all those participants who made this event successful.
It was an amazing experience..... :)
On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 10:27 PM, Karthik Nadar karthikndr@wikimedia.inwrote:
Dear all,
It is immense pleasure for me and Naveen to announce that India has won officially at the photo-contest Wiki Loves Monuments internationally. Two of the photos from India among 3,60,000+ have made it to the top-10.
- Tomb of Safdarjunghttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tomb_of_Safdarjung,_New_Delhi.jpg from
Delhi has received from the highest ranking by the international jury, as the image *wins first prize globally*. The photo plays with the light and gives a wonderful contrast between the darkness of the room and the lighted tomb, giving it a dramatic effect. The photographer is Pranav Singh, from Delhi.
*Safdarjung's Tomb, a garden tomb with a marble mausoleum in New Delhi, India. It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style, and was described as "the last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture".*
*Comments from Jury: **The strong light contrast between the lighted tomb and the darkness of the room emphasizes the monument, and gives it a dramatic component. The tomb is sharp and detailed, and free of visual distractions; with gravity and a perfect sense for the angle of view and light this picture presents the object - the architecture and light forming a stage for the tomb, focusing on the details of the stone carving. All in all a nicely framed and executed picture that seems to speak of the significance of this tomb.*
no where lying behind. The winning photo from India *ranks 6th internationally*. The photographer is Narender Kumar, again from Delhi.
*The Taj Mahal, is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the most famous Indian buildings and considered a symbol for love world wide.*
*Comments from Jury: **The Taj Mahal is probably one of the most photographed monuments in the world - and definitely in this competition. This particular image gives an impressive view of the silhouette, showing also the adjoining buildings. The complex seems to wake up, out of the mist. It gives context and mystery at the same time showing just a bit more than on most pictures.*
It's happy moment for the Indian community. Congratulations to all winners. Thanks to the entire Indian community and to the Wikimedia India Chapter for constant cooperation.
- Official announcement:
http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org/and-the-2012-winner-is/
- http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2012_winners(2012 contest finalists)
- Stats: More than 3,60,000 images was uploaded globally. 15,000
participants, most of them (2000+) were from India alone.
-- Karthik Nadar. Secretary, Wikimedia India Chapter.
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Just an update: The image of the Safdarjung tomb did get nominated for a Featured Image, but didn't go thru. It was nominated by me on the 4th of December, while voting ended on 13th of December. Here is the page with more details of why it didn't go thru: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Featured_picture_candidates/File:T...
On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 11:25 PM, Sheel Sindhu Manohar <tuxophilia@gmail.com
wrote:
Congrats to winners and all those participants who made this event successful.
It was an amazing experience..... :)
On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 10:27 PM, Karthik Nadar karthikndr@wikimedia.inwrote:
Dear all,
It is immense pleasure for me and Naveen to announce that India has won officially at the photo-contest Wiki Loves Monuments internationally. Two of the photos from India among 3,60,000+ have made it to the top-10.
- Tomb of Safdarjunghttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tomb_of_Safdarjung,_New_Delhi.jpg from
Delhi has received from the highest ranking by the international jury, as the image *wins first prize globally*. The photo plays with the light and gives a wonderful contrast between the darkness of the room and the lighted tomb, giving it a dramatic effect. The photographer is Pranav Singh, from Delhi.
*Safdarjung's Tomb, a garden tomb with a marble mausoleum in New Delhi, India. It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style, and was described as "the last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture".*
*Comments from Jury: **The strong light contrast between the lighted tomb and the darkness of the room emphasizes the monument, and gives it a dramatic component. The tomb is sharp and detailed, and free of visual distractions; with gravity and a perfect sense for the angle of view and light this picture presents the object - the architecture and light forming a stage for the tomb, focusing on the details of the stone carving. All in all a nicely framed and executed picture that seems to speak of the significance of this tomb.*
no where lying behind. The winning photo from India *ranks 6th internationally*. The photographer is Narender Kumar, again from Delhi.
*The Taj Mahal, is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the most famous Indian buildings and considered a symbol for love world wide.*
*Comments from Jury: **The Taj Mahal is probably one of the most photographed monuments in the world - and definitely in this competition. This particular image gives an impressive view of the silhouette, showing also the adjoining buildings. The complex seems to wake up, out of the mist. It gives context and mystery at the same time showing just a bit more than on most pictures.*
It's happy moment for the Indian community. Congratulations to all winners. Thanks to the entire Indian community and to the Wikimedia India Chapter for constant cooperation.
- Official announcement:
http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org/and-the-2012-winner-is/
- http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2012_winners(2012 contest finalists)
- Stats: More than 3,60,000 images was uploaded globally. 15,000
participants, most of them (2000+) were from India alone.
-- Karthik Nadar. Secretary, Wikimedia India Chapter.
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