Wikivoyage:Destination of the month candidates/Banners/Archive/2022

Archived banners for destinations featured on the Main Page in 2022.

Here's some for Mui Ne. Two months away. SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 06:13, 6 November 2021 (UTC) [reply]

A little gray but otherwise quite nice and way more than acceptable! Ikan Kekek (talk) 07:25, 6 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]
I now prefer banner 2. Thanks for making this Yvwv. Pining @Ikan Kekek: as you may want to change your mind. SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 10:29, 4 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]
I still prefer #1. Ikan Kekek (talk) 13:40, 9 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

We might have to run this article early, as Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Percy's Hole and Public transit in Israel could be put on hold for travel restrictions. Finding good licensed photos for the banner is not easy, but here are some candidates.

On second thought, I think I prefer three as it gives a translation. SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 08:02, 30 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Lisbon is up in less than a month. /Yvwv (talk) 18:31, 4 January 2022 (UTC) [reply]

I like the view looking down on a tram, but if you want an alternative, here is a view of Ascensor da Bica, looking down the street with the sea in the distance. AlasdairW (talk) 20:57, 4 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]
2,1,3 three doesn't seem distinct enough in my opinion Tai123.123 (talk) 05:52, 13 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Three to choose from for this small Central American city:

The first shows a small park on a roundabout (traffic circle), the second is Burns Avenue and the third is the Hawkesworth Bridge, a suspension bridge imported from Middlesbrough, England in 1949. Which do you prefer? AlasdairW (talk) 22:28, 7 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Two photos by Peter Southwood to choose from. There are other possibilities on Commons including surface views so alternatives would be welcome. Both were taken in False Bay, but only the first was actually taken in Percy's Hole, but I think that would be likely to swim a few miles to another part of the bay. Which do you prefer? AlasdairW (talk) 21:53, 9 January 2022 (UTC) [reply]

Coming up in a month.

RMS Titanic

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Banners for Melb CBD. My favourite is 3 since Flinders Street is an iconic street of the city. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 12:31, 28 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Choose whether you want a bus, a train or both to feature. AlasdairW (talk) 23:29, 21 November 2021 (UTC) [reply]

Coming up in May. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 09:47, 12 March 2022 (UTC) [reply]

  • 1, and then 2 slightly above 3 (I may change my mind about the order of 2 and 3 later). I'd eliminate "Old World" from the blurb, because duh, Europe is part of the Old World, but if we keep that phrase, it has to be capitalized. Ikan Kekek (talk) 10:33, 12 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]
tbh I don't really have an opinion on the blurb but I've capitalized it per your comment – the blurb is just the same one used in the original nomination. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 10:42, 12 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]
But why is it a good idea to include "Old World" at all? All of Europe, Asia and I think Africa is "Old World." It's kind of a dumb designation, anyway, because what is so "new" about the Americas, the land of the Olmecs, Aztecs, Mayans, Incas, etc., etc. Ikan Kekek (talk) 09:04, 13 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]
After reading your comment, I agree with removing it. The only part of the New World that's actually pretty "new" is NZ, which was only discovered between 1200 and 1300 CE. Any suggestions on what the new blurb should be about? SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 09:18, 13 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]
I think the blurb is fine with just that phrase removed, but I've never visited that part of Italy. Ikan Kekek (talk) 11:03, 13 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Removed. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 07:15, 14 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Probably not the best banners out there, but if our local contributors have better photos, then that'd be nice :-) --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 00:23, 30 March 2022 (UTC) [reply]

I added another banner, though I also prefer 1 to the others. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 03:48, 17 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]
3 is not as interesting as the others. Ikan Kekek (talk) 05:46, 17 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Agree and it's why 1 is still my favourite. SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 06:04, 17 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Out of the selection here, 5 looks best to me. Ikan Kekek (talk) 18:29, 25 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Dublin

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Coming up soon and needs a banner. /Yvwv (talk) 13:18, 14 May 2022 (UTC) [reply]

File:Dublin Wikivoyage DOTM banner 002.jpg

A view of banner on SHB2000's screen on 2022-05-14 at 22.26.17
Photo on the right for reference. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 12:31, 14 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Many Commons photos of Dublin look great, but they have too low resolution to work properly as a banner (1024 or so). Made a new banner with higher resolution. Maybe the blurb should mention Bloomsday. /Yvwv (talk) 13:18, 14 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]
The second one looks great. Support using that banner. SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 13:45, 14 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Agreed. Ikan Kekek (talk) 18:40, 14 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]
  • 2, 1, per above discussion. --Comment by Selfie City (talk) (contributions) 11:02, 15 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]
  • Although the present two are good, I don't feel that they really show Dublin at its best, and also they don't sit that well with the other banners coming up next. Three more to choose from:
    • 3 is The Custom House, on the banks of the river (also appears is 2).
    • 4 is Trinity College (the university)
    • 5 is the library in Trinity College

My preference is 3,4,2,5,1 AlasdairW (talk) 21:42, 15 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Coming up in June. Wasn't too pleased with the selection in c:Category:Homer, Alaska so other banners appreciated. Out of these two, my favourite is 2, because it shows the town better. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 06:12, 17 April 2022 (UTC) [reply]

These are three banners cropped by Ground Zero which I've moved from Talk:Wine regions of Ontario. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 13:26, 13 May 2022 (UTC) [reply]

In regards to the selection, I'm really having trouble deciding. They all look very good, but I think I prefer 2 or 3 for image depth but I'm happy with any. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 13:28, 13 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Banner 1 ties into Canada through the plaid shirt. Banner 2 focuses on the "cool climate" aspect, and ice wine particular. Banner 3 could be anywhere, but it has great depth. My choices would get 2, 1, 3. Ground Zero (talk) 13:36, 13 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]
  • I suppose I like 3 the best purely as a composition, but for this topic, I really would rather go with 2. As Ground Zero says, this area is known for its ice wine, which is an uncommon, expensive and delicious kind that you might really save money on by buying it at the source. So my choices are 2, 3 and then the much less interesting 1. And GZ, there is absolutely nothing uniquely Canadian about a plaid shirt. Hordes of managerial and professional types wear these kinds of uninteresting shirts throughout the U.S.A. Ikan Kekek (talk) 17:52, 13 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]
  • I'd say 1,2,3. The idea of number 2 seems good but the picture quality is poor. The use of flash makes the snow too bright, the rest of the photo a bit dark, and the focus is not very good. Number 1 is very clear and the shirt is very Canadian. ChubbyWimbus (talk) 03:05, 14 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]
  • 2, 3, 1, as I think #1 is too generic. 3 has excellent composition but #2 is best for the topic. --Comment by Selfie City (talk) (contributions) 11:03, 15 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I stumbled across these images on Commons so I decided to crop them and to prevent them getting lost in my banner collection, here they are. Have yet to locally upload them which I'll do closer to when it's on the main page. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 02:14, 29 January 2022 (UTC) [reply]

Done. Hopefully it's more readable. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 09:30, 1 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
I think it needs to say "southern states of Australia," though. Ikan Kekek (talk) 09:38, 1 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Agree Tai123.123 (talk) 15:48, 1 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
I removed "southern states" entirely because the state gets a lot of international tourists (particularly from Japan and China) on top of the large domestic tourism it gets. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 12:37, 2 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
That makes sense. Ikan Kekek (talk) 12:41, 2 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Time for a banner for Farnborough. Who doesn't like to see military planes? --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 08:57, 6 June 2022 (UTC) [reply]

Looks good to me, though I think right alignment looks better. Thanks for creating this! --ThunderingTyphoons! (talk) 09:51, 6 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Actually, I'm less sure about right alignment now; they look different in the preview to the saved version.--ThunderingTyphoons! (talk) 09:52, 6 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah unfortunately one of the planes get will covered by the caption :-(. SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 13:23, 6 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

This is due to be featured very soon, so here is one banner to get started. If I have time I may look for something better later in the week, and other entries are welcome. Banner 1 shows the Thunderbird Limited train which is used on the last leg of the route from Kanazawa to Kyoto. AlasdairW (talk) 22:46, 11 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I added a second banner, I think the scenery is nicer but the crop of the train could be improved Tai123.123 (talk) 23:05, 12 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I had trouble selecting the banners; NL is so picturesque that made it hard to just select a few banners. For reference, 1 is taken in Mealy Mountains NPR, 2 is taken in Torngat Mountains NP, 3 is taken in Gros Morne NP and 4 is taken in The Arches PP. The photos here are mostly from national parks, but if there are other great landscapes outside national parks, please do tell me, and I'll crop a banner of that location. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 23:25, 30 June 2022 (UTC) [reply]

  • 3,1,2,4 though they're all very nice and could all be featured. Tai123.123 (talk) 01:35, 1 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]
  • 3,2,4,1, but there are all good. AlasdairW (talk) 21:01, 1 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]
  • These are all great pictures, and I think my favorite is #3. However, I would note that the mountainous "fjord" regions, particularly in Labrador, are remote and close to inaccessible. Most tourists are bound to be going to the St. John's area. I might do a couple more DOTM banners of St. John's and more populated coastal areas to propose an alternative, though that's not to criticize the excellent banners you have created which I support. --Comment by Selfie City (talk) (contributions) 22:50, 1 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]
  • 3, 4, 1, 2. Gros Morne is on the west coast of the island, and is a prime tourist destination for people going to N&L. This picture is probably taken at the end of the boardwalk leading from the parking lot at the site. It's where visitors will take a boat tour of the lake (which is well worth taking, BTW). N&L Tourism heavily promotes Gros Morne. The Arches is on the Great Northern Peninsula of the island, and is easily accessible (it's just off the road), but is not as important a site. I think the Labrador pictures, while beautiful, do not convey what most visitors will see of N&L due to their remoteness. I think 3 is an excellent choice -- no need to look at east coast pictures. Ground Zero (talk) 00:42, 2 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]
    Gros Morne is also a world-heritage site so I see extra merit in featuring a banner of Gros Morne SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 11:48, 2 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]
  • After reading GZ's comment, I think I now prefer 3, 4, 1 and 2. I'm aware that Labrador is pretty inaccessible and remote (just look at how empty the Mealy Mountains page is on Parks Canada's website), but I just couldn't resist those beautiful fjords of Labrador. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 11:00, 2 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Due to be featured in August, so here is one to start with - others welcome. Banner 1 shows IJsselkade with the Lebuïnuskerk peering over the buildings. AlasdairW (talk) 20:07, 12 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Also due in August, so here is one to start with - others welcome. Banner 1 shows a ferry at Mudanya. AlasdairW (talk) 20:07, 12 July 2022 (UTC) [reply]

Banner 2: in keeping with the sea transportation theme, this one shows a ferry ready to depart from Eceabat in Europe to cross the Dardanelles to Çanakkale in Asia, with a prominent Turkish flag. Vidimian (talk) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC) [reply]

Banner 3: another take on the transportation theme, this time featuring the 1915 Çanakkale - Dardanelles Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world. Vidimian (talk) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC) [reply]

Banner 4: paying homage to the Hellenistic heritage of the area; pictured are the ruins of the Temple of Athena in Assos. Vidimian (talk) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC) [reply]

Banner 5: another tribute to the ancient regional history; the Acropolis of Pergamon (Bergama). Vidimian (talk) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC) [reply]

Banner 6: another view from the Pergamon Acropolis. Vidimian (talk) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC) [reply]

Banner 7: from the waterfront of Ayvalık at sunset. The 19th century buildings of stone/brick construction as in the image are quite common in that part of the country. Vidimian (talk) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC) [reply]

Banner 8: the archipelago off Ayvalık. The convoluted coastline is typical of the area. Vidimian (talk) 01:37, 13 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

  • Some banners for Dresden, which is due to appear in September. There is a good selection of photos on Commons, so other contributions are welcome. All these show views of the old town, which is what I remember most of visiting Dresden about 15 years ago. Banner 1 shows the Frauenkirche, which was destroyed by the Allies in World War 2 and rebuilt in 1993-2005. Banner 2 shows the Zwinger Palace. Banner 3 shows the Semper Opera House and River Elbe. Banner 4 shows the Semper Opera House at night. AlasdairW (talk) 21:08, 3 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]
  • I haven't been to Dresden yet, but these are all beautiful! 4 is my favorite, then in a very hard choice between 2 and 3, I prefer 2 slightly. Any one of these banners would be great, and I hope we can find uses for all of them. Ikan Kekek (talk) 22:49, 3 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]
  • I've also never been to Dresden before (but would love to some day), but my preferences in order are 4, 3 (I like the aerial shot), 2 and then 1. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 07:42, 4 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]
  • 4, 2, 3, 1. --Comment by Selfie City (talk) (contributions) 00:58, 7 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

These banners have been sitting for a while, but here they are. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 06:02, 13 January 2022 (UTC) [reply]

@Tai123.123, SelfieCity, DaGizza, AlasdairW: I cropped a fourth one, this one of a particularly important waterfall in the park (and not of a waterfall that's not particularly popular). Pinging you all as you might have a different opinion. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 10:44, 31 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]
So as the person who cropped all of them, my favourites are now 4, 1, 3 and then distantly two. SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 10:45, 31 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Sure, I'm happy to go with 4 now. The lighting is better too. Gizza (roam) 11:19, 31 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Sure, I’ll support banner 4 slightly above banner 2. --Comment by Selfie City (talk) (contributions) 11:46, 31 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]
I like 4. I think I would put it equal with 2 - 4 is a better photo, but I like the view of the pool and vegetation in 2. AlasdairW (talk) 21:02, 31 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Four banners to choose from:

  • Banner 1 is a map cropped from the original 1872 book
  • Banner 2 is an 1862 map - a more colourful alternative to 1
  • Banner 3 is the Reform Club - the start and finish point
  • Banner 4 is a Eurostar London - Paris train. Obviously not how Fogg would have travelled, but this is what somebody following the route today is likely to use.

Other suggestions would be welcome. Which do you prefer? AlasdairW (talk) 18:09, 20 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Recently scheduled for 21 October. /Yvwv (talk) 10:55, 31 August 2022 (UTC) [reply]

  • Support That particular point stood out to me when I was at Hamad Int'l Airport. --11:13, 31 August 2022 (UTC)

The banner (File:Cosmos Hamad Airport feature banner.jpg) was deleted on Commons, see commons:Commons:Deletion requests/Files in Category:Cosmos (Jean-Michel Othoniel, Hamad International Airport). AlasdairW (talk) 21:58, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Perhaps not the best out there – will look for more good ones if I stumble across them. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta) 07:01, 19 August 2022 (UTC) [reply]

  • Although banner 1 is good, I have added a second one. This also shows an Orchard Road shopping centre at night (in this case the Parragon). Although Orchard Road is very urban, there is quite a bit of greenery which is shown in this view. AlasdairW (talk) 22:01, 19 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Coming up in November 2022. 2006nishan178713t@lk 10:50, 13 February 2022 (UTC) [reply]

My new choice with the fourth one added is now 3, 4, 1 2. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 07:54, 14 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Just as I bought some food from my nearest Georgian takeaway, I thought I'd make these banners. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta) 04:23, 8 October 2022 (UTC) [reply]

Our local contributors may have some pictures of the city, and if so, I'd appreciate the input, since I'm not particularly impressed with the selection I've found on Commons. There were many images available but most of them had fewer than 1700px+ across, though I can't say I've been through all of them. #2 is a crop of the same source image as the current pagebanner (unintentionally). --Comment by Selfie City (talk | contributions) 16:19, 2 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

As the goat is the most famous thing in Gavle I feel 4 is the best. Tai123.123 (talk) 05:15, 3 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]
There is a vote plurality to run Plymouth. Gävle is on hold. /Yvwv (talk) 22:22, 10 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]
AWESOME! 4,2,3,1 now. Ypsilon (talk) 18:14, 2 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]
3, 4, 2 and 1 in that order. SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 23:15, 2 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I haven't been to South Africa, but Commons has an interesting assortment of pictures in Commons:Category:Roads in South Africa. I have choosen a mixture with National Roads and gravel roads. Take your pick, but more are very welcome.

Banner 1 shows the Bloukrans Bridge.

Banner 2 shows Houwhoek Pass near Botrivier.

Banner 3 shows Calvinia in the Northern Cape

Banner 4 shows Donkey-drawn wagon for visiting Skilpad, Namaqua National Park, Northern Cape.

Banner 5 shows Canola fields in Cape Overberg with Table Mountain in the background.

Banner 6 shows N14 road, near Sprigngbok. Northern Cape

Which do you prefer? AlasdairW (talk) 23:38, 11 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]