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Failed Picture Nominations

The following sections are picture nominations that received at least three signed opposition votes.

Lightsword.jpg — Failed April 3, 2008

An amazing picture that to me, shows the true potential of the Master Sword. --Seablue254 17:25, 2 April 2008 (EDT)

Opposition
  1. Its a bit to fuzzy--Zanramon ( ' .' ) look its kirby ['_>'] 17:42, 2 April 2008 (EDT)
  2. Zanramons right, it's too fuzy. --Link hero of light 21:06, 2 April 2008 (EDT)
  3. I also agree. It's incredibly low-resolution as well. --Jase 07:45, 3 April 2008 (EDT)
  4. It's too fizy.--Article and Picture Voter 11:25, 3 April 2008 (EDT)
1243690847 64601fc368.jpg — Failed April 4, 2008
File:1243690847 64601fc368.jpg

Clear picture and as far as I know, ZW.org is the only zelda wiki that has a picture of zelda action figures.--Link hero of light 17:55, 24 March 2008 (EDT)

Support
  1. I think it'd be fun to have a picture of the toy Zant up. (Unsigned vote by Blood Rayne - see rule 6 above)
Opposition
  1. Not one for me, I'm afraid. Neither the image or the figure itself are particularly good. —Adam (talk) 15:19, 26 March 2008 (EDT)
  2. No this picture aint that great —lom678
  3. It's not necessarily a bad or incredibly common image, but it doesn't quite seem worthy of being featured to me. --Douken 20:11, 4 April 2008 (EDT)
Hidden11.jpg — Failed April 29, 2008
File:Hidden11.jpg

Cool picture from a cool game.--Article and Picture Voter 11:37, 3 April 2008 (EDT)

Support
  1. Interesting. I think the Wind Waker graphics could use a bit of Twilight Princess dust, but 3D 'Toon Link looks rather cute. --Emeryn 19:41, 3 April 2008 (EDT)
  2. My little sister is one who nominated this, but sibling rivalry aside :), this is a pretty good picture.--Link hero of light 19:47, 3 April 2008 (EDT)
  3. I agree. this is a cool picture from a cool game! Let's feature it! --Seablue254 15:23, 4 April 2008 (EDT)
  4. Appart from this person being my username. This picture is clear and just awesome.--Toon Link 21:01, 4 April 2008 (EDT)
  5. One pick that definetly deserves to be featured.--The Legend of Zelda 00:34, 12 April 2008 (UTC)
  6. this picture should without a doubt be featured.--User:Gillispie 15:52, 14 April
  7. Toon link is cool and Wind waker is one of my favourite zelda games.--Olle93 20:51, 15 April
  8. He's my best Brawl character and my favorite Link incarnation--IceySheegoth11:24,28 April 2008 (PT)
Opposition
  1. I really like this picture and think that it should eventually be a featured picture. But Brawl has been out for less than a month and I don't think we should have spoilers of this level on the main page. --Hisak 21:24, 3 April 2008 (EDT)
  2. I agree with Hisak. At this point of time, this is still spoiler worthy for those few Zelda fans who don't know about it.Mases 16:51, 28 April 2008 (UTC)
  3. Truthfully, I don't see the difference between any of the Smash Bros. pictures on this Wiki, besides the character standing in them. They're pretty standard pictures. I also agree with Hisak and Mases. At least feature it later on... --Yuvorias 12:57, 29 April 2008 (EST)
Zant012.jpg — Failed May 8, 2008

The picture quality isn't the best, but I think the pure coolness (My opinion) makes up for it. --AmrasCalmacil 17:13, 5 April 2008 (EDT) P.S. - Sorry that the bottom of the picture juts slightly into the nomination below.

Support
  1. i love Zant! He is probably one of the coolest bosses. And Twilight Princess was my first Zelda game. I love his story he tells you. --TwilightKing2
  2. As he recently became my favourite boss, I'll give my month's vote to Zant. It is an awesome picture. From the Wii, I notice. --Yuvorias
Opposition
  1. The pictures a little too fuzzy --David (T : C) 21:12, 14 April 2008 (UTC)
  2. It's not a bad picture, but the quality could be a little better if it's to be featured... --Douken 22:04, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
  3. Yeah, although the quality is ok as screenshots go, it's still not really good enough for featured status. Plus, Zant is already a featured article, so I don't really think he qualifies as a featured picture nominee as well. --Adam 05:31, 8 May 2008 (UTC)
Spinattack.jpg — Failed May 8, 2008
File:Spinattack.jpg

One of the more epic Ocarina of Time pictures and one of Link's signiture attacks--Magnus orion 17:25, 26 March 2008 (EDT)

Support
  1. This is a cool picture, and Deku Babas are so cool.--Article and Picture Voter 19:44, 1 April 2008 (EDT)
Opposition
  1. Maybe if it was the original picture, but as this is a wallpaper made from the art, no TheManInTheMoon 07:32, 28 April 2008 (UTC)
  2. I'm with ManInTheMoon on this. --Douken 22:04, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
  3. Yeah, to be honest, the version which was initially nominated made me think immediately "no way". Then I reverted it to it's first and current version, and thought I'd leave it to others to make opinions first. However, I'm in agreement that in it's current form this image doesn't cut it.--Adam 05:33, 8 May 2008 (UTC)
Mastersword.jpeg — Failed May 10, 2008
File:Mastersword.jpeg

This picture of the Master Sword is breathtakingly beautiful, in my opinion. It deserves this status. --Mr. Mystery, 12:13, 9 May 2008 (EST)

Support
Opposition
  1. Yeah, I have to oppose this one. The article Master Sword is also nominated, and it looks like it'll pretty soon end up being featured. That being the case, this image will already be on the main page anyway! (Oh yeah, and also this image has already been featured pretty recently too! Need I go on?) --Adam 21:10, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
  2. I have to agree with Adam on this. And apart from that, the is not all that great.--Link hero of light 22:54, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
  3. This image is not that good in quality. The only good thing in the image is the Master Sword. The quality of the sword in the March 24, 2008 image in much better.--Matt 04:03, 10 May 2008 (UTC)
DLGanon TP.jpg — May 11, 2008

Love it. --The Legend of Zelda 00:49, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Support
Opposition
  1. I like the subject matter, and there really should be a featured pic of the final epic duel between Link and Ganondorf, but when I take a look at the full-sized image, it's just too blurry. When I played the game, I was fairly sure that I could make out more of Ganondorf's facial features than a couple of dots and a curved line for his eyes and mouth. For the time being, it's a no. If you could find a cleaned up version of it, I would certainly vote for it.
  2. I agree, it's definately more clear on the game. As soon as it's cleared up, it'll have my vote. --Mr. Mystery, 11:17, 11 May 2008 (EST)
  3. I don't think it should ever be featured, clear or not.--Link hero of light 02:03, 11 May 2008 (UTC)
Darkhyrulecastle.jpg — Failed due to invalid nomination
File:Darkhyrulecastle.jpg

At the core of Zelda gameplay there are battles. This image perfectly captures that element in all games.--041744 04:16, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Support
Opposition
  1. More duplicates? We've already very recently featured a picture of Link fighting Darknuts. While this is a nice image, it would have to wait until the other had been disqualified before a nomination would get anywhere. We have thousands of images here at ZW, surely we don't need to have repeats within a selection of the 16 best ones? --Adam 07:21, 17 May 2008 (UTC)
  2. This should not have even been nominated. It does not have any templates. Also, there was already four images up for voting - at the time of its nomination. We don't need featured images similar to ones we already have.--Matt 08:52, 17 May 2008 (UTC)
Kingofredlions.gif — Failed May 17, 2008
File:King of Red Lions.png

This is a cool picture.--Article and Picture Voter 18:32, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Support
Opposition
  1. I'm going to have to say no on this one. This image is too small. Also, there already is a featured picture with the King of Red Lions in it. In fact, the pose looks almost identical in both. and the other image is much larger.--Matt 22:05, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
  2. I'm saying no to it as well for all of the above reasons, plus the fact that there seems to be little to the picture itself. Okay, it's the KoRL in a generic pose, so what? A featured picture should capture the essence of the moment, like reuniting Anju and Kafei or link claiming the master sword, etc..--Rdnckj258 23:18, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
  3. Yeah, I find it kind of funny that almost directly below this image is an identical version of it included in another featured picture :) --Adam 07:21, 17 May 2008 (UTC)
BigBug.png — Failed June 17, 2008
File:BigBug.png

This picture was cool before, but now that it has been cleared up, it's just amazing! This really deserves a feature.--Link hero of light 21:03, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Support
  1. It's official. This picture is so awesome it owns all the haters out there. --Seablue254 12:21, 3 May 2008 (UTC)
  2. Yeah, it took me soooooooo long to mess about with the wing edges adding transparency - It'd be nice to see this one featured ;) --Adam 21:21, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
  3. I'll give it my vote. It is a nice picture. --Yuvorias, 9:52, 30 May 2008 (EST)
  4. Even before the image was touched up it seemed feature-worthy, so it definitely has my vote now. --Douken 19:56, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
  5. This picture is so detailed, and the beast is at an angle that perfectly reveals all of its best features. ^_^ --Fairy Boy, 10:06, 20 June 2008 (CST)
Opposition
  1. try again. --The Legend of Zelda 02:50, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
  2. the thing is creepy and unusally is hard to beat it after you beat the a lot of times --Lightningtom 19:47, June 8, 2008 (UTC)
  3. I think it's pretty cool and very nice graphics but I don't know...--ZeldaGirl96 17:53, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
  4. If nominated, this would have been a "one out of many" image. We can't have that.--Matt 17:56, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
Desertcolossus.jpg — Failed June 28, 2008
File:Desertcolossus.jpg

Though not obvious or straightforward, the Desert Colossus seems to have a majestic yet subtle beauty breaking through the limitations of a Nintendo 64's specs. The goddess receives little attention, and I barely even noticed it on my first playthrough of Ocarina of Time, but this image perfectly captures a grace which so many eyes seem to miss... and for that, I believe it deserves to be featured. --Douken 19:54, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

Support
  1. If it wasn't for the texturing on the cliff's I'd swear this was from a newer game, especially since I've missed it every time I've gone through OoT. This has my vote.(Unsigned vote by AmrasCalmacil — see rule 6.)
Opposition
  1. Even though the image is large, I not comfortable with featuring a screenshot from a game with such primitive graphics. I'm not seeing any of this beauty you speak of. I'm sure that others won't either. I am also uncomfortable with us featuring an image portraying a statue of a goddess that isn't even confirmed to exist in the "The Legend of Zelda universe." So I'm saying no. User:Matt/sig 20:33, June 24, 2008 (UTC)
  2. I'd been meaning to voice my opinion on this for a while. Don't get me wrong, I really like the image (I did upload it after all!). However, it's not actually an official image. As you'll see from the source link I added to the image page, it's from a fan-made high-res texture mod. In the light of the recent conflagratory mega-debate over fan-made content, I'm not about to base my objection solely on this fact. My problem is that the image is misleading; the actual in-game visual is more like this. User:Adam/sig 15:52, 28 June 2008 (UTC)
  3. I've also missed that in my first play through as well. The only problem with the picture is that it has been edited with federilli's (excuse me if I'm spelling this wrong) high resolution texture pack. Therefore it's treated as fan art and, as Adam has said, can be misleading.User:Steven/sig

Link evo.jpg — Failed July 6, 2008
File:Link evo.jpg

A very cool and good sized picture depicting changes in how Link looks through the years User:Seablue254/sig 13:43, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

Support
  1. Good! This is an excellent picture that shows Link's aspect in almost all of its games. It looks interesting and deserves the place. Molgeratwinmold55 13:10, 2 July 2008 (UTC)
Opposition
  1. It’s a good picture, but I personally don’t think fan art should be used for the main page image. --Paulreilly86 14:11, 6 July 2008 (UTC)
  2. Sorry, Sea, but I've gotta oppose this. It's kind of neat to see the "progression" of Link, so to speak, but the picture itself isn't very cool-looking. Just a few pictures of Link pasted together. Kind of boring if you ask me. User:Ando/sig 15:58, 6 July 2008 (UTC)
  3. As Ando said: "Sorry, Sea". I have to oppose this too. It is a neat image in that it compares the differences of Link in the games. But a collage of images isn't exactly outstanding. It isn't what we are looking for in a featured picture.User:Matt/sig 16:10, July 6, 2008 (UTC)
DarkBeastGanon TP.png — Failed August 6, 2008
File:DarkBeastGanon TP.png

This form of Ganon is really cool and fearsome--Magnus orion 23:32, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Support
  1. 2 words Ganondorf rules. He is the coolest character in Zelda and Smash Bros. He rules.--Chaosmaster03, 11:50 4 June 2008 (EST)
  2. I'd like to see this one featured. IMO probably the best Ganon character design to date. User:Adam/sig15:52, 28 June 2008 (UTC)
  3. I'd also like to see this one featured. Fairly large, high quality, and we need at least one featured picture of Ganon.--Rdnckj258 14:13, 29 June 2008 (UTC)
  4. Ganon is amazing. One of the baddest video game villans, if not, THE baddest video game villan ever.--Zeldagirl93 17:00, 1 July 2008 (EST)
  5. This picture is the awesomest! Just gives you the feel of Ganon being one of the baddest villains in Nintendo. You've gotta admit, Ganon is kinda cool!--Akki 23:54, 8 July 2008 (EST)
  6. I prefer this picture compared to the other one and since no-one's voted on either for a while. . . --AmrasCalmacil 11:04, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
  7. This would look nice on the main page, yes I could see this as a featured picture, and the art looks really nice, Zelda renders and hi-res photos always have the sparkle that catches my attention everytime. GunMetal Angel
Opposition
  1. --Article and Picture Voter 18:32, 11 May 2008 (UTC)
  2. While this is a good picture, along with the one of Fyrus, and many similar Twilight Princess images; this is one of a set that is only set apart by the character in them, also there are two similar pictures already featured of Midna and Faron--Gillispie 7:41, 1 August 2008
  3. I really don't like how Gannon hands look that is my only fault with this picture but it puts me off the rest of it.Garadex 11:59, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
Darkhyrulecastle.jpg (nomination 2) — Failed due to invalid nomination
File:Darkhyrulecastle.jpg

This picture was taken from The Minish Cap. The picture shows Link battling against a Darknut in Dark Hyrule Castle. I chose this picture because I like to fight against Darknuts because they look cool! --Draonjioel 20:35, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

Support
Opposition

Invalid nomination. Already failed just a few months ago (see above) User:Adam/sig 17:11, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

Master Sword.png — Failed August 21, 2008, withdrawn by nominating user
File:Master Sword.png

Since we are going for more of the out-of-the-ordinary featured images. I thought I'd nominate this one. It is a very large and detailed image of the Master Sword from A Link to the Past. This image is very beautiful and is quite breath-taking. It is a great image. It deserves to be featured.User:Matt/sig 22:59, August 16, 2008 (UTC)

Support
  1. I think it is a beautiful picture, The Master Sword is something that draws my interest, it should be featured.-The Sage of Cosmos
Opposition
  1. I'm afraid that I have to oppose this one. We have already Featured both the Master Sword article, and an image featuring the sword prominently. Adding this one would, in my view, put too much emphasis one one subject. I don't think we can really justify featuring an article and picture of the same subject under any circumstance. I would suggest that this image be used to replace the current one shown Template:FA/33
Emptybottle.png — Failed August 20, 2008
File:Emptybottle.png

Yes, it's simple. That's why I like it. It's also highly representative of the artistic style of The Wind Waker, as well as featuring one of the most sought after and valuable items in the Zelda series. Let's feature something a little unusual! (P.S. Thanks to Steven for the great render ;) User:Adam/sig 11:42, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

Support
  1. I have to agree. Wind Waker does have great artwork. I love it. And bottles are a neccesity. I do like Twilight Princess and have never played Phantom Hourglass. But this bottle looks cool.CoreyPotter 00:59, 11 August 2008 (UTC)CoreyPotter
  2. Well.. yeah... it is a simple but beautiful image and i like it.Olle93 22:54, 11 August 2008
Opposition
  1. While it is a high quality picture, I find that it is too boring to be featured. Other people would laugh when they saw that we featured an empty bottle.--Article and Picture Voter 20:04, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
  2. For the above reasons exactly. It's high quality, large, and representative of WW's style, but it's so simple that it's boring. When I think of a featured picture, I think of something that's interesting and captures the essence of a moment, like a big, scary boss that's screaming its head off. So, for me, it's a no.--Rdnckj258 18:00, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
  3. It's very high quality. It show's wind waker's cartoon touch, but it's just to boring. --Link hero of light 17:12, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
Hidden11.jpg — Failed August 31, 2008
File:Hidden11.jpg

This picture failed before, but only because it is a spoiler. I think that Super Smash Bros. Brawl has been out long enough and most people have unlocked Toon Link by now.--Link hero of light 21:52, 23 August 2008 (UTC)

Opposition
  1. Sorry, I have to oppose this again. Like I said last time, I find this picture very plain... --Felicia's Champion 09:07, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
  2. There's already a picture of him in the featured image "Link's Piggy Pals". I don't exactly think we need another one. User:Seablue254/sig 00:50, 27 August 2008 (UTC)
  3. Didn't we already feature a picture of Shiek that was almost exactly the same as this? It would just seem repetative.--Corey Lord of Tacos! 13:38, 31 August 2008 (UTC)
JumpTwilight.jpg — Failed September 10, 2008

In the interest of having at least something available to be voted on, I'm gonna suggest this image. To me, it's a visually interesting and dramatic composition that nicely shows off the graphical aspects of Twilight. User:Adam/sig 17:20, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

Support
  1. I love it. It shows twilight princess' dark side.--Link hero of light 19:52, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
  2. It's gloomy, it's almost depressing, and it shows the most exciting thing about twilight princess the darkness in hyrule, I LOVE IT!--Onox13 21:27, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
  3. It's a very good picture, showing one of the many faces of Twilight Princess. As said above, it's a very dramatic scene and worthy of being featured. --Emeryn 18:54, 26 August 2008 (UTC)
  4. I think it's awesome. It shows how the Zelda series has steadily gotten more mature. Yay! --Hylian Wannabe 11:44, 30 August 2008 (UTC)
  5. I think it explains the plot of Twilight PrincessTalorules 01:08, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
Opposition
  1. It just doesn't show Twilight Princess' awsomeness. Also it is kind of boring.CoreyPotter 20:02, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
  2. The picture doesn't really say anything about Twilight Princess. It's just too plain. Angmar 07:03, 5 September 2008 (UTC)Angmar
  3. It's a screenshot... and not even a good/rare/interesting one. It isn't featured on a page, not even a gallery or a user page, so that defeats the purpose of even having it here if you ask me. --Douken 18:39, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
gohma early.jpg — October 3, 2008
File:Gohma early.jpg

this is a beta version of gohma in tp. i love beta pictures but i never see them get featured. so to add some verity i nominate this awesome gohma beta model. imageine how hard it must be to get this stuff!!!!Dragonstetraforce 21:08, 18 September 2008 (UTC)

Support
Opposition
  1. As much as it is rare and interesting, it's also small and fairly low resolution.--Rdnckj258 18:45, 21 September 2008 (UTC)
  2. It's a little blurry too. There are several shots of "Beta TP" like this, so it would seem odd to just feature one anyway. --Douken 20:33, 21 September 2008 (UTC)
  3. Yes, it is interesting. But look at our previous featured images. Now look at this one. There is no comparison. The quality of this is image is far too poor to ever be featured. The quality is so bad, that I highly doubt that either Steven or myself could improve the quality of this image to acceptable levels. This image also was not given a source.User:Matt/sig 00:55, October 3, 2008 (UTC)
Deathswordrender.png (proposed replacement for Deathhh.jpg) — Failed on October 16, 2008
File:Deathswordrender.png
NEW VERSION
File:Deathhh.jpg
OLD VERSION

This is the miniboss Death Sword. This a great image, made transparent by Steven. Awesome work. Much easier to see than the old version that is currently featured.User:Matt/sig 01:12, October 3, 2008 (UTC)

Important Notice:
This nomination is an experiment in a new policy. It is intended as a replacement for the existing image Deathhh.jpg. If this image is voted in, the old one will automatically be disqualified and the new one will replace it on every single page that the old one was on, save for this one.

ALSO NOTE:
The subject of this image is black. The old background is black. This image has NO BACKGROUND!!!!!!!. It is transparent. The page background is normal blue. So in no way is this harder to see than the old one. It is a physical impossibility. The contrast is greater for the new one. The ease of seeing it is due to contrast.
To clarify this, go here.

Support
Opposition
  1. You can't see it as good without the background.--Article and Picture Voter 01:19, 6 October 2008 (UTC)
  2. The background on the old picture was half the reason I liked the old picture. With this one, half the reason I liked it is gone. That's why my vote is here, and not in "support". --Felicia's Champion 09:24, 6 October 2008 (UTC)
  3. a trasparent charater on no background is inpossible to see.Dragonstetraforce 20:37, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
  4. It just isn't the same without the background. Also, it is very hard to see and a featured picture should be easy to see.--Link hero of light 18:54, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
  5. I have to say, regardless of issues such as clarity or contrast, my problem with the new image is the lack of background. Yes, it was fairly plain, but it wasn't just black. See the purple bit? That cleverly adds both interest and atmosphere to an otherwise slightly plain image. As a (slightly exaggerated) analogy, imagine a film such as The Matrix, shot almost entirely against green-screen. Should they have released that film with just the actors jumping around in front of a green backdrop, instead of adding the CG environments? User:Adam/sig 05:59, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
  6. To me, the background of the old version and the bluish glow added to some of the spookyness that Death Sword has.--bolter1
Deku Royal.png — Failed on November 11, 2008
File:Deku Royal.png

A nicely sized picture of the Dekus, which I think are probably the most interesting race in the Zelda world. It really shows the artistic style of Majora's Mask.Corey Lord of Tacos! 19:46, 1 September 2008 (UTC)

Support
  1. A very interesting nomination! I have to agree, I would like to see this featured. Thus far, we have no pictures depicting Deku Scrubs primarially, and the only picture that does feature one is Deku Link, hiding in the background for the MM picture. So, first vote! --Felicia's Champion 23:57, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  2. Great nomination! I've always liked these characters and this image, and with a some work by Steven and myself, it's now of the best quality possible! User:Adam/sig 11:30, 21 September 2008 (UTC)
  3. I've always loved this image. It's about time it got nominated. User:Twili Goddess/sig
  4. Deku Scrubs have always been cool in my book and Majora's Mask really did good for them, giving them a castle and royal family and even letting you play as one, so this gets my vote --Kresh64 19:06, 3 October 2008 (UTC)
  5. Deku Scrubs are cute and one of my favorite enemys.--Article and Picture Voter 01:19, 6 October 2008 (UTC)


Opposition
  1. I don't really see what is so impressive about this image. It is rather bland and not particularly interesting. It doesn't really stand out among the vast number of images on this site. It is no more interesting than most others. Too simple to be featured.User:Matt/sig 03:17, September 27, 2008 (UTC)
  2. This picture does show anything particuarly interesting. It does not show you you something important. The image leaves something to be desired, and is also simple to the point where the larger portion of the pictures on this web address are more interesting. the flaws are too great for it to be featured.Kingbulbin 11:41, 30 September 2008 (UTC)
  3. I find this picture to be very bland. Its color is not good. It shouldnt be featured--HeroOfTime6 13:28, 11 November 2008 (UTC)
Link Boat.png — Failed on November 17, 2008
File:Link Boat.png
Link in the stormy waters of the Great Sea just prior to Link's Awakening.

There is only one other image of Link's Awakening featured. That one is small and doesn't actually have a moment from the game. This one does. It is of Link struggling to keep his boat afloat as seen in the game's opening. This image came from the Nintendo Guide for the game. It was monochrome, except for the lamp glow. I colored it based on the colors of those objects in the game. It took a lot of work to fix up this image. It looks good and it was worked into the Link's Awakening page very well. There is a lot of drama in the image. Good to feature.User:Matt/sig 07:28, October 19, 2008 (UTC)

Support
  1. . I would support this because it's interesting, nice colors, lot of drama. It's unique because of the action being portrayed, a good image. Aye, I'm in favorThe Sage of Cosmos 13:01, 29 October 2008 (UTC)
  2. I'm supporting this. You can really tell that a lot of work has gone into this picture. --HylianWannabe 13:01, 7 November 2008(UTC)
  3. I want this picture to be featured because its very unique, and because we dont have alot of art like this featured. Its a very good and well done picture and deserves to be featured. --Kresh64 21:08, 14 November 2008 (UTC)
  4. This picture's great. Link's struggle, trying to hang on for dear life really sets the mood for not only the picture, but the whole game as well. I also agree with Kresh, we definitely need some more official artwork.User:Steven/sig 19:44, 16 November 2008 (UTC)
Opposition
  1. I oppose this because when i look at it i can't make out what it is, its just not interesting.HeroOfTime6 10:05, 1 November 2008
  2. I had to click on the picture to see what it actually was. I thought the lantern was Navi. My interest is also not sparked. --HeroOfTheWinds10 19:50, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
    • Vote nullified by a consensus of three.
  3. This picture would have been cooler in monochrome, also this picture doesn't have Link's face and his face is pretty.--ILoVeSaSuSkE 19:30, 10 November 2008 (UTC)
    • Vote nullified by a consensus of three.
  4. You can barely tell that it's Link on the boat and it's too difficult to tell what going on. Makes me dizy.--Article and Picture Voter 01:43, 16 November 2008 (UTC)
  5. Though I sympathize with the effort, I don't believe this should be featured. (A) When zooming in, parts of it are actually very blurry--especially around Link and parts of the waves, (B) frankly I just don't find it that well-drawn, especially compared with other official Zelda art, (C) least important of my reasons: though it was just the coloring, this is inevitably makes me think "fanart", which drives me away from it being featured. --Douken 05:14, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

Comments

First contest
  • I'd just like to point out that complaining about a thumbnail is not a good thing to do. It says nothing about the image. If any other two people agree with me we'll cancel out these votes.User:Matt/sig 19:56, November 7, 2008 (UTC)
    • Remember, you're voting on the image, not the image's thumbnail! ;) User:Ando/sig 21:20, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
  • You seem to have this thing where when somebody votes against something you have nominated or support, those votes are invalid. HeroOfTime6 said that the picture is not interesting and he couldn't really make out what is is. I don't see how that vote could be invalid. Also, HeroOfTheWinds10 opposed not only because of thumbnail, he also said it was not interesting. Both those votes seem valid to me.--Link hero of light 00:00, 8 November 2008 (UTC)
  • I don't believe anyone said that the said votes were invalid. But you can't judge from just looking at the thumbnail. I actually thought the image was interesting.The Sage of Cosmos 00:08, 8 November 2008 (UTC)
    • That is a coincidence. They voted on the thumbnail not the image. That makes them invalid. End of story. (The image was displayed a lot smaller than this when they voted.)User:Matt/sig 00:10, November 8, 2008 (UTC)
      • On a side note, those other votes WERE invalid. I would have done the same thing regardless of whether or not I supported the image. We just didn't have this process of invalidating them yet.User:Matt/sig 00:14, November 8, 2008 (UTC)

Matt, you don't seem to get what I'm trying to tell you, the thumbnai wasn't the only thing HeroOfTheWinds10 voted on. And HeroOfTime6 didn't mention anything about the size. However the picture is quite interesting, if it wasn't so topsy-turvey it would have my vote.--Link hero of light 00:16, 8 November 2008 (UTC)

  • "when i look at it i can't make out what it is" He can't make it out because it was a small thumbnail. The votes are invalid. It was a beginner's mistake. Also, if they can't make out the thumbnail, then of course they won't think that it is interesting. The two go together. Let me remind you that Ando and I are in agreement on this issue. He's away at the moment. But he'll be back in a few hours.User:Matt/sig 00:25, November 8, 2008 (UTC)
  • You know what, we could just go back and forth, both of have said our parts and now it's up for a sysop to decide. When Ando get's back he can decide whether those vote are invalid or not. If he says they are, I'll admit defeat in this debate.--Link hero of light 00:37, 8 November 2008 (UTC)
  • I understand now. I believe I misunderstood along the line here. From reading the above comments, I'm gonna have to agree with Ando and Matt on this. Add to the record you have third party joining your agrement ;) The Sage of Cosmos 01:30, 8 November 2008 (UTC)
  • Okay then. But we'll still wait for Ando. He and I need to discuss how to go about this.User:Matt/sig 01:38, November 8, 2008 (UTC)
  • "He and you"? Don't you mean Ando, Matt and LHOL need to discuss how to go about it :P.--Link hero of light 01:44, 8 November 2008 (UTC)
  • Not this case. I mean we have to talk of the mechanics of how this process is going to work now and in every future case. This matter is already decided so Ando and I don't have to talk about that part. Basically I'm thinking that we need a template and update the rule listing above. This whole process was already agreed upon. We just have to work out how to do it.User:Matt/sig 01:59, November 8, 2008 (UTC)
  • Did you call Ando or E-mail him? I figured you must have some means of comunnication with him since you knew he was going to be gone.--Link hero of light 04:09, 8 November 2008 (UTC)
    • One, check this, LHOL. Two, if they find the image uninteresting, well, that's their opinion, and given that featured picture nominees are decided almost solely on personal preference of the image, that's okay. However, saying "I can't make out what this is unless I look at it in full view" isn't right: you're voting on the image, not on the thumbnail. If you don't like the full image, that's fine! You're entitled to that opinion. But stating that you don't like the thumbnail is not a valid reason to oppose the image's nomination. User:Ando/sig 04:45, 8 November 2008 (UTC)
  • Okay. I know that it was a beginner's mistake to complain about the thumbnail. But I did also mention that I was not very interested in the picture.--HeroOfTheWinds10 21:37, 9 November 2008 (UTC)
    • Noted, but we have had a consensus of three. The vote is out. Sorry. The point is that you've learned from your mistake.User:Matt/sig 21:34, November 14, 2008 (UTC)
  • I said i couldnt make out what it was because its so swirly and not interesting but lets put all this uglyness behind us.--HeroOfTime6 21:59, 9 November 2008 (UTC)about to be capsized! That is too interesting by anyone's standards.User:Matt/sig
    • Swirly? He's caught it a wave. The part behind the sail is sky. Not innteresting? He is 21:34, November 14, 2008 (UTC)
  • Well not my standards it makes me seasick HAHAHA, oh well I don't know what else to say. And that monocrome thing is just that guy being a NOOb.--HeroOfTime6 22:19, 14 November 2008 (UTC)
    • So what does your seasickness have to do with the quality of this image?User:Matt/sig 22:52, November 14, 2008 (UTC)
  • Oh...I was just kidding. But in all seriousness i just don't care for the image.--HeroOfTime6 01:54, 15 November 2008 (UTC)
  • Can we really count the third vote? Monocrome? No one would ever let a monocrome one be featured. Besides the original version from the book wasn't monocrome. Also, not showing Link's face because his face is pretty? I didn't draw this! We'd never let fan art be featured. This isn't a matter of whether Link's face is pretty or not! I think that this vote should be nullified too.User:Matt/sig 21:34, November 14, 2008 (UTC)
  • Get rid of that Links face is pretty vote thats just crazy, it makes us look unprofessional.--HeroOfTime6 22:23, 14 November 2008 (UTC)
  • This is getting old. Anyone who has actually played the games can tell it is Link. It is a wave: a six year old could tell you that. The Article and Picture Voter one has to go too.User:Matt/sig 01:54, November 16, 2008 (UTC)
    • Plus I think that Article and Picture Voter's policy of jumping on the wiki just to vote is abuse of a Zelda Wiki account. If it were only up to me, (s)he would be blocked indefinitely from editing.User:Matt/sig 02:06, November 16, 2008 (UTC)
  • It seems to me that some people have been pretty thick in making sure that this image is disqualified. We have reasons like: "I can't see Link's face, and his face is pretty" "It makes me seasick." What the....heck.....is this? I realize everyone has to have an opinion, else the world would be a sad place, but this is ridiculous. I can see the image crystal clear. There is nothing that I'm unsure of. User:Mandi/sig 03:03, 16 November 2008 (UTC)

Fortunately, it is not up to you to decide. My little sister is too young to make any real edits so I thought see could just vote. Also, if you had looked through her contributions, you would have seen that voting is not the only thing she had done. I thought/hoped you were done accusing people's opposing votes. Apparently, I was wrong :(.--Link hero of light 02:45, 16 November 2008 (UTC)

  • The world isn't fair. Sadly, if she can't do anything but vote, then she'll have to wait until she can do other things. Because voting on things is not what this Wiki is about. It is about trying to contain all the knowledge in the Zelda universe. Featured articles and pictures are a way to motivate improvement. So unless the person is making valid edits, they should not vote. Because only people that know the ins and outs of the wiki can know what is truly acceptable. It is that simple. We are not voting on how we'd feel in the situation that the pictures depict. Even though you're most likely telling the truth, we technically have no proof that it is your sister and not you. That is why it is best not to run two accounts from the same household. If you guys did that on Wikipedia, you'd likely be blocked right off. There is a reason that many countries have a minimum voting age. We also cannot be sure if you are not influencing her votes. I can't make exceptions. That's the way the world works.User:Matt/sig 03:14, November 16, 2008 (UTC)
    • We're going to set up guidelines for voting. From what we have so far, this would fall under what isn't acceptable. So it wouldn't matter who's nomination it is. It could be against something I voted against. If someone votes like that, I still have to oppose it. It is that simple. I've told you that multiple times and you still can't understand that.User:Matt/sig 03:17, November 16, 2008 (UTC)
    • Edit conflicts combined with "Internet explorer cannot display the webpage" WOO HOO! Fun times!! But, that's nobodys fault so I'll shut up :P Guidelines, yes! We need them, that is the only way we will get anythin accomplished in a case like this. User:Mandi/sig 03:39, 16 November 2008 (UTC)

You're exactly right, the world isn't fair. So why don't you stop trying to make people's votes invalid. However, if no one agrees with me, I'm willing to make a compromise. My sister can vote on my account, we can take turns each month. Considering I'm coming out worse on this compromise, you should be happy.--Link hero of light 05:08, 16 November 2008 (UTC)

  • I won't stop. They are invalid. It is that simple. I don't want to have to say this again: It doesn't matter who's nomination it is or how I feel about it. If the votes are irrational or are not about the quality of the image or article itself, we will invalidate them. Once the guidelines are up, there will be no more arguing on that point.User:Matt/sig 05:14, November 16, 2008 (UTC)

But it was about the quality of the image. "You can barely tell that it's Link on the boat and it's too difficult to tell what going on.". If that isn't complaining about the quality of the image than what is? Please tell me exactly what it is.--Link hero of light 05:30, 16 November 2008 (UTC)

  • For now it's just my opinion. But don't worry. Once the guideline's are up, I'll stick by them. Even if I still think something is not right. This system now is shaky. So wait until then.User:Matt/sig 05:41, November 16, 2008 (UTC)

And so will I. One thing I want to ask you is can you show me what the oringinal picture looked like?--Link hero of light 00:48, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

These votes are opinions of why people think pictures should or should not be featured. If your own opinion conflicts with the opinion of someone else... does that mean they're wrong? If someone feels strongly enough about a reason to deny an image to be featured they should at least be given a chance to have their votes counted. It isn't like people are trying to hurt the website by voting against an image. They are just trying to help it by giving a certain reason why they think it shouldn't be featured. (I understand that my vote was with good reason denied)--HeroOfTheWinds10 04:27, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

That is what the guidelines will be for. Right now it is basically hit-or-miss. So it'll be messy until then. Once they're up, things will be much better for everyone. And it will making voting easier too.User:Matt/sig 04:38, November 17, 2008 (UTC)
PH Scene 1-2.png/Ph scene 1b.jpg — Failed on November 18, 2008

I think we definitely need a featured image from the most recent game in the series, and I really like this one. Having said that, I couldn't decide which version to choose, so I've decided to leave the decision up to you! When voting in support, please start votes with A: or B: to indicate your preference. User:Adam/sig 18:09, 7 August 2008 (UTC)





Option A
Option B
Support
  1. A. I think it's a pretty cool picture and there hasn't been too many featured PH nominations yet!ZeldaGirl96 20:06, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
  2. A: I gotta admit, I like this image a lot. User:Ando/sig 21:27, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
  3. I love option A, its faded borders zooming in on the main characters is simply epic. User:Steven/sig 17:30, 16 August 2008 (EST)
  4. A, I have only played Phantom Hourglass at Best Buy but I think we need a picture from the most recennt game. I also appreciate that Link's shield has the crayfish/lobster on it like his pajamas in Wind Waker.CoreyPotter 19:58, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
  5. Option B would be a good picture to display. The cover of PH is quite nice, giving a good first impression of what to expect of the game. Angmar 07:10, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
  6. Option A is really awesome. I was gonna accept with Angmar but then again out of five people only one person chose for the other picture (sorry Angmar). That is why I checked Option A and it did look much better. That is why I vote for Option A. Akki 18:05, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  7. A. It not only is cool, but who wants a huge logo to break the scene?Dekuta 15:26, 26 October 2008 (UTC)
Opposition
  1. I don't like either one. A is too zoomed in, and B has a logo. There needs to be a different Phantom Hourglass picture featured.--HeroOfTime6 19:47, 17 November 2008 (UTC)
  2. Actually... yeah, I agree with HeroOfTime on this. --Douken 22:05, 17 November 2008 (UTC)
Link and Ezlo.png — Failed on November 18, 2008
File:Link and Ezlo.png

Why only one The Minish Cap choice? Why not three?! Let the battle begin!User:Matt/sig 22:51, November 15, 2008 (UTC)

Support
Opposition
  1. I like the art style, and this is definitely a good image, but far from a featured image. --Douken 05:14, 17 November 2008 (UTC)
  2. I think Douken is right, its a good picture and all but I think there are much better Minish Cap pictures than this one to be featured. Its just them floating around. --Kresh64 21:31, 17 November 2008 (UTC)
  3. This is a good picture, but there isn't enough excitement . Unlike "Big Chu" and "Link and Big Key" this just doesn't deserve to be featured.--Link hero of light 15:50, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
Twilight Sword.png — Failed on February 22, 2009

This is an amazing, beautiful, wonderful, awesome picture. This is one of Steve's best picture I've ever seen. I have no idea how he managed to get this picture! This is a rare shot!--Link hero of light 01:11, 19 December 2008 (UTC)

Support
  1. Wow I've never seen this picture before, only on the game.--Lt. Hammerspace 03:37, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
  2. I dont know why but I love this sword.It just looks so crazy how each part of the sword is different,and the eye on the hilt is cool aswell. It may be a bit on the small side but its still big enough and the quality of the image is very good. --Kresh64 18:01, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
  3. Hallelulja-moment! --Olle93 17:01, 28 December 2008 (UTC)
  4. It's a very nice picture, and it's rare; I've never seen such a clear picture of the sword before. I think the good people of the Zelda Wiki deserve to see it. Let's give this gem the Featured Picture Status!- Mariofan9 18:19, 13 February 2009 (UTC)
Opposition
  1. I dunno, it's kind of small. Also, we already have a featured sword image that's quite a bit larger.--Rdnckj258 16:33, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
  2. Mmmm... it's a bit small, and there are several sword images that appear to be more interesting and of higher quality. I understand that there isn't much that can be done with it but... —Alter  {T C B H } 19:43, 2 February 2009 (UTC)
  3. It is a good picture. But it's rather on the small side. And not really an important thing.Corey Lord of Tacos! 18:09, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
Neutral Comments
  • Yeah. It is good. But from the size, I can't really go either way here.User:Matt/sig 22:34, February 1, 2009 (UTC)

I guess that's three opposition votes. —Alter  {T C B H } 20:29, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

TRR Tingle 2.png — Failed on March 11, 2009

For such a major charcter, it's surprising there isn't a featured picture of him. I really like this picture. The look on Tingle's face is...weird.--Link hero of light 23:39, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

Support
Opposition
  1. The Picture in question is not suitable to be featured, if Tingle does get a featured picture it should have a better style and be more interesting.--Gillispie 01:33, 18 January 2009 (UTC)
  2. Wow this picture is stupid. Im sure you guys could find a better tingle image.--Lt. Hammerspace 21:05, 19

February 2009 (UTC)

  • Above vote negated per opposition guidelines at the top of the page. User:Adam/sig 08:28, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
  1. I was unable to find anything on whether or not I can nominate and vote during the same month, so I'll assume that I can for now. Frankly, I think this picture is quite boring. It's about the most common image of Tingle that's out there, and there are several images of him that appear to be larger and more interesting than this one. Come on, vote for something more original, people! —Alter  {T C B H } 18:55, 23 February 2009 (UTC)
  2. There is not that much that is interesting in this image. It is kind of bland. And it is much too small to be featured. Far too small.User:Matt/sig 02:16, March 11, 2009 (UTC)
Neutral Comments
  • Well, if we should have featured picture of Tingle, I personally would like a art work from wind wake more because I like that style better, but that´s just me...--Olle93 19:10, 13 January 2009 (UTC)
  • I'd like to see a featured picture of Tingle, but if I had the choice it wouldn't be this one. It's not the most interesting picture of Tingle nor is it the highest quality one. In my opinion there are better pictures of Tingle which would be more deserving of a feautured picture, not least the picture of Tingle taken from the game's box art. -- User: Tingle :)
  • So, Adam you don't think this picture is stupid...I mean come on its horrible. At least find a more classic picture.--Lt. Hammerspace 02:01, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
    • That may be. But an invalid vote is still an invalid vote. There was nothing personal about it. it had nothing to do with what Adam thought of the image. The guidelines are clearly defined above and your vote is in violation of those guidelines.User:Matt/sig 02:16, March 11, 2009 (UTC)
Twinmold.png — Failed on April 14, 2009
File:Twinmold.png

I was looking at the bosses of Zelda the other day, and this image caught my eye above a lot of other images. It's a really good image done (edited) by Markol, and one of few MM pictures I've seen which are truly awesome. --Felicia's Champion 05:42, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Support
  1. I really like this picture. There's something about Majora's Mask artwork for the characters and monsters that I really liked, and still do to this day. Ancblue52 05:01, 15 December 2008 (UTC)
Opposition
  1. This picture has too much shadow and is too hard to see. It also doesn't have very good perspective making the giant Twinmold look small.--Link hero of light 01:51, 4 December 2008 (UTC)
  2. In almost 5 months, this image has gained one vote in support. It's clear that this is never going to reach featured status, and with that kind of overwhelming clamor of support it's clear that it doesn't deserve to. To me, the image is mediocre; I have no strong feelings either way about the style or content. Maybe that's why it's been here so long, and why it has to go. User:Adam/sig 21:30, 12 April 2009 (UTC)
  3. The image looks very shadowed, and it's relatively boring. And I agree- no one is in support of this picture, so it's obviously not going get FS anytime soon. I guess that's three votes. —Alter  {T C B H } 01:14, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
Neutral Comments

Well... Majoras mask artwork tend to have a little to much shadows and this picture is not an exception. But it doesn´t feel right to oppose it because it isn´t a bad picture... Well... Just wanted to say it... Wait, I change my mind. This, of all the MM -artwork, does not have too much shadows, it is great. So come on everyone vote for this picture now... -Olle93 20:21, 25 November 2008 (UTC)

The image has been tweaked to fix the problem with the shadows.User:Matt/sig 06:56, December 15, 2008 (UTC)

Now it's worse! I liked it much better with the shadows!--Link hero of light 01:05, 17 December 2008 (UTC)

Well, then. Don't complain about it then. You can either like it with shadows or without. Not both.User:Matt/sig 00:15, December 30, 2008 (UTC)

I don't like it either way, but I prefer the it with shadows.--Link hero of light 06:56, 4 January 2009 (UTC)

The shadow style is just a part of Majora's Mask art style. Nothing wrong with that. Although I don't really like Twinmold, and the image is kinda small I think. The Goron Moron 07:04, 4 January 2009 (UTC)

If it didn't have the shadows, it wouldn't be Majora's Mask ;)--User:Mandi/sig 07:06, 4 January 2009 (UTC)
...I haven't checked this out since I nominated it. It's much...brighter than I remember it. I preferred the previous darker version, and so am very tempted to oppose my own nomination. But, there's probably something in the rules against that. So I won't. --Felicia's Champion 06:37, 13 April 2009 (UTC)
PH endslides09.png (Bellumbeck) — Failed on April 18, 2009
File:PH endslides09.png

This picture is from the ending sequence of Phantom Hourglass. I think it's style is pretty neat.--Link hero of light 16:26, 28 March 2009 (UTC)

Support
  1. This is a great picture showcasing the artstyle of Phantom Hourglass's cutscenes. I major Yes. -ATRUEZELDAFAN 13:32, 31 March 2009 (UTC)
  2. PH has no featured pictures yet, this is worthy on it it's own, it reflects the action and style of the game very nicely. Much more than being a nice image, it's the perfect example of what can be expected from Ph's innocent appearance and fearsome phantoms. User:Axiomist/sig 06:44, 8 April 2009 (UTC)
  3. An awesome picture, very stylish and cool looking. Also, a nice action scene. Axle the Beast 04:10, 11 April 2009 (UTC)
  4. I love this style and tried to do something like that, too. And therefore I can say that this picture is one of the best from the cutscences and not as simple, as it may seem. And also, if PH doesn't have any featured pictures yet, this is another point for it. --Nelde 18:39, 12 April 2009 (UTC)
  5. This is a really good picture from what is perhaps one of the best portable games ever. It shows all the dynamic emotion and styles that were used in the game, as well as how the boss is fought, in a sort of vauge way.--Petman1325 20:14, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
  6. The Phantom Hourglass cut out style is so unique!Corey Lord of Tacos! 02:02, 18 April 2009 (UTC)
Opposition
  1. This image is incredibly small. It is much smaller than most of our currently featured images. Plus it is one image out of many that are very similar to it. Doesn't really strike me as awesome. Not compared to what we have.User:Matt/sig 21:47, April 15, 2009 (UTC)
  2. I agree with Matt. Although Bellumbeck is awesome, this cutout doesn't stand out from the others in my opinion and doesn't really seem like much compared to other nominees. Kind of droll really. Then there's the size. User:Melchizedek/sig 04:12, 16 April 2009 (UTC)
  3. Bellumbeck would have made a good featured picture however, this image is incredibly small. Hardly eye catching or even interesting. Not really feature worthy.User:Mandi/sig 02:21, 18 April 2009 (UTC)
Neutral Comments

Size is reason enough to not vote for it, but hardly justifiable to Oppose an image. The Images above are all great but Opposition votes with the reason of "We already have several very similar images featured." would fit in the rules as stated above. Just bear that in mind before Failing this image. User:Axiomist/sig 04:23, 16 April 2009 (UTC)

I as well, will not oppose this image, we have had Phantom Hourglass nominations before. I'd hate to see this one fail because of my vote, but it's certainly not featured material. First of all, Link hero of light, when Matt and Mel told you the image is too small, they meant the image itself; increasing the thumbnail size will do no good. Also by "large", they mean LARGE at least 900px in height, and size of an image does matter (large images give the "wow factor"). Even in the guidelines it states "it's too low resolution" as one of the examples as a justifiable opposition.User:Steven/sig 20:31, 16 April 2009 (UTC)

Epona w link.png (Link with Epona) — Failed on October 1, 2009
File:Epona w link.png

This is a very cool image that needs to be featured. There are not very many Epona pictures but I think this one is the best. It really captures the image of Ocarina of Time. It is very nicely drawn and old school. It needs to be featured.--Lt. Hammerspace 03:30, 29 September 2009 (UTC)

Support
Opposition
  1. Eh...my first and real gripe with this image is the quality. It seems choppy and the transparency job is rather poor. It's also rather uninteresting.User:Mandi/sig 04:39, 30 September 2009 (UTC)
  2. The transparency job is done badly, but the image also offers nothing special. It is rather stock-standard, not encapsulating any mood or interest. It doesn't draw people in. User:Melchizedek/sig 04:11, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
  3. There are several visible leftovers from a quick and somewhat sloppy transparency job. The tail seems a little choppy and it looks like the sword is missing a few pixels. The tail and mane also look like parts are missing as well as having some background left over. As far as I'm concerned this isn't the highest of quality.User:Matt/sig 04:32, October 1, 2009 (UTC)
Negated/Retracted Votes
  1. I absolutely love it. Great image. —Alter  {T C B H } 05:37, 29 September 2009 (UTC) Vote withdrawn. —Alter  {T C B H } 18:14, 30 September 2009 (UTC)
Neutral Comments
  1. Clean it up, and then we'll talk. Also, doesn't Link know it's dangerous to lean back on a horse while it's rearing? Noble Wrot 05:41, 29 September 2009 (UTC)
  1. The image doesn't look that great now that I know what it is. It's not bad, but not featured quality. —Alter  {T C B H } 18:14, 30 September 2009 (UTC)
Link and Ezlo Still Life.png (Link and Ezlo Still Life) — Failed on May 10, 2010
File:TMC Link 06.png
Link and Ezlo Still Life

Boy do we love The Minish Cap here at ZW! This image brilliantly captures the relationship between Link and Ezlo, reminiscent of Link and Navi from Ocarina of Time - Ezlo always tries to provide Link advice and "get through to Link's head", literally! With it's expertly done transparency, cartoony, yet vivid contrast, and nice size, this image is definitely overqualified for the Featured Pictures category! User:Cipriano 119/sig 21:32, 11 April 2010 (UTC)

Support

I like it. :) Very defining, and an somewhat unfamiliar piece of work. +1 —Alter  {T C B H } 22:39, April 25, 2010 (UTC)

Opposition
  1. Wow, my b. I did not realize that this image was one in a series of similar images, all depicting Ezlo and Link in a similar manner. :( User:Cipriano 119/sig 21:35, 11 April 2010 (UTC)
  2. I vote against for the same reason as Cip, here. It's one of a series of similar images. Nothing unique about it.User:Justin/sig 03:26, 10 May 2010 (UTC)
  3. Yeah, sorry Cip! It's a funny image but you make a good point. :P Dany36 03:27, 10 May 2010 (UTC)
Neutral Comments
Spirit Tracks art.png (Spirit Tracks Artwork) — Failed on July 28, 2010
File:Spirit Tracks art.png
Spirit Tracks Artwork

This image is interesting and has great quality. Definitely sums up the awesomeness of Spirit Tracks.User:Mandi/sig 07:17, December 30, 2009 (UTC)

Support
  1. Well I think it's a good image, despite what Alter said. It has much more positive things to be a Featured Image instead of that one fault. It has nice colors and perspective. It shows fierceness in Link... Etc. - AtrumLevis  (My Talk Page) (My Contributions) 23:05, 10 May 2010 (UTC)
Opposition
  1. Oppose per opposition guideline part "E". Several variations of the images make for an unimpressive Featured Image. —Alter  {T C B H } 18:18, December 30, 2009 (UTC)
  2. I have to agree with Alter. It's not terribly unique, really. It's the same sort of thing we've seen in the artworks from PH and TMC, which make for a generally bland feel. We've got much better ST images than just this, so why settle? :PUser:Justin/sig 21:48, 6 June 2010 (UTC)
  3. I agree as well. The image is generic, rather uninteresting, and really no different than the hundreds of other, similar images of Link, the Phantom, and the Spirit Train. 1337star 21:03, 28 July 2010 (UTC)
Neutral Comments
LinkImpa.png (Link and Impa) — Failed on September 13, 2010
File:LinkImpa.png

I'm not sure what it is that caused me to look at this picture and think "Oh, boy! I think I'll nominate this for a Featured Image!". For some reason, it just struck as interesting, in a good sort of way. I love the image as a whole; it feels reminiscent of Hansel and Gretel in both theme and art (though Impa hardly fulfills the role of the witch). The piece of art itself is rare, having been scanned from an original Japanese guide for The Legend of Zelda, and is of good quality and size. And the transparency job's not too bad, either. I should know, as I took care of that myself ;) —Alter  {T C B H } 04:22, July 17, 2010 (UTC)

Support
  1. I like the art style, and it has pretty good transparency.Ottobot 23:19, 28 July 2010 (UTC)
Opposition
  1. Uh... the quality of this image is very poor. The edges are ugly: It looks like a Cucco pecked a keyboard to do the transparency. And it looks like it's a low-quality scan that was blown up to size, so it's all pixelated. Frankly I'd be embarrassed to have something with such low quality featured.User:Matt/sig 04:27, September 13, 2010 (UTC)
  2. The quality isn't very good, and the transparency is bad considering there's a white line around the whole thing. User:Mandi/sig 04:47, September 13, 2010 (UTC)
  3. I'm not a fan of the style, mainly because it makes the image appear blotty and horrible. We're really looking for some higher quality images to feature, not ones that make people look and think "Ew, that's messed up." I know it's really supposed to look that way, but it just isn't presentable. Sorry, but I gotta oppose.User:Justin/sig 20:55, 13 September 2010 (EDT)
Neutral Comments
  • First off, I mistakenly uploaded the wrong file. :P I just replaced it with the most recent one, so the transparency problem's fixed. Also, artwork of that style is usually similar in "quality". That's not a quality issue, I don't believe, but a style issue. —Alter  {T C B H } 23:22, September 13, 2010 (UTC)
Ambrosia Lite.png (Ambrosia Lite) — Failed on October 7, 2010
File:Ambrosia Lite.png
Ambrosia Lite. Have some.

This image really sums up the awesomeness of the Valiant Comics. Whether you're a fan or not, this is a fun, high-quality image (as high as it can get), which 99% of the Zelda population has never seen before now. Cast your vote below, and remember- drink responsibly. —Alter  {T C B H } 05:46, December 16, 2009 (UTC)

Support
  1. I don't know why, but I really like this image. Like Alter mentioned, it's not a well-known image, and the details are pretty amazing. Definitely should be featured! Dany36 05:52, 16 December 2009 (UTC)
  2. This is a great image. Good quality considering it's from the comics, and while some people may wonder why an image like this could be featured, I think that the curiosity raised is a nice opportunity for Zelda fans to learn about the comics. Given their age, there's a good chance that later-generation fans may have never even heard of them before. Lysia 09:11, 6 January 2010 (UTC)
  3. Definitely. I still need to get those comics, anyway it'll be good to raise awareness the comics and the older games. PureLocke 22:08, 28 May 2010 (UTC)
  4. Wow, totally unique, and the quality is surprisingly good. I say we have more obscure pics like this in the future! Pyrobomber(T)(C) 02:23, 18 June 2010 (UTC)
Opposition
  1. To me, this seems like a rather small part of Zelda and Valiant Comics. It is deatiled, but there's nothing special about it. --F4{[Domino29]} 21:17, 12 August 2010 (EDT)
  2. Am I allowed to re-add and re-phrase my vote if it got negated, especially if I feel the negater misunderstood me? Because I wasn't saying that the subject of the picture was bad, I was saying that the picture itself doesn't deserve to be featured. It just looks like a normal picture; nothing special about it. Minda of Darkness
  3. Although this technically meets all of the criteria, I feel that the image is a little small in terms of resolution. Also, it doesn't really have the visual impact I'm looking for in something that's going on the main page. Aside from that this was nominated 10 months ago and has only gained four supporting votes; that's enough to convince me that it's never going to make it to featured status. User:Adam/sig 07:59, 7 October 2010 (EDT)
Neutral Comments
Negated/Retracted Votes

#Guys, it's not even that detailed. Minda of Darkness08:38, 14 September 2010 (EDT) Negated per opposition guideline # 2.User:Mandi/sig 02:16, September 17, 2010 (UTC)

Great Deku Tree.png (Great Deku Tree) — Failed on February 25, 2011

Great Deku Tree

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Great Deku Tree artwork as seen in Ocarina of Time

When I first saw this image, I was just... wow. The detail is stunning, with the light coming through the leaves and and the shading on the Great Deku Tree himself. It captures the intensity of a new adventure, with Link staring timidly into his darkened mouth. I think it truly is feature-worthy. Rambo Zelda 15:39, 29 October 2010 (EST)

Support
  1. This image...it's so opaque, but the thing about it that caught my eye is the shadows. They contrast with the rest of the image so well I want to get my controller and make a new file just so I can compare the image to the tree in the game.--TheHK (T) (C) 09:33, 2 November 2010 (EDT)
Opposition
  1. This image isn't that high of quality. It looks rather pixeled and low quality, something you'd see from a crappy scanner.User:Mandi/sig 21:03, November 17, 2010 (UTC)
  2. I'm going to have to say no here, too. It's way too small and pixelated. It looks like it was scanned out of the Nintendo Power guide, as it's about that size and it's has artifact lines running back and forth on it that look like it's from light leaking into the scanner, like you get when scanning something from a book or magazine. Unless a better version can be found, I don't think this should be featured.User:Matt/sig 02:07, February 16, 2011 (UTC)
  3. Yep, unfortunately the size and quality are too limited for this to be used. Maybe if an improved version can be found this could be nominated again. User:Adam/sig 08:02, 25 February 2011 (EST)
Neutral Comments

Good picture, but please try to find a better, higher-quality version of it for a featured picture. —Alter  {T C B H } 19:03, November 25, 2010 (UTC)

Art from Spirit Tracks (Spirit Tracks art) — Failed on May 6, 2011

Link, Zelda, and the Train

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Art from Spirit Tracks

A big image with fantastic quality, also it shows the three main characters of Spirit Tracks. If viewed at full size, you can see that it is perfectly cropped and not messy. It shows that even the train is an important character in the game. This picture has every right to be featured. --Masked Kafei 06:29, 4 May 2011 (EDT)

Support
  1. I agree. Even zooming in all the way, the picture is not pixely. It is very HQ and shows the "characters" of the game. :3 LegendOfHyrule31 21:00, 5 May 2011 (EDT)
Opposition
  1. While there's nothing particularly wrong with this image, I'm not wowed by it at all. There's no weight to it - it's three rather plain, if accurate, renders in one picture. It needs something more notable to qualify for featured status... something that makes me say to myself, "How have I never seen this amazing picture before?!" —Embyr 75  --Talk-- 00:53, 6 May 2011 (EDT)
  2. I absolutely agree. There's really nothing that special to me about this picture. If this deserves to be featured, then so does pretty much every other high quality Spirit Tracks artwork we have. There are plenty of amazing, high quality renders around the Wiki. That doesn't mean they all deserve to be featured. — Hylian King [*] 08:15, 6 May 2011 (EDT)
  3. While this image is fantastic in the respect that it really showcases some of the characters of Spirit Tracks, however it's rather bland, and there's nothing extraordinary considering we have much more interesting images from Spirit Tracks.User:Mandi/sig 18:16, May 6, 2011 (UTC)
Neutral Comments
Mirror of Twilight (back) (Mirror of Twilight) — Failed on July 10, 2011

Mirror of Twilight (Back)

The Back side of the Mirror of Twilight

The Mirror of Twilight is a very beautiful work of art yes. Vastly unique. But the back side of the Mirror is just as beautiful and is even more obscure and rarely appreciated. Very few people stop to take a look at the back of the mirror. It is surprisingly intricate and detailed. So I'm choosing to nominate them both at once. This one is for the back of the mirror. Scroll up the page for the front! GO VOTE!User:Matt/sig 01:51, March 30, 2011 (UTC)

Support
Opposition
  1. The quality here is horrible, and really, who wants to have the back of something as featured?—★Chip200 14:57, 11 May 2011 (EDT)
  2. This image looks spectacular in its thumbnail version, however upon viewing full size... not so much. Not only does the resolution seem to be low, but the transparency is choppy and not to mention the black lines are rather obnoxious looking. It's a beautiful image, just not feature quality. User:Mandi/sig 23:04, June 30, 2011 (UTC)
  3. Yeah, it's interesting in terms of something to have in the article, but the image doesn't stand on its own merits. The black lines look weird, and the pixels are all quite visible. Also, it's a circular object, but this image isn't even round; it's a regular icosagon! (yes, I had to look the name up) User:Adam/sig 16:01, 10 July 2011 (EDT)
Neutral Comments
  1. I'd nominate this one because it's just so cool, but my only critique would be that it is a bit blurry at full size. I believe that making this image smaller (maybe around 20% smaller) may fix a large percentage of the blurriness; across the wiki in thumbnail form, this image looks highly awe-inspiring! — ciprianotalk 09:16, 6 May 2011 (EDT)
  2. Ditto Cip's sentiments. I love how this is one of those things you don't see often but just looks so cool... if the blurriness can be dealt with, it will have my vote. —Embyr 75  --Talk-- 12:52, 11 May 2011 (EDT)


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