This high quality photograph of academic Gilbert Strang was apparently taken by Wikipedia user Sijothankam, and seems like a potential candidate to become a featured picture to me (somewhat tight crop at the top, admittedly). Any other reason why it shouldn't be listed at FPC?
Quality seems quite good, lighting seems okay, some minor artifacting in the background, but I don't think it's a big issue. Focus is good and pretty much in the right spot, but it's a very shallow DOF, which some voters dislike in portraits. Tight crop as you suggest could be an issue. The other concern I'd have is that it seems a strange pose, in particular how he's holding his mouth. --jjron (talk) 14:34, 27 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Hmm, okay... Thanks very much for the feedback! Is it probably not really worth running at FLC then? A Thousand Doors (talk | contribs) 07:30, 29 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I wouldn't say a definite 'no' as voting can be fickle at times and this does have some strong points, while some of the weaknesses are as much a matter of opinion as anything. I'd say if you want to give it a try at FPC go ahead, without expecting too much. --jjron (talk) 14:34, 29 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Eh, no harm in trying, I suppose. I'll inform the creator. Thanks very much for the advice! A Thousand Doors (talk | contribs) 10:46, 1 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]