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Original - One of the impressive rock formations in Wadi Rum, Jordan, named The Seven Pillars of Wisdom. The name was given in memory of T. E. Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia, and his autobiographical book whose plot is based in the area, during the Arab Revolt. Even though the Seven Pillars referred to in the book have no connection with the Wadi Rum, the desert may be best known in the West for its connection with T. E. Lawrence.
Edit 1 - Straightened image tilt (1.5 deg), cropped.
Edit 2 - Straightened image tilt (1.5 deg), cropped to panorama.
Reason
I think the image meets technical and encyclopedic value criteria as it depicts a significant landmark
Articles in which this image appears
Wadi Rum
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Places/Landscapes
Creator
Tomobe03
  • I would certainly be more inclined to support, although if you cut out the sand at the bottom, the photo would be uneven and so the sky would have to be cut off too, only that would be a waste of such a pretty day. A panorama (i.e. with the tracks and sky cropped off) might look ok, but I'm not entirely sure. Wackywace converse | contribs 17:35, 6 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Seven Pillars 2008 e5.jpgMaedin\talk 20:19, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]