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== [[: File:Alley in Colatina (3).jpg]] ==

What about this one? I took it today. [[:User:{{PAGENAME:ArionStar}}|★]]{{#ifeq:{{lc:{{padleft:|5|ArionStar}}}}|user:|[[Category:Commons User template with namespace]]}} 22:56, 30 January 2024 (UTC)
:*Hi [[:User:ArionStar|Arion]]. I think this picture is better than the other one in some ways and worse in others. It's a little bit sharper and more centered but the light is not as good, you're missing the blue sky from the other picture, and I also preferred the more vertical framing of the other picture because a big part of what makes this a good motif is the long sight-lines with the swirly patterns, so you want as much of them in the frame as possible to lead your eye - a squarer crop makes it less striking. In general, I think you're going to struggle at FPC with an iPhone and would recommend that you invest in a proper camera if you want to submit lots of your own work to FPC. It doesn't necessarily have to be an expensive camera, just a good one. W.Carter had loads of FPs with a fairly basic compact camera and they were really good. But an iPhone doesn't really give you the quality and flexiblity of options you need. [[User:Cmao20|Cmao20]] ([[User talk:Cmao20#top|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 19:15, 1 February 2024 (UTC)
:*:I'm struggling at FPC due to the difficulty to find some FPable thing in my city. [[:User:{{PAGENAME:ArionStar}}|★]]{{#ifeq:{{lc:{{padleft:|5|ArionStar}}}}|user:|[[Category:Commons User template with namespace]]}} 11:24, 2 February 2024 (UTC)
:*::Hey! Could you do me a favor? Just nominate [[:File:Laranjas-pera.jpg|this one]]? I already have two open nominations. [[:User:{{PAGENAME:ArionStar}}|★]]{{#ifeq:{{lc:{{padleft:|5|ArionStar}}}}|user:|[[Category:Commons User template with namespace]]}} 14:01, 3 February 2024 (UTC)
:::*Sorry Arion, I'd vote for that picture but I would prefer to choose the pictures I nominate myself, and I already have the next 12 planned out on my list. You only have a day left to run on the Sugarloaf mountain nomination anyway, just wait a day. [[User:Cmao20|Cmao20]] ([[User talk:Cmao20#top|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 14:14, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

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== Some evidence ==

https://imgur.com/DTqdbjB [[User:Nosferattus|Nosferattus]] ([[User talk:Nosferattus|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 21:06, 31 March 2024 (UTC)

== Thank you … ==

… for your well thought-out comments [[Commons:Village_pump#Guidance_re_possible_copyleft_trolling|on the Diliff/“copyleft trolling” discussion]]. You discuss many important aspects in perfect order and exemplary clarity. (I am writing this here because it would get lost in that lengthy discussion.) Best, – [[User:Aristeas|Aristeas]] <small>([[User talk:Aristeas|talk]])</small> 15:37, 2 April 2024 (UTC)
::Thanks, Aristeas, this is kind of you to say. All best, [[User:Cmao20|Cmao20]] ([[User talk:Cmao20#top|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 20:31, 4 April 2024 (UTC)

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== Church of Saint Augustin ==

Hello! I saw your comment on QIC and uploaded a new version of [[:File:Iglesia de San Agustín, París, Francia, 2022-10-31, DD 120-122 HDR.jpg]]. I improved the curves, the perspective and the sharpness. To be honest, I would have never thought of this image as a FP but after you mentioned it, I see indeed potential. If you believe that there is some room of improvement, please, let me know. Thank you! [[User:Poco a poco|Poco a poco]] ([[User talk:Poco a poco|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 20:25, 14 April 2024 (UTC)
::*Yeah, it'll be an unusual nomination and idk if it'll succeed but I like this photo a lot and I think it is worth a shot. It's the repeated archway motif, with the arches of the stained glass windows and the arches of the church walls all containing a different view inside them - that juxtaposition of regularity with diversity is really cool. It reminds me of one of those old-fashioned advent calendars in which every door conceals a different picture. The only improvement I can see is what may be a slight misalignment of the HDR frames on the noticeboard at the bottom centre that has seemingly caused something akin to a stitching error. Anyway, I'll put this picture up for nomination when my next slot is free. [[User:Cmao20|Cmao20]] ([[User talk:Cmao20#top|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 20:42, 14 April 2024 (UTC)
::I see what you mean, at the top of the noticeboard, in the middle that looks like a stitching error, but it isn't. It looks strange but I checked the single frames and it is for real. Have a nice week! --[[User:Poco a poco|Poco a poco]] ([[User talk:Poco a poco|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 06:15, 15 April 2024 (UTC)
:::Good to know and thanks for checking! Reality is stranger than any mistake the camera can make... [[User:Cmao20|Cmao20]] ([[User talk:Cmao20#top|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 14:32, 15 April 2024 (UTC)
::::Hello! I saw your notes hidden in the page (but couldn't see them actually). I fixed the blue color bleeding (you mentioned this in a note) but I'm not sure about the misalignment. I made some improvements there too, but not sure whether I fixed the issue for which you included a note --[[User:Poco a poco|Poco a poco]] ([[User talk:Poco a poco|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 18:10, 17 April 2024 (UTC)

==Quality Image Promotion==
{{QICpromoted|File:Clare_College_Bridge,_Cambridgeshire,_England_-_29-11-2019.jpg|Clare College Bridge, Cambridge, --[[User:Cmao20|Cmao20]] 02:25, 13 April 2024 (UTC)|{{s}} Good quality.--[[User:Agnes Monkelbaan|Agnes Monkelbaan]] 04:29, 13 April 2024 (UTC)}}
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== Ponds question ==

Dear Cmao20,

Laitche has recently nominated two photos from ponds in Japanese landscape gardens as FPs, and somehow they remind me a bit of these photos by me:

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Heilbronn - Böckingen - Ziegeleipark - Ziegeleisee - Ansicht von Osten im Frühling (1).jpg
Heilbronn - Böckingen - Ziegeleipark - Ziegeleisee - Ansicht von Osten im Frühling (2.2, mit Schwan).jpg
Heilbronn - Böckingen - Ziegeleipark - Ziegeleisee - Ansicht von Osten im Winter (1).jpg
Heilbronn - Böckingen - Ziegeleipark - Ziegeleisee - Ansicht von Osten im Winter (2).jpg
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Of course the place is far less beautiful than Japanes gardens, but somehow I like these shots, especially the two late-autumn photos. But maybe I am just biased here. Would you consider any of these photos a sensible FP candidate? Thank you very much for your personal opinion! – [[User:Aristeas|Aristeas]] <small>([[User talk:Aristeas|talk]])</small> 10:13, 5 October 2024 (UTC)

:*Hi [[User:Aristeas|Aristeas]], great photos! I agree with you that the late-autumn photos are personally my favourites, but somehow I think the spring ones might actually do better at FPC. I wonder if the grey skies in the autumn ones might invite some 'low wow' opposes. Personally I think the pleasure of those ones is in the colours and the remarkably crisp reflections, but others may be less impressed. 

::Overall I think one from each season is worth nominating. Out of the late autumn photos I prefer [[:File:Heilbronn - Böckingen - Ziegeleipark - Ziegeleisee - Ansicht von Osten im Winter (1).jpg|1]] because I find the composition more balanced - the other one is still good but feels a tiny bit monotonous by comparison. Also the reflection is clearer because the water is calmer. Out of the spring photos, [[:File:Heilbronn - Böckingen - Ziegeleipark - Ziegeleisee - Ansicht von Osten im Frühling (1).jpg|1]] is probably the mildly better composition and may be the safest bet at FPC, but [[:File:Heilbronn - Böckingen - Ziegeleipark - Ziegeleisee - Ansicht von Osten im Frühling (2.2, mit Schwan).jpg|2]] has more interesting light and also has the swan, which is really cool. Personally I prefer 2. [[User:Cmao20|Cmao20]] ([[User talk:Cmao20#top|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 13:34, 5 October 2024 (UTC)

::*Dear Cmao20, thank you very much for your detailed and well-founded answer – this is so helful! Sorry for the delay, I was on a family celebration over the weekend and yesterday, and today I wanted to catch up on the maintenance work first. – You judgement is very convincing. The spring views are more eye-catching, so I will first give a try to them; like you I prefer (2), the swan-version, so I will start with that one (and offer the other one as an alternative if people prefer it). Thank you again and all the best, – [[User:Aristeas|Aristeas]] <small>([[User talk:Aristeas|talk]])</small> 13:49, 8 October 2024 (UTC)

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== Set Promoted to FP ==
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== FP-pictures with Aromia moschata? ==

Hi @[[User:Cmao20|Cmao20]], In order to learn more about the selection of Featured Pictures, I have gone through galleries with "Cerambycidae (Longhorned Beetles)", hoping to find FP's featuring shimmering greenish Aromia moschata, with a colour that changes with the angle of view, but without success. I wonder if you could help me to find out if there is any such beetle among the Featured Pictures? 

"My beetle" is among the candidates now. I have answered your question about the size of the beetle. I have also completed the description/info about the picture.

Another question, if my picture does not have at least two votes after five days, would you recommend that I withdraw the nomination, i.e. is withdrawal be the normal practice if a picture has not got at least two votes within five days?

<nowiki>Kind regards ~~~~</nowiki> [[User:Simiha|Simiha]] ([[User talk:Simiha|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 10:12, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

:*Hi [[User:Simiha|Simiha]], I've checked the category and there are no existing FPs of this species. However, as much as I've tried, I struggle to get beyond a neutral vote for your picture. I think the composition is great and I would definitely submit it for QI, and for VI as the best image of the species on Commons, but I just don't think it's sharp or detailed enough compared to some of the macro photos we have promoted recently. I think it's a great picture and a great contribution to Commons but personally I don't think it has a strong chance at FPC. Sorry to disappoint in that regard :( [[User:Cmao20|Cmao20]] ([[User talk:Cmao20#top|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 17:17, 16 October 2024 (UTC)
:*:Dear @[[User:Cmao20|Cmao20]]ǃ I am so sorry that I did not see your answer until now. I am so grateful that you took the time to give me your feedback - and I am proud that you find the composition great, that comment really encourages me - not to speak about your opinion that you think it's a great pictureǃ  Personally, I of course '''know''' it's great '''ː)''' - but it does not take me anywhere, if nobody shares my personal, ever so objective ː)  judgement. An efficient way to learn about what is required for a FP is to submit a picture for a judgement of others and during the last days I have learnt a lot, by studying which pic's are promoted and which not. There are of course also judgements I do not share at allǃ 
:*:Thank you so much - see you againǃ [[User:Simiha|Simiha]] ([[User talk:Simiha|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 17:45, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

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== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:Lorch (W.) - Kloster Lorch - Klosterkirche - Ansicht von SO (1).jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 13:01, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:Bremer Hütte 2024.jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 21:00, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:Iglesia de Saint-Merri, París, Francia, 2022-10-31, DD 157-159 HDR.jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 21:00, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:একজন মাদ্রাসার ছাত্র বায়তুল মকারাম মসজিদে নামাজ আদায় করছে.jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 21:02, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:PacMan Nebula.jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 05:02, 11 November 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:Zernez, Unterengadin, Graubünden. 20-09-2023. (actm.) 71.jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 05:00, 16 November 2024 (UTC)

== Thank you ==

Thank you for nominating me, sorry for the delay but I am very busy with my studies. [[User:PaestumPaestum|PaestumPaestum]] ([[User talk:PaestumPaestum|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 13:51, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
::*You're very welcome, and don't wory, I wasn't expecting a note of thanks at all (most people don't!) Great picture, congrats on the FP. [[User:Cmao20|Cmao20]] ([[User talk:Cmao20#top|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 01:55, 20 November 2024 (UTC)
:::*Thank you, but I am Neapolitan, I always say thank you. Greetings and thanks again.--[[User:PaestumPaestum|PaestumPaestum]] ([[User talk:PaestumPaestum|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 08:37, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:Amphitheatre (Alba Fucens).jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 05:01, 19 November 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:CH.ZG.Zug Altstadt 02 16x9+R 16384x9216.jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 05:01, 21 November 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:Zona arqueológica de Cantona, Puebla, México, 2013-10-11, DD 43.JPG}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 05:02, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:Lichtenfels Lokschuppen Orthophoto -20231001-RM-160347.jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 05:02, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:Family of lions during the mating season.jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 05:01, 29 November 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:Вид на солнечную долину, верховья Левого Талгара.jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 13:01, 1 December 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:Inca jay (Cyanocorax yncas) Las Tangaras.jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 21:01, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:Iglesia de San Juan, ciudad de Luxemburgo, Luxemburgo, 2023-12-16, DD 31-33 HDR.jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 05:01, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:Waldenbuch - Innenstadt - Stadtfriedhof - Parkplatz - Pflaster (1).jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 05:01, 9 December 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:Decagonal Dome of St Gereon's Basilica, Cologne.jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 05:02, 12 December 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:Lion male.jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 05:01, 15 December 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:CH.VS.Zermatt Sunnegga Grindjisee Matterhorn 9034 16x9-R 16K.jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 05:01, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

== FP Promotion ==
{{FPpromotion|File:Lineated-Barbet.jpg}} /[[User:FPCBot|FPCBot]] ([[User talk:FPCBot|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 05:01, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

==Happy holidays!==

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| <span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large; color:#083171;">Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and successful New Year 2025!</span> <br /> 
''-- [[User:Radomianin|Radomianin]] <small>([[User talk:Radomianin|talk]])</small> 21:22, 22 December 2024 (UTC)''
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:*Thank you very much. I wish you and your loved ones a lovely Christmas and a pleasant New Year too. [[User:Cmao20|Cmao20]] ([[User talk:Cmao20#top|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 22:07, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

== Happy Holidaysǃ ==

=== ''and thanks to all your advice and always positive and competent opinions that give serenity.'' ===

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| <span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large; color:#BD3E11;"><br/>'''Happy Holydays and Happy New Year 2025!''' <hr> ''[[User:Terragio67|Terragio67]]''
| [[File:Peace dove (3329620077).jpg|150px|link=]]
|} [[User:Terragio67|Terragio67]] ([[User talk:Terragio67|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 07:17, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

A very happy holiday to you too, and thank you very much for these kind words. I always enjoy reviewing your skilful and well considered nominations. [[User:Cmao20|Cmao20]] ([[User talk:Cmao20#top|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 23:38, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

== Happy Holidays 2024/2025! ==

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|style="font-size: x-large; color:blue; padding: 0; vertical-align: middle; height: 1.1em;" | ''' &nbsp;&nbsp;* Happy Holidays 2024/2025, {{BASEPAGENAME}}! *&nbsp;&nbsp;'''
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* Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! <br/> 
* Joyeux Noël! Bonne année!<br/> 
* Frohes Weihnachten! Frohes Neues Jahr!<br/> 
* ¡Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo! <br/> 
* Щасливого Різдва! З Новим роком! </font><br>
|}
Happy Holidays and best wishes for 2025. --[[User:Llez|Llez]] ([[User talk:Llez|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 11:20, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

That's very kind - I wish you a happy Christmas too, and best wishes (and hopefully lots of featured pictures!) for 2025. [[User:Cmao20|Cmao20]] ([[User talk:Cmao20#top|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 23:40, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

== Happy holidays! (2024) ==

{{User:SHB2000/2024|Cmao20|2=11:34, 23 December 2024 (UTC)}}

And to you! I wish you a lovely holiday and many thanks for your contributions to Commons. [[User:Cmao20|Cmao20]] ([[User talk:Cmao20#top|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 23:43, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

==Happy holidays and best wishes for 2025!==
{{User:Giles Laurent/happyholidays/2024|Cmao20|-- [[User:Giles Laurent|Giles Laurent]] ([[User talk:Giles Laurent|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 21:57, 23 December 2024 (UTC)}}

Thank you very much Giles. A very happy Christmas to you too and a note of appreciation for all your wonderful wildlife photos (and for these lovely photos of the night sky you've shared with us recently). [[User:Cmao20|Cmao20]] ([[User talk:Cmao20#top|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 23:44, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

== Happy holidays! ==
{| style="border: 7px dotted #ffffff; background-color: #7dcfff; padding:6px"
|rowspan="2" valign="middle" | [[File:Christmas image by DALL-E 3 2024 01.jpg|220px|left]] 
|style="font-size: x-large; color:navy; padding: 0; vertical-align: middle; height: 1.1em;" | ''' &nbsp;&nbsp;* Happy Holidays! *&nbsp;&nbsp;'''
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|style="vertical-align: middle;" | <font color=navy> 
* Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!<br/> 
* Joyeux Noël! Bonne année!<br/> 
* Frohes Weihnachten! Frohes Neues Jahr!<br/> 
* ¡Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo! <br/> 
* Щасливого Різдва! З Новим роком! </font><br>
&nbsp;&nbsp; -- [[User:George Chernilevsky|<span style="color:darkgreen;">George Chernilevsky</span>]] <b><sup><small><span style="color:#90F">[[User talk:George Chernilevsky|talk]]</span></small></sup></b> 08:28, 24 December 2024 (UTC) &nbsp; [[File:Flag of Ukraine.svg|24px]] 
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Thank you! I wish you a wonderful Christmas and a successful New Year, too. [[User:Cmao20|Cmao20]] ([[User talk:Cmao20#top|<span class="signature-talk">{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}</span>]]) 17:10, 24 December 2024 (UTC)