Chess

[Scurra]

Inspired by some shots I saw on this forum a little whilr back I thought I would break out my glass chess set as well.

I used my point and shoot digital, which had issues performing in the low light situation, so after a little advice I got hold of Helicon Filter. Having fixed some noise and played with various light temperature settings I came up with the first image, and after a little inversion in photoshop I came up with the second. The actual chess set is frosted blue and white glass and I achieved the look by standing the glass chess board on an upturned stool with the base of my lava lamp underneath to give the lighting:

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As always comments are welcome.

 

[Scurra]

hmm not a single comment? you can just tell me they're **** if you like.... I don't mind it was a boredom thing I did last night.

 

[Lula]

:shock: How come i did saw these pics earlier!
Well, I'm not a big fan of chess(cause's i'm a lazy player)

I like the 1rst one best, i like the colours hehehehe

 

[Scurra]

Yeah they were the white pieces, but I turned the light temp right down to give it a yellow glow... I was quite pleased with the way the coloured squares on the board stop some of the pieces from being illuminated from below as well... gives an interesting effect.

 

[hobbes28]

I like the first one the most as well. It's got good lines and I like the coloring, too. Good work!!

Sometimes we're a little slow with making a comment. I have to look at a picture two or three times before I comment myself.

 

[danalec99]

The first one is cool.

IMO, it would be better if it is cropped from the left.

 

[Scott WRG Editor]

Very cool, I like the second one best.

 

[santino]

The first one is cool.

IMO, it would be better if it is cropped from the left.

ditto

 

[errant_star]

I prefer the second one myself as well!

 

[terri]

I just missed this before, because I definitely like that first image, Scurra. I would agree with the cropping on the left side, because you have a great diagonal line that should be emphasized.

Ha, I love the fact this is lit by a lava lamp. Good job!

 

[ferny]

I don't like the first one at all, and I can't put my finger on why.
But I love the second one. The colours, the noise, the angle. Everything.

 

[Karalee]

I like the first one also. The repetitive lines do it for me. Good shot

 

[Scurra]

Yay Ferny, I like the second one best too.... maybe theres something wrong with us?

Maybe this will make the 1st more appealing:

Is that the kind of crop people were referring to?

 

[santino]

yeah, you two guys seem to be really strange
JOKE JOKE JOKE

just had to

love you both

 

[Scurra]

haha cheers santino maybe it's cos we are English, we are all a bit odd over here 8)