Let's Play Chess!

--ares-- · Oct 19, 2009

So I have never posted my work online and now I hope by doing so I can get some input on it. Most of the time the people I know just say "pretty picture" or something of the like.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/4028352104_2e422e8f08_b.jpg

So I hope that I can gain some insight on this photo. All I was doing was experimenting with the light and I popped my kit lens on it to get a wide shot at 18mm.
All input is welcome! thanks

by the way I am having trouble linking the photo.

ErectedGryphon · Oct 19, 2009

Use the insert image button

with just the "http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/4028352104_2e422e8f08_b.jpg"

Like this

Then select the "insert link" button and add the address, if it must be linked. And is done, click the picture!

AyyyDubsss · Oct 19, 2009

great contrast, I love that the depth of field is completely in the middle of the board bringing you to the kings. Interesting angle/view on something that would normally be boring.

ErectedGryphon · Oct 19, 2009

I like it too, I think a little brighter spotlight, on the dark side pieces would really bring this picture to life. Or readjust it to knock back the shadow on those darker pieces.

--ares-- · Oct 19, 2009

ErectedGryphon said:
Use the insert image button

with just the "http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/4028352104_2e422e8f08_b.jpg"

Like this

Then select the "insert link" button and add the address, if it must be linked. And is done, click the picture!

thanks, I am used to a old forum that I visited that pasting the HTML code was alright

ErectedGryphon · Oct 19, 2009

Most forums now adays need

HTML:

to display it, however the owner of the forums can turn off html codes.

teneighty23 · Oct 19, 2009

wow, well done man!! i love it, the angle and the lines of the pieces and board make the illusion of speed going through the pieces, am i the only who see's it that way? very cool photo!

onlinewoman · Oct 20, 2009

What a creative composition! The size is a bit odd, but I like it overall as it adds to the feel of the piece. And the light in the photo is marvelous, casting an ominous feel over the whole thing. I loved it