When I saw this challenge my first thought was to involve a Chess set but I wanted to have something different invovled. Rather than have the pieces on a Chess board I placed them on what is supposed to be a large board and tried to get across more of a battle feeling - like when the All Blacks do the Haka to a rival rugby team!
It's a shame the white pieces are actually a cream colour. My Photoshop skills aren't up to the stage where I could make them white without being concerned of breaking the challenge rules.
Editing Steps: Convert from RAW
Curves
Selective curves
Spot editing to remove minor blemishes and reflections
Post Challenge: Well, I'm not sure what I learnt from this one. Perhaps to experiment more in photoshop? Perhaps that in challenges where there is confusion over exactly what is a DNMC then be sure that your image fits in your mind.
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Another photo of chess pieces??? Whatever. The photo meets the challenge. The focus is fine. The subject matter lacks originality. Good luck in future challenges.
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