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Challenge: Square II (Basic Editing)
Camera: Pentax K2000
Lens: Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
Location: Fresno, CA
Date: Aug 3, 2009
Aperture: F4.5
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/6 sec
Galleries: Black and White, Macro
Date Uploaded: Aug 4, 2009

 This is only the second challenge I've entered after recently purchasing my first digital camera. I've found that I love messing around with my DSLR, particularly at night on the kitchen table with it pitch black and only a few low lights to "paint" my picture with. Unfortunately, I think I'm going to have to look into getting a macro lens since I'm trying to do a lot of shots that I just can't pull off with the standard lenses I have. Hope you like this one.

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Canon EOS 80D
Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II
 08/13/2009 07:32:48 AM
You might try a 2nd light source, on the opposite side. In this shot, your lighting is semi-strong and from the left only. It fades quickly so the back of the board is too dark (the black pieces almost fade into the background). Also, it makes strong shadows and hot spots on the various pieces.
Your arrangement of the pieces is very nice, and the shot invites one in to play the game.
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08/05/2009 02:28:55 PM
Nice photo. I like chess myself so I do find this appealing. The square(s) is somewhat hidden under and around the pieces so I can't say its the main focus.
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