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Old 05-12-2009, 01:59 PM
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I really like this photo .. it may be kind of dull ... and the composition isn't great ... but I like the feel of the old, chipped chess piece ... that looks like it played for ages ... and the wood is now embedded with the spirit of chess ...

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Old 05-12-2009, 02:02 PM
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The image has the feel of an old war horse that has seen many a scrapes. I like it.
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Old 05-12-2009, 02:17 PM
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i love this shot. i'm an avid chess player - great capture!
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I also like the blue and old wood colors on the chessboard ... andI think it adds more to the scene...
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It reminds me of ILIAD.
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Old 05-12-2009, 04:40 PM
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The pawn behind it distracts me a little bit, but other than that, I like the photo. The colors are great, and you captured the wear and tear nicely.

Nice capture!
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Old 05-12-2009, 05:13 PM
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You've managed to extract a lot of character out of this old piece, and that's why I like it.
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Old 05-12-2009, 05:15 PM
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Another chess player here. There is nothing better than the vintage chess boards. This is wonderful.
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