Smoke on the battlefield...a war well fought!

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Ok.....I'm going to post these anyway, because after discovering a very gross error, and trying to redo it, I couldn't duplicate these great results. So, my DPS friends, I expose my carotid artery to you...and will have you do as you please...because I can admit when I have erred. Have mercy on my soul....

I've been trying to capture the epitome of victory and the finality of a battle well fought. With the brave Knight honorably standing by his fallen...King?

Recall the last series I did with this 65 million year old chess set? I tried to do it one better, by adding smoke and fog to the battlefield. So aside from the obvious, negligent, short-sighted, unobservant error, from a technical standpoint, I think I achieved my goal.

Bring it!!

B/W


...absolutely no PP...a first for me!! (tungsten WB in the camera)



A bit of contrast boost


...and finally, the setup....for a big fall on my face!!


...is there an emoticon for kicking yourself in the butt???

[JustJim]

Don't sweat it, we're all for gender equality here at DPS. It is a wonderful outcome nevertheless. You can stop slapping your head with that lovely chessboard now.

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Originally Posted by JustJim

Don't sweat it, we're all for gender equality here at DPS. It is a wonderful outcome nevertheless. You can stop slapping your head with that lovely chessboard now.

True...who's to say that it's not Queen Elizabeth???? I was so focused on everything else..... Thanks!!

[Steves Shots]

These shots are great, love the setup on the last thanks for sharing these shots.

[Rob Necciai]

Great shots anyway. I especially like #2.

[CobraNutt]

Actually, Jim, I think you nailed it! Here's why I say that. You're married, right? So you understand that we as men are the rulers of the house, king of our domain, all-powerful, judge and jury...whenever the wife allows it! That's how we maintain the balance of things...give and take, equality, teamwork, partnership...but when things go south, it's HER that's going to take the fall cuz she's REALLY the one in charge, and we know it!! I think you portrayed that whole power struggle very well! Haha!

BTW...pic #2 is my favorite....right out of a movie scene... Bravo! Well played!

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Originally Posted by CobraNutt

Actually, Jim, I think you nailed it! Here's why I say that. You're married, right? So you understand that we as men are the rulers of the house, king of our domain, all-powerful, judge and jury...whenever the wife allows it! That's how we maintain the balance of things...give and take, equality, teamwork, partnership...but when things go south, it's HER that's going to take the fall cuz she's REALLY the one in charge, and we know it!! I think you portrayed that whole power struggle very well! Haha!

BTW...pic #2 is my favorite....right out of a movie scene... Bravo! Well played!

You know, actually, this whole thing was a ploy!! You nailed it! That's exactly what I was going for!! I was just trying to throw everybody off! I love it when a plan comes togeth......awwww who the hell am I kidding....I blew it big time!!!! LOL

Thanks!! #2 is my fave also!

Once my wounds heal, I may try again!!

Ciao!

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Originally Posted by Steves Shots

These shots are great, love the setup on the last thanks for sharing these shots.

Thanks for looking, Steve!

Originally Posted by Rob Necciai

Great shots anyway. I especially like #2.

Thanks, Rob! I like the way #2 came out too! Thanks for stopping by my train wreck!!

[SoxAddict]

Cracking shots! I too love the 2nd as my ultimate favorite.

Ah the things we ladies suffer for you guys.......

Fun story Jim, and I love the last pic too - your studio is awesome. I can just see your wife rolling her eyes.....

[fredzilla]

The pics are still really good. TFS.