Chess Moves
by machworks

Comment by indigo997:
I don't like the way this is cropped. Having a headless guy really detracts from the picture ;o)

Chess Moves
by machworks

Comment by lisae:
I like photographs of people much more than photographs of objects, which this challenge is full of. This is my favourite chess picture so far. The expression on the man's face and extended arm are very poignant.

Chess Moves
by machworks

Comment by Tiggarroo:
clean, crsip picture but doesn't grab my attention

Chess Moves
by machworks

Comment by vin rigby:
extremely difficult to get a reasonable exposure here with sunlight and shadow - fill-in flash needed low down at maybe table level from right and camera set a couple of stops under exposed

Chess Moves
by machworks

Comment by Dangerous_blues:
I like the use of what appears to be natural light in this photo. The look of concentration is evident even with the sunglasses. A good photograph. I might have tried to crop out the lower left just a little bit.

Chess Moves
by machworks

Comment by Maverick:
The overexposure of the chess board and the background elements are a bit distracting, though this does present a more spontaneous (I think) picture than many of the other ones here

Chess Moves
by machworks

Comment by itsaghostcar:
the position the player is in doesn't seem very natural. I think showing him just thinking about a move (eg hand on the chin) may have worked better

Chess Moves
by machworks

Comment by jimmsp:
A little bright in spots, but best of the chess photos. Looks like a character.

Chess Moves
by machworks

Comment by DesertRat2002:
Good story. The slight tension is evident.

Chess Moves
by machworks

Comment by jmsetzler:
This is definitely one one of my favorites this week... It's not a technically excellent photo but you have captured the intensity of this chess match. I love watching these outdoor chess matches.. These guys are usually playing for money and they are quite impressive players as well. I would love to hear the story behind this photo after the challenge. If you want to tell me the story sooner, this comment is coming from jmsetzler or tell me at setzler@charter.net via email. This is an INTENSE score of 10 for capturing some raw and unabridged emotion! Excellent!