This is not an obscene picture, it's the head of a mealworm
by Jbchess1

Comment by Jutilda:
It's still obscene. LOL Not a pretty thing. Such detail. YUCK

This is not an obscene picture, it's the head of a mealworm
by Jbchess1

Comment by Brooklynsbridge:
it doesn't appeal to me...sorry

Queen captures pawn, Checkmate!
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Comment by graphicfunk:
A very pushy Queen. lol. Nice colors.

Queen captures pawn, Checkmate!
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Comment by kawhona:
creative shot

Queen captures pawn, Checkmate!
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Comment by Mr_Pants:
Great idea, but I feel that the two pieces nearest the camera, being out of focus, spoil the image somewhat.

Queen captures pawn, Checkmate!
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Comment by HawesPhotoKC:
Good attempt, maybe a little more work on color and focus.

Yorkie
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Comment by jenesis:
Too Cute!!!

Melting Gold
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Comment by laserant:
grat colors jeff

Queen captures pawn, Checkmate!
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Comment by Artifacts:
Leading lines or curves generally have two purposes. One is to lead the viewer into the scene. The other is to lead you toward the main subject. It is most effective if they come in from the lower left because that is the natural direction humans visually scan a picture from so are easiest to pick up.

Nice way you have used leading lines to direct attention to the queen checkmating the King. Would have been cool to put a pawn or something there to show the queen actually moved down that alley to checkmate the King. This way the queen could not have come down that diagonal.

Queen captures pawn, Checkmate!
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Comment by taterbug:
This is a great concept. I really like your idea here. The board, and alley formed by the pieces do make great leading lines. Lighting is not bad, but maybe just a tad brighter would strengthen the presentation a little, maybe even just a slight boost in editing. Also I'm thinking, the image doesn't really seem too busy, but maybe with just a few less pieces, it might make a little bit cleaner, more concise, bolder composition.