Cheers!
by Ice-Tea-1983

Comment by brianlh:
making me thirsty. nice gradient of colors.

Checkmate
by Ice-Tea-1983

Comment by macrothing:
2 - DMC - Ok, there is some 'action', but it is a game, not a sport.

Got a Light?
by Ice-Tea-1983

Comment by kellyrc:
Wow! I really like this. Good colors and lighting. Great symmetry.

Checkmate
by Ice-Tea-1983

Comment by gppacecar:
Very nice capture of chess action. I really like the grain. If poker is a sport, then so is chess! 7

Checkmate
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Comment by tfaust:
I can see the blurry black thing is a game piece, but I don't like it in this image. Also seeing the tips of fingers at the top isn't appealing.

Checkmate
by Ice-Tea-1983

Comment by Judi:
Good grainwork and tones. The motion blur gives this image action. Well done. Judi

Checkmate
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Comment by kiropractic:
Chess is a sport? wow...

Checkmate
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Comment by moosetrax:
(1-2) Below Average (3) Average (4-5) Above Average
Challenge Relevance : 2
Contrast / Colors :1
Creativity / Originality :3
Composition / Eye Appeal: 1
Very grainy

Checkmate
by Ice-Tea-1983

Comment by jseyerle:
Best chess shot so far. At least you give the feeling of action.

Checkmate
by Ice-Tea-1983

Comment by Skip:
yes, you have caught some 'action', but i am sure you have been hammered unmercifully for both your take on the challenge and the photo quality. my guess is that you probably would have done better if you had included the other two elements of sport--beer and blood...

anyways, it's obvious that you have the equipment and imagination to do better--it's just a matter of how you use it. you might want to check out this thread. good luck!