Protection
by DennisF

Comment by jonpink:
skys a little bleached. coudl do with a touch more contrast

Mental Jousting
by DennisF

Comment by dwoolridge:
The creator of this sculpture is entirely responsible for the excellent use of static objects to convey both the action of chess and the mental activity involved. Photographically, you have captured a less common perspective and it is this that redeems the work as partly your own.

Rockers in theShade
by DennisF

Comment by asitv:
too dark...

Mental Jousting
by DennisF

Comment by Simplicity:
Very cool photo...how'd you do this?

Mental Jousting
by DennisF

Comment by ChrisW123:
Beautiful shot. I love the subject and tone of it... But, Chess isn't really a sport so IMO it doesn't fit the challenge. :( But you get a higher score because I like the shot. :)

Rockers in theShade
by DennisF

Comment by tfaust:
Very nicely done. This is an expressive photo. Good work!

Mental Jousting
by DennisF

Comment by alternarule:
This image is a great find. The vantage point is great. However I never thought of chess as a sport. It has always been a game in my mind.

Rockers in theShade
by DennisF

Comment by moodville:
This has a nice calm and serene feel to it. Although I've never sat on a rocker on a porch I have seen it in many television shows/movies and it does bring those memories to me. The sepia ages it well. The first rocker (the one without the cover) seems to blend in to the screen/window a little too much because of the similar tones - I would have liked a little more light or contrast with it to really bring it out. That said, it would have been interesting to have just one of the rockers there instead also. Some things are better shared, but maybe having just one may have put more of a solitary feel and mood to it. Just some thoughts. Because of the brightness to the left with the foliage, the shadows do look a little dark, but not necessarily overly problematic, at least not on the one with the cover. A nice image!

Rockers in theShade
by DennisF

Comment by dc broughton:
ghost like

T4 - Garden Terminator
by DennisF

Comment by Imagineer:
Looks like a Lesser-spotted Horse Mantis to me! Great capture - did it stay still for long? ;D