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Visualization of Strategy
Visualization of Strategy
bspurgeon


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Challenge: Square II (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Date: Aug 3, 2009
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 8s
Galleries: Black and White, Macro
Date Uploaded: Aug 4, 2009

 OK,a somewhat pompous title, I know, but, hey, I absolutely love chess. The process of seeing the game is what I find most intoxicating. I've been teaching our 5 year old, Abby, to play this week. Bella likes to move the pieces around, but Abby is finally understanding the basics, i.e., names of pieces and where they can move. She set up the board tonight before I got home from work, she was very proud of herself, and excited to play! Wahoo! My very own chess partner!!! Anyone who has taught their kids chess feel free to shoot me some advice.

I'm hoping the chess players will connect with the image. No need to worry about the score with this entry! I know where it will finish. ;)

Statistics
Place: 23 out of 67
Avg (all users): 5.6489
Avg (commenters): 7.0000
Avg (participants): 5.5862
Avg (non-participants): 5.6604
Views since voting: 835
Views during voting: 293
Votes: 188
Comments: 8
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AuthorThread
 08/12/2009 02:49:54 AM
Originally posted by kmusser:
Photo is too blurry and first thought is not of squares but of diamonds.


Thanks for taking the time to comment. The depth of field (blur you are referencing) was purposeful and served the purpose of directing the viewer to the intersection of the four squares, the in focus four right angles (square).
 08/12/2009 12:13:50 AM
Great title. I feel the thinking on the board. I only gave this a 6. Underrated!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/10/2009 06:22:20 AM
I like the idea, just not the other piece in the top right, which detracts from the main piece.
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 08/07/2009 09:50:50 PM
Lovely, 9.
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 08/06/2009 06:03:06 PM
Fabulous DOF choice and slight angle, almost making this an abstract but still clear what it is...
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 08/05/2009 10:11:31 PM
I like the way the shallow depth of field gives the feeling of trying visualize the next move.
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 08/05/2009 11:51:36 AM
Photo is too blurry and first thought is not of squares but of diamonds.
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 08/05/2009 01:00:34 AM
Good idea, but the depth of field almost seems too narrow for me. Would be nice if one of the squares was fully in focus. I do like the choice to tilt the image.
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