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Uploaded: February 01, 2013

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f/10.0 1/400 -1.0 ISO 1600

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 32.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 01, 2013

Checkmate. great use of lighting and focus in this compostition. #1512395

Susan Williams February 01, 2013

Ha! Thanks, Emile. I think the King has one move to prolong the agony. #10549714

Ellen Hodges February 09, 2013

Very cool shot, Susan! Love the light and awesome detail!! #10560929

Susan Williams February 09, 2013

Thank you very much, Ellen. This was a fun challenge -- the hard part was playing against myself to get an authentic scene. It was hard to keep up with whose turn it was - LOL. #10561012

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 09, 2013

A beautiful chessboard and capture, Susan! #10561090

Robert R. Goodman February 10, 2013

Hi Susan,WOW!!That's gorgeous my friend.Beautiful capture!!! #10561792

David Phalen February 10, 2013

Love the POV, light, colors and details!! Very well done!! #10561954

Susan Williams February 10, 2013

Thanks so much Terry, Bobby and David. #10562156

Colette M. Metcalf February 10, 2013

Wonderful lighting!! Nice image, Susan!!! #10562157

Susan Williams February 10, 2013

Thank you, Colette. I appreciate your comment so much. #10562359

Anita Hogue February 10, 2013

Beautiful lighting and details, Susan! #10562381

Jeffrey R. Bange February 10, 2013

Outstanding capture, lighting and detail Susan of this beautiful chessboard. I just have one question for you, DID YOU WIN or did your other half win. #10562779

Thomas E. Hinds February 11, 2013

Wonderful detail and light! Terrific still life, Susan! #10564176

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