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© Donald K. Cherry

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Uploaded: November 13, 2004 05:03:15

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Self portrait of me doing my best Bobby Fischer imatation. The position on the board is actually from a game Fischer played against GM Bisguier in 1957.

S 1/4, f 2.8, ISO 200, mini tripod and self timer, all ambient light.

Please comment or critique. Thanks!!

Comments

S J November 13, 2004

A beautifully lit self portrait, Don! Great expression, concept and over-all composition! Your creative imagination is working overtime!!! Very well done, my dear friend! I like it a lot! #188038

Donald K. Cherry November 13, 2004

Thanks you very much, Sanjay! If my creative imagination doesn't work overtime, I will get left behind by the works of you and other talented photographers at BP! #907204

Allan L. Whitehead November 13, 2004

Ahhhh, yes, I remember it well. If I'm not mistaken, next it was 'rook to Bishop 2 - 'mate', eh…'

Wonderfull presentation, Donald, the b&w works well to portray the 'stark reality of the game'. Very well done, my dear friend - your good friend, Alla #907316

Donald K. Cherry November 13, 2004

Thanks for the comment, Allan. I used to play this game a lot when I was in college, but have a hard time finding time and quality players now!

Take care my good friend!! Don #907332

Wally Orlowsky November 13, 2004

Great setup and great acting, Don. I love the chessboard reflection in your glasses.

Since you asked, a few minor suggestions... the upper right reflection is a bit hot (a flat painted wall or a cloth might be better) ... a higher f-stop (maybe f8) might keep both your hand and your face in focus. #907341

Murry Grigsby November 13, 2004

Neat idea, setup and self-portrait Don! It's nice to see you. I also think it could use more light and a smaller aperture. Good job!! #907369

Donald K. Cherry November 13, 2004

Thanks so much for the comments and advice, Wally and Murry! #907447

Kelly Abernathy level-classic November 13, 2004

Very cool Don! Love it! -K #907788

Phil Sauvey November 13, 2004

Don,

A very neat photograph! I like the black and white along with the angle at which you took the photograph. You captured some very nice detail and you sure look like your thinking ahead about the move your about to make! #908122

Donald K. Cherry November 13, 2004

Thank you, K and Phillip! Phillip, I was an avid student of this great game for a number of years, especially during my college days and have a great respect and admiration for the great players! #908200

Anette Linnea Rasmussen November 14, 2004

Wonderful image Don, love the shot!

Best wishes Linnea #909731

Isabel L November 15, 2004

I love this picture the best donald!!!!!!!!!!! #911650

Donald K. Cherry November 15, 2004

Thanks so much, Linnea and Izzy! This is my fav of the series too! #911659

S J December 15, 2004

CONGRATS on this great FINALIST, Don!! I'm so happy and proud of you!!! Good luck in the next round, my dear friend! #974282

Nobu Nagase December 15, 2004

CONGRATS, Donald!!!
Well deserved! #974340

Dan Holm December 15, 2004

Congratulations yet again, Donald!! Very well deserved FINALIST! #974401

Carol Brill December 16, 2004

Very clever, Don, and great use of B&W, congratulations on reaching the finals again, and best of luck! #974887

Allan L. Whitehead December 16, 2004

Donald, congratulations on your finalist selection. Well done, and good luck in the next step - your good friend, Allan #975364

Anette Linnea Rasmussen December 16, 2004

Excellent job Don!
Congrats on this well deserved finalist!

Best wishes Linnea #976730

Stanley J. Contrades December 16, 2004

CONGRATULATIONS, Donald, and the very best of luck in the next judging stage!
Aloha,
Stan
#977410

Colleen Braun December 16, 2004

congratulations... #977545

Cindy Paquette December 16, 2004

Congratulations Donald!!! Perserverance pays off!!!!!!!!!11 #978439

Donald K. Cherry December 16, 2004

Thank you very much, Sanjay, Nobi, Dan, Carol, Allan, Linnea, Stan, Colleen and Cindy! I really appreciate all the wonderful comments! #978459

Isabel L December 17, 2004

:) Nice. Congrats donald. And good luck! #982079

Colette M. Metcalf December 18, 2004

Congratulations, Don!!! #985043

Donald K. Cherry December 18, 2004

Thank you, Isabel and Colette! #985199

Carla Metzler November 02, 2005

I am stunned that I never saw this image! What a great self portrait, Don!
And congratulation (rather late) on it on reaching the finals. #2026628

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