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Blair Bertrand Unfollow
“ Queen's Gambit Declined ”
At times "traps" are set before us. We face what looks like a damned if you do and damned if you don't trap but have a choice about how to enter it. In chess there are popular "traps" such as the Queen's gambit. There is no right answer. You can accept it or not. The trap is getting forced into ...
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Photo Location: Ottawa
This photo qualifies for the "Extra Challenge": Shoot In Manual Mode
  • Lily Pad.ua Edited 4 years ago

    Great idea! Very simple and understandable. The lighting sets the mood, as well as the lack of color. Kudos.

    Great idea! Very simple and understandable. The lighting sets the mood, as well as the lack of color. Kudos.

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  • Michele Hiestand Edited 4 years ago

    I love the creativity and the low light in this shot. Helps convey the trapped emotion using black and white too.

    I love the creativity and the low light in this shot. Helps convey the trapped emotion using black and white too.

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  • andrea Edited 4 years ago

    I don't play chess, but the photo clearly conveys the feeling of a… more

    I don't play chess, but the photo clearly conveys the feeling of a trap.

    I like the low light and moody atmosphere. Might be nice to have even darker shadows, maybe pointing towards the potential victim chess piece?

    Good idea for the challenge and interesting observations in your caption.

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Black & White

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