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02-AUG-2005

1st: Tools At Play - by Ord

Although the EXIF data shows no flash, this was taken using an external flash connected to the sync socket on the A1.

Minolta DiMAGE A1
1/250s f/11.0 at 42.3mm iso100 full exif

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Guest 08-Aug-2005 17:11
great idea.
However, I have to admit that I'm finding it a bit erotic. With the queen being double jointed and all... :)
cbses 07-Aug-2005 17:43
Very, very cool shot. Nice reflections (the pieces on the board, and the board on the pieces). The rust doesn't bother me at all...adds a bit of 'character'.
If I had to nitpick, I'd want the far side R & B bases to appear a bit more focused, but this could be due to the light as much as anything else...
Wonderful shot.
Bob
Konica Minolta Users06-Aug-2005 21:30
Great picture and execution. I especially like the reflexions in the board and the worn bits really plays nicely with the worn edge of the board. A very strong entry.
Cheers Peter
Guest 06-Aug-2005 16:02
This is a well executed shot! The lighting angle is right on, and I personally like the contrast of the "off colored" bits. Perhaps you could do an entire set useing shiny new against rusted ;-).. Nice image!
Konica Minolta Users05-Aug-2005 08:06
I like the idea and the composition too. But, I would set the focus on the first (8mm) bit, and perhapst increase the DOF. MCsaba
Konica Minolta Users05-Aug-2005 02:10
Thanks John & Richard. I did take your idea and darken the background and image slightly. I also took out a little bit of saturation so that the rust is a tiny bit less pronounced. I wasn't sure about using the rusty bits either. First I thought to use some other allen key bits that are new and shiny, but they didn't look very intersting. Then I was going to remove the rust, but then noticed that the same color appears in some of the white marble squares, so I decided to save myself some effort and leave them as they were. The brown coloring at the tops of the other tall pieces are a reflection from dark wood just outside of the frame.
Guest 05-Aug-2005 01:46
Nice one Ord. Fun idea executed very well. The light and smooth textures work well and the composition and crop are good. The rusty bits do seem a bit out of place with all the other pristine tools, but maybe the knights and castles are a bit rougher and less refined than the rest (pawns aside?), but this is still a fine image.
John
Konica Minolta Users04-Aug-2005 23:27
Great idea, nicely composed and well light. I am not sure if I like the rust on the screwdriver tips or not - most of the shot is gray, silver and back, the screwdrivers stand out a little too much for me. I'm not sure this is a good idea either, but I would also be curious to see if darkening the shot some, could add some drama?
Richard.
Guest 04-Aug-2005 14:17
Thanks for the comments!
Konica Minolta Users03-Aug-2005 21:46
Excellent idea and execution, Ord ! The rusty parts give a nice accent and are reflected by the bishop, queen and king, such that all important pieces have that 2 colored look. Congrats !

Alain
Guest 03-Aug-2005 21:42
Great idea (wish I'd thought of it!) Shame your screwdriver bits are rusty.