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royal games by `suzi9mm:iconsuzi9mm:


©2005-2008 `suzi9mm
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Submitted: Jan 26, 2005
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Resolution: 693×1009
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Make: Canon
Model: Canon EOS 10D
Shutter Speed: 1/90 second
F Number: F/8.0
Focal Length: 155 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Date Picture Taken: Nov 8, 2004, 9:29:20 PM

Artist's Comments

this photo is very contradictory to me. i loathed it ever since i got the idea to do it and yet that was what kept me going. why would i spent time on something i think is utterly stupid? i don't know :shrug: well, maybe i saw the irony being such a strong element, that it alone made it worthwhile. by irony i mean this whole inanimate objects and blood -thing. the fact that i'm known for 'blood-photos' means no one is surprised to see this, but isn't this kind of over the top? it has no content, it is haa haa-amusing. it should be visually pleasing, i spent a lot of time arranging the pieces and trying different angles.

sorry for the ramble, it's hard to explain oneself when ur not quite sure what you want to say. everyone's done photos of glass chess pieces, or at least chess pieces. ^superkev has, and these are his, so when staring at the print of his photo on his wall i slowly figured i have to give it a go too, while i frowned. this does absolutely not mean i loathe chess photos in general, quite the opposite.

even though i say i look down on this, which makes u ask why i'm submitting it, it was also a learning experience for me, just because it was something different for me (that's why). i tried to make it aesthetically pleasing, and i hope you see that as well as the irony i tried to describe. the emptiness and the humor, as it looks just like most people expect my work to look..."suzi9mm doess chess. of course...". uh, i guess i just don't take art very seriously? i do like the attitude i tried to create, the "after a bloody murder scene, and the winner standing in a pool of his opponents blood" thing.

i would appreciate any technical critique

FAQ: fakeblood is artificial, u can buy it in theatre supply stores etc.

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~Chianti:iconChianti: Jan 26, 2005, 12:28:42 PM
love the way that only a few select pieces are in total focus. really brings our attention to the centre of the piece.

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~SIL-FREE-LOVE:iconSIL-FREE-LOVE: Jan 26, 2005, 12:29:20 PM
:clap: nice work!!!!!!!

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~reznor-is-god:iconreznor-is-god: Jan 26, 2005, 12:29:34 PM
Nice one!
I like the concept and lighting.

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~rationalsedation:iconrationalsedation: Jan 26, 2005, 12:29:38 PM
I find this kind of amusing. As if giving these inanimate objects life. The chess pieces representing people at war, basically. That's the game.
Pieces laying dead on the board covered in blood. It totally makes sense.

I dig it.
~incorporealx:iconincorporealx: Jan 26, 2005, 12:29:53 PM
i really like the black/white/red color scheme but it seems like more of the pieces should have been in focus

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~Kithal:iconKithal: Jan 26, 2005, 12:30:05 PM
I like it.

It seems so crystal clear and although it looks simple, i can't stop looking at it.

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`suzi9mm:iconsuzi9mm: Jan 26, 2005, 12:31:11 PM
taht might be a good point... the f was only 8.0

thanks
*InnoTenshi:iconInnoTenshi: Jan 26, 2005, 12:32:07 PM
wow. holy crap, that's just.... wow.

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~amliebtam4ever:iconamliebtam4ever: Jan 26, 2005, 12:32:36 PM
well i like it very much.

I dont know why you dont like the idea...

it shows the violent side to chess that noone sees.
And im sure if chess were ever to be shown as a violent "sport" (though i dont think its a sport)
then this would be one way of how that could be portrayed..
with blood galore..


nice piece :D
~TaraLJueckstock:iconTaraLJueckstock: Jan 26, 2005, 12:33:00 PM
The Queen is the most powerful piece, and this photo proved it in a whole new way.

I'm a nut for the game Chess, despite the fact I never win a game. I have to say, I love this piece.

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