I see most here are going for a B & W conversion. Lotsa good shots this week. Instead, I thought to take a photo of my of a classical Japanese Go set. It's an extraordinarily difficult game - in many ways more challenging than Chess - played with these black and white pieces.
Dec 16, 2008 at 01:58 AM
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A very interesting idea for the assignment. You lighting is terrific as usual and I love the textures that you have captured in the wood. I also like your choice of a relatively wide angle for this shot. It is terrific overall.
Beautiful idea Endre. I agree with what's already said. My only additional thought is to ask if you considered trying it with the black pieces in the foreground. Texture in the dark pieces would hold interest, and the white pieces would naturally draw the eye diagonally toward the rear. I dunno, just a thought.
Fabulous pic. The combination and contradiction of colours, light and shadow and shapes makes it an extraordinary pic but that is the ordinary with you.... If I could, I'd go green with envy but as it is not permitted this week I am black and white with envy.
That's a stunning shot, I love it. The lighting is fabulous.
I was hoping to get a luxury chess set with French Revolutionary characters for Xmas...but we can't find anywhere here in the UK that still sells the figures....maybe I will have to try and get one of these instead...
Can't believe I have missed black and white week! - had the builders in re-fitting a cloakroom, and my spare time has been spent supervising workmen... How you come up which such high standard shots every week says a lot about your talent...
You’ve created a great color photograph that’s perfect for this week’s Black and White assignment, Endre.
I like the perspective and smooth lighting that gives it a wonderful three-dimensional effect.
My favorite this week!
John
An outstanding entry as usual. I am happy to see some colour amongst all the B&W conversions. I tried to do it too, but the colour in my image was distracting. You've certainly succeeded. Excellent lighting as well. I do wonder whether a tighter crop might be even more effective, but you've probably already weighed that option.
Thank you, Steve. I'm always pleased when you like one of my shots.
All the best,
Endre
Steve Spencer wrote:
Hi Endre,
A very interesting idea for the assignment. You lighting is terrific as usual and I love the textures that you have captured in the wood. I also like your choice of a relatively wide angle for this shot. It is terrific overall.
Thank you, Carolyn. I'm delighted that you like it. I don't play it very well. I know someone who takes weekly telephone lessons with a master Go player. I wish I had that kind of spare time and money.
All best wishes,
Endre
CDalessandro wrote:
Hi Endre,Another beauty...the lighting is fabulous! I love this game to..one of my favorites. Good luck, Carolyn
Thanks, Jess, my friend! I'm always glad when you like one of my shots. I did try it the other way around but somehow the setup didn't work out quite the same, so I stuck with this one.
Fond regards,
Endre
Photon wrote:
Beautiful idea Endre. I agree with what's already said. My only additional thought is to ask if you considered trying it with the black pieces in the foreground. Texture in the dark pieces would hold interest, and the white pieces would naturally draw the eye diagonally toward the rear. I dunno, just a thought.
You're too kind, Yakim, my friend! Your shot this week is a real contender so don't turn too black and white.
All best wishes,
Endre
Yakim Peled wrote:
Fabulous pic. The combination and contradiction of colours, light and shadow and shapes makes it an extraordinary pic but that is the ordinary with you.... If I could, I'd go green with envy but as it is not permitted this week I am black and white with envy.
Thank you, Sue, my dear friend. I am honored by your high praise. It always means a lot when a photo of mine elicits a comment from you.
Go is a great game - easy to learn the basics and incredibly difficult to master. I prefer chess only because I learned it when I was a kid. I tried to find you a French Revolution chess set online but, sadly, no luck.
I don't know if you remember but you won the very first WA I entered several years ago. I took 3rd. You had won the WA the week before, too. So, your photography has always been particularly inspiring to me.
Fond regards,
Endre
PS Your specialty is B & W. That you missed this one is amazing!
suse wrote:
Hi Strad
That's a stunning shot, I love it. The lighting is fabulous.
I was hoping to get a luxury chess set with French Revolutionary characters for Xmas...but we can't find anywhere here in the UK that still sells the figures....maybe I will have to try and get one of these instead...
Can't believe I have missed black and white week! - had the builders in re-fitting a cloakroom, and my spare time has been spent supervising workmen... How you come up which such high standard shots every week says a lot about your talent...
Thanks so much, John, my friend! I'm always happy when you like a shot of mine so much. ISince I frequently do B & W conversions of my shots, i didn't think I'd find that much challenge in simply taking a pretty shot and then converting it. After all, there is a whole FM forum devoted to B& W. We'll see if my thinking proves helpful.
Fond regards,
Endre
jban99 wrote:
You’ve created a great color photograph that’s perfect for this week’s Black and White assignment, Endre.
I like the perspective and smooth lighting that gives it a wonderful three-dimensional effect.
My favorite this week!
John
Instead, I thought to take a photo of my of a classical Japanese Go set. It's an extraordinarily difficult game - in many ways more challenging than Chess - played with these black and white pieces.
How you come up which such high standard shots every week says a lot about your talent... 
Your shot this week is a real contender so don't turn too black and white. 