The White Bishop

This is the Second image that I'd like to share with you today.
For obvious reasons, I've decided to call this "The White Bishop."

Personally, I really like the blurring effect behind the Bishop, and I think this serves to enhance the atmosphere of this piece. I captured this by using a zooming lens over the top of my normal camera lens (which helped to bring out the detail and naturally blurred the rest).

The image underwent sharpening and I increased the image's contrast too.

Unlike the previous image that I've posted today, This picture can be purchased as a Greeting card / Postcard, Matted Print, Laminated Print, Mounted Print, Canvas Print, and Framed Print (The previous picture, due to size limitations, could only be purchased up to the Matted Print size).

Part of the "In Miniature Collection"

Until next time....

You Lose!

I have two pictures to share with you today. Recently, I've been so busy that I've haven't had time to do write any Blog updates!
So let me rectify this by posting two of my recently created images.

I've taken this particular piece a couple of days ago.
I managed to get this image while experimenting with focused shots on some chess pieces. One of the images that I took came out a little blurry; but after cropping, tweaking and editing, I managed to come up with this effect.

Unfortunately, due to cropping 50% of the image (cutting out a knight and some really terrible blurring of a background object) and extensive editing of the rest, this image can't be purchased as a frame or a canvas. Instead, readers who love this may be able to purchase it as a Greeting card / Postcard or Matted Print.

I came up with the title as the image conjures up the feeling of failing and losing. In this case, the victor was the White Bishop (among others).

Part of the "In Miniature Collection"

Until next time....

Cuff-links

This was taken, edited and uploaded earlier in December.

This photograph is the first in a series of photographs collected together to form the "in Miniature" collection. I hope to eventually have a range of close-up shots of everyday, easily missed objects.

I really like how this shot turned out. If you like this too, you can purchase this photograph here. You don't have to fork out for a frame, you can also buy it as a greeting card or postcard (costs £1.18 for a postcard, £1.48 for a standard sized greeting card).

Until next time.....