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    Defeated or Victor?

    Was playing around a bit today and can't decide which perspective I like better. Which do you think?
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    Re: Defeated or Victor?

    #1 works better. The DOF on the first one is better because you can see the numbers on the board. Other than that there is not much really to complain about :P
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    Re: Defeated or Victor?

    Quote Originally Posted by Xia_Ke
    Was playing around a bit today and can't decide which perspective I like better. Which do you think?
    Victor. Hands down. You could use it in one of those inspirational posters.

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    Re: Defeated or Victor?

    LOL... I wonder if this will be as evenly split as the "Megan" shots posted right now

    Hmmmm....

    Victor (Queen in focus) or Defeated (King in focus)? I still can't decide and I've been staring at these for a bit now
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    Re: Defeated or Victor?

    I like the focus on the king in the foreground personally. Nice pic.

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    Re: Defeated or Victor?

    #1 I really like it.

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    Re: Defeated or Victor?

    "Defeated" has more impact for me. Nice work!
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    Re: Defeated or Victor?

    Okay,

    I will detail what I like and dislike about each then you can tell me which I like because I can't decide.

    First King in focus:
    Likes: The king in sharp relief
    The board leading and pointing to the other pieces
    Dislike: the numbers being cut off or being there at all.

    Second King out of focus:
    Likes: The board leading and pointing to the other pieces
    They eyes start at the queen and then pull back
    Dislikes: The fact the numbers intrude more into this one and being there.

    Love the tones.

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    Re: Defeated or Victor?

    Thanks for the input everyone Roger, I can't decide either...LOL From friends that I have asked the response has been people that were having down days liked "Defeated" and those having good days liked "Victor". So, I guess it all depends on your mood
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