Chess, Anyone?

[Rob MacKillop]

Got this set in 2001, while in Morocco. I'll be taking shots with the RB67 and its close-up lens, but in the meantime here's some Fuji XE1, 18-55mm shots, with Auld Nik.

Chess1_x1k by RobMacKillop, on Flickr


Chess3_x800 by RobMacKillop, on Flickr


Chess4_x1k by RobMacKillop, on Flickr​

and b&w with Robbie The Robot making an appearance...and the tail of Wee Bobby, the RoboDog by his side...those guys

Chess2_x1k by RobMacKillop, on Flickr
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[Kev Pugh]

Nice set and nice shots rob, I can see youll be having some nice oof once you get the big girl on tbe job

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Yup. Cheers, Kev.

 

[Brian Moore]

I like that 2nd one very much indeed, Rob.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Brian. My favourite too.

 

[Beth Carter]

definitely not your standard looking chess set. the soft, dark light gives a lot to the image.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Beth. It's a very nice set. The pieces are heavy, and two to three inches tall. Cost me about £5 or $8 back in 2001. We just play occasionally, though, and none of us are very good at it, sadly.

 

[Paul Lange]

I love the reddish tones very much and the depth of field you have used to pretty sweet too.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Paul. I think the second looks quite film like, I think.

 

[Paul Lange]

I see what you mean, to focus on the piece is like the focus on a character in a film.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Looks good Rob I go for the B+w last one. Nice tones for me and like the crop.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

One vote for the b&w - thanks, Julian. I quite like it too.

 

[Pete Askew]

Lovely set of a lovely set! I especially like the second shot.

Didn't Fischer use Robbie the Robot to Queen's Knight 4 in the opening in his famous game against Spassky in 1972? A brilliant move that completely confused his opponent!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Hahahaha! Very good.