* See picture down below.
Hi. This is a self-nomination for a photo that I took myself. It's used on the Chess page to illustrate the appearance of a chess set, and I uploaded it after a request for a better picture than the one further down the page. Photographically, it encompasses the beautiful reflections of the glass set on the glass table, and its symmetry adds to its appeal. I can upload a higher res picture if anyone thinks it's too small. - Enochlau 03:00, 26 Jun 2004 (UTC)
- Right off the bat, I'd like clarficiation on the copyright status. The page give no hint as to what the terms of use are. →Raul654 03:02, Jun 26, 2004 (UTC)
- Hmm? I put this there: This image is copyrighted. The copyright holder allows anyone to use it for any purpose, provided that the photographer, Enoch Lau, is credited. --- Note: I am willing to release it under GFDL if that is what is required. (I am the copyright holder) Enochlau 03:05, 26 Jun 2004 (UTC)
- You need to give *some* terms of use. Because you own the copyright, that means only you can distribute it, and/or determine the terms by which others can distribute it. We prefer you grant us use under the GFDL, but one way or the other, you have to grant us *some* terms of use.
- I'm sorry about this cos i'm somewhat confused... by terms of use do you mean something along the lines of this: "This image is copyrighted. The copyright holder allows anyone to use it for any purpose, provided that the photographer, Enoch Lau, is credited. Permission is granted by the copyright holder to copy, display and/or distribute this document pursuant to the previous sentence."
- Right. That's a BSD-style license, by the way. →Raul654 03:15, Jun 26, 2004 (UTC)
- I think it's too dark - and the focus is poor. Secretlondon 14:23, 26 Jun 2004 (UTC)
- Oppose. Unclear overall. Yes, it's challenging to take photographs of glass objects.--[[User:HamYoyo|HamYoyo (Talk)]] 09:22, Jun 27, 2004 (UTC)
- Oppose. I'm assuming the photographer owns this chess set. May I suggest you:
- 1. Balance the light left and right.
- 2. Increase the depth of field to f/11 or better.
- The framing is good, but the fuzziness in the highlighted area is not acceptable, and the differential in focus from the left foreground to the right foreground is equally problematic. A good test shot, and has much potential. Denni☯ 05:30, 2004 Jul 3 (UTC)
- Oppose. Bizarre background reflections and clutter compete for the audience eye - especially the upper-right and left-hand corners. Davodd 13:05, Jul 4, 2004 (UTC)
- Problem is -- it doesn't contribute significantly to the chess article. To illustrate that article, I'd prefer "real" positions. [[User:Sverdrup|❝Sverdrup❞]] 04:17, 5 Jul 2004 (UTC)
- thanks for the suggestions, i'll try and take a new one very soon
Enochlau 11:45, 12 Jul 2004 (UTC)
Potential replacement... is this one better?
It has more balanced lighting, real positions (black has castled, and white is in check), there is less visual clutter, and it should be more in focus. Enochlau 04:32, 14 Jul 2004 (UTC)
- Not promoted +1 -6 - Bevo 00:51, 21 Jul 2004 (UTC)
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