U is for Undone

The intricate clasp on my chess set case is undone and a pawn is looking for a chance to escape and be lost forever.

First attempt at light painting to illuminate an object rather than be art in the photo. Light painting is not easy is it?!

[Catherine]

I first saw the clasps and loved the lighting but then saw the man watching me! Just love this - you have done so well with the lighting. Once again I am in awe of your creativity. Fav

[Sue]

The lighting is excellent. It is difficult to get this right whilst still keeping the colours correct

[Rob Z]

This is such fun - and so well done! Congratulations on a wonderful first attempt. :)

[Walks @ 7]

Excellent work! Fav. Love the composition too.

[Alex G.]

Top marks for creativity. The lighting is very smooth and natural looking. Congratulations. The pawn certainly looks like it will slip away given half a chance. Fav

[Merrelyn]

Great image, I love the clasps :)

[JackieR]

@merrelyn It is such a beautiful box of chess bits!! Thank you
@alex_g Very many thanks Alex,
@joysabin many thanks Joy
@robz I know!! Fluke? Getting the hang of things?? No-down to luck!!
@suesouthwood deleted a fair few that went very bright and wrong!
@megpicatilly Thank you so much!

[wendy frost]

Well captured but a little eerie with the man looking out .

[JackieR]

@wendyfrost 🙂

[Lisa Poland]

Beautiful composition!

[Granagringa]

Such a well composed shot...like your escaping pawn! The lighting looks fine in this. And I've found light painting gets much easier with a bit of practice!

[JackieR]

@granagringa thank you for that tip, will use it again as it's quite soft.

[Billy]

Ha Ha - My johnny often peeks out at me from an empty suitcase

[JackieR]

@billygreen Glad I know who Johnny is!!