Challenge 51

[morrisphotography2003]

ok here it is my entery into challenge 51. I decided on a classic, so I pulled out the board, set it up and shot the photo. I used one of our 110w slave lights with reciever to get rid of shadows and to give crisp sharp edges to the die and car.
f/20
ISO 200
focal length 70mm
Ex. time 0.0166s (1/60)
taken 11-11-2005
only minor cropping

Still looking for some input, do you like it or should I set it up a little differently, running low on time.
Bob.
http://morrisphotography2003.smugmug.com/photos/44110758-M.jpg

[morrisphotography2003]

does it look to cookie cutter or is it a good enough shot for this challenge, you tell me.

Bob.

[aero-nut]

I like the idea. You know what might give it some "umph" is taking it at a lower angle to the board, with a defined, narrow DOF.... maybe open your aperature as much as posible and focus on one of the pieces.

Just a thought.

[erich6]

Or you can play with the lighting to make it more dramatic. This is an "old-style" type of game to could benefit from a sepia tone treatment on the shot.

Erich

[morrisphotography2003]

this is just for the fun of it because I like the first one better, just thought that I would do a little PS to it to see what you think.

Bob.http://morrisphotography2003.smugmug.com/photos/44398658-M.jpg

[morrisphotography2003]

I tried the sepia look and it didn't look good to me but thanks for the advice.

Bob.

Or you can play with the lighting to make it more dramatic. This is an "old-style" type of game to could benefit from a sepia tone treatment on the shot.

Erich

[TristanP]

Maybe a lower angle to see more of the board, fading to a black background, and a more contrasty, lower-angle light?

[morrisphotography2003]

OK I might kick myself in the butt tomorrow but I have decided to take a big chance with the second shot. I have been keeping an eye on all the post into the challenge and there are quite a few very competitive shots in this challenge. I wish everyone the best of luck.
Bob.