The beheaded king...

Do you like the light? Is the "blood" too gore? I would like to hear

your opinion!

The blood is not too gore, on the contrary without it the message will not be as powerful. I tilt down a bit the angle in order to notice right away that the other piece is the king. At this angle the cross in the crown takes a little to be recognized. Nice work

very interesting

I like this.

 

But maybe try a different opponent .. Maybe the black queen, as the king can not kill the king. May be more interesting story as well.

 

What is the yellow in the beheaded king?

Really good idea!

I have a very similar shot in my portfolio. Did you break that king in half just for this photo???