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Too bad about the blown out highlights. A more even tonal range could have produced much better results. I like the composition and the timing.

Thanks Scott. You know... I used to stress high contrast with a purpose but now, a few years later, I look at these and feel as if technique fell through the cracks. I'm going into the darkroom next week and I'm going to reprint this along with new stuff. I'm going to try this on a warm paper. The neg is pretty hot but I then I printed it on Oriental Seagull #3 and that took the contrast to a new level. I'm learning.

I like it. Poignant expression in harsh lighting and geometry.

i think this really works with the high contrast, like your picure of the chess players, i think it makes the image more dynamic. and the subject is wonderful also.