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Traces of past decisions

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In this work from the photo series "Living" I present a weathered wooden drawer on a dusty table, white chess pieces left scattered as if a game paused mid-thought. The contrast between the worn wood and the delicate figures reveals a quiet story of time standing still and choices unfinished. I photographed this to explore traces people leave behind - small objects that keep a memory open.

Which piece would you pick up to continue the game, and what move would you make? Tell me your move below - I’ll pick my favorite reply and pin it. This print makes a subtle, narrative addition to a study or shelf.

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Indra Castillo11h ago

As long as the horses are safe...

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I don't even know the name of the chess pieces 😔

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I'd pick up the bishop, always one of my favorite move as a kid 😄 The rook and bishop cluster here feels like mid-game tension frozen in time. The fact that there's no board, no opponent, no context — just the pieces and the memory of the game — is what makes this photograph feel so quietly melancholy. Wonderful series, Daria!

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Thank you. The photo was taken in one of the old houses of an abandoned estate, in which even the bricks crumbled from old age. And here there are chess pieces made of plastic. It was a very good shot and I couldn't resist!

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Nikola Bozilovic7h ago

Nice!! 😊

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Patrick Shanahan8h ago

Love the story that goes with this.

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