Benjamin Rasmussen, Photographer, Denver

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This outdoor photograph features a giant chess set laid out on a large black and white tiled board in a mountain setting. Oversized black and white chess pieces are scattered across the board and surrounding grassy area. In the background, heavy industrial ski lift machinery and large metal support pipes stand against a grassy slope dotted with green trees. A trail map sign and ski lift station structure are visible under a bright sky. The composition captures a playful juxtaposition of classic board gaming against an alpine industrial landscape.