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n0020.1.jpg

Circa the 1950's
Spectator at the chess and checkers matches, Washington Square Park, NYC

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Anna & Christian RECK		01-Jun-2016 16:20
Qu'il soit spectateur ou joueur, cet homme est totalement concentré sur le match!! BV. Anna

fern_t		28-Sep-2015 21:00
Looks like he can't figure out the last move that has been made! V

Buz Kiefer		14-Jul-2013 17:27
Good B&W photos should tell a story or suggest one. This image certainly does. Vote.

Carl H. Johnson		24-Jun-2013 12:58
He looks like a great chess player!!!~V~

Buba Jafarli		22-Jun-2013 16:57
Brilliant, timeless portrait, Bill! V.

Claude		29-May-2013 01:51
You captured the perfect expression. Well done Bill.

Ika Zinka Eferl		28-May-2013 19:32
Good shot, great portrait ,Bill!**

Julie Oldfield		28-May-2013 00:57
Excellent portrait. I wonder what he is thinking.

Lieve Snellings		28-May-2013 00:33
Terrific ! V

SLC_Images		27-May-2013 22:54
Very well taken- can't beat the expression of this old chap! VT!!!

Jim Coffman		27-May-2013 21:34
Extremely nice work,Bill! Love it!

Pieter Bos		27-May-2013 20:17
Very nice portrait, Bill! ~V

Frank Brault		27-May-2013 20:08
A classic and timeless portrait Bill. Magnificent! V

Simon Chandler		27-May-2013 16:47
Excellent portrait that draws the viewers' attention. v

Chris Spracklen		27-May-2013 14:09
Looks like he might have played a few games in his lifetime, Bill! V

janescottcumming		27-May-2013 13:51
Excellent! V

Jeff Real		27-May-2013 12:33
You have enhanced this great contemplative portrait with a fine monochrome interpretation ~V~

Graeme		27-May-2013 09:40
A most interesting portrait, Bill. Well seen.V

NealyBob		27-May-2013 06:10
Excellent portrait of this interesting character~!V

woody34		27-May-2013 05:22
A wonderful portrait of this elderly man, excellent tones and mood...V

Hank Vander Velde		27-May-2013 02:33
A SUPER candid portrait Bill.

Gill Kopy		27-May-2013 01:42
Figuring out a good move ! Wonderful capture of total absorption ! V

sue anne		27-May-2013 01:38
Excellent pose and very well done. V

Jean D		27-May-2013 00:32
A fine portrait. Awesome close up. Beautiful work, Bill. ~V

J S Quesada		26-May-2013 23:17
Fabulous monochrome portrait. V

Karen Stuebing		26-May-2013 21:43
Striking and beautifully photographed portrait. I really like his intense expression. V.

Walter Otto Koenig		26-May-2013 19:10
Great portrait with this expression and crop. "V"

samikosemi		26-May-2013 18:46
Wonderful black and white portrait ! Sami ! V

Helen Betts		26-May-2013 18:12
A very strong portrait, Bill, with excellent detail and such an intent expression. V.

Colin Storey		26-May-2013 17:45
Fantastic expressive portrait. v

gerrit		26-May-2013 17:23
Superb. V

Tom Munson		26-May-2013 16:06
Outstanding candid, portrait, Bill! Great work!

danad		26-May-2013 16:04
Great catch ! V.

Guest		26-May-2013 15:31
He certainly looks engrossed in the game... Nice candid image...

Zolt�n Balogh		26-May-2013 15:17
Great portrait Bill! V

Paco L�pez		26-May-2013 15:01
Great! V!

Fong Lam		26-May-2013 14:33
Excellent candid portrait....love the contemplative expression...V

Jess. ( Lady.D.)		26-May-2013 14:31
Most expressive portrait, the concentration is perfect, excellent shot Bill....

Peggy W		26-May-2013 13:45
Excellent portrait! V

Tom LeRoy		26-May-2013 13:22
He's really caught up in the game, cool hat too. Excellent candid! V.

Clarence King		26-May-2013 12:27
Such concentration. v

Kevin Warren		26-May-2013 12:07
Terrific study of an engrossed and engrossing subject, very fine in b/w! If you hadn't noted him as a spectator I would have guessed he was an actual participant in the game.

Frank Tran		26-May-2013 11:28
Excellent portrait! V+

Stephanie		26-May-2013 11:11
Superb portrait work Bill! The details and tight crop are fantastic! V

marie-jose wolff		26-May-2013 09:18
great portrait of this expressive character! V

Ceya		26-May-2013 08:47
An excellent candid shot! The chess requires good nerves and patience of both spectators and players! V

laine		26-May-2013 07:32
No need for a fast lane you always get to the traffic lights just seconds behind and find those who raced by sitting there too.

Martin Lamoon		26-May-2013 06:24
A brilliant portrait. v

joseantonio		26-May-2013 04:18
Excellent capture of the expression.V.

Mike H.		26-May-2013 04:03
Great tones and clarity in this character study; fine work!

Margot W		26-May-2013 03:33
No fast shutter speed needed here. Fabulous character shot Bill.

Neil Marcus		26-May-2013 02:58
Good shot Bill. I enjoy seeing the hat. The good ole days...the jury is still out.

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