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TREK LENS NYC INVASION II


TREK LENS NYC INVASION II
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Copyright: Daniel Krieger (smoothdude) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 286 W: 3 N: 101] (1330)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2005-08
Categories: Daily Life, Portrait
Camera: Nikon D-70
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): TREKLENS NYC INVASION [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-08-25 11:27
Viewed: 575
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
"Care for a Game of Chess?"

This is the second in the series of the NYC Trek Freaks.

*See JP's picture of me taking this picture*

There are several chess boards set up around Washington Square Park, located in Greenwich Village, NYC. This man was offering me a game and allowed me to snap a few shots of him.

I told him I didn't know how to play chess (which isn't true but I didn't have time to sit for a game).

Typically what these guys do is play you for money and usually wind up winning because they are quite skilled. I probably would have been beaten badly, and quickly.

Converted to BW, brightened a bit and a minor amount of grain added.

I like JP's shot and the fact that we were thinking along the same lines. Our submissions so far have been in synch with each other which is pretty cool.

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Yeah, I can tell that guy is good at chess. Don't know why but he just looks good at it. :) Really nice b&w. I made mine b&w before I saw yours too. Great minds think alike!
His hand gesture really adds a lot to the photo. Nice job. JP

sly grinning devil ain't he?
catching his arm leading to the table is just right
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i like this idea of you and JP posting the same subject from different angles at the same time :) it gives a very good perspective of the photos

very beautiful b/w photo Daniel :) i love the tones, the contrast of the black and white chess set in the photo, sharpness and details are awsome :)

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  • ciore Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 782 W: 3 N: 108] (2309)
  • [2005-08-25 12:35]

yes i like your funny walkings!!!
that's truth.
i like. ..
pjC shoting you when you the same time doing shot with him.
perfect!!
Excellent b&w.
cool serie of great shots!
i like
v!

Hi Daniel,
I am coming from JP to see what you have done dancing in front of this man :-))
This is a good one very well framed for a character portrait.
This man and his activity are superb.
Jean Michel

I like what he's doing with his hand- like he's inviting you to give him your money. Business, I guess. Good composition.

Rosie

I'm enjoying seeing yours and JP's pictures. Nice you guys got together. This is a great shot and well suited to black and white. Good focus and sharpness.

Hi Daniel,
I saw JP's pic before. Nice meeting!
I like your pic of the guy.
Nice b+w. Nice composition.
Great portrait of that guy.
Nino

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  • ronrag Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 275 W: 53 N: 178] (1281)
  • [2005-08-26 12:49]

excellent portrait with good contrast! i like the way he looked at you inviting you to sit down with him and play chess. nice catch!

I like his face. He looks happy. And you did a very nice protrait. Good light, soft contrasts, good choice of B&W
Well done!

Take care, Stef

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