Chess Master..

Basia McAuley

Chess Master..

This is my dad. He’s been playing chess his whole life and he is in his 80’s now, he lives and breathes chess and that’s why I always call him chess master. When I was little he taught me to play (and insisted that I do!) and today he was teaching my oldest boy to play chess. I just had to capture it, he gets so intense and thoughtful when he plays. There is a few more in this series which I will download in the coming days.

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Chess Master.. by Basia McAuley
Chess Master.. by Basia McAuley
  • roybarry

    roybarry

    What an Absolute “Belter” of a Portrait, superb light. great subject and narrative and so much pride from you.
    Fantastic.

  • dazgwen

    dazgwen

    Deep in thought love it well done Basia!!!

  • poppykitten

    poppykitten

    This is a fantasitc image, it provokes real though and must be a memory jolter for you.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Thank you Roy, Darren & Poppykitten! Yes, it does bring back memories but I still see it all the time!

  • Bones

    Bones

    Perfect Basia, Im enjoying this one

  • Marnie Kirkness

    Marnie Kirkness

    what a terrific portrait in both skill and emotional content. The black and white on the board and his tie are perfect.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Thank you Rhys & Marnie! Yes, I did like his b&w tie! He’s always wears a suit & tie, it’s just that generation.

  • Andy Evans

    Andy Evans

    Another good one – the tie adds to it – was it intentional?
    One to keep in that family file

  • Angela Stewart

    Angela Stewart

    What a fabulous image. I agree that the tie adds so much to the effect…especially since he always wears one. What a precious keepsake for your family!

  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Perfect capture , the complete concentration . Superb.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great portrait, well done

  • Brad Sumner GLP

    Brad Sumner GLP

    Awesome portrait, Basia. Just perfect in Black and White!

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    Chess keeps the mind sharp…I bet he’s pretty sharp but I’ll kick his butt in checkers! (hillbilly chess)

  • MDossat

    MDossat

    Captures the moment perfectly. Great job.

  • Robin Webster

    Robin Webster

    Absolutely wonderful!

  • ferndesign

    ferndesign

    awesome capture

  • elliewinds

    elliewinds

    wonderful portrait.

  • Phil Thomson IPA

    Phil Thomson IPA

    Awesome Portrait Image, Basia!!!! Full of character and ‘Magic of the Moment’ !!

  • anaphotography

    anaphotography

    Great capture Basia…wonderful Image…

  • Tina monroe

    Tina monroe

    reminds me of my grandfather teaching me to play when I was little. great capture.

  • cdwork

    cdwork

    Brings back memories- excellent shot in B & W

  • Michele Duncan IPA

    Michele Duncan...

    Excellent perspective in this shot!

  • Rebs O

    Rebs O

    fantastic capture

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    I like this angle! This is neat…and passionate!
    I LOVE chess. My Dad was a Chessmaster.
    This brings back great memories. Thanks. :)

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    Excellent candid shot!

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe...

    this is a wonderful image, love the comp, the b/w of the board and pieces, his tie, his position and concentration (i play chess too – barely), just everything about this.

  • augz

    augz

    A thinking game! Awesome capture and love the B&W!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your warm and positive comments, I am so humbled.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Hi, and just for the record, no, the tie wasn’t intentional, he was just visiting us yesterday and stayed for a game of chess with my oldest boy.

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    A beautiful moment, very nice photo!

  • marcusjohn

    marcusjohn

    Beautiful image Basia, another wonderful moment captured..BTW ( fantastic angle and tones)

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Thank you Ellen & Marcus!

  • midzing

    midzing

    fantastic shot,,,well done

  • Michael Gatch

    Michael Gatch

    very nice capture.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Thank you Midzing & Michael.

  • ltruskett

    ltruskett

    What a s t u n n i n g portrait. Really that is all I can say…....

  • Gerard Rotse

    Gerard Rotse

    Nice photo. Checkmate

  • bobbymcleod

    bobbymcleod

    you’ve captured him in the moment! and the fact that he’s your dad makes it more special…not only for you…but for us too! thanks for sharing!

  • Antoine Dagobert

    Antoine Dagobert

    Agree to the all above..great story in this shot! well done Basia1

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Thanks everyone.. Once again!

  • Jeremy Harrington

    Jeremy Harrington

    this is a wonderful shot Basia… very nice work

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Jeremy, much appreciated :o)

  • BlindCopy

    BlindCopy

    Just fabulous!

  • Dorit

    Dorit

    What an amazing portrait! You can really see how much it means to him and how serious he’s taking the game. He’s even wearing a tie with a chess board pattern… lol. It all works to well… the angle, the framing, the detail, the lighting. Love it!

  • Rosina Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    great portrait

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Rosina!

  • tonymm6491

    tonymm6491

    Congratulations – it is in TOP 10! And next position is for a SHAH and MAT!

  • ausven

    ausven

    Oops – looks like somebody’s nabbed his queen!! Great shot.

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    This is a brilliant shot Basia, love the pov and the bw treatment!

  • titus

    titus

    great shot (and I love his tie!)

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