What Would Bobby Fischer Do?
Uploaded: November 15, 2001
My son is learning to play chess and I wanted to capture the intensity and concentration he displays during a good match. I decided to try a macro approach to this portrait with my Nikon CP950. I used natural light at F3.5, 1/30 sec.
Michelle Campbell November 15, 2001
How wonderfully creative! What a shot!America A. Block November 15, 2001
Wonderful shot...I love the look of intensity you've captured here. #2701Mark Oxley December 11, 2001
A very worthy winner. A great idea well excecuted. Well done. #3732Heather K. McFarland December 11, 2001
Thank you very much Mark! Heather #3737Jeffrey J. Brown December 11, 2001
Congrats on your latest win! =)Jeff Brown #3776
Heather K. McFarland December 11, 2001
Thank you Jeff. Heather #3783Lisa Young December 16, 2001
Congratulations Heather. Not surprised that this shot won here too. It's an excellent shot of your son. Does he have a big head yet? :-) #3973Heather K. McFarland December 17, 2001
Thank you Lisa. No...lol...he didn't let it all go to his head. But he did enjoy seeing himself all over the internet. Heather #3979Laura Johnson December 18, 2001
Heather, cognrats. I love this shot. It is so clear and tells such a great story.James Bennett December 21, 2001
Rod Stewart said, "Every picture tells a story" and this one certainly does. The way he's eyeballing that white king, I'd say somebody's in trouble. Lovely. #4081Debbie S. May 26, 2019
Wow!! What a gallery!! I shoot and am attracted to the same kind of images as you are...such varied subject matter, but all have that graphic element...just awesome! It's also interesting to see what "the judges" at BP recognise and what they don't...it's SO subjective, isn't it? Some of my favs, they didn't agree with me on...always interesting. I'm a new fan!! -Debbie S. #120719Arman E. Barbuco July 21, 2008
I must say you have one very lovely gallery. I am so inspired with all your photos.. I cant seem to choose a favorite. I love them all. #6204990Usman M. Bajwa May 18, 2011
Great capture of your handsome son, Heather. He must have grown to be a very handsome man!UB. #9410478
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