games, a photo from Beijing, North

Photographer's Note

No matter if it is chess, card games, domino in the Caribbean or a game like this in the streets of Beijing, the expression on the people's faces and there body language - players and public - is always just about the same.

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holmertz (94686) 2020-03-28 3:03

Hello Gerrit,
This is a kind of scene I remember from all Chinese cities. So much else has changed in this country in the last few decades, but the passion for all kinds of games and gambling is the same. A very nice snapshot from a slightly elevated position. I like the fine contrasts that give the photo a very distinct character.
Regards,
Gert

lousat (131433) 2020-03-28 3:06

Hi Gerrit,a curious game,every people has a particular local game to play and this is a nice example,a bad day talking about the weather but not for these men as i can see..ehehe..well done! Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

mesutilgim (0) 2020-03-28 3:07

Hello Gerrit,
Very nice and interesting daily life scene from Beijing, captured with perfect pov and ligth as well as sharpness.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

Royaldevon (78332) 2020-03-28 3:40

Hello Gerrit,

I love to travel to new places, even if by photograph, to see the similarities and the differences.
To play board games in the street, is something I can rarely remember happening in the U.K. I suppose the weather is not conducive to such pastimes. Here, it reminds me of the male pastime of sitting on a bench or in the corner of a taverna, putting the world to rights! You see these small groups all over.
It's a well taken shot, the tree trunk and parasol defining the playing area and the spectators!

Have a safe, w/e,
Bev :-)

jean113 (23481) 2020-03-28 6:01

Hello Gerrit, as Beverley has commented, this scene would be most unlikely on the streets of the UK.
A good sharp shot of everyday life in Beijing.
Kind regards, Jean.

ikeharel (107107) 2020-03-28 6:13

Nicely depicted this streer recreation activity, Gerrit.
They were deeply in their game, did not noticed you at all.
Stay well, nice weekend,
Ike

Silvio1953 (208597) 2020-03-28 9:19

Ciao Gerrit, nice scene with playing people, lovely composition, wonderful colors, fine details and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Tue (84016) 2020-03-28 9:49

Hallo Gerrit,
Een uitstekende foto van de spel dat op straat gespeeld wordt en geconcentreerd wordt gadegeslagen door de mannen. De straat geeft ook een mooie indruk van het dagelijks leven in de omgeving.
Lars

Fis2 (158215) 2020-03-28 14:29

Witaj Gerrit!
A very interesting scene from street.
Excellent reportage shot.
I like framing and colors.
Well done.
Nice sunday.
Krzysztof

Nicou (193806) 2020-03-28 22:10

Hello

quelle vue et scène tous ce homme qui jouent dans la rue avec les pions blanc la base en bois cette ombrelle de couleur superbe image et vue
Bravo et amitié
Nciou

ifege (35341) 2020-03-28 22:36

Hi Gerrit
Another good street photo from Beijing.
cheers
Ian

emka (153414) 2020-03-28 22:57

Hello Gerrit, Similar scenes one can see everywhere in China and also in Cuba. Nice to see the people interested in playing together, not only checking the social sites on mobiles. excellent composition. I wonder what are these white dots everywhere. Flowers?
Best regards Malgo