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This scene takes place in the central park of Brasov. I managed to get the photo without disrupting the mood by using a ~450mm equivalent lens and positioning myself rather non-chalantly.
There are a lot of chess games happening every weekend at the park near my apartment and I’ve been mulling over the opportunities to both photograph the games up close as well as interview the players. They’ve all got a story to tell.
Interestingly, I learned that chess comes from India. From what I gather, it later spread to Persia which named the game Shah (after their word for king/ruler). And, in Romania, the game is still called Şah because it was introduced here from the middle east.
this pic was taken this year?…or last?…it looks like really nice weather for this time of “winter”, then again, winter just isn’t the same in many places this year!
Good guess. Yeah, it’s not from this winter. In fact, it is snowing fiercely again as I type. Dress warm for your trip.
I took that photo on 2 Oct 2004 which, as I recall, was oppressively hot… and I could not figure out why “these Romanians” (as such) were wearing coats and jackets in the sweltering heat.
you’re easier to get a hold of here I guess….HiP.A…..pretty good stuff…Blind Faith isn’t as good..I hope we can refrain from drinking it all…it’s hard work getting ready for a trip & liquid refreshment was definitely the best end to this week as possible…..drop me an e-mail with your number so we can arrange a night out in Brasov…or a visit to Sebes….either way I’m carrying precious cargo that cant go unseen by you! Take care….
February 26th, 2007 at 7:34 pm
great shot!!!…..however did you manage it? and where was it taken?
February 26th, 2007 at 9:53 pm
This scene takes place in the central park of Brasov. I managed to get the photo without disrupting the mood by using a ~450mm equivalent lens and positioning myself rather non-chalantly.
There are a lot of chess games happening every weekend at the park near my apartment and I’ve been mulling over the opportunities to both photograph the games up close as well as interview the players. They’ve all got a story to tell.
Interestingly, I learned that chess comes from India. From what I gather, it later spread to Persia which named the game Shah (after their word for king/ruler). And, in Romania, the game is still called Şah because it was introduced here from the middle east.
February 27th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
this pic was taken this year?…or last?…it looks like really nice weather for this time of “winter”, then again, winter just isn’t the same in many places this year!
February 27th, 2007 at 5:24 pm
Good guess. Yeah, it’s not from this winter. In fact, it is snowing fiercely again as I type. Dress warm for your trip.
I took that photo on 2 Oct 2004 which, as I recall, was oppressively hot… and I could not figure out why “these Romanians” (as such) were wearing coats and jackets in the sweltering heat.
March 3rd, 2007 at 5:30 am
you’re easier to get a hold of here I guess….HiP.A…..pretty good stuff…Blind Faith isn’t as good..I hope we can refrain from drinking it all…it’s hard work getting ready for a trip & liquid refreshment was definitely the best end to this week as possible…..drop me an e-mail with your number so we can arrange a night out in Brasov…or a visit to Sebes….either way I’m carrying precious cargo that cant go unseen by you! Take care….