Checkers by candlelight, a photo from Quang Nam, South Central Coast

Photographer's Note

This Photo was taken in Hoi An during the full moon festival that takes place in the historical Old Quarter of town. Every full moon the Old Quarter is closed to motorized traffic. Pedestrians stroll along lantern lit streets while performers sing and dance in traditional Vietnamese costumes. The town folk also set up and play games.

The candle in the photo gave me enough light to snap the photo. I wasn't using a tripod so the shot is a little blurry and grainy (used ISO 400).

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MiguelP (14470) 2006-12-10 4:30

Hi Spiros:
I love the conentration of this man in his game. This photo brokes the space barriers and bring us in the action and is important enough for me to give a green smile to this photo although the little lack of sharpening in his face. Take care.

tonyp (217) 2007-01-01 16:19

Very beautiful shot Spiros. The candle in the picture fills it with a beautiful soft light giving it a nice warm and intimate color. The moment that you captured here is great, the old man smoking getting ready to make his move, you can fill the concentration in the air.
Very good job, keep it up in the new year!
Happy new Year, all the best and bring us more amazing pictures like this.
Tony

emjleclercq (15778) 2007-01-02 17:17

As you mention, the picture is a little noisy but this is not disturbing. A very good use of the candle light, which provides very nice light and shades effect.

All the best,

Emmanuel