On a cold day, the Masters of Chess battle for supremacy on Ocean Parkway [016/365]

great red socks! old men can wear anything and still look cool!

I like his hat!

Hand to chin. He's thinking hard about his next move!

That is one BIG ear, and it looks very cold!

On a cold day, the Masters of Chess battle for supremacy on Ocean Parkway [016/365] by Lab2112.

Just like the postmen, neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail shall keep these senior citizens from their appointed games of chess.

Ocean Parkway, near Church Avenue, Kensington, Brooklyn.

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urbanplnnrdad42 says:

Another good picture from Brooklyn. Nice job.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

skullymom13 says:

This picture makes me feel like I want to go right over and sit down with them! Nice shot!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

katbaro says:

love how the red socks & sign add a burst of color
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

mirchacco says:

man, i used to live right near there - on coney island ave and church. i remember seeing this....

it's a great shot!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Lab2112 says:

Thanks for the good comments and the enlightening notes, everyone! :)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

aplseed photography says:

I like your shots of ppl and life in a city.This one really conveys the feeling.I am always hesitant to use shots of strangers on the net,so I tend to avoid them.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob Hoey says:

as always, a great candid shot. thanks for sending it to the group.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Lab2112 says:

Oh no, thank YOU for permitting me to place them in the group.;)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Steffen Jakob says:

Yeah, these guys have the spirit!!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

AmyLouPics says:

what a great capture Lou. I just love the city..too bad i am 20 miles north of Boston in the burbs
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

saul.davis says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Kensington, Brooklyn, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Golden Striker says:

These guys are probably amongst the most accomplished chess players in the city.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

duveltje says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called street chess, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Simpura says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Valokuvia aiheesta: SHAKKI ~ Photos of CHESS., and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

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On a cold day, the Masters of Chess battle for supremacy on Ocean Parkway [016/365]

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