Black and White . . . by Brian Auer
Not only is the photo black & white, but there are several other references to these colors and the concept of opposites and contrast. The chess pieces are black and white. The clothes on the two men are black and white, and they match the colors of their chess pieces. There’s also a contrast between the two men — one young and one old. Not only that, but the older fellow is wearing the white, which is generally associated with age. Their hair is black and white, respectively.
Very well seen and thought through. I had to look closely to see all the details you noted. I also like the contrast in tension here. The older man seems calm and relaxed. The younger man seems wound up and tense. Good thing there were not others at the other tables because it would have broken the attention. This is great.
Beautiful capture. More than just the picture, you have captured the story of life. Very well done….
Rivi