When I look at the chess board (assumed center point) my eye flows to the guy on the rights hand which then flows up his arm to face which then points me back to the board. Nice visual flow. BUT, then I look at the pawn pieces which my eye follows to the upper guys face which is looking OUT of the image. I then have to find my way back to the board. From here, I look the the guys hand on the left which flows up the arm to the face which is ALSO looking OUT of the image. When I make my way back, I am drawn to the upper guys face again, then out of the image again. 1 Positive flow and 2 negatives.
This image would be greater if all parties focused on you main point of intrest, the chess board. Also, if the upper guy was just a tad to the left so as to form a triangle with the people, which helps with the visual flow.
I like the black and white aspect very much. Lighting is also great as is the exposure!

Thomas

Message edited on: 05/10/2005 22:48