King me

by Anna Batts

Uploaded 25 May 2008 — 53 favorites

© Anna Batts

My grandpa has severe Alzheimer's but he somehow still remembers how to play checkers. He triple and double jumped my cousin in that game.

32 responses

  • Andrew Duneman

    Andrew Duneman said (25 May 2008):

    I really like this one. good framing and lighting. you can tell by the look on his face that he has this game wrapped up.

  • John Linton

    John Linton gave props (25 May 2008):

    Wonderful capture.

  • Jill Coleman

    Jill Coleman said (25 May 2008):

    Really good photo..you are very talented..
    regards
    jill

  • Frederic Frognier

    Frederic Frognier gave props (25 May 2008):

    Great capture!

  • Robert Allan

    Robert Allan said (26 May 2008):

    Great shot!

  • Kelly Maize

    Kelly Maize   gave props (26 May 2008):

    Great lighting. What makes this a great photo is the story behind it. Thanks for sharing.

  • Lucy Lambriex

    Lucy Lambriex gave props (27 May 2008):

    Wonderful moment and pose of both players. Well done!

  • Thom Perry

    Thom Perry gave props (27 May 2008):

    This is completely stunning.

  • Kenrick Rampial

    Kenrick Rampial gave props (28 May 2008):

    Nice POV and tones.

  • Dennis Camp

    Dennis Camp gave props (28 May 2008):

    Life in the slow lane, doesn't get any better. Nice capture of it.

  • Dave Dubrick

    Dave Dubrick gave props (28 May 2008):

    Great capture of emotion and intensity here. Wonderful.

  • Agus Sarwono

    Agus Sarwono gave props (29 May 2008):

    Nice Compo............

  • Jason Watt

    Jason Watt said (29 May 2008):

    What a superb shot, lighting, composition and story all excellent. Well done. I'm impressed, stay with it, learn all you can as you are a natural.

  • Morgan

    Morgan said (30 May 2008):

    Very VERY nice shot! You obviously have an eye for and a knack for perfect moments. Great job!

  • Farras Abdelnour

    Farras Abdelnour gave props (30 May 2008):

    Beautiful and engaging photo, beautiful!

  • Nelson Campbell

    Nelson Campbell   gave props (31 May 2008):

    a wonderful time well captured.

  • Vidyavati Chandan

    Vidyavati Chandan gave props (1 Jun 2008):

    wonderful shot...

  • Adrienne T.

    Adrienne T. said (1 Jun 2008):

    This is a great shot! You've got a good eye. Keep it up!

  • Jan Hoffman

    Jan Hoffman   gave props (2 Jun 2008):

    This is a wonderful shot and an interesting back-story; well done.

  • Cyril Bays

    Cyril Bays gave props (7 Jun 2008):

    Beautiful light... :)

  • 1966 ....

    1966 .... said (11 Jun 2008):

    great

  • Steven Fylpaa

    Steven Fylpaa said (11 Jun 2008):

    looks like something out of a movie.. great job!

  • Jesús L. Yapor

    Jesús L. Yapor gave props (11 Jun 2008):

    love the lighting in that room. very expressive subjects!

  • petey whitelaw

    petey whitelaw gave props (19 Jun 2008):

    speechless. i'll just agree with everyone else....

  • Oscar Martinez

    Oscar Martinez gave props (23 Jun 2008):

    Nice. I mis my Ganpa. Great job.

  • Fish King

    Fish King said (10 Jul 2008):

    this is a very touching photograph great job

  • Pongamart Suttipongkanasai

    Pongamart Suttipongkanasai gave props (14 Jul 2008):

    Nice!

  • Kathleen Kirchner

    Kathleen Kirchner   said (19 Jul 2008):

    You have a beautiful sense of the moment. A real eye.
    Kathleen

  • Tjerk Smit

    Tjerk Smit gave props (27 Jul 2008):

    This is a great photo, really a fave!!!

  • Virgilio Rodriguez Jr

    Virgilio Rodriguez Jr gave props (2 Aug 2008):

    Excellent Shot, great family shot.

  • Edmund Fung

    Edmund Fung gave props (8 Nov 2008):

    You captured the atmosphere of the scene very much. Good Job!

  • Maura Wolfson-Foster

    Maura Wolfson-Foster   gave props (27 Mar 2009):

    Again...my Dad & me. Makes me want to take pix, before it's too late. Thanks, Anna!

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