"The Play"

Len, I really like the continual movement between the hand on the table and his face and the other man's face.  The tight framing adds a nice sense of tension to the calm, intensity of the game. It's also a great piece of research in terms of the clothing. 

Good of you to drop by & comment.  This interaction is why I post.  I think the tight crop, dictated by the fixed 75mm lens on my Minolta Autocord and the tight spot I was in for this shot, was necessary to keep all the action possible in the frame.  If it has no other value, I agree that it  has some merit for anyone researching men's fashions, circa 1960.  I think every guy had a Perry Como sweater like the guy in the background.  The shiny black leather shoes and the neatly pressed pants were a product of the military environment.  Wouldn't want to get caught with a locker full of wrinkled clothes lest one find oneself confined to quarters on payday.  :-)  Best, LM.

great topic, my father took two such of me when I was a child, unfortunately they are not done by me. One of them was my FB title image last week.

I find a lot of shots by others on PN remind me of a time gone by.  I guess we all have had some similar experiences.  So you were playing cards with a bunch of soldiers were you.  :-)  Just kidding.  Thanks for your visit.  Best, LM.