I love the atmosphere in this photo, just wish you had straightened it, and got a little closer.

I know friiskiwi,but I took a quick shot from behind a plant, I did not dare get closer. But I'll try to straighten it a bit.

or, you could exaggerate the angle, after all, it was a covert shot, and would be acceptable as such.

I'm trying ade's suggestion but thanks both of you!

Agrees with friiskiwi. It seems maybe your clarity could have been better on the man and chess game as well.

I realise you are probably so far away to show how small the board is, but I think being closer would be much better.

Nice idea, but I'd at least crop out a bit from the right so you get rid of the TV (or whatever that is) with the wires and stuff.

a plainer background would have been better.

agrees with friiskiwi