Harvard Square is world-renowned for its famous university, but it is also a great place to spend time with friends, listen to music, and watch street performers. For two dollars, you can even try to beat the chess master. With his straw hat, he smokes a cigar, always ready for a keen competition. When the game is over, he strangely shoots at the trees with his water gun as a sign of victory.
Harvard Square est mondialement renommé pour sa célèbre université, mais c’est aussi un endroit très agréable pour passer du temps avec des amis, écouter de la musique et assister à des spectacles de rue. Pour deux dollars, vous pouvez même essayer de battre le maître des échecs. Son chapeau de paille sur la tête, et fumant un cigare, il est toujours prêt à livrer un combat acharné. A la fin de la partie, inopinément, il se saisit de son pistolet à eau et arrose les feuilles des arbres en signe de victoire.
Sep 24, 2006
Play the Master!
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I think I saw that guy last time I was in Boston. I get beat by 5th graders in chess so I'm not going to pay to get beat by "the master".
Le chapeau de paille, est-il le trophé du champion ? On retrouve ce genre de competition au Bryant Park a NYC et au Jardin du Luxemboug (et au Jardin du Luxembourg, il y a meme des tables pour jouer au dame)
This is one of your best photos and stories put together! I hadn't noticed the water pistol until I read your commentary. How funny!
Hey Alex, be sure to see this post where he's dedicated today's photo especially to you!
http://honoluludailyphoto.blogspot.com/2006/09/sunset-on-charles.html
Hello Ryan,
LOL. Actually, this "master" seems to be very hard to beat... Did he wear the same straw hat?
Bonjour Olivier,
Il semble que son chapeau soit vissé sur sa tête! :-) Quant aux tables d'echecs à Paris, je me souviens en avoir vu en me promenant.
Hey Michael,
Many thanks for your compliment. It's cool you enjoyed this chess master's post since I liked it too. Besides, thanks alot for pointing me out Honolulu's tribute to my blog. I'll go check.
I couldn't possibly play, my $2 investment would be lost extremely quickly. But if it was a playstation table, I'd join in for sure!
that's a great story, purple gun is so cool, i like the photo very much, you made me laugh =)
Personally I find the hat quite attractive. Is he single?
Hi John, jazzy and Carmen,
LOL... Thanks for stopping by at this chess table. I agree with you, I found his hat and water gun pretty cool. As for a playstation table, I'd be happy to join too:-)
Great scene, great story, and great character!
A great slice of life shot! Love the story and the photo. Thanks for your nice comments on my blog today.
Hi Alex - that yellow umbella in the background sure looks familiar - Au Bon Pain =)
You write a very good post on all your pictures - its great to read - I wish I had more time to spend in Boston. The city was very beautiful =)
Great photo and story, love it!
Hi Kala,
You got it, this is the terrace of "Au bon pain" where we had lunch. Thanks a lot for your nice praise. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay in Boston and took also the opportunity to post very interesting photos and comments in your Honolulu blog while you were here. It was really cool.
Hello Photonomad,
Thanks for stopping by. My turn to visit and discover your blog :-)
Ah ouais, ton blog me plait.
Je reviendrai
Cergie
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