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hospitalera:
My 2c:

The shirt/sweater has a distracting pattern, it makes my eyes wandering all over the place and second, I don't know at what the boy is looking, it is not the board and for sure not the photographer... SY

sbonk:
I am using a Canon SLR and Canon 430EX flash. I was at first going to get the Canon infrared master controller and it is a cheaper option than the pocket wizards, but from reading reviews and comments I heard that the radio controlled Pocket Wizards are more reliable and have a longer working distance than the Canon infrared.

But in any case, I am going to look at the Alien Bees products. Thanks for the info.

perkmeup:
I have to second hospitalera on the shirt. A bright solid colored shirt would be much better....the brown colors just blend into his hair. Also maybe have him enjoying the game...maybe making a face after rolling a bad number or smiling when winning.....Emotion is a good seller...there is no emotion in the photo at all. ...and...Backgammon is a two person game right????? how about a partner?  Seems like a clean photo and I think your on the right track....just need to make the photo say something:)

sbonk:
Thanks everyone. Very good helpful comments.

ianhlnd:
A little late getting on, for me the picture is too flat, meaning depth and movement.  Shooting from a different bunch of angles, and shooting close-in may add some drama and make the photo more interesting.  For example the fingers on the game pieces, etc. 

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