Throughout the year chess enthusiasts play at the Max Euweplein, which is close to the Leidseplein, one of the most lively squares in Amsterdam. Every time I cross the place, I make some photos of the affictionado players and the people around them.
What most people don’t know is that there was a prison with a sinister history dating from the period of the World War II, when the Nazis tortured members of the Dutch resistance. The place is now an office building.
The prison’s yard is today the lively square Max Euwe Plein, named after the Dutchman Max Euwe, the fifth World Chess Champion.
There is a small monument of Euwe and the big chess board to play live chess outside as well as a remembrance plaque on the wall of the building with the sculpture of the two big symbolic tears, memorizing the sufferings of the prisoners.
I am joining Lens and Pens by Sally, who hosts each Monday the Phoneography and Non-SLR Digital Devices Photo Challenge. Following the link you will learn all you need to participate. Give it a go.
The schedule theme for this week’s challenge is: Street Photography.
Sights & Insights 
I’m a huge devotee to Street Photography. I like your image’s layers of narrative. There can be a focus on a few things or really digging deeper into the various pockets of interest. Happy Photo Challenge.
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I like story telling and for that I’m interested in street photography.
Thank you, Sally.
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Oh I love this. We have so many of these life-size games around but I never see anyone playing them! Xx
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When you come her I’ll take you there. It’s busy everyday and all seasons, no matter the weather.
I see these same men playing. I guess they are retired.
Xxx
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Awesome. That will be great!!
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Now I’ll go to bed. Have to be up very early for a meeting.
Good day to you.
Xxx
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Thanks hun. Sleep well xxx.
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Xxx thanks hun.
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I like that. Where we used to live, the same mall that had the beautiful flowers also had an outdoor chessboard with pieces almost the size of people. I thought that was really cool.
Hope you slept well and your meeting goes smoothly.
janet
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Janet, I’m so sorry for the late reply to your comment. I’m running behind since last week.
You are very kind and thoughtful. Thanks for your attention.
I did sleep well and all went according to plan.
Lucile xx
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Oh no I got this week wrong I thought it was nature? Lol how did I get this so wrong bleh. I shall change that post tomorrow. Ps what a great idea that chess board x
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You could choose your theme this week. You didn’t get it wrong. Sorry if I confused you! Xxx
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hey its ok you didn’t confuse me i confuse myself lol x
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Very interesting post….! You always shed light on the important things to see and to know about in your beautiful city!
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Thank you, Lia! I’m happy with the city and end up naturally showing it!
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Great street photography, Lucile!
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You’re kind. Thanks.
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Beautiful photo, as always, and reminds me of the old men playing chess in Kalemegdan park back in Belgrade…
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Really? Did you make photos?
Thanks!
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http://belgradestreets.com/2012/03/19/kalemegdan-revisited/#more-2257
and
http://belgradestreets.com/2013/08/10/weekly-photo-challenge-one-shot-two-ways/
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Hi Lucile. I didn’t know the history of Leidesplein. Thanks for that. And the photo really does tell a story. –Patti
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Thanks much, Patti.
Sorry for such a delayed reply. I’m running late with my comments after a tough last week.
Hope all is well.
Cheers.
Lucile
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No problem, Lucile. There are definitely weeks like that. I hope this week is easier.
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Thank you, Patti! It’s been good so far. Fingers crossed.
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