@tyan: Hey Tyan, thanks, it really does encompass all of those items, there's Moka Loca up front for coffee and tea and goodies, then the psychiatrist office is n the other side of the building facing the church ;)

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

love the frozen snow and the misty distant church..

2 Jan 2008 3:27am

@tyan: and thank you for that too ;)

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

Yes, cool church shot. But, I'll take the coffee!!!

2 Jan 2008 4:40am

@Craiger: Ditto!!! Thanks a lot Craiger :)

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Great shot, Lorraine. Love the icicles, the mist. Nice black and white!

2 Jan 2008 5:36am

@Betty: Thanks a lot Betty, I'm a having a bit of a problem with AM3 right now

Hans from Heiligeneich, Austria

hi lorraine! i like the pics from your hometown...the architecture and the buildings...another culture like the austrian...

2 Jan 2008 6:03am

@Hans: Thanks so much Hans and no not nearly as beautiful and old and full of history as Austria

Hans from Heiligeneich, Austria

and......i am prefere "coffee" with you ;-)

2 Jan 2008 6:05am

@Hans: lol let's have a virtual coffee right now Hans :)

badala from Leiria, Portugal

This is perfect for a Black & White image.

2 Jan 2008 7:39am

@badala: Thanks a lot Badala :)

Paulski from Muncie, United States

beautiful. superb use of black and white...

2 Jan 2008 7:43am

@Paulski: I appreciate that Paulski, thanks a lot :)

Nick Passantino from Bronx, United States

great feel to this shot. great b&w.

2 Jan 2008 8:33am

@Nick Passantino: Hey Nick, thanks so much :)

kurt from Austria

really like the composition you chose, lorraine - and black and white is just perfect for this image.

2 Jan 2008 8:44am

@kurt: I appreciate that very much Kurt :)

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

Lorraine......WHY is everybody so much in love with B&W shots when, just a few years ago, EVERYTHING was COLOUR!!!! I've been wondering........ The composition is attractive, you found a good angle to include so many things....common and less so. The background piece of architecture is a jewel.About the title....shun them all! Take a walk....or just take photos!
Gabriela

2 Jan 2008 10:51am

@Japanalia: lol you've said it Gabriela, my two passions coffee and photography :)

MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States

Golly... looks cold! I'll take the shrink AND the coffe. (Californians are such woosies.)

Really nice image. I'm pretty sure that would not have caught my eye. You've challenged me here to look around at the possibilities.

2 Jan 2008 11:43am

@MontereyJohn: Whatever gets you through the day my friend, wuss lol kidding, and thank you that's a wonderful compliment :)

Guillermina from Buenos Aires, Argentina

You even got a rhyme there! Agree with Badala, perfect for B&W. Love the misty mood.

(Shrink and coffee seem like the best choice ever.)

2 Jan 2008 1:31pm

@Guillermina: Hey G., I'll go anywhere where I'm guaranteed a coffee lol thanks a lot !

Janice Thomson from Canada

Love this black and white mon amie though am slightly faint looking at all those stairs LOL Like that church in the background too.

2 Jan 2008 3:24pm

@Janice Thomson: Don't look, we'll just sit and have a coffee at moka loca ;)

Jasp from Plymouth, United Kingdom

Profound sentiment...good for the new year

2 Jan 2008 3:43pm

@Jasp: Thanks a lot Rich, I appreciate it :)

Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States

Out the door and into the church looks easier than climbing the stairs! LOL
Great detail you captured with the snow, icicles and mist all before the eyes reach the church - perfect in B & W!

2 Jan 2008 3:43pm

@Judy: Judy, personally I sit and have a coffee lol Thanks so much :)

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

You are now the master/mistress of BW winter streets!

2 Jan 2008 5:23pm

@Viewfinder: Oh My your Royalty you've elevated me, well better than being a street/walker lol thanks a lot :)

Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom

It has to be a cup of tea for me.....everytime

2 Jan 2008 5:55pm

@Richard_Irwin: I'll make sure Moka Loca is aware of the fact...lol also I can so see having a tea with a priest, mmm

Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom

Well i think all that snow you're getting really suits B&W Lorraine - its great!

(PS - thanks very much for all the encouraging words while i was away in France = I really apppreciate it, also belated new year's greetings to you and yours - best wishes as always, ian....oh by the way, I've just loaded a new photo from 'gay paree' for tomorrow :-)

2 Jan 2008 7:11pm

@Ian Bramham: Thanks so much, although right now I'd settle for a nice beach, it's so cold. And about my comments over at your site, well you really deserve them, wow, you're fabulous! I'll be over to check 'gay paree' soon that is unless Am3 stops again, seems to do that a lot in the morning lately, which is the time I answer comments and visit!

Hélène Grenier from Canada

J'aime beaucoup cette photo urbaine, cette église en fond, c'est une belle composition :)

2 Jan 2008 7:52pm

@Hélène Grenier: Merci beaucoup Hélène, ta visite est appréciée :)

Barbara from Florida, United States

Excellent B&W. I like the feel from the composition. Absolutely a great shot.

2 Jan 2008 8:20pm

@Barbara: Thanks very much Barbara, I appreciate it :)

Ras from Plano, United States

Beautiful shot, the tones in b/w bring out the feeling more.

2 Jan 2008 8:49pm

@Ras: Thanks a lot Ras, believe it or not it's much colder than it looks :)

Steven from Montreal, Canada

Very cool shot!

2 Jan 2008 8:54pm

@Steven: Thanks a lot Steven :)

Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica

Lovely shot! And I like the hazy look of the church in the background!

2 Jan 2008 9:00pm

@Stunner: Thanks a lot Stunner, I'm going over to visit soon, looking for warmth :)

Walt from Scarborough, Canada

Perfect use of b&w here - very nice!

2 Jan 2008 9:32pm

@Walt: Hey Thanks a lot fellow-freezer lol are you as cold as I am?

Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom

WOW. This is a phenomenal composition, imho, dear lady Lorraine! Truly an amazing combination of elements and beautiful tones, and I agree with Walt, this is perfect in b&w. I am in awe again, dear friend! And can’t help but say coffee at the café moka would definitely be my favourite too, as far as these options are concerned. ;)

2 Jan 2008 9:54pm

@Rebecca: Thanks so much Rebecca, and yes we'll definetely have a virtual coffee inside where it's warm...a few danishes with that? lol