Out the Door L
School Crossing
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 21 February 2008 in People & Portrait.
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
I like the sun shimmering on the water, Lorraine, and the really relaxed pose of the crossing guard. I'm amazed to see it has stopped snowing. Excellent image.
21 Feb 2008 5:38am
@Michael Skorulski: It went amazingly from Minus 15 with heavy snow to nine degrees, it was uncanny lol we're back into deep frost right now ;) Thanks a lot Michael!
e. from New York, NY, United States
Wow, that's a lot of dogs on the way to school too. :) Neat capture.
21 Feb 2008 6:28am
@e.: They were so well-behaved and gorgeous but still I was waiting...but nothing happened ;) Thanks e.
@Daroru: lol Well-said Daroru, I was waiting, but they all behaved :)
Nick Passantino from Bronx, United States
great morning scene.. interesting that the guard is even necessary on such a small street
21 Feb 2008 7:02am
@Nick Passantino: Thanks a lot Nick, we're very careful with our children ;)
Koushiro from Singapore, Singapore
Dog School! Love the way the ice is melting and the sun shining down. Way cooL!
21 Feb 2008 7:30am
@Koushiro: Koushiro lol, good one...but they were behaving, thanks a lot ;)
martie from Okinawa, Japan
Really nice -- I agree with Michael about the shimmering on the water! Hope it doesn't freeze over tonight!
21 Feb 2008 7:44am
@martie: Thanks Martie, but it did, it always does lol
Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States
A great capture of "every day" life!
21 Feb 2008 8:12am
@Craiger: Hey Thanks Craiger, I like that :)
@Bleak GardeN: Hey thanks a lot Dr. Evil, can I call you something else? lol
@Helma: Thanks very much Helma :)
@Oeilonirique: I understand that Oeil, I would really miss it if you didn't have it, however, it looses its magic after a while lol thanks a lot!
Betty from United States
What amazed me about this shot is that it stopped snowing! This is a really nice shot, Lorraine!
21 Feb 2008 10:48am
@Betty: Good point Betty lol thanks a lot :)
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
You always give us real-life images of everyday life that make for interesting viewing. Keep up the good work.
21 Feb 2008 10:53am
@GJC: What a nice thing to say, thanks a lot GJC :)
@Bleak GardeN: Ok Honey, I mean Farhad, lol :)
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Water in the street? Does this mean melting snow? Does that indicate a thaw? Is winter losing its grip? Great everyday scene in snowy places. I rememember these days in Iowa and Kentucky quite well.
21 Feb 2008 12:53pm
@Viewfinder: Isn't that amazing VF, it lasted all of one day lol thanks a lot:)
MJ from Delaware, United States
The colors are so sharp adn the reflection of the sun on the water.... just a great shot.
21 Feb 2008 1:18pm
@MJ: Thanks very much MJ I appreciate that :)
@Eleftheria, 9 years old,: Hi e9 nice to see you here and thanks a lot ;)
@eddy: Hi Eddy, you're back, I have to go visit you and thanks a lot :)
@Ina: thanks a lot Ina, it was one of those rare melting moments, it changed quickly :)
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
Wow!....what amazing clarity to the light after all that snow you've been getting. Hope you are well and enjoying the lull in the weather!
21 Feb 2008 2:06pm
@Ian Bramham: Hey Ian, thanks so much for dropping in, it was wonderful and lasted one glorious day lol
@kurt: Hey Kurt, it was the mildest we had in awhile, of course that's changed now, back into the deep cold :)
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
finally some kind of sunshine after the snow?GOSH i do wish i can send you some hot soup now,not sure if it will be nice,but definitely hot soup:)heh.
21 Feb 2008 2:32pm
@tyan: You'd be a lovely neighbour to have around for sure, you and your culinary skills ;) LOl Thanks so much, the thought is warming enoug :)
@objectif-p: Merci beaucoup Plume, j'apprécie ta visite :)
Ron from Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
No snow in the air! For the moment, I guess. Great slice-of-life!
21 Feb 2008 3:37pm
@Ron: Unbelievable isn't it? Thanks so much Ron :)
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
I really like your "family" street scene... it has a feeling of happiness in the ordinary. Truly lovely.
21 Feb 2008 4:09pm
@amy: I like that, very much...thanks a lot Amy :)
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
It looks like there could be some very slippery walking.
21 Feb 2008 5:00pm
@Michael Rawluk: YOu wouldn't believe it Michael, thanks a lot ;)
Janice Thomson from Courtenay BC, Canada
Still a lot of snow left ma chere amie but glad to see it's melting - love the reflection in the water!
21 Feb 2008 5:04pm
@Janice Thomson: Thanks so much, of course you know it only lasted a day lol ;)
@alex centrella: You've said it Alex, thanks a lot, nice to see you back :)
Betsy Barron : www.thebetsy.com from Glenmoore, United States
lovely glowing image of the mornin' routine... makes the ordinary EXTRAordinary!
21 Feb 2008 6:08pm
@Betsy Barron : www.thebetsy.com: Beautiful comment BetsyB. thanks so much :)
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
very nice street shot - the light is excellent
21 Feb 2008 6:42pm
@yiannis krikis: Thanks a lot Yiannis, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
Porcsin from Debrecen, Hungary
Beautiful moving shot!
It looks great that everyone is getting out the puddle!
I like the yellow woman with the red sign in the crossroad, as I have only seen it before in the films! Thanks!
21 Feb 2008 6:43pm
@Porcsin: thanks so much Porcsin, I really appreciate what you said :)
[terrorkitten] from Bath, United Kingdom
wow...cool shot Lorraine. We would see that amount of snow about every 15-20n years here!
21 Feb 2008 8:01pm
@[terrorkitten]: Hey Phil, we usually get a lot but even so this year has been a record breaker, thanks very much ;)
@Soco: I appreciate that Soco, thanks a lot :)
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Beautyful street shot. I love the reflected sunshine by the window.
21 Feb 2008 9:40pm
@standley: Glad you enjoyed Richard, I appreciate it :)
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Wow! I finally made it to the bottom of your comments list :)
The clarity in this shot is amazing, wonderful light and scene, a top shot Lorraine.
21 Feb 2008 10:24pm
@MaryB: And a lovely compliment, thanks a lot MaryB ;)
laughingwolf from Canada
looks treacherous!
going to -14C overnite, then warming to -2 by morning....
21 Feb 2008 10:47pm
@laughingwolf: Tell me about it Wolf, will spring ever come? Thanks :)
Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom
Wow, an absolutely brilliant capture of what does come across as another day in an exceptionally freezing part of the world! Wonderful sense of everybody just trying to "get on with it". Once again, awesome as always, dear lady!
21 Feb 2008 10:54pm
@Rebecca: Rebecca? What a joy, so nice to see you? are you back? I miss your lovely comments ;)
Gary from Cochise County, United States
I love shots like this because there is so much going on. The crossing gaurd has a great look.
22 Feb 2008 12:26am
@Gary: Hey Thanks a lot Gary, I have quite a few of her...maybe at some future date I'll post more :)
Barbara from Florida, United States
Very nice clear shot. I like the sunlight on the homes. It looks very much like my way to school in my childhood. The snow is melting! Good news.
22 Feb 2008 3:17am
@Barbara: Thanks a lot Barbara, it did, for one day, back into the deep freeze now, sigh lol
Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada
Great little slice-of-life here, and so crisp!
22 Feb 2008 3:59am
@Damon Schreiber: Thanks a lot Damon, I appreciate your visit :)
@Stunner: Thanks a lot Stunner, I wish the everyday would get warmer...I'm counting on you for some beach weather lol
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Very pleasant street capture! There is some snow around...but people and animals look happy, which means.....winter is not so bad after all!
22 Feb 2008 2:34pm
@Japanalia: thanks very much Gabriela, when you live in it, what else can you do? lol
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
Beautiful light, composition and reflections. The poses of the people are perfect. Looks like this scene could come to life at any moment.
22 Feb 2008 7:21pm
@Andrew Gould: Thanks so much Andrew, I appreciate that very much :)
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