Out the Door L
Empty Promises
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 5 March 2008 in Abstract & Conceptual.
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
I like the title. You are shooting through a store window in the direction of that man who perhaps made all the empty promises or perhaps is just standing there. Life does not turn out as the flowers would suggest. Excellent, Lorraine.
5 Mar 2008 6:37am
@Michael Skorulski: You are clever ;) Yes on all counts, thanks a lot!
@Ilnoir: lol et encore, seulement de l'intérieur cher ilnoir :)
drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Oh! You are missing the sring eh Lorraine?
Dan
5 Mar 2008 7:17am
@drphoto: Like you wouldn't believe Dan, although technically, due to my moody nature, I do love storms, but I'd gladly trade it for the rain...
e. from New York, NY, United States
This title is so sad. :( It really gives the picture an entirely different feel than if you hadn't called it that.
5 Mar 2008 7:18am
@e.: Thanks e lol I started out with promises, promises, but it didn't properly convey what the photo inspired in me, so I changed it ;)
ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany
Like your title! Is it because it is still snowy outside and the flowers promise you a better time coming soon with spring? ;)
5 Mar 2008 8:14am
@ManuelaR: Yes and that too, plus the fact that the snow was pushed for the clientèle so it looks like spring is here, and then of course, there's that man just standing there, need I say more lol thanks so much Manuela :)
Sujit Sudhi from Hyderabad, India
Great shot. Love the colour that shines through.
Well, nothing as heartbreaking as false promises..right?
5 Mar 2008 9:18am
@Sujit Sudhi: Exactly!!! Thanks a lot Sujit ;)
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
You've never been promised a tulip garden????? What a shame! Please, don't be depressed.....they will come....the tulips and better than these painted ones! Trust me!
5 Mar 2008 9:36am
@Japanalia: You are sweet Gabriela, and what saves me from total meltdown are my wonderful visitors ;) plus admittedly I really do love winter storms, it's just that it won't stop. I trust that you will visit and that tulips will come, thanks for the encouragement!
Betty from New Jersey, United States
This is March, spring is right around the corner! At least that's what I keep telling myself. We haven't had the snow that you had, but the day after day of gray colorless skies is getting to me. Love your colorful shot, thanks Lorraine.
5 Mar 2008 10:52am
@Betty: Thanks so much Betty, it's the Sun we need! If I'm going to get winter I'd want snow, not just gray colorless skies, although not feeling a deep chill in your bones is a plus LOL
HorseRotorVator from Newton, United States
This is fantastic! I thought it was overlayed in photoshop but then I realized it was a window. terrific! :)
5 Mar 2008 11:49am
@HorseRotorVator: That's sweet, thanks so much HRV ;)
Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece
I think that the man behind the glass makes the title come alive! COOL
5 Mar 2008 12:35pm
@Dimitrios: Good eye, he's part of it, not personally, just as a species lol Thanks a lot Dimitrios ;)
@Viewfinder: Pushed aside..talk about empty promises lol thanks Vf, wiseguy ;)
laughingwolf from Canada
perhaps, but spring will come this month... at least officially! ;) lol
5 Mar 2008 1:57pm
@laughingwolf: lol couldn't have said it better myself Wolf ;)
@Helma: How nice, thanks a lot Helma :)
@alex centrella: Hey Alex, you're back...good to know, thanks :)
@Reza: Thanks a lot Reza, I appreciate it :)
Janice Thomson from Courtenay BC, Canada
This is a photo without words yet speaks volumes and has several layers to it - the man, the sign, the unfilled leaf and the title. Absolutely fantastic. You have keen powers of observation ma chere amie
5 Mar 2008 4:51pm
@Janice Thomson: And you can read each one them m'dear ;) Thanks always! AND ALSO CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I knew a CANADIAN would get the sign: H&R Block...they do Income Tax Returns....talk about the emptiest (political) promises of all LOL AND THE EMPTY CART, who's got money for food for a TOTAL of 5 EMPTY PROMISES
MJ from Delaware, United States
very creative and I love it...a picture worth a 1000 ideas and words
5 Mar 2008 5:49pm
@MJ: How neat a comment, thanks so much MJ :)
@Dara: Mmm nice...thanks a lot Dara :)
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
That's a super wish for the return of springtime - right from your heart, I can tell!
Next week, when our family has left, I hope to see the photos I've missed.
5 Mar 2008 7:18pm
@Judy: Hey Judy, how sweet, and I'm hoping (against all hope) that by the time you return to visit, there will be less snow here lol I'm an optimist ;)
paulski from Muncie, United States
i like the title. nice pic, too; excellent execution here...
5 Mar 2008 7:23pm
@paulski: I appreciate that Paulski, thanks a lot :)
Scotfot from Kabul, Afghanistan
Wow! What an interesting picture, but Lorraine, what have you done with all that nice snow I see you just a smidgin left!
5 Mar 2008 8:49pm
@Scotfot: Fear not dear Scot, I mean Bob, it was pushed away for the clients sake...lol thanks so much :)
@isabel: and waits....lol thanks a lot ;)
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
A great slice of life, Lorraine; when you live in the "Great North" you have to keep your sense of humor about you. You truly have a great eye…you made me laugh today!
5 Mar 2008 9:49pm
@Ron: What a wonderful compliment Ron, thanks so much ;)
Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom
Really a superb capture of what seems an everyday scene. The composition goes absolutely perfectly with the title. You've still got the matchless eye and hand, dear lady. And I must apologise, have only just grasped your earlier question responding to my comment a few days ago about whether I'm back. Have been back with a post for several days now actually. Please do come by when you can. Always appreciate your kindness in any case.
6 Mar 2008 12:01am
@Rebecca: Thanks so much Sweet Rebecca, and have no fear I'll be visiting in a hop and squeak...whatever the expressin is LOL ;)
Gary from Cochise County, United States
What a great idea and well presented. Again, your creativity has run amok. And I mean that in the best way possible.
6 Mar 2008 12:52am
@Gary: Are you kidding Gary, I love amok-ed creativity, it's the only kind I know LOL Thanks a lot ;)
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
hi babe,looks to me like the man has been held up by someone who made empty promises?Lovely,love the way your photo always leaves so much room for interpretation...i still think about your images even after leavin your blog!:)
6 Mar 2008 2:05am
@tyan: what a great compliment Babe, thanks a lot...look at my response to Janice's comments to get the full picture ;)
@Martine Lapointe: ahhh Martine, merci...je t'ai négligé dernièrement et j'en suis désolée, mais je suis tellement tannée de la neige...tu comprends ;)
@Jasp: unfortunately, true ;)
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