What a cold looking picture. Brrr, makes me just want to put my coat on. Maybe that's not dirt, maybe it's all fogged up because of the differences in temperature between inside and outside.

2 Apr 2008 5:54am

@Marion: Isn't it though? it's dirt and fog and all sorts ofthings lol thanks a lot Marion :)

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

This is a very beautiful and intriguing photograph, I love it.

2 Apr 2008 6:43am

@Ana Lúcia: Glad you do, thanks a lot Ana ;)

Daroru from Amagasaki, Japan

That is very effective.

2 Apr 2008 6:45am

@Daroru: I appreciate that Daroru, thanks :)

Saeed from Tehran, Iran

very interesting shot. good composition

2 Apr 2008 6:52am

@Saeed: thanks a lot Saeed, I appreciate it :)

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Lovely shot, I like it! Looks like is freezed over ;)

2 Apr 2008 7:12am

@Ina: Hey Ina, the cold sneaks in all kinds of place lol thanks a lot :)

martie from Okinawa, Japan

I love this composition Lorraine! The woman looks like she actually is doing what it takes to get by, and it's taking a toll on her. The snow in the background, the smug on the glass door - all these just MAKE this photo!

2 Apr 2008 7:52am

@martie: Hey Martie, so glad you do, it really spoke to me even if the photo itself was a mess ;)

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

There is something comforting about this shot Lorraine, I think there is more than just coffee in that cup, it also contains a hug, the coffee offering warmth to help to keep the cold at bay and don't we all need a hug once in a while to get by :)

2 Apr 2008 8:50am

@MaryB: So well said MaryB, and so true, coffee is my hug ;) Thanks always...

Suzanne Labbé from Granby, Canada

Ça me rappelle les gens qui vont fumer à l'extérieur par des temps impossibles. C'est une très belle photo Lorraine. Elle est très évocatrice.

2 Apr 2008 9:30am

@Suzanne Labbé: Merci beaucoup Suzanne, c'est gentil :)

Ilnoir from Paris, France

Passer de l'autre Coaté...

2 Apr 2008 9:53am

@Ilnoir: Elle est bonne celle-là lol merci Nathanael ;)

Betty from New Jersey, United States

The title fits the photograph perfectly! Great composition! Nice shot, Lorraine.

2 Apr 2008 10:11am

@Betty: Thanks a lot Betty, I appreciate it ;)

adlibitumphotos from Lyon, France

S’il venait d’une autre planète, et si comme toi il s’arrêtait pour capturait cet instant que penseraient-ils ? Avec du recul, beaucoup de recul il penserait sans incertitude" comme cela est étrange " (oui ils ne doutent de rien) Alors ils te voleraient la photo pour l’emportait chez eux loin bien loin ou les gobelets n’existes pas, avec quand même un peu de jalousie. Belle photo. Pascal

2 Apr 2008 10:18am

@adlibitumphotos: LOL, quelle belle histoire d'intrigue Pascal, excellent! merci beaucoup ;)

MJ from Delaware, United States

i looked at it like the coffee was melting away the cold of winter... great composition

2 Apr 2008 11:45am

@MJ: Well said MJ, coffee is my favourite drink ;) lol thanks a lot!

Nick Passantino from Bronx, United States

great capture lorraine.. i really like how you've framed this one

2 Apr 2008 12:14pm

@Nick Passantino: Hey Nick, so nice of you to visit, I appreciate it ;)

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

I like what martie has to say ... I immediately thought the image and the title spoke about that place deep in our core that we tap into to get by. It speaks to me, Lorraine.

2 Apr 2008 12:29pm

@Ron: Love your comment Ron, thank you so much :)
ps I liked what Martie had to say too lol

Noirsoeur from Paris, France

La recette du café frappé ?

2 Apr 2008 1:23pm

@Noirsoeur: LOL, toi et Ilnoir, êtes-vous frère et soeur? Ou partenaire? Ou mieux encoure, la même personne? ça c'a serait très chouette!!

Janice Thomson from Canada

With spring so reluctant to show her face there I think this is a perfect capture of the prevailing mood - and at least a cup of coffee provides a promise of warmth. Excellent B&W portrait mon amie - one of your best

2 Apr 2008 1:30pm

@Janice Thomson: As always, a wonderful comment, merci beaucoup ma chère amie :)

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

Very nice shot which tells us a story. We wonder why she's outside with this temperature. Because of cigarette smoking ? Or maybe she's waiting for someone… Or…

2 Apr 2008 2:49pm

@Calusarus: Or...I like your comment, thanks a lot Frederic :)

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

There's no better weather to enjoy a good HOT cup of coffee than in WINTER! Hip, hip, hooray.....for.......I'm not sure...winter of cup-of-coffee!

2 Apr 2008 3:03pm

@Japanalia: How about we toast a great winter and All season Coffee, and welcome Spring lol ;)

Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore

wow! is it still winter in Canada? Very nice shot! The frosty feel is nice too! ^^

2 Apr 2008 3:08pm

@Koushiro~光子郎: thanks a lot Kioushiro, I appreciate it :)

alex centrella from Califronia, United States

a great capture..burrr..

2 Apr 2008 3:16pm

@alex centrella: more like brrrrrr lol the wind was fierce ;) Thanks a lot Alex!!!

isabel from Portugal

outside smoking? you look very nice Lorraine. the shot is great. even the dirty glass :)

2 Apr 2008 3:18pm

@isabel: Hey there, Nope it's not me, check my about page if you're curiious ;) I stopped smoking 15 years ago, but coffeee? I'll never ever stop coffee, thanks a lot LOL

Farhad.B from Babol, Afghanistan

wow great shot

2 Apr 2008 6:32pm

@Farhad.B: Thanks alot Farhard :)

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

Just an excellent photo! Magnificent composition!

2 Apr 2008 6:34pm

@Craig: I appreciate it Craig, thanks so much :)

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

Très belle image évocatrice! Brrr....

2 Apr 2008 7:56pm

@standley: Merci beaucoup Richard ;)

mhaleph from Paris, France

Très réussie cette photo!

2 Apr 2008 8:38pm

@mhaleph: Merci beaucoup mhaleph :)

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

La pauvre, elle est complètement gelée :-)) , quelle drôle d'idée de prendre son café dehors!! Vite fais là rentrer au chaud...

2 Apr 2008 10:06pm

@Evelyne Dubos: Merci beaucoup Evelyne, je suis convaincue qu'elle apprécierait ta sympathie sauf qu'elle fumait aussi, donc....lol

Gary from Cochise County, United States

I really like this Lorraine. Very creative indeed.

2 Apr 2008 11:45pm

@Gary: I appreciate that Gary, thank you very much :)

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

Is that going to be another Tim's cup laying in the snow?
Very very nice shot. I love the grunge on the window.

3 Apr 2008 12:15am

@Michael Rawluk: Grungy indeed, lol thanks a lot Michael ;)

laughingwolf from Canada

gotta get that timmy hortense... uh... hortons :P lol

3 Apr 2008 1:28am

@laughingwolf: lol that's funny Wolf :)

Barbara from Florida, United States

Your title is exactly how I see the person in the image.
I say as long as she has her coffee she'll be fine.
Nice shot Lorraine.

3 Apr 2008 2:56am

@Barbara: That's exactly it!!!! I do Loe my coffee...I was able to stop smoking, but give up coffee. ahah kill me first ;)
ps that's NOT a self-portrait

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Outstanding, Lorraine!!! The grunge on the window adds such a great mood/essence/texture to this image!! (sorry I'm sooo late getting around... actually got to go out and get some new shots tonight, WooHoo)

3 Apr 2008 3:27am

@amy: Thanks sweetie and no worries I AM soooo behind today, I haven't even visited anyone...ever had the kind of day that starts really badly and goes downhill from there? that's today! well tomorrow according to this, ANYHOOO

Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica

Nice shot! Nothing like a hot cup of coffee to get you going when the weather is so cold.

3 Apr 2008 4:29am

@Stunner: yOU GOT THAT RIGHT Stunner :)

GJC from Kyoto, Japan

Great shot and great title. Even without the title, we'd know what it is, which is the sign of a good photo. Hang in there! We're all rooting for you.

3 Apr 2008 1:39pm

@GJC: How nice of you GJC, thanks a lot :)