Out the Door L
Harsh Winter
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 14 April 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
I think I know someone who will be so happy when all that snow is finally gone, but just think how much it has nourished the earth and soon you will have flowers and blossoms galore. Great picture Lorraine.
14 Apr 2008 5:21am
@Marion: Lovely attitude Marion, and guess what it's almost all gone, Yay! thanks a lot:)
@Hans: Thanks a lot Hans, it is getting warmer :)
Janice Thomson from Canada
Neat old building mon amie. The sepia really adds an aging effect too. Great capture!
14 Apr 2008 6:28am
@Janice Thomson: Thanks m'dear, nothing I like more than old building and shacks and stuff ;)
@Stunner: Glad you enjoyed, thanks a lot Stunner :)
e. from New York, NY, United States
Beautiful shot. The sepia really gives the shot a sad feel.
14 Apr 2008 7:04am
@e.: Lovely comment, thanks a lot e. :)
@Ilnoir: Pas tout à fait Nathanael ;)
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
I love the sepia in this shot Lorraine, it adds a gentle touch to the harsh weather your having. I love the old building standing firm against the elements. A wonderful shot.
14 Apr 2008 8:21am
@MaryB: Love your comment Mary, and yes there's something about old barns...thanks a lot ;)
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
Excellent work again Lorraine! You have a very good eye for photography, well done :)
14 Apr 2008 8:31am
@Ina: Wow that's a generous comment, thanks a lot Ina :)
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
A beautiful old barn, Lorraine. Great contrast and exquisite processing ... very nice!
14 Apr 2008 9:47am
@Ron: thanks so much Ron, I appreciate it :)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
I LOVE old building and barn shots! This one is excellent, Lorraine!
14 Apr 2008 9:59am
@Betty: Me too ;) thank you so much Betty !
@T-Daddy: Hi T-D, you're back! Thanks so much, I'll visit soon :)
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
I especially like the slight tone that's been applied, this adds to the cold look of the scene. I was looking last night at a webcam in Canada, snow was falling there. Harsh Winter indeed.
14 Apr 2008 10:24am
@Observing: Hey Mike, isn't it amazing? I love snow, I wouldn't trade Canada's four seasons for anything, but this winter, gosh it's been harsh, thanks so much :)
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
After yesterday's bright colors, we're back to more somber tones. Well, at least it's a lovely old barn, though it looks as tired of winter as you must be.
14 Apr 2008 11:46am
@GJC: You've got it right on the button GJC, but it's melting now, yay! Thanks always :)
MJ from Delaware, United States
what a wonderful old buidling...so much character... I like the effect..
14 Apr 2008 12:09pm
@MJ: Thanks a lot MJ, there is so much character, I agree :)
kurt from Austria
still winter? spring's finally arrived in austria - and i love it.
14 Apr 2008 12:10pm
@kurt: Almost all done Kurt, isn't it wonderful, looking forward to what your vision will bring forth this spring lol thanks a lot :)
laughingwolf from Canada
that's a beauty, lor!
too bad today's construction standards have built-in obsolescence... like so much else! :(
14 Apr 2008 12:18pm
@laughingwolf: Isn't it though Wolf, and I'm afraid you're right, thanks :)
@Tim: Thanks a lot Tim ;)
Daroru from Amagasaki, Japan
I like that diamond-shaped window at the top of the barn.
14 Apr 2008 3:05pm
@Daroru: You noticed! me too, I love it, thanks a lot Daroru :)
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Oh, excellent in the sepia!!! Very turn of the century. Btw... we've got a spring snow thing happening here today... hard to believe it was +23 yesterday!!
14 Apr 2008 3:20pm
@amy: Only in Canada sweetie, do we get four seasons in one week ;) it'll settle, as we both know, eventually lol and thanks so much!
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
Gorgeous image - love the sepia.....
14 Apr 2008 3:49pm
@Mandy Provan: Hey Mandy, thanks so much :)
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Beautiful processing. I really like old buildings and the composition. Maybe clone the car out of the bottom.
We inally have spring weather here. The snow is disappearing quickly.
14 Apr 2008 3:57pm
@Michael Rawluk: Wow Michael, you have a good eye, I cropped it out some, ..thought it blended well enough in the snow not to be noticed, tsk, tsk on me. Thanks a lot :)
@yiannis krikis: Thanks a lot Yiannis, it's appreciated ;)
ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany
Love the sepia tint and I feel for you with all that snow still!
14 Apr 2008 4:29pm
@ManuelaR: Thanks so much Manuela and no fear it's almost all gone, yay!!! ;)
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
I like old barns and if there were more around I would start a collection! Thi one has a window of a shape (the tilted square) that we see here too in old barns, I just shot one last week, I 'll post it next week. This barn and also others have something sad, being abandoned and not being taken care of anymore, but they keep their dignity one way or another.
14 Apr 2008 8:01pm
@Illuci: Beautifully said Erik and I'll look forward to seeing yours :)
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
C'est vraiment magnifique. Bravo pour le choix des tons sépia!
14 Apr 2008 8:25pm
@standley: Merci beaucoup Richard :)
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
I love the barn and the mono tones in this one Lorraine!
14 Apr 2008 9:36pm
@Ian Bramham: Thanks so much Ian, it's a pleasure to see you here :)
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
You certainly do convey the harshness of it here, Lorraine. Good composition and nice tones in this photo.
14 Apr 2008 10:30pm
@Andrew Gould: Thanks for the lovely compliment Andrew, I appreciate it :)
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
the sepia really worked great here,and aptly suits your title,or the other way round.The 'hard-metal' look of the roof does give the house a cold feel.I cant wait to see spring over your side!:)
15 Apr 2008 2:04am
@tyan: Nice comment sweetie and funny the roof really impacted too, thanks a lot ;)
@isabel: Thanks a lot Isabel :)
Gary from Cochise County, United States
This could pass for a very old photo. Good job making it timeless Lorraine.
16 Apr 2008 9:51pm
@Gary: I appreciate that Gary, thanks :)
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