Spring Cleaning - People & Portraits Photos

mosleh from kurdestan_baneh, Iran

nice shot ..(bji kurd ) :)

23 Apr 2008 12:24am

@mosleh: Thanks a lot Mosleh :)

Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

I think he is wondering why you are taking their picture. Another great street scene Lorraine.

23 Apr 2008 12:30am

@Marion: Thanks a lot Marion :)

Ilnoir from Paris, France

Un petit travail qui marche bien ...

23 Apr 2008 12:51am

@Ilnoir: merci beaucoup Nathanael :)

Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa

Lovely impromptu shot L - I like how the painter is looking at you with an amused expression on his face.

23 Apr 2008 1:42am

@Mandy Provan: thanks a lot Mandy, you don't see it as well, but the guy with his hands in the air, was shrugging and smiling and said 'she wants to take our photo, she can take our photo. ' lol

Janice Thomson from Canada

Such a neat expression on his face - wonder if he'd come over to my place - my fence needs painting again... LOL Great capture mon amie

23 Apr 2008 2:13am

@Janice Thomson: lol they were both smiling so yes I'll send them over to you next ;)

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

He obviously likes having his picture taken. You've captured such a nice friendly expression, Lorraine. His eyes are smiling!

23 Apr 2008 3:03am

@Michael Skorulski: Thanks Michael actually they were both at ease with it, and although you can't see other one as well, he just shrugged, smiled and said 'she wants to take our photo, she can take our photo." ;)

Alun Lambert from Cheshire, United Kingdom

Great candid image, but i think he's spotted you

23 Apr 2008 3:27am

@Alun Lambert: They both did, thanks a lot Alun :)

Observing from Chester, United Kingdom

Men at work....! don't stop them now. Great semi-fun shot.

23 Apr 2008 4:43am

@Observing: They were very dedicated to their task Mike and just went right on painting and stuff ;)

T-Daddy from Dachsbach, nähe Erlangen, Germany

fantastic shot of real life.
Can you send, the folks do me, i have also many work for it. i hope you understand what i mean. ;-)

23 Apr 2008 4:45am

@T-Daddy: Of course TD but I promised them to Janice first lol, thanks a lot!

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

Great timing on this catch!!! LOL!

23 Apr 2008 5:09am

@Craig: Thanks a lot Craig :)

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Excellent shot, Lorraine! I love that he saw you with the camera!

23 Apr 2008 5:09am

@Betty: Thanks a lot Betty, they both did ;)

martie from Okinawa, Japan

This is wonderful! The one looking at you - he must have a great sense of humour the way his eyes are dancing! Great candid shot -- I love it!! (And the B&W treatment is fantastic.)

23 Apr 2008 5:19am

@martie: Thanks so much Martie, youc an't see it well but the second guy was shrugging and grinning too saying 'she wants to take our photo, she can take our photo.' lol

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

Very nice capture of the expressions.

23 Apr 2008 5:40am

@Ana Lúcia: Thanks a lot Ana L. :)

Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States

His look and their short sleeves make this a winner - a testimonial goodbye to Winter!!!

23 Apr 2008 5:46am

@Judy: Oh You Bet Judy, Hasta la Vista Winter!!! ;)

laughingwolf from Canada

butt, butt... :P lol

23 Apr 2008 6:39am

@laughingwolf: Wolf, you must know get stuck on yesterday ;)

paulski from Muncie, IN, United States

works great in b/w, lorraine. the worker looking back at the camera makes this shot; nice capture...

23 Apr 2008 6:44am

@paulski: Glad you enjoyed, thanks a lot Paulski :)

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

Very nice street capture; I guess this kind of work needs to wait for snow to go away.

23 Apr 2008 6:54am

@Viewfinder: It certainly does help lol ;)

GJC from Kyoto, Japan

I like that word "spring"! Glad it's headed your way.

23 Apr 2008 7:24am

@GJC: You and I Both GJC :)

isabel from Portugal

joy at work :) nice shot Lorraine

23 Apr 2008 7:27am

@isabel: Indeed :) thanks a lot Isabel!

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

A wonderful candid shot Lorraine, do you think that when they've finished they could come over here and help with my spring cleaning, they are doing a brilliant job :)

23 Apr 2008 7:36am

@MaryB: Absolutely Mary, but you're third on the list ;) lol thanks a lot!

Barbara from Florida, United States

Nice composition and framing, great B&W. What a contrast from recent photos. I won't say the "s" word you know that white stuff.
Welcome spring and summer and indulge yourself in it.

23 Apr 2008 8:10am

@Barbara: You bet I am Barbara lol thanks a lot ;)

pieter from Davis, United States

nicely caught scene.....

23 Apr 2008 8:24am

@pieter: Thanks very much Pieter :)

e. from New York, NY, United States

Yay! Looks like it's about time for everything to be colorful and wonderful. :)

23 Apr 2008 8:49am

@e.: Yes, yes, YES!!! lol tahnks e. :)

Daroru from Amagasaki, Japan

Nice catch... I had a similar idea to you with some recent shots!

23 Apr 2008 9:45am

@Daroru: Thanks Daroru, can't wait to see them :)

yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece

a nice moment you cath here

23 Apr 2008 10:35am

@yiannis krikis: Thanks a lot Yiannis :)

adlibitumphotos from Lyon, France

Instant vrai, excellent, je trouve cette photo parfaite, bravo. Pascal

23 Apr 2008 12:31pm

@adlibitumphotos: Comme c'est gentil! merci beaucoup Pascal :)

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Excellent b&w shot! Well done Lorraine!

23 Apr 2008 3:16pm

@Ina: Thanks so much Ina :)

vu@granby Gilles M. from Granby, Québec, Canada

Bravo pour cette prise de gens au travail, pas toujours évident d'avoir leur accord. Le N/B convient bien pour cette photo.

23 Apr 2008 6:33pm

@vu@granby Gilles M.: merci beaucoup Gilles :)

bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

Hey Lorraine..great candid shot pal..they must be cash-in-the hand boys the black t-shirt guy is hiding from you lens,pal *-))

23 Apr 2008 6:49pm

@bronzebilly u.k.: Hey Billy, actually is look closely you'll see that he's grinning and shrugging, he actually said 'she want to take our photo, she can take our photo' ;)

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Ah, shirtsleeve weather... tell me, how warm is it? ...grumble grumble grumble..

23 Apr 2008 8:45pm

@amy: mmm about 25 c ;) sorry lol soon you'll get it too!

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

hi babe,so is this our new house?LOL.The guy on the left seems to be happy to have you take a pic of him!:)

23 Apr 2008 9:36pm

@tyan: No such luck Tyan lol both guys were actually smiling ;) thanks sweetie!

Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands

Very amusing picture, and also greatly composed. Reminds of the paint work I still have to do :( (I prefer photoblogging, but the whole world doesn't consist of only blogging :)

24 Apr 2008 5:29am

@Illuci: Erik, it doesn't? oops
;) thanks a lot!

laughingwolf from Canada

YOU posted em :P lol

24 Apr 2008 8:03am

@laughingwolf: indeed, but ...

Hans from Heiligeneich, Austria

great snapshot

26 Apr 2008 4:35am

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