Out the Door L
Spring Cleaning
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 23 April 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
@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 5:30am
@Marion: Thanks a lot Marion :)
@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 6:42am
@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 7:13am
@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 8:03am
@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 8:27am
@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 9:43am
@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 9:45am
@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 10:09am
@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 10:09am
@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 10:19am
@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: 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 10:46am
@Judy: Oh You Bet Judy, Hasta la Vista Winter!!! ;)
@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 11:44am
@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 11:54am
@Viewfinder: It certainly does help lol ;)
@GJC: You and I Both GJC :)
@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 12:36pm
@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 1:10pm
@Barbara: You bet I am Barbara lol thanks a lot ;)
@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 1:49pm
@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 2:45pm
@Daroru: Thanks Daroru, can't wait to see them :)
@yiannis krikis: Thanks a lot Yiannis :)
adlibitumphotos from Lyon, France
Instant vrai, excellent, je trouve cette photo parfaite, bravo. Pascal
23 Apr 2008 5:31pm
@adlibitumphotos: Comme c'est gentil! merci beaucoup Pascal :)
@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 11:33pm
@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 11:49pm
@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..
24 Apr 2008 1:45am
@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!:)
24 Apr 2008 2:36am
@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 10:29am
@Illuci: Erik, it doesn't? oops
;) thanks a lot!
@laughingwolf: indeed, but ...
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