Out the Door L
Al fresco
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 27 April 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
@Elle: Thanks a lot Elle :)
Janice Thomson from Canada
I can't wait to drink coffee alfresco. And tomorrow might just be that day - +13 or 14 degrees. Yay!
Wonderful co,position ma chère amie.
27 Apr 2008 6:31am
@Janice Thomson: I really hope so, heck here I'm throwing an extra 5 degrees ;) Enjoy lol
@Saeed: Thanks a lot Saeed :)
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
Nice shot. I especially like the tree in the composition which makes it more interesting. Glad it's warm enough there now to actually eat outside.
27 Apr 2008 8:57am
@GJC: GJC, thanks a lot it's so nice to go out without a coat lol :)
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Terrific composition, Lorraine . . . you're havin' a heat wave, so enjoy it!
27 Apr 2008 9:05am
@Judy: Thanks a lot Judy, It's a little colder for a few days but at 12 degrees there is no snow lOL
Hans from Heiligeneich, Austria
Yes....love the idea, thanks fir this wonderful pic, i am happy to see the spring is come to your country!
love to be there and drink coffee with you ;-)
27 Apr 2008 9:16am
@Hans: Isn't it wonderful to have coffee outside :) ps I ordered you the house specialty, I hope that's okay...and cream on the side lol
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
Lovely photo of warmth and hope Lorraine...you must be revelling in the warmer weather. We had our first real taste of true spring weather here in the north of England this week...it was delightful. Today though (Sunday), it's back to a solid heavy rain and the heating is back on!
27 Apr 2008 9:40am
@Ian Bramham: I'm happy to report that I haven't had the heat on for 3 weeks now , yay!!! lol Ihope the same happens to you soon, thanks so much Ian :)
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Nice scene. I am very sensible to composition and this is wonderful.
The tree acts as a kind of privacy protection, also.
27 Apr 2008 10:42am
@António Pires: How lovely, thanks a lot Antonio :)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Beautiful composition, Lorraine! Wonderful light, colors... you can feel the spring warmth!
27 Apr 2008 11:07am
@Betty: It sure feels wonderful Betty lol thanks so much!
@Daroru: It is Daroru although we have cooler days and rain ahead, it beats snow handsdown :)
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
A lovely crisp image of someone enjoying the mild weather. Long may it last!
27 Apr 2008 11:43am
@Michael Skorulski: Happy to report it lasted a few days lol now we're into rain, but that's ok, it gave us a much needed pause, thanks very much :)
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Spring at last! I am glad for you. Nice shot of Al Fresco's porch... groan (joking).
27 Apr 2008 11:50am
@Viewfinder: Funny guy lol Thanks so much, never mind Al, ever heard of Réal? That's who A French buyer has asked for upon calling my Father's Real Estate Office, she asked for 'Réal Estate, svp' I kid you not ;)
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks a lot Ana L :)
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
It's so good to see this side of your world, Lorraine ... I can't wait to see more ...
27 Apr 2008 12:54pm
@Ron: And you will lol thanks so much Ron :)
Barbara from Florida, United States
Inviting scene, I like the colors and composition. How nice it would be to have this as my front entrance to be on every morning checking (and posting) AM3 comments on my laptop. With some good Java of course.
27 Apr 2008 1:36pm
@Barbara: Oh Barbara, that sounds so wonderful, I'd love to have a new laptop with all the equipment necessary to carry it everywhere and be on-line, but then again my 3 cuddly cats would miss me so much ;) lol Thanks a bunch!
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
It's good being outside, at present it's 16'C in Chester with rain :( but we live in hope..!!
27 Apr 2008 1:49pm
@Observing: It'll get better Mike but hey it's much better than Minus 16 with snow, n'est-ce pas? lol thanks a lot!
@yiannis krikis: Thanks a lot Yiannis :)
alex centrella from California, United States
looks like a great place to hang out.
27 Apr 2008 1:59pm
@alex centrella: It's a wonderful café, and even the grounds are fun (picnic tables, hand-shaped chairs ;) thanks a lot Alex!
martie from Okinawa, Japan
Glorious shot! Order a coffee for me when you are there!!
27 Apr 2008 2:27pm
@martie: Absolutely Martie, you can join Hans, Janice and I over, there's a nice house blend waiting for you, as well as special little breads and homemade jams and stuff or special little sandwiches ;)
@Tietie007: LOL Thierry, you can have al dente and al fresco :) Thanks a lot!
laughingwolf from Canada
cool... i once met al's brother, don giovanni fresco! ;) lol
27 Apr 2008 5:44pm
@laughingwolf: Really, did you also meet Real Estate and Al Dente? they seem to be popular ;)
@Alun Lambert: Thanks a lot Alun :)
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Ah....looks like a wonderful place to dine!!!
27 Apr 2008 7:52pm
@Craig: yes it is, it's a lovely café called Moka Loca lol thanks a lot (of the I Cry/Hand-shaped chair fame)
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Its lovely to see that like us over here, its now warmer for you over there too. There is something very nice about food and beverages outdoors. I was in shorts all weekend, the weather was warm enough that it set off a thunder storm this evening.
27 Apr 2008 8:27pm
@Richard_Irwin: Yes isn't it wonderful especially after the winter we had, it's a lovely place, thanks a lot Richard :)
standley from Brou-sur-Chantereine, France
Très belle image Lorraine. L'éclairage et les couleurs sont superbes!
27 Apr 2008 8:54pm
@standley: Merci beaucoup Richard, c'est un endroit très chic :)
MJ from Delaware, United States
I love the tree and the green peeking out around it... and the window reflection.... there is just so much going on and it is great composition
27 Apr 2008 11:23pm
@MJ: How nice, thanks a lot MJ, you can join in a virtual coffee celebration lol ;)
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
The sheer pleasure of spring. Warmth. Lunch outside.
28 Apr 2008 12:49am
@Michael Rawluk: Well put Michael, great time and no bibittes ;) thanks always!
Martine Lapointe from Québec, Canada
Belle photo saisonnière! Enfin, on peut changer de sujet, même si on en parle encore! (de la neige)
28 Apr 2008 3:29am
@Martine Lapointe: La quoi? lol merci beaucoup Martine, je te visite bientôt ;)
laughingwolf from Canada
yes, and i also know kung fu and karate, a couple of oriental gals :O lol
28 Apr 2008 11:45am
@laughingwolf: lol funny guy!
@Illuci: Thanks a lot Erik, I appreciate it :)
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