Out the Door L
The First
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 29 April 2008 in Plant & Nature.
@shahab: Very glad you do, thanks a lot Shahab :)
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
What a contrast to all your snow-filled photos, Lorraine.
I love the colors here, and the happy Pansy smile!
29 Apr 2008 6:21am
@Judy: A Pansy? that's good to know, thanks a lot Judy :)
Hans from Heiligeneich, Austria
yeahhhhhh, baby, its sooo lovely. wish you a good springtime! And more of this beautiful pics!
29 Apr 2008 7:02am
@Hans: Hey Hi Hans, and Oh Yeah, Spring indeed, and thanks so much :)
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
What a beauty, the colours and softness are delightful Lorraine. It certainly looks like Spring has Sprung, wooohooo!
29 Apr 2008 7:36am
@MaryB: wooohooo indeed, lol thanks a lot Mary :)
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
I feel like singing at the top of my voice 'Morning has broken...lalalalalalalalalalala' Bye bye white for now!:)
29 Apr 2008 9:30am
@tyan: Perfect, sing out loud, sing out strong lol thanks sweetie :)
martie from Okinawa, Japan
What a magnificent little flower! And purple too!!! The promise of spring and warmer times. Well done Lorraine!! I hope you have all your snow gone by now. :-)
29 Apr 2008 9:31am
@martie: Thanks a lot Martie and yes indeed it' all GONE!!! Yay! lol
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Wow! You were still in snow when I last visited; now I see you jumped into pansies!!!!This year pansies and violas look particularly fine over here! At noon I went to do some shopping and I met with some pansies striving to show their faces above the others. They were cute and so foolish, giggling and saying: "look at me! look at me!" And.....I had to stop and look!
29 Apr 2008 9:47am
@Japanalia: lol I adore your comment ;) Thanks Gabriella!
@Sidney: Thanks a lot Sidney ;)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Spring at last, Lorraine? Beautiful shot, I love pansies.
29 Apr 2008 10:16am
@Betty: Yes at long Last Betty, thanks so much!
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Beautiful, a lovely color and a nice soft focus around the edge.
29 Apr 2008 11:01am
@Observing: Thanks a lot Mike, I appreciate it :)
@GJC: Yes it is, and I'm so so thrilled lol Thanks GJC :)
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Such a vivid and lovely image, Lorraine. Congrats on the first.
29 Apr 2008 12:01pm
@Michael Skorulski: Thanks a lot Michael, such a relief not to be freezing lol
@Alun Lambert: Thanks a lot Alun :)
@laughingwolf: Indeed, and so pretty, thanks Wolf :)
@Ina: Thanks a lot Ina :)
alex centrella from California, United States
beautiful capture of purple spring.
29 Apr 2008 1:31pm
@alex centrella: I tell you Alex, it's so refreshing :)
@Daroru: And you'll feel that every quarter, I love my 4 seasons :) Thanks Daroru!
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
Oh wow that looks stunning! the first colours of spring eh, totally different from the clean whiteness of winter ^^ Great capture!
29 Apr 2008 2:05pm
@Koushiro~光子郎: Oh indeed, and so relieved about that, thanks a lot Koushiro :) and btw, aren't you posting anymore?
@Ilnoir: oui, Nathanael, c'est très important :)
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Quite the contrast to icy snow shots, Lorraine. Is making the transition difficult for you? <laughs evilly>
29 Apr 2008 2:22pm
@Viewfinder: Nothing evil about making me laugh, lol thanks Vf :)
@yiannis krikis: Thanks a lot Yiannis :)
Janice Thomson from Canada
Oh what a beauty! I'm so glad spring has found its way there mon amie. Gorgeous photo.
29 Apr 2008 2:58pm
@Janice Thomson: Ahhh moi aussi chère et et je suis sure qu'il va revenir bientôt ;) Merci beaucoup!
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Spring Spring Spring. The blast of yellow is gorgeous.
29 Apr 2008 3:10pm
@Michael Rawluk: Yes, Yes Yes lol thanks Michael
kurt from Austria
what a beauty. love the overall soft touch. a beautiful image, lorraine.
29 Apr 2008 3:34pm
@kurt: Thanks so much Kurt, I appreciate it :)
@Scotfot: Thanks a lot Bob, I still don't know if you're just pulling my leg and your name is really Scott ;)
@Craig: I appreciate that Craig, thanks :)
Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
Excellent shot! I love the colors and natural lighting in this one.
29 Apr 2008 5:10pm
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks very much Ana L. ;)
MJ from Delaware, United States
It is so good to to nature colors not jacket colors.....pretty and lovely....
29 Apr 2008 5:24pm
@MJ: LOL good one MJ ;) you didn't forget that one hey
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
They are so common, and yet so special, congratulations with the first! La neige est-elle disparu maintenant? Bitte grüssen Sie Wolfgang von mir :)
29 Apr 2008 7:05pm
@Illuci: Aren't they though, et la neige est disparue, youpppi lol ;)
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
Sorry for the mistake, I'm answering so many blogs now, I thought you were another Canadian blog when I wrote the regards to Wolfgang, vu@granby, 1000 excuses, Lorraine!
29 Apr 2008 7:08pm
@Illuci: A mistake? Where? I loved your comment lol and yes I'm another Canadian blog with the snow gone...1000 excuses not necessary but say Hi to Gilles for me lOL
ps I know what you mean about answering so many blogs, I get names confused too!
standley from Brou-sur-Chantereine, France
Absolument magnifique Lorraine. La douceur du printemps!
29 Apr 2008 9:08pm
@standley: Ah oui, c'est si doux, merci beaucoup Richard :)
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Beautiful light and color, Lorraine ... you've capture the true beauty of this alluring bloom!
29 Apr 2008 10:32pm
@Ron: So sweetly said, thanks a lot Ron :)
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
How pretty. I have always loved pansies. As Judy says, love the smiling face.
30 Apr 2008 1:42am
@Marion: Spring smiles so wonderfully doesn't it? thanks always Marion :)
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Love the blue tones and the way you framed this shot. Excellent job here.
30 Apr 2008 4:00am
@John Maslowski: I appreciate that John, thanks a lot :)
Barbara from Florida, United States
Oh Lorraine, I am so behind and look at the beauty I have missed. You captured this one excellent. I like the colors and the softness. Very well done.
3 May 2008 4:47am
@Barbara: Thanks so much Barbara :)
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