Out the Door L
The Night Before
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 15 June 2008 in Miscellaneous and Portfolio.
@rem_la: minuit et cinq, juste a temps....
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Exudes piece and tranquility. Very good, Lorraine.
15 Jun 2008 5:17am
@Michael Skorulski: Glad you thought so, thanks a lot Michael :)
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks v. m. Ana ;)
kurt from Austria
mystical image with a perfect soft touch. looks like out of a fairy tale. excellent, lorraine!
15 Jun 2008 7:26am
@kurt: What a lovely compliment from a gifted artist :)
@saeed: Thanks a lot Saeed ;)
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
You have created a great sense of mystery here Lorraine. Well cool.
My boat is going in the sales basin today, so I'm back home and with internet access at last.
15 Jun 2008 8:28am
@Richard_Irwin: Thanks a lot Richard, looking forward to seeing your new photos :)
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Love the sense of mystery in this shot Lorraine, perfect.
15 Jun 2008 9:03am
@MaryB: Thanks a lot Mary ;)
[terrorkitten] from Bath, United Kingdom
em! Should you be out after dark wandering around in peoples gardens miss? Lovely shot Lorraine....very different for you...I like it
15 Jun 2008 9:15am
@[terrorkitten]: I can create Midnight in my mind dear ;)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Love the mystery in this shot, Lorraine... well done!
15 Jun 2008 10:04am
@Betty: The Key to Midnight.... (wouldn't it be neat) I love that book it's from Leigh Nichols aka Dean Koontz....great mystery novel....lol
@MontereyJohn: thanks so much John :)
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Love the way you handled the shadow detail! Processed with expertise!
15 Jun 2008 10:49am
@Craig: wow Craig, that's lovely thanks
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
Mysterious because one wonders what will happen the other day :). The mystery is perfectly represented. I like the pine needle silhouettes.
15 Jun 2008 12:11pm
@Illuci: And sometimes it is much better that way :) Hi Erik, that's for the nice compliment....almost forgot about you, I'll go visit and save
Roman from Thunder Bay, Canada
I love low light and night photography and this shot is beautiful and dreamy...
15 Jun 2008 12:15pm
@Roman: Thanks so much Roman and mostly thanks for visiting. It allowed me to quickly go check your blog, and WOW you're a very talented photographed! Like I said in one of my many messages, take your cam with you no matter where you go, you'll be amazed at what interesting moments Life throws your way :)
Cheryl from Texas, United States
when all through the night, not a creature was stirring......
lovely image!
15 Jun 2008 12:44pm
@Cheryl: Funny you should say that sweetie, 'cause I took the exact same photo in winter ;) and not a creature was stirring then either lol
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Si je m'trompe pas Wolfgang, 'y est parti se baigner....'y fait chaud ;)
@Alun Lambert: Thanks a lot Alun :)
@Daroru: Thanks a lot Daroru :)
alex centrella from California, United States
reminds me of an Afred Hitchcock scene, great treatment of the bnw..wow..very spooky.
15 Jun 2008 2:27pm
@alex centrella: Oooo I like that, lol Thanks a lot Alex, gotta find the darned birds ;)
paulski from Muncie, IN, United States
nice shot here; love the graininess, which adds an air of mystery...
15 Jun 2008 2:43pm
@paulski: I appreciate that Paulski, thanks :)
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Tense, almost mysterious place. Lovely lighting Lorraine, and just a hint of color. Super.
15 Jun 2008 3:48pm
@Observing: Lovely compliment, thanks a lot Mike :)
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Superbe Lorraine. Quelle atmosphère mystérieuse!
15 Jun 2008 6:34pm
@standley: Merci beaucoup Richard :)
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
What a mysterious wonderful picture Lorraine. Love the colors. But the question the night before what begs to be asked.
15 Jun 2008 7:37pm
@Marion: But if it were divulged my dear, there would be no mystery ;) Thanks always!
@Evelyne Dubos: J'essaie de me souvenir des outils dont je me suis servis, mais je ne me rappelle plus, je ne crois pas m'être servie du 'polar' par contre lol
@Jennifer Radio: Merci beaucoup Jennifer Radio, j'adore ton nom...lol
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
Dream like by not showing the rest of the house, it seems you snuck up to the house.
16 Jun 2008 12:00am
@JoeB: I can be sneaky, nowadays anyway, isn't it wonderful to get middle-aged, you get gray in your hair, a little wider and suddenly nobody notices you, I love it, I can go anywhere lol thanks a lot ;)
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Definitely a mysterious place. I like the desat appearance you've given this one. It adds up to an overall moody, brooding atmosphere. Nice work!
16 Jun 2008 1:24am
@Viewfinder: Thanks so much Vf you know how I love moody ;)
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
Really magical shot. Not only the light, but the half-veiled house make for an atmospheric shot.
16 Jun 2008 1:35am
@GJC: mmm Love your comment, I love magic, thanks so much GJC :)
laughingwolf from Canada
oooooooooooooo love it... great prompt for spooky tales! :)
16 Jun 2008 1:49am
@laughingwolf: ooo what a sweet thing to say, thanks a lot Wolf :)
Janice Thomson from Canada
Fantastic mon amie! I love the mystical quality of this shot.
16 Jun 2008 3:36am
@Janice Thomson: and you're back, how much better Life is now ;)
@MahGol: Thanks so much MahGol :)
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Voyeuristic. A very dark and foreboding shot.
16 Jun 2008 4:37am
@Michael Rawluk: Thank you so much, wonderful comment ;)
@laughingwolf: :)
Barbara from Florida, United States
You framed this well creating a mysterious and haunting feel. Very nice capture, I really like this one.
17 Jun 2008 5:39am
@Barbara: Thanks so much Barb, I appreciate it :)
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