Out the Door L
A Moment
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 23 July 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
A true smile in your eyes
A friendly nod
A few words
A loving touch
You matter to me
Stranger in time
Friend or lover or enemy
During that brief intimacy
You are close to me
You only become distant
When you stay to talk.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
The boat looks so restful and the processing just enhances it. Well done Lorraine.
23 Jul 2008 5:24am
@Marion: Thanks Always Marion :)
saeed from ahwaz, Iran
WOW! this is so lovely lorraine! I really love that blue! very nice and creative selection of colour! every thing works! every thing great! the composition is excellent! really well done!
23 Jul 2008 6:22am
@saeed: How sweetly you wrote that, thanks a lot Saeed :)
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
What a wonderful image, Lorraine! The selective and so beautiful blue color is simply fantastic!
23 Jul 2008 6:38am
@Nina: I'm glad you enjoyed it Nina ;)
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
how true!Sometimes i feel close to people whom i am distant to,u know what i mean.The moment we meet or talk,the affinity seems lost,strange,lol.
23 Jul 2008 7:27am
@tyan: How well put Tyan, that's exactly it ;)
Ekaputra Tupamahu from Malang, Indonesia
did you intentionally change the background to b&w? well done.. it looks really beautiful
23 Jul 2008 7:42am
@Ekaputra Tupamahu: Thanks so much Ekaputra and yes and it's very easy to do, it's an option called 'Focal Black and White' that you can get with Picasa (free download), all you have to do is click on the part you want coloured and it throws the rest in b&w, it's really handy :)
Erik from Amersfoort, Netherlands
nice shot and great processing work here... the blue hue is perfect.
23 Jul 2008 8:32am
@Erik: Thanks a lot Erik, I appreciate it :)
@António Pires: Thank you Antonio, that's a very nice compliment :)
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Hong Kong
This is lovely, Lorraine, and I like your finish and the selective color. The poem is very touching!
23 Jul 2008 11:16am
@Michael Skorulski: Thanks Michael, that means a lot to me :)
Helma from Tehran, Iran
Wowowow ... wonderful and beautiful shot !! lovely selective colors ! excellent
thank you for visiting my blog
23 Jul 2008 11:29am
@Helma: Thanks a lot Helma, your site is so excellent, it's very easy to visit :)
Carlos Palma from San Juan, Philippines
wow... excellent color isolation. just serene and perfect!
23 Jul 2008 12:06pm
@Carlos Palma: I appreciate that Carlos, thanks very much :)
Cheryl from Texas, United States
awsome Lorraine! I second what everyone has said.....I'm speechless
23 Jul 2008 12:32pm
@Cheryl: Thanks very much Cheryl, I'm glad you liked it ;)
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
Wonderful image and lovely poem! Truly touching!
23 Jul 2008 12:35pm
@Koushiro~光子郎: You have no idea how much that means to me, thanks Koushiro :)
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Very nice, Lorraine! I like how you decided to include the reflection in the selective color.
23 Jul 2008 12:37pm
@Tracey: I'm glad you liked it Tracey, thank you ;)
Barbara from Florida, United States
Fabulous composition! I love that selective blue and reflection. Well framed shot Lorraine. It looks like a great place to be.
23 Jul 2008 1:23pm
@Barbara: It is a lovely place, thanks a lot Barbara :)
@Alun Lambert: I appreciate that, thanks Alun :)
ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany
Lorraine, this is an excellent composition and processing!
23 Jul 2008 1:53pm
@ManuelaR: Thanks very much Manuela ;)
@Ana Lúcia: That's very kind Ana, thank you :)
kerfendal from Paris, France
plaisible comme une musique de Vacances qui flotte dans l'air
23 Jul 2008 2:46pm
@kerfendal: Haa...Kerfendal, comme c'est beau ce que tu as dit merci beaucoup :)
@Janice Thomson: Thanks so much, and you know I bring them everywhere I go ;)
@yiannis krikis: Thanks a lot Yiannis :)
@Scotfot: Thanks a lot Bob :)
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
Excellent treatment! Like the selective color :)
23 Jul 2008 6:21pm
@Ina: I appreciate that Ina, thanks :)
@laughingwolf: Reverting back to childhood Tony?
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
i agree w/ yiannis -- a gorgeous shot and a great color selection! what a crisp view! :)
23 Jul 2008 8:11pm
@dj.tigersprout: Thanks a lot dj, I appreciate it...you've got the cutest name lol
@Ras: Thanks Ras, that means a lot to me, and I'm looking forward to more of yours :)
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Lorraine, I've said it before, you are a master at this selective coloring and this is gorgeous.
Of course, that the boat is my favorite color helps just a wee bit... lovely poem also.
23 Jul 2008 8:37pm
@Judy: Thanks so much, for your wonderful compliment, it means a lot to me :)
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
A gorgeous blue on that boat too!
23 Jul 2008 9:15pm
@Craig: Thanks always Craig :)
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Wonderful! The blue color was an excellent idea. The final result is great!
23 Jul 2008 9:51pm
@Rui: I appreciate that very much, thanks Rui :)
marianne from France
c'est magnifique ! quel calme, quelle douceur ...
je veux bien embarquer moi ...
hisser la grand voile et partir où le vent me mènera ...
23 Jul 2008 9:53pm
@marianne: Bonjour Marianne, comme il est charmant ton commentaire, très poétique, merci beaucoup ;)
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Online again :) Hi Lorraine, thanks for the comments. You can't keep a good man down..!
Beautiful shot of the harbor, and brilliant color processing.
23 Jul 2008 10:49pm
@Observing: So very true Mike, glad you're back and thanks very much :)
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Ooooh Lorraine, a blue moment ... my favorite kind ... love the verse - being an introvert it really speaks to me.
23 Jul 2008 10:56pm
@Ron: Ron, thanks so much, I appreciate it very much (from one introvert to another)
Arlene from United States
Wow! The that poem is amazing. The last sentence is such a surprise, so thought provoking, and so true. I love that the photo is black and white with the one dash of color on the boat. I'm so glad that I discovered your blog.
23 Jul 2008 11:00pm
@Arlene: Ditto dear Arlene, and thanks so much ;)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Beautiful processing, Lorraine! Love the shade of blue you chose. Very well done.
24 Jul 2008 12:22am
@Betty: Thanks so much Betty, I love blue too ;)
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
This is a beautiful composition, Lorraine. Love your processing, especially the blue boat. Great serene place.
24 Jul 2008 1:50am
@John Maslowski: Glad you enjoyed, thanks a lot John :)
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Lovely selective colour. It works with the lovely composition.
24 Jul 2008 2:08am
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks always Michael :)
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
I got to comment early in the morning on your site and even still you have about half your comments already. By the time I get on at night everything that I want to say has pretty well been said, I can't even second what everyone has said someone has done it already!!!
24 Jul 2008 2:19am
@JoeB: That's funny Joe, a simple 'hey, good stuff' works for me lol ;)
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Beautiful work today Lorraine; I love the selective use of blue, and the "blue" tone of the verses you attached.
24 Jul 2008 2:20am
@Viewfinder: That's so sweet Vf thanks very much, means a lot to me :)
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
Oh Lorraine - I Love this....that selective colouring is awesome and the whole picture just screams TRANquility and peace to me!!! :)
24 Jul 2008 5:16pm
@Mandy Provan: I appreciate that Mandy, thanks a lot ;)
@laughingwolf: :)
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Very nice effect here with the selective colour! Moreover, the poem suits the image perfectly!I love the atmosphere pervading the shot!
25 Jul 2008 2:58pm
@Japanalia: I can't tell you how much that means to me, thanks a lot Gabriela :)
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