Out the Door L
Building Over
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 14 August 2008 in Cityscape & Urban.
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
A wonderful photo of light and shadow and the brown color is very effective here! Really a great shot, Lorraine! :)
14 Aug 2008 6:05am
@Nina: I'm so glad you like it Nina, thanks a lot :)
@shahab: thanks very much Shahab :)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Well done, Lorraine! Love the dark and light. Excellent composition!
14 Aug 2008 10:00am
@Betty: I appreciate that Betty, thanks a lot :)
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Very good, simplistic photo for our imaginations to work on.
This makes me think of the closed bank building that a local spine surgeon bought, only to find the entire thing had to be reworked due to severe mold inside the walls. I see it on my way to work, but it sits on a busy corner where you can't stop for a 'drive by shoot'. ;D
PS: I like your 'about' shot, Lorraine - what a pretty smile and sparkly eyes you have!
14 Aug 2008 10:07am
@Judy: Thanks always Judy, well you know now that you have to sneak a photo and post it ;)
and thanks very much that's such a sweet compliment !
@Veronelle: tout a fait lol merci Veronelle :)
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
I agree with Judy; this one's a feast for the imagination. What's going on in this place? Plus, these colors work well together, with no discordant tones.
14 Aug 2008 11:37am
@Viewfinder: I'm going all out here, but I think it's renovation ;) lol thanks so much VF
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
A very intriguing shot Lorraine, one that does make you think "what is going on here"...great contrast of white and browns. I love your "about" image also, just oooses personality, kindness and an overall beautiful person!
14 Aug 2008 12:14pm
@Kylie Greenan: You are very sweet Kylie, thanks very much :)
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
Now this is the kind of shot I love! All that white and then the dramatic shadows. Oooh. My favorite. Nicely done.
14 Aug 2008 12:29pm
@GJC: Well thanks for the lovely compliment GJC, I'm glad I finally found one that appeals to you LOL ;)
@Cia: Thanks a lot Cia :)
Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
Like the earth colors and the play of light and shadows.
14 Aug 2008 12:59pm
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks very much Ana, that's a nice comment :)
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Makes me want to get started on repairing my house... nice shot...
14 Aug 2008 1:14pm
@Fliss: I wish it were my house, I only rent, but thanks a lot ;)
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Lorraine, this is such a great study of light and shadow. The contrasting brown and white are just perfect. Even with all the white, I find this to be a warm image. Nice!
14 Aug 2008 1:33pm
@bluechameleon: Thanks so much Blue, for some reason it really appealed to me :)
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Somehow you've concocted an intriguing image out of a building site. Not easy to do. Nice work and I like your finish, Lorraine.
14 Aug 2008 1:56pm
@Michael Skorulski: That's lovely thanks a lot Michael, it's strange hey how sometimes some view will really strike you, and you don't really know why...
@Porcsin: Hey Porcsin, it's been a while, hownice to see you, thanks very much :)
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
the brown and white parts look like the person couldnt decide what colour or materials to build with,LOL;) Totally agree with Judy,your eyes sparkle and sing!Had this urge to give you a hug.Catch my arms from your screen:)
14 Aug 2008 2:12pm
@tyan: What a lovely compliment and such a sweet hug, thanks Tyan :)
MJ from Delaware, United States
Great shadows and light... makes the imagination work....
14 Aug 2008 2:16pm
@MJ: I'm glad you liked it MJ, thanks a lot ;)
@laughingwolf: Thanks Tony :)
leslie from norwich, United Kingdom
Great shot Lorraine love the light & shade, such imagination
14 Aug 2008 2:38pm
@leslie: For some reason, this appealed to me who ca tell lol thanks a lot Leslie
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Great. The contrasts work very well here. The brown/ white, shadow/ light. But, there's still one question for me: What's happening here?
14 Aug 2008 2:42pm
@Rui: Txs very much,not sure what they're planning, but they took it down and now they're putting something up lol
Stan Pulsar from Strasbourg, France
De jolies teintes !
Et j'aime bien l'opposition des planches verticales et horizontales !
14 Aug 2008 2:50pm
@Stan Pulsar: Merci beaucoup Stan :)
@ilnoir: lol je crois que tu as raison merci beaucoup Nathanael :)
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
H i Lorraine, the brightness on the right makes the brown stand out, that looks a lot like my garbage can.
14 Aug 2008 3:22pm
@JoeB: Glad you enjoyed Joe, sorry it was missing something I had to grab your can :)
kerfendal from Paris, France
j'aime bien ta photo, graphiquement elle est trés réussie!
14 Aug 2008 3:53pm
@kerfendal: merci Kerfendal, j'aimais le combo de couleurs ;)
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
wow - along with the marvelous feeling of starting over -- i also think of how much work and effort it is going to take! (think i will stay home in bed today) ;) a wonderful shot -- very intriguing indeed, and i love the use of white both as a type of framing and background!
14 Aug 2008 4:29pm
@dj.tigersprout: Isn't it great Dj, it's not my startover, I do nothing, I just photograph people doing stuff ;)
Janice Thomson from Canada
excellent combination of colors, light and shadows. I've missed your wonderful photos while away :)
14 Aug 2008 4:48pm
@Janice Thomson: Thanks a lot my dear friend, and I've missed your visits so much ;)
marianne from Toulouse, from France, France
Tagada, tagada, voilà les Dalton,
tagada , tadada, il n'y a plus person'...
on dirait une image de bande dessinée, le far west, il ne manque que les bandits, un cheval et Luky Luke !!!
et dans le pot, le cactus non moins célèbre lol
14 Aug 2008 4:57pm
@marianne: That's IT! Marianne tu es geniale, absolument c'est pour ca que ca m'attirait, c'est lucky Luke ;)
Gary from Cochise County, United States
I really like the brown and white. Interesting subject matter also. The garbage can appeals to me for some reason.
14 Aug 2008 5:18pm
@Gary: Hey Gary, thanks a lot, apparently it's Joe's ;)
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
You got a wonderful photo and maybe some free lumber to take home and fix up your house.
14 Aug 2008 5:38pm
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks a lot Michael but I don't think the people there would appreciate my taking their stuff ;)
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Loraine, Loraine how do you get so many comments?? I think I am doing soooo good when I get 28 or 29 and here this is going to be your 29th and we probably are far from finished. <pout> Looked at your about picture. Sparkly eyes and an inviting smile, who could say no to you taking their pictures?? Oh right, this is supposed to be a comment about your picture.....I like it, in fact I love shots like this, it makes us use our imagination. Have a good day. xo
14 Aug 2008 5:50pm
@Marion: Hey Marion, easy I visit about 60, I'm bound to get a few lol and thanks somuch, I appreciate the lovely comment :)
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
Nice composition, almost graphical and strong due to the limited colors and contrasts.
14 Aug 2008 7:29pm
@Illuci: Hi Erik, thanks so much for the comment :)
@Jasp: i would but you know the people that own this, might frown upon it ;) thanks Rich1
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Did you get fed up with the color....? An interesting image with strong abstract qualities, it's unique.
14 Aug 2008 8:37pm
@Observing: Not mine, although I have to say, I like it that way :)
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Super, c'est pas du N&b, c'est du marron et blanc !! J'aime surtout la partie gauche, un peu moins à droite ou il y un peu trop d'espace blanc... à mon goût...
14 Aug 2008 10:01pm
@Evelyne Dubos: merci beaucoup Evelyne, tu es tres gentille :)
Siam from Chaingrai, Thailand
Tu vois j'aime ce genre de photo, ce n'est pas du fabriquer un naturel de noir et blanc, en plus cela nous fait parler. Lorraine oui c'est le prix de la boite au lettre, bien vu...
14 Aug 2008 11:54pm
@Siam: Quel commentaire! lol merci beaucoup Siam :)
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Very nicely done, Lorraine!! Great feeling to this one.
15 Aug 2008 3:14am
@amy: Thanks so much sweetie ;)
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
The restricted colour range here makes this stand out as an image. Nice lines, patterns and forms, too.
15 Aug 2008 2:06pm
@Andrew Gould: I appreciate that Andrew, thanks a lot ;)
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