Out the Door L
Bike for Two
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 10 September 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
PS RE THE JOB INTERVIEW: Rick, the Manager responded on the image...The Kid got the job ;)
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
I love the stubtle tone in this image, the bike looks like a very comfortable ride, you have composed this really well Lorraine, congratulations!
10 Sep 2008 5:19am
@Kylie Greenan: Thanks a lot Kylie :)
magiceye from Mumbai, India
lovely composition! takes me back in time when i had gone around India on my bike!
10 Sep 2008 5:30am
@magiceye: Really? That must have been fun, thanks a lot magiceye :)
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
They look so comfortable. Twenty years ago or was it more than that, Ray used to take me on his motorbike. I loved it. This a great interest picture Lorraine.
10 Sep 2008 6:20am
@Marion: Hey Marion, it was a lucky shot, as I was stopped at a red light and they happen to drive by and turn left lol ;) thanks always
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
Great image and bike...I just love the colors and clarity, an excellent capture, Lorraine!
10 Sep 2008 6:24am
@Nina: I appreciate that Nina thanks :)
@Dimitrios: Thanks a lot Dimitrios :)
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Well composed and so sharp. The desaturated colours were a good option.
Oh, good for the kid! I wish him success.
10 Sep 2008 8:58am
@António Pires: Thanks so much Antonio, I loved the 'wine' red colour, and very happy too that the kid got it :)
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Excellent work here Lorraine. These soft tones are marveillous. Fantastic composition. I really like it.
10 Sep 2008 9:21am
@Rui: Thanks a lot Rui, you're very kind :)
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Another great selective color shot, Lorraine.
Re: the PS - glad he got the job!
10 Sep 2008 11:14am
@Judy: Thanks a lot Judy, me too ;)
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Ahh...packed up and ready to go! What freedom. Unless he is bogged down with payments on the bike! Cool shot with the selective color!
10 Sep 2008 11:59am
@Craig: shhhh we don't say that 'D' word here ;)
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Wow! Lorraine this is fabulous! love the use of the selective colour and the tones. A wonderfully sharp image. The bikes a bit of all right too :)
Glad to hear the guy got the job.
10 Sep 2008 12:06pm
@MaryB: Ditto X2 lol thanks so much Mary ;)
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
Une tres legere touche de couleur desaturee avec du NB, cela passe toujours tres bien. Belle moto, j'irais bien faire un tour derriere car je n'ai pas le permis moto...
10 Sep 2008 12:56pm
@akarui: Il faut avoir un permis? lol ;) Merci beaucoup Olivier!
@Andrew Gould: Thanks a lot Andrew, glad you enjoyed ;)
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
This is such a crisp, clear image, Lorraine. Right down to the shine on their helmets. Excellent image.
10 Sep 2008 1:43pm
@Michael Skorulski: That's very sweet, thanks a lot Michael :)
@laughingwolf: psycho! really! :)
@Marcie: Hey thanks a lot Marcie :)
leslie from norwich, United Kingdom
Great shot Lorraine, love the way you have processed it.
Glad he got the job --- Les
10 Sep 2008 4:21pm
@leslie: Me too Les, thanks a lot :)
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
congrats on your kid getting the job (!) and this lovely se-saturated and selective color pic! a gorgeous shot -- love the slightly grainy textures and the gleam of light off the chrome and helmets! my those tires are big! looks like a very smooth ride! ;)
10 Sep 2008 4:26pm
@dj.tigersprout: lol NOT MY kid, mine works at Dell ...and thanks so much ;)
@_____ H o M o _____: Thanks a lot Homo :)
@rem_la: Rin à ajouter, sauf: Merci! lol
Jasp from Plymouth, United Kingdom
I have a sneaking feeling that you would like to have been riding off on an adventure on one of those ;-)
10 Sep 2008 7:54pm
@Jasp: Hmmm actually Rich, no, I don't go on adventures, I don't have a life, really I take photos of people who have a life, I like it better that way, I'm a watcher, I'm a thinker, I'm a DO NOTHINGer ;)
Martie from Versailles, United States
WONDERFUL POST PROCESSING. I just LOVE these shots you do, Lorraine!
10 Sep 2008 7:55pm
@Martie: You're so sweet, thanks a lot ;)
terrorkitten from Bath, United Kingdom
Ah sweet Lorraine, a trip on one of these would be just great.....not sure Jannie would agree
10 Sep 2008 8:32pm
@terrorkitten: I'll take photos ;) Thanks so much!
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
This is something I would LOVE to do... like the colours you used in it...
10 Sep 2008 8:46pm
@Fliss: I can so see you in there ;) Thanks a lot Fliss ;)
Hans from Heiligeneich, Austria
huhuuuu...i have no time to go with the bike...always working and working....
great shot!
10 Sep 2008 9:01pm
@Hans: Well you're going to have to use your imagination Hans lol thanks so much!
@Ras: WOW you must have great eyesight lol I know body language says a lot ;) Thanks Ras!
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Lovely bike Lorraine, and excellent processing, you're the expert :)
10 Sep 2008 10:37pm
@Observing: I have a lot of expertise in being LUCKY ;) lol thanks so much Mike !
marianne from Toulouse, from France, France
quel magnifique traitement, les couleurs sont vraiment superbes et très douces !!!
10 Sep 2008 11:33pm
@marianne: Hey Merci beaucoup Marianne, je te visite tantot ;)
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
A couple of travelers for the road, nice wash of colour.
11 Sep 2008 12:30am
@JoeB: I love your comment, 'travelers for the road' that would have made a great Title ;) thanks a lot Joe!
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Wow, Lorraine! The clarity of this one is amazing. Excellent.
11 Sep 2008 12:39am
@Betty: Thanks so much Betty ;)
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
This is one of your best. Great shot.
11 Sep 2008 3:31am
@Michael Rawluk: Lovely compliment Micahel, thanks so much :)
@Magda: Thanks a lot Magda :)
Janice Thomson from Canada
Gorgeous mon amie! - you have a special knack for these. Crisp clear photo too.
12 Sep 2008 12:52pm
@Janice Thomson: Yeah I call it my lucky knack lol thanks sweetie ;)
@bluechameleon: Glad you like it blue ;)
Jasp from Plymouth, United Kingdom
Life's an adventure ! Never too late to do something new :-) .... I suspect you are being modest !
13 Sep 2008 6:29pm
@Jasp: You're right on one count, Life sure is an adventure :)
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