Out the Door L
Man and Light
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 28 September 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Barbara from Florida, United States
I like how you composed this with those beautiful lamp posts and the man walking. With his sack over his shoulder it makes me think he is going to get a room and rest his weary feet.
28 Sep 2008 5:17am
@Barbara: Hey Barb, how knows whats ever in the mind of a man lol :)
@jamesy: Thanks very much Debbie, I appreciate it :)
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
Nice image, Lorraine. I really like the light and the somber tones.
28 Sep 2008 5:21am
@Andrew Gould: Thanks a lot Andrew :)
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
You get the neatest pictures Lorraine. Love those light stands and the walking movement that the man shows. All of your pictures spark the imagination and tell a story.
28 Sep 2008 5:43am
@Marion: You leave such nice comments Brab, thanks a lot ;)
leslie from norwich, United Kingdom
Great shot Lorraine, love the lighting well done,
28 Sep 2008 6:05am
@leslie: Thanks a lot Leslie :)
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Wonderful! Its doesn't even look dark and the lights are on!! Fab composition:-))
28 Sep 2008 6:43am
@Linerberry: Thanks a lot Berry :)
Siam from Chaingrai, Thailand
A timeless photograph, a man at night. You always have photographs simple without device however it is necessary to have the eye, an extension comprehension Lorraine
28 Sep 2008 9:09am
@Siam: Merci beaucoup pour ce tres gentil commentaire Siam :)
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
One of the most beautiful times of day and you captured its quietness so well. Like the gentle mood.
28 Sep 2008 9:23am
@GJC: Thanks a lot GJC, I appreciate it ;)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
So very well done, Lorraine. Your people pictures are just wonderful! Really nice composition.
28 Sep 2008 10:14am
@Betty: That's a lovely compliment Betty, thanks a lot :)
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Very well composed, Lorraine. The light is perfect, also.
28 Sep 2008 10:48am
@António Pires: I appreciate that Antonio, thanks :)
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
This image has a wonderful feel to it Lorraine, perhaps it's the composition, maybe the subtle light, I am not really sure but I really love it, it feels kind of "fairytale"... wonderful!
28 Sep 2008 10:49am
@Kylie Greenan: That's a lovely thing to say thanks alot Kylie ;)
@Veronelle: Tu penses? :)
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
A great composition, Lorraine. I wonder if the man was looking for a room.
28 Sep 2008 2:41pm
@Michael Skorulski: I don't think so, 'cause I followed him with my eyes for a while, and he walked right by ;) lol thanks al ot Michael!
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
I like the lights being on, night going into day the days are getting shorter.
28 Sep 2008 3:28pm
@JoeB: Thanks a lot JoeB :)
kathy from Indianapolis, United States
Love this, Lorraine. It reminds me of a small touristy town and Gene Kelley's streetlight in "Singing in the Rain"!
28 Sep 2008 4:19pm
@kathy: Oh I like this, thanks for the lovely Kathy :)
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
Charming. This looks like a 'Sherri' rooming house - nicely done, Lorraine. Lovely light.
28 Sep 2008 4:46pm
@Stephen Phillips: Thanks for the wonderful comment Stephen :)
Walter from Watkinsville, United States
I really like the repetition of the two lights creating depth. The sign is the added touch giving the viewer the image he is crossing the street to find a place for the night. The yellow of the sign and building give it that punch of color that is often hard to capture during twilight. Great composition.
28 Sep 2008 6:42pm
@Walter: Great comment! Thanks a lot Walter :)
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
I love how you have given us clues as to what is going on. But, left out the details for us to imagine! Well done Lorraine.
28 Sep 2008 6:48pm
@Craig: I appreciate that Craig, thanks a lot :)
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
Beautiful, these lamps with such warm light, well captured Lorraine! :)
28 Sep 2008 7:08pm
@Nina: Thanks a lot Nina, always :)
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Without question one of the photos of the day.
28 Sep 2008 7:45pm
@dobbino: Without question, a wonderful comment, thanks so much Dobbino :)
Jasp from Plymouth, United Kingdom
Evening's drawing in...time to bed down for the night...there's always a story in your pictures.
28 Sep 2008 7:55pm
@Jasp: I like that, thanks a lot Rich :)
Veronelle from Lens, France
humoristique a couse de chambre a louer et l'on voit une veranda et encore c'est même pas une veranda !
28 Sep 2008 8:34pm
@Veronelle: J'aime ton sens de l'humour Veronelle, il est très impressionant lol, merci pour l'explication :)
vu@granby from Granby, Québec, Canada
Bravo Lorraine, tu as encore réussi à me surprendre avec cette photo qui raconte la quiétude de ce passant.
28 Sep 2008 8:42pm
@vu@granby: C'est gentil, merci beaucoup Gilles :)
laughingwolf from Canada
all the loneliness in the world, right under our noses :(
28 Sep 2008 9:12pm
@laughingwolf: good representation Tony, thanks :)
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Wonderful ambience you caught here. Great light. Wonderful composition
28 Sep 2008 9:52pm
@Rui: Thanks for the lovely compliment Rui :)
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Love the lights here... Lorraine... I was just telling Mike that I need to go visit you and so you can teach me how to stalk people... hehehe... love the shot... the lights do make the photo I think... wonder where he is walking to? To rent a room?
28 Sep 2008 10:41pm
@Fliss: You know, when I stalk, discretion is the better part of Valor ;) lol Thanks a lot Funny Fliss
marianne from Toulouse, from France, France
dis lui, au monsieur , de ne pas toucher la lampe avec sa tête , ça brûle les cheveux ........lol
-----------------> ok, je sors lol
heu, il ne m'inspire pas trop cet hôtel ... brrr
28 Sep 2008 11:02pm
@marianne: LOL oh oh oh, tannante, j'lui dirai certainement pas ;) merci beaucoup Dame Marianne!
Janice Thomson from Canada
Like Craig I love that your photos always tell a story yet it is left to us to imagine what that story might be.
Exquisite lighting mon amie. This is another one of my favorites...
28 Sep 2008 11:07pm
@Janice Thomson: Thank you my sweet friend, take care of yourself in the upcoming weeks, okay?
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
A lovely atmospheric image Lorraine, and those lamps look great.
28 Sep 2008 11:39pm
@Observing: Thanks a lot Mike, I appreciate it :)
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
That is a beautifully done shot. It is like the beginning of a story.
29 Sep 2008 12:46am
@Michael Rawluk: Hey Michael, love your comment, I like your version better, I was thinking it was the end of a story...;)
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
I like the glow of the lights, there is even their reflection on the street. Looking for a room?
29 Sep 2008 1:08am
@akarui: Hey Olivier, I don't think so, he walked right buy...;) lol
@amy: How sweet you are, thanks a lot Amy :)
madcat from Los Angeles, United States
Oh wow. I don't really know what to say, except... wow. I like the mood the lights give, and the framing effects of the tree branches. And there is something cinematic about this fellow strolling toward the boarding house.
29 Sep 2008 2:47am
@madcat: When you don't know what to say, Oh Wow, works for me lol thanks Joe ;)
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
I love the warmth of the light on the building...the mood is wonderful!
30 Sep 2008 1:18am
@bluechameleon: I appreciate all your visits this morning dear Blue :)
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
I am going to compose a poem about street lamps tonight:)
30 Sep 2008 1:38am
@tyan: Aw you're so sweet lol :)
Emilio Garcia from Pleasanton, United States
Great photograph. I particularly like the melancholic atmosphere of it - with the light on, beckoning something "homy" inside the building.
30 Sep 2008 3:24pm
@Emilio Garcia: What a nice comment, thanks a lot Emilio :)
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