Out the Door L
'...can't be...'
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 3 November 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
Wow... nice soft effect ^_^ Oh btw, my exams have officially started. 2 more weeks to completion.
3 Nov 2008 5:32am
@Koushiro~光子郎: What are you doing visiting, go study, although I'm sure you'll do very well, congratulations on all the good results to come ;)
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
Your title is SOOO appropriate, it goes with this image brillliantly Lorraine, really excellent capture here, well done!
3 Nov 2008 6:01am
@Kylie Greenan: Thanks so much Kylie, I'm glad you enjoyed ;)
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
OMG!!!!! Already? Say it ain't so, Joe!
3 Nov 2008 6:02am
@MontereyJohn: It is so, Joe! lol came in like a fury left as quickly, but it confused a lot of people :)
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Morning Lorraine, yep I told you so lol. Lovely wintery shot !
3 Nov 2008 6:40am
@Observing: Mikey, Mikey, Mikey, we're just monkeying around, it's coming your way...brace for it ;)
arlene from United States
Your title really helped with this one. I didn't really "see" the picture until I reread the title. Nice.
3 Nov 2008 6:40am
@arlene: Thanks a lot Arlene, I'm glad you enjoyed it lol
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Love the processing on this one Lorraine. Wonderful capture.
3 Nov 2008 7:23am
@Marion: Thanks a lot Marion :)
@Behnam.Ranjkesh: Thanks a lot BR :)
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Nice blurry effect. And this blur is a good information for temperature…
3 Nov 2008 8:07am
@Calusarus: Hi Frederic, this blur I added for effect lol thanks a lot ;)
gel from United States
Hi L,
I love the etheral quality you used with the snowy background and foreground person. Brrr! We're still experiencing a warm autumn here. (I used to have a photo album up on my blog site, but am redesigning everything; hence only that one post.) So glad you stopped by. Nice to find new blog friends with similar interests! :)
3 Nov 2008 8:20am
@gel: Hey Gel, nice of you to drop in, new sites are always fun, enjoy ;)
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
Oh no! Look at all that snow. And just last week you were posting fall leaves. That isn't fair for you.
3 Nov 2008 8:41am
@GJC: Aren't you considerate, thanks so much GJC, ahhh Canada...snow storms come and go, come and go and they stay for long, long, months, still I love our 4 seasons :)
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Beautifully done, Lorraine - a very sppecial image.
3 Nov 2008 9:25am
@dobbino: Thanks a lot Rob, I appreciate it :)
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
We had our first snow fall here last week, but nothing compared to this. A wonderful image Lorraine, love the effect you've created and with the little splashes of warmth from the colours it makes it special.
3 Nov 2008 9:40am
@MaryB: Thanks a lot for your sweet comment MaryB, never quite know what to expect, but I can't complain (well not too loudly lol)
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Yes, it can!
Lovely photo. You are now enjoying one thing I don't have in Lisbon, snow.
3 Nov 2008 9:46am
@António Pires: WEll Antonio, If you like looking at snow photos, you've come to the right place lol thanks a lto!
Barbara from Florida, United States
One of your best images Lorraine. A beautiful white winter day with figures bundled for the season. The soft focus really adds a surreal element.
Outstanding!
3 Nov 2008 10:29am
@Barbara: That's a lovely thing to say Barb, thanks so much :)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Love your title! Wonderful processing. It's very pretty, but I hope it doesn't stay white until spring!!! :-)
3 Nov 2008 10:45am
@Betty: It's back to fall now, for a week at least lol ..thanks a lot Betty :)
kerfendal from Paris, France
Jolie photo, elle fait réver, j'aime beaucoup la présence du personnage flou de droite
3 Nov 2008 11:06am
@kerfendal: Merci beaucoup Max, c'est bien gentil :)
JJ from Jersey City, United States
Ohhh no dont let it be, but that said wonderful capture, the softness works in this nicely
3 Nov 2008 11:13am
@JJ: It is what it is lol Hey JJ thanks a lot, it's all gone now, and will shortly return and then some, It's Canada!
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
WOW........ this is gorgeous (as long as it's not in my yard). <grin>
Was this taken through a misty car window? However you did it, I LOVE the effect!
3 Nov 2008 11:30am
@Judy: LOL good one Judy...I don't remember, I created the soft, but there's gritty too, and that must be through my windshield...but I can't remember thanks somuc!
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Denial? No, beautiful. You have made this snowfall an artistic event.
I don't know how I would feel to live long-term in a climate where winter has such a hold, but I can't help saying I've thought the first few snows of Iowa and Kentucky were always beautiful in the 17 years we lived up north. I am sure the Canadian snows are even moreso.
3 Nov 2008 11:54am
@Viewfinder: Beautiful comment Vf, we do get beautiful winter wonderlands, and all that this beauty entails, the good and the bad, and the long, long, long cold days lol
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
Snowy streets, a typical winter scene... really beautifully captured, Lorraine, especially with the blur!
3 Nov 2008 12:06pm
@Nina: Thanks a lot Nina, we do get lovely landscapes, makes up for the extreme cold ;)
Les from Lincoln, United States
That's more than a dusting! Very pretty as long as it doesn't head south. We don't need any inclimate weather to interfere with our election tomorrow!!
3 Nov 2008 12:14pm
@Les: Ok, no snow for you guys, unless of course, it's an election promise lol ;)
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
It is a lovely scene and I hope it stays up there so you can show the beauty of it. It seems that I have to post a portrait shot but wait a year for a pumpkin shot? it just doesn't click will have to consult the legal department on that. Or I might post other shots until a year from now, am sure the Wise 12 will come up with a plan of action.
3 Nov 2008 12:54pm
@JoeB: Thanks a lot Joe, have no fear, the snow, oh the snow, we never run out...I've e-mailed you the pumpkins, withdraw your sharks! I want it in writing!
@terrorkitten: Of course and a big meany too lol all gone now at least for a week :)
@Daryl: Thanks Daryl :)
FLOOG from United Kingdom
Very neat. The soft focus works so well with the composition, and adds to thge wintry feeling.
3 Nov 2008 2:44pm
@FLOOG: Thanks for the nice compliment Floog :)
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
A fine image, Lorraine. You even have drifts. a beautiful image.
3 Nov 2008 2:46pm
@Michael Skorulski: Thanks very much Michael, I appreciate your lovely words :)
Francesc B. from région parisienne, France
Superbe, cet effet... un beau tableau enneigé... ici sur la région parisienne, super soleil, j'ai pris quelques photos de feuillages d'automne...
3 Nov 2008 3:10pm
@Francesc B.: Merci beaucoup Francesc, c'est deja parti, mais ca va revenir et j'aurai d'autres photos hivernales ;)
@Shuva Brata Deb: I'm glad you enjoyed it, there will be many more photos of snow, i assure you :)
@Rags: Thanks so much Rags, I appreciate it :)
@yiannis krikis: Thanks alot Yiannis, I appreciate that :)
@Alun Lambert: Thanks a lot Alun, I can say, more to come ;)
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
Wow, Lorraine - this is excellent. A great application of depth-of-field creating a really strong image. Very fine.
3 Nov 2008 6:38pm
@Stephen Phillips: Thanks for the lovely compliment Stephen :)
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
beautiful shot Lorraine and great post processing
3 Nov 2008 7:04pm
@jamesy: Thanks very Debbie, I appreciate your comment :)
Ross Collins from Wellington, New Zealand
Wonderful perception and execution, Lorraine!
3 Nov 2008 7:19pm
@Ross Collins: Lovley compliment, thanks Ross :)
alex centrella from California, United States
this is such a great creative image , everything about this iimage is spot on.
3 Nov 2008 7:35pm
@alex centrella: Thanks a lot Alex, I enjoy your comment and visit :)
Kaneabel from London, United Kingdom
Nice effect, Lorraine! Brings out the snowy conditions starkly!
3 Nov 2008 7:39pm
@Kaneabel: I promise you KA, soon i won't have to bring out anything, it'll do that all on its own lol
Janice Thomson from Canada
Wonderful winter scene - with the blurring adding to the wintry feel. Good capture chère amie.
3 Nov 2008 9:09pm
@Janice Thomson: Thanks a lot my friend, so many more to come lol ;) stay warm!
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
You can keep the snow in the east for a while. I am enjoying seeing green grass for just a while longer.
3 Nov 2008 9:13pm
@Michael Rawluk: You betcha Michael, of course, I can control nature ...;)
MaryP from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
'By heck!! it looks cold there. Nice image and i like the effect. (Is it from a car window??)
3 Nov 2008 9:41pm
@MaryP: Yes Indeed MaryP by heck! and through car window lol thanks for the visit :)
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
What a shock, this early.....Funny enough some fell in parts of this country last week (not round may way though) so there must be something wierd going on worldwide.
3 Nov 2008 10:28pm
@Richard_Irwin: Yeah no kidding, it has been indeed very weird...thanks always Richard :)
Sammi from New Jersey, United States
SNOW!? ALREADY!?
We had some the other day, but not worthy of making a snowman. How lucky you are, Lorraine. Like the new colors ;)
3 Nov 2008 10:31pm
@Sammi: ah the Fresh perspective of youth, my other 'older' hum visitors don't want it ;) lol thanks sweetie!
@Jean-Benoît Maréchal: Hey merci beaucoup Jean-Benoit, c'est gentil :)
@Kathryn: Hi Kathryn, thanks a lot for the comment and visit :)
Bookfool from Vicksburg, United States
Great shot and a terrific caption! We get snow about every 7 years, on average. I'm a tiny bit envious. :)
3 Nov 2008 11:20pm
@Bookfool: Really Bookfool? well you can visit and get an eyeful, in five months you'll feel grateful that you don't get so much ;)
@Forouz: You and her both sweet f...but it's true ;)
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Snow is great to look and play in but hell when it comes to driving. I would like to be up there where you live but only for about a week. Interesting effect. Well done Lorraine!
3 Nov 2008 11:57pm
@Craig: Hey Craig, I'm an expert in winter driving...although I don't have to do it anymore, seeing as how I'm retired...no stressing about the weather anymore, that's cool ;)
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Oh, Lorraine ... could it possibly be so? You've made this a beautifully evocative image ...
4 Nov 2008 12:25am
@Ron: Oh Ron...it is so...lol thanks a lot for the compliment, believe me you'll get winter here ;)
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Love this immensely . . it conveys perfectly that total stillness that follows a fall of snow . . the silence . . amazing image.
4 Nov 2008 12:27am
@Ronnie 2¢: Thanks a lot Ronnie, it's a beautiful compliment :)
vu@granby Gilles Martineau from Granby, Québec, Canada
Tu as sû essuyer juste ce qu'il fallait de buée dans ta fenêtre pour saisir les deux dames! Joli travail!
4 Nov 2008 1:02am
@vu@granby Gilles Martineau: Merci beaucoup Gilles pour ce beau compliment :)
MJ from Delaware, United States
nice capture,but I don't want to see that stuff yet!!!!!
4 Nov 2008 1:18am
@MJ: Hey Mj, most people don't still I enjoy it, it's after 4 months of it that I start frowning at it ;)
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Nice touch of pp... works beautifully! Also sooo glad it was you and not me in the snow!! LOL!!
4 Nov 2008 5:18am
@amy: Hey Amy, no worries, I can forebear ;) thanks always!
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
OMG never seen so much snow at ground level!!! Excellent image my friend!
4 Nov 2008 6:26am
@Linerberry: lol oh sweet Berry you are in for a shocker...stick around ;)
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Fabulous image! Great job on editing! :) I know it's too soon for the snow but look at the amazing colours peeking from under the snow! I would go "camera crazy"! LOL
4 Nov 2008 7:12am
@Magda: Hey Magda, i do, first week of snow I go nuts...then I calm down, then it gets cold, and I don't want to go out, but there's snow and magnificent landscapes and I have visitors....
Ras from Plano, United States
Wonderful looking through the "looking glass" very cold though.
4 Nov 2008 3:34pm
@Ras: Hey thanks a lot Ras :)
@fredo: Merci beaucoup Fredo, c'est gentil :)
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Oh wow! This is fantastic and I love your post production so much! I am envious of your snow and how it transforms the world into something completely different. Wonderful capture!
4 Nov 2008 8:32pm
@bluechameleon: Wonderful compliment Blue, thanks a lot ;)
@10cré: Merci beaucoup :)
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
Bon traitement, je te suggere juste de selectionner la voiture et de desaturer fortement la couleur car elle attire trop l'oeil meme en etant floue. De la neige fraiche en abondance...
5 Nov 2008 11:23pm
@akarui: Merci beaucoup pour cette suggestion Olivier, c'est apprecie :)
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