Out the Door L
Well I've already posted my Favourite Place
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 7 November 2008 in Food & Cuisine and Portfolio.
During the self-portrait, so here's my second best ;)
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
LOL!!!! The consummate Canadian there Lorraine!! LOL!!!!! Love the moodiness of that fog with the lights.
7 Nov 2008 5:20am
@amy: Thanks so much sweety, my 3 passions are writing, photography and coffee, so this is definetely one of my favourite places :)
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
Mysterious and very well presented, great light, looks like you hang out here at all hours :o), thanks for participating in the challenge Lorraine, love this!
7 Nov 2008 5:22am
@Kylie Greenan: Just in case you've ever doubted my love for coffee, here's the place, been there at midnight, 1 am, 2 am, 3 am, 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 am sometimes even 9 am, not all on the same day though lol
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
Nice shot Lorraine I love the fog and the lighting. Is this an eating place or a bar.
7 Nov 2008 5:58am
@jamesy: Coffee place sweetie, Tim Horton's serves the best coffee in town, and donuts and soup and sandwiches and all kinds of goodies, I go for the coffee :)
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Strange and mysteriious!!! I want to go there LOL! Lovely image L and ta for sharing:-)
7 Nov 2008 7:36am
@Linerberry: Hey Berry Boo, they make the best coffee in town, so as you can imagine, I'm there everyday ;)
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
This has such a lovely feel to it. I don't know the name - we don't have it out here, but from my Google search I presume one get find a different drink here from the ones you showed yesterday. :) Have a lovely weekend.
7 Nov 2008 8:04am
@dobbino: LOL Yeah, that's righ Rob, it's the best Coffee in town, with you know the usual donuts, muffins, croissant, but It's the coffee for me, always...my favourite second place ;)
@Vink: Merci beaucoup Roch :)
arlene from United States
I feel, as a moth, drawn to the light. Though I don't know what's inside the place that isn't shown, I want to enter. The focus on the sign entices my imagination.
7 Nov 2008 8:18am
@arlene: Best coffee in the area, that's my second favourite place lol I'm drawn to them in my sleep ;) thanks a lot Arlene!
KIJI from valenciennes, France
Superb foggy night Ambiance :)
Tim Hortons?
What kind of special place is it?
7 Nov 2008 9:21am
@KIJI: Hey Kiji, it makes the best coffee in town, and being a total coffee lover, I go often, at anytime I want, it's opened 24 hours a day Thank God lol
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
You are nothing if not always fresh and original, Lorraine! What a great atmosphere you've captured, here. I know what you mean about being surrounded by the comfort of home and the things you love ...
7 Nov 2008 9:40am
@Ron: Fresh, I love that Ron, 'cause that's what I really Love FRESH coffee lol thanks very much, grea tcomment!
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
I like the glow made by the lights in the fog, and the bright lights are very colourful abnd appealing. A super originasl idea for the theme too.
7 Nov 2008 10:42am
@Richard_Irwin: You think so? Honestly I thought it was boring, but I love coffee so much, that well I'm a truthful person, it's very special to me LOL thanks for your very generous comment Richard
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
Hi Lorraine... this photo is beautiful, a very inviting sign with these wonderful lighting! I would love go there, but what a pity, it's a bit far away from here...:)
7 Nov 2008 10:58am
@Nina: No kidding LOL but you'd love their coffee lol thanks a lot ;)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
That sign in the fog is just wonderful... good one, Lorraine!
7 Nov 2008 11:13am
@Betty: Thanks a lot Betty, they make coffee, I adore my coffee lol
Les from Lincoln, United States
Nice shot, Lorraine. Is this late night or very early morning? I suspect it doesn't much matter as long as the coffee's fresh, right?
7 Nov 2008 11:51am
@Les: Got that right sugar! lol it's pre-dawn actually, I love their coffee thanks a lot Les :)
Francesc B. from région parisienne, France
J'adore cette lumière... c'est très bien saisi... l'atmosphère est bien rendue...
Ici quand on a bu un coup de trop, on dit familièrement "bourré"... "pété" ... "paf"... "pompette"... "rond comme un coin"... lol... il y a encore plein d'autres expressions...
7 Nov 2008 12:31pm
@Francesc B.: LOL merci beaucoup j'aime bien les expressions, dans ce cas ici, je pourrais dire je suis pompette de cafe lol
@standley: Mercfi beuacoup Richard, Tim Horton fait du tres bon cafe LOL
@Dimitrios: They're all about COFFEE, yeah! and donuts and muffins and soups and sandwiches, but for me It's the COFFEE, I love their coffee lol thanks a lot Dimitrios :)
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
This is a very scary image, you could be walking by and get bombarded with stale doughnuts which always seem to come from the direction of the take-out window, in the dark and fog you hear the slamming of the window. in a split second you have captured the fear and worst nightmare of a nation. All kidding a side the image made me smile, instantly its one of my favourites that you have posted, truly powerful.
7 Nov 2008 1:14pm
@JoeB: Geesh you're a writer too, neat story you know stale doughnuts can hurt! lOL I LOVE MY COFFEE, there I've admitted in front of a whole 20 some people, anyhoo, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
That's a great night photo Lorraine....absolutely wonderful!
I love the way the light are glowing in the mist!
7 Nov 2008 1:50pm
@Ian Bramham: Ah aren't you sweet, thanks a lot a free donuts for you! It's their coffee I love, truly ;)
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
This doesn't surprise me ...... I wonder why? <grin> ... Wonderful soft light and DOF, Lorraine.
Have a cuppa for me, will you?
7 Nov 2008 1:53pm
@Judy: LOL you know me so well, always a cup waiting for you dear Judy ;) Thanks a lot!
Daryl from Amagasaki, Japan
What kind of man is this 'Tim Horton' to have such a gaudy sign out the front of his house?
7 Nov 2008 3:02pm
@Daryl: The only GAUDY one I like Tim Horton of the Coffee place lol thanks a lot Daryl ;)
Barbara from Florida, United States
A fabulous image and great ad material for T.H. I love the clarity of the sign with the hazy fog and lights in the darkness.
It feels like a very early morning and anxious for some Java.
7 Nov 2008 3:52pm
@Barbara: 100% for you sweet Barb, you've got it...ah I love my java ;) it was pre-dawn!
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Been there a number of times on my last visit to Canada. Love the Boston Creme donuts. A warm friendly image, a beacon for those in search of calories or caffeine.
7 Nov 2008 4:04pm
@Michael Skorulski: Well it's all about the Coffee fo rme you knkow, but hey free Boston Creme donuts for you lol
Bookfool from Vicksburg, United States
I had to cheat and look through the comments to see what Tim Horton's is. Ahhh, coffee. Yes, that would do it. Love the atmosphere and apparently I'm imaginative because I'm suddenly smelling coffee.
7 Nov 2008 4:47pm
@Bookfool: Your are no fool Book ;) I do love my coffee, so much, Ihope the coffee smells very fresh!
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
I don't think I've been to one. But, I know they serve coffee so I know I would like it. Great atmosphere in this image.
7 Nov 2008 4:47pm
@Steve Rice: They make great coffee, thanks so much Steve :)
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Very cool. I am a coffee fiend as well but can't seem to get myself to drink Tim's. It just doesn't have the flavour of good coffee.
7 Nov 2008 5:29pm
@Michael Rawluk: Seriously, gosh where do you get your coffee? There's better than Tim Horton's...well I must be more tolerant than I thought...do share ;)
Janice Thomson from Canada
Now that's my kind of sign :)
Neat photo Lorraine - love the contrast of soft background and the crisp words.
7 Nov 2008 6:26pm
@Janice Thomson: You and me both, my dear friend, thanks a lot ;)
@Calusarus: Merci beaucoup Frederic :)
@Alun Lambert: Hey Alun, it's a Coffee place, my favourite thing: coffee lol thans a lot!
Hans from Heiligeneich, Austria
see you there, sometimes....but all lights show "red"...sorry
7 Nov 2008 8:31pm
@Hans: No Green light, sigh lol thanks a lot Hans :)
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Seems to be saying, always open day or night. Come into our warmth and enjoy a good cup of coffee and a donut. Lovely inviting image.
7 Nov 2008 8:43pm
@Marion: Hey Marion, you could write their slogan, bravo lol thanks a lot!
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
I am not a fan of coffee but will come and nurse a Diet Coke while you drink your coffee with ya... love the fog... it is like it is from an old movie...
7 Nov 2008 8:52pm
@Fliss: Hey Girl, I don't think they have coke....maybe a juice? Thanks for dropping in ;)
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Of course, it could only be a coffee place, a "café". This is a very nice twilight photo.
7 Nov 2008 9:52pm
@António Pires: Indeed lol thans a lot Antonio, I appreciate it :)
bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Superb "fogshot" Lorraine...ace lighting..very successful,pal...
Billyseldom...
7 Nov 2008 9:57pm
@bronzebilly u.k.: Thanks so much BillyBoy, I appreciate the visit, hope you're doing well...:)
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
ooh -- what a spectacular pic!!! beautifully moody -- but is this a restaurant? that sign is truly lovely, such wonderful red!!! ooh -- just read -- the best COFFEE in town!! lol -- this is awesome, so you buy it here and enjoy it on your couch!! faaabulous, and just what i would do too!!! do they deliver? ;) bravo!!
7 Nov 2008 11:44pm
@dj.tigersprout: Hey DJ naw, they don't deliver...but if they did...I still wouldn't order, 'cause how else would I get photos? lol thanks a lot Dj
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
The fog and glowing sign make a picture, really good Lorr.
8 Nov 2008 12:14am
@Observing: Glad you enjoyed, thanks a lot MM :)
JJ from Jersey City, United States
the lighting and fog make this shot, I am not a coffee fan, well never drink any hot drinks, but I am a fan of this great capture
8 Nov 2008 1:27am
@JJ: and that's good enough for me JJ, thanks a lot :)
marianne from Toulouse, from France, Italy
j'aime beaucoup cette ambiance chaleureuse dans le brouillard !
les couleurs sont chaudes, et sont une invitation à entrer boire un grand café !!
tiens, bonne idée, je vais en prendre un !
oui je sais il est 2h30 am...........
très belle athmosphère, et fort jolies couleurs toutes douces en arrière plan !
8 Nov 2008 1:36am
@marianne: Bonjour Marianne, une excellente heure pour te lever, eh bien voilà, je commande un café très frais pour toi ;) Merci beaucoup!
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Loving that fog . . wow . . I wanna reach out and stir it !!
8 Nov 2008 1:45am
@Ronnie 2¢: LIke cream in your coffee ;) I like that R
vu@granby - Alain Berger from Granby, Québec, Canada
J'aime beaucoup le café du TIM !
As tu déjà commander un TIM à la 10 ?
Oh, j'oubliait, très belle photo Lorraine !
8 Nov 2008 4:32am
@vu@granby - Alain Berger: Bonjour Alain, moi aussi je l'aime beaucoup...un TIM à la 10? hum...un TIM à la 10, non ça ne clique pas, c'est quoi un TIM à la 10? ah une minute, je finis mon 3e café, je me réveille, tu veux dire à 10 heures? possiblement ;)
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
Belle atmosphere a l'exterieur et je suppose que chez Tim l'ambiance est chaleureuse.
8 Nov 2008 4:40am
@akarui: Oui, elle l'est, beaucoup, merci beaucoup Olivier :)
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
As my kids used to say, way cool! The clarity of the sign and the lights in the mist are very good. Well done.
8 Nov 2008 4:44am
@MontereyJohn: Well John, that's the highest compliment lol thanks a lot!
bisha from Saitama, Japan
LOL. I think I may have to stop by a Tim Horton's next time I'm in Victoria!
Love the mood with the fog and lights. The perfect atmosphere to be indoors with a hot cup of coffee! :P
8 Nov 2008 5:44am
@bisha: You'll lolve it Bisha lol thanks so much!
@Scotfot: Hi Bob, it's a great coffee place ;)
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
Lovely atmospheric shot, Lorraine. The reds simply smoulder in that mysterious light.
8 Nov 2008 12:47pm
@Andrew Gould: Lovely comment Andrew, thanks a lot :)
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Belle ambiance de nuit... mais qui semble fraîche !!! Ca donne envie de rentrer à l'intérieur où l'ambiance doit être plus chaleureuse....
8 Nov 2008 11:24pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Oui Evelyne et mieux encore, il y a du cafe frais ;) merci beaucoup!
@Forouz: Thanks very much Forouz :)
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Great shot! Ahhhhh a nice cup of hot coffee...... Thanks for sharing!
9 Nov 2008 9:46am
@Magda: Coffee's my favourite thing, thanks very much Magda ;)
@fredo: Merci beaucoup Fredo :)
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