Out the Door L
Ice Picks
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 6 March 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
Barbara from Florida, United States
Funny title. But these 3 appear to have their feet frozen to the ice. Interesting how they are perfectly place facing opposite directions.
You were quick with the shutter on this one. Great capture, Lorraine.
6 Mar 2009 5:56am
@Barbara: I got lucky ;) thanks alot Barb!
Markela from Athens, Greece
Wow!! "Pigeons on Ice" (lol)! I agree with Barbara...The way you captured the pigeons looking in different directions....Nicely done!
6 Mar 2009 6:48am
@Markela: Thanks very much Markela :)
standley from Carquefou, France
Une parfaite symétrie et harmonie entre ces trois là! Excellent timing Lorraine. J'adore!
6 Mar 2009 6:48am
@standley: Merci beaucoup Richard, c'est tres gentil :)
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
I love how yo've captured these pigeons you can almost see how tentative they are to walk on the ice!! Great shot L.
6 Mar 2009 7:07am
@Mandy Provan: hey Mandy, thanks so much ;)
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Love your title! So it's frozen food for them today, is it?
6 Mar 2009 7:10am
@dobbino: lol looks like it, thanks so much !
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
Too funny! A pigeon argument, it seems. "You ALWAYS get to eat first . . . " or something.
6 Mar 2009 7:21am
@GJC: I like that, thanks a lot GJC :)
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
I guess they don't fly South for the winter (obviously). Excellent work here!
6 Mar 2009 9:20am
@Craig: I could be wrong, but I think they're back lol thanks Craig :)
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Super title, but I bet they would be there all day taping on the ice for a drink of water..
6 Mar 2009 11:12am
@Richard_Irwin: Yep they were there a while...had time for a few shots lol thanks Richard!
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
Now that is a great title :-)
If that middle guy wasn't there it would look like a duel.
6 Mar 2009 11:49am
@Michael Rawluk: Heaven Forbid...lol thanks so much Michael :)
@Lee: Thanks a lot Lee ;)
marianne from Toulouse, France
ils n'ont pas de patins à glace ??? ..........
très belle chorégraphie !!!
belle journée Lorraine !
6 Mar 2009 1:25pm
@marianne: merci beaucoup, tu es trop chouette!
Janice Thomson from Canada
I love that title!
As everyone has mentioned you nailed this one perfectly. Well done mon amie.
6 Mar 2009 1:51pm
@Janice Thomson: Thanks a lot sweetie, sometimes I post a photo just 'cause I like the title I thought of lol
Kathycalculates from Indianapolis, United States
Ice "picks"! Clever, clever girl! lol
6 Mar 2009 2:23pm
@Kathycalculates: Thanks very much Dear lady :)
Daryl from Amagasaki, Japan
Their rehearsals seem to be going well, looking forward to the tour.
6 Mar 2009 2:29pm
@Daryl: That's so funny, thanks a lot Daryl ;)
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada
Ça va prendre du temps avant qu'ils ont finis de picosser la glace! Le soleil et la chaleur sont plus efficaces! Bravo, belle prise!
6 Mar 2009 2:38pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: J'accepte tout aide possible lol merci beaucoup Wolfgang :)
Cheryl from Texas, United States
great title!! It was nice of them to get into formation for you :-)) love it!
6 Mar 2009 2:52pm
@Cheryl: I htought they were very thoughful myself lol ;)..thanks so much!
kerfendal from Paris, France
alors ça c'est fort, l'instant décisif de Cartier Bresson !
6 Mar 2009 3:05pm
@kerfendal: Wow merci beaucoup Max lol
alex centrella from California, United States
looks like all 3 of them are pissed off with each other ..
6 Mar 2009 3:43pm
@alex centrella: Well then let's hope they take it out on the ice lol thanks a lot Alex ;)
Elora from Genoa, Italy
It looks like they just had an argument and don't want to talk to each other! Good shot!
6 Mar 2009 4:54pm
@Elora: Hey Elora, thanks for compliment and the visit ;)
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
What a clever title and oh I just love the picture. But I think it's time that ice melted!!
6 Mar 2009 5:07pm
@Marion: Oh you and me both dear Marion ;)
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Très bien composée, il semble qu'elles ont posé pour toi sur le gel, pauvres petites! :)
6 Mar 2009 5:55pm
@Paco Díaz: pauvres petites...dans ma cour j'ai beacoup de pains, mais aussi trop de neiges ;)
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
hehehe I think they need to be bigger the ice picks that is. Great moment captured here
6 Mar 2009 9:43pm
@jamesy: for one second Debbie, I thought you were going to say 'I think they need a bigger box' lol thanks a lot!
Yvon from Belgium
Excellente composition en triangle.
Bravo pour le coup d'oeil.
A bientôt.
Yvon.
6 Mar 2009 10:04pm
@Yvon: Merci beaucoup Yvon, C'est gentil :)
Mike from North West, United Kingdom
Hi Lorr, looks like they have fallen out of friends.... not talking ! A cool birdie shot :)
7 Mar 2009 12:13am
@Mike: I'm betting they'd rather eat....about time you come and show me your knew site...monkey!
Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States
I love that they're all facing in differing directions!
7 Mar 2009 1:07am
@Judy: YEAH that got my attention lol thanks a lot Judy :)
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Hehehehe hahahaha hehe lol!! Love the title!!! How did you get them in such perfect positions!!!
7 Mar 2009 4:40am
@Linerberry: I positioned them and then said STAY! in my dreams....Lucky all the way lol thanks BerryBoo
Walter from Watkinsville, United States
It looks like a scene out of the wild west. "Ok now, on the count of three, turn around. One.....two.....three!"
7 Mar 2009 1:33pm
@Walter: but where are the mini guns? lol thanks for the chuckle Walter ;)
terrorkitten from Bath, United Kingdom
Now are these skating in formation, Lorraine? Those Canadian pigeons are obviously a different breed to ours!
7 Mar 2009 5:22pm
@terrorkitten: too cute, thanks Phil ;)
Suzanne from Huntington Bch, California, United States
Oh gosh, I love your title. Cool image.
7 Mar 2009 7:57pm
@Suzanne: Sometimes Suzanne, I truly post and image just for title lol ;) thanks a lot!
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Could this be the new synchronized Canadian skating team?? LOL!! Or... put your left foot in put your left foot out... Fabulous, Lorraine!!
8 Mar 2009 4:40am
@amy: lol you guys are killing me lol put your left foot in put your left foot out...lol let's dance Amy!
MrsAmber from London, United Kingdom
Love the way they are standing..like they have just had a falling out. Great shot!
8 Mar 2009 1:11pm
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Well, I thought I've seen it all.......but NEVER....skating pigeons!!!!!!!! You're a treasure digger, Lorraine!
10 Mar 2009 5:46am
Canon PowerShot SX110 IS
1/320 second
F/4.3
ISO 200
60 mm