Out the Door L
Everyone Wants To be A Star
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 9 May 2009 in Documentary & Street and Portfolio.
Barbara from Florida, United States
Wow! That is a really neat retro looking movie theatre. You have the selective coloring just right. I like the composition of this, Lorraine. The woman is place perfectly and adds to the scene. Well spotted.
9 May 2009 5:04am
@Barbara: Yes I thought so too lol thanks so much Barb ;)
Jean-François from Les Issambres, France
sublime photo *********************************
9 May 2009 6:02am
@Jean-François: Merci beaucoup Jf ;)
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Yes, me too! I have to go right now to Starcité avant the desaturation is completed, wait for me!
9 May 2009 6:04am
@Paco Díaz: You got it Paco, hurry ;)
@Organik Mum: Thanks a lot Trudy :)
@Hidalgo: LOL thanks a lot Hidalgo...:)
@k@: Ha, une note de la vrai Star, wow for me, lol merci ma p'tite K :)
MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom
Thanks for pointing Joe to my blog yesterday Lorraine..I had a look at his and they are great shopping 'carts' aren't they! Meanwhile..your shot today is lovely, - I love the burst of colour; it is just right!
9 May 2009 8:32am
@MrsAmber: My pleasure Mrs A....I've never seen trolleys (carts according to Joe) quite like it, I knew he would love it and thanks so much, glad you enjoyed today :)
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
yeah,lots of such star-search prgrams in my country.But not so rosy when one does become a star eh?:)Were you here for an interview?Hee:)
9 May 2009 8:57am
@tyan: Naw, just co-sign a loan for my son (University, etc) not even in my youth did I want to be star...I wanted to be the one behind the scene lol thanks sweety, i still say you would have made a Great James Bond Girl, Babe!
Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France
but WE ARE stars my dear ;-)) très bon cliché de rue Lorraine, j'aime beaucoup ta compo et ton traitement.
9 May 2009 9:39am
@Anna.C: C'est vrai ma chère Anna, but some are more Star material than others, comme toi ma petite photographe!
marianne from Toulouse, from France, France
magnifique désaturation partielle !!! and You are OUR STAR, Lorraine !!!! ...........
est ce un cinéma ? et dans quel film joues tu ????
ah oui, I remember, "Aminus' city ou Lorraine's life" ... in live ....
très beau week end, gros bisous Lorraine !
9 May 2009 10:21am
@marianne: Oh non ma chère, ce sont les rousses plein de vie qui doivent être Stars, les brunettes, ben disons les grisettes comme moi, on aime plus tôt prendre les photos de ces passionées, et à toi aussi, bon weekend et bisous ;)
Janice Thomson from Canada
Excellent composition Lorraine. Like how you caught the lady walking by - obviously not everyone wants to be a star LOL. As always love the selective colouring.
9 May 2009 1:30pm
@Janice Thomson: Not you or me that's for sure m'dear, were behind the scenes gals ;) et merci cher coeur
Kathycalculates from Indianapolis, United States
I vote for Tom Hanks in Demons and Angels complete with popcorn and a blue slurpie!
9 May 2009 4:32pm
@Kathycalculates: Fabulous darlin' lol...man I love Tom Hanks, and I loved the book too lol let me know how the movie does, hell save me a seat :)
@Alun: Thanks a lot Alun :)
Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States
Wonderful use of selective color ... and the telephone talker balances the shot perfectly!
9 May 2009 7:34pm
@Judy: Thanks my dear Judy, glad you enjoyed my little star...:)
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
Beautiful shot, I like this photo... is it desirable to be a star...mmh, I personally prefer to sell asparagus as I did today..lol :)
9 May 2009 8:26pm
@Nina: I love Asparagus, good girl....You are the better star, no doubt lol
Bookfool from Mississippi, United States
I love the selective color, too. I don't want to be a star, though.
9 May 2009 8:34pm
@Bookfool: We are alike Booky, lol not stars for me except for the night sky, lol thanks sweetie ;)
@jamesy: Thanks a lot Debbie :)
Louis Hebert from Kuwait, Kuwait
I was wondering, why is only part of this photo desaturated? I assume the subject is the movie theater, but the front of it is in shadow. It would be better to catch it a time when the light will give it depth and interest. Also, why did you choose to put a tree and a lamp post in front. I think your shot probably would have been cleaner if you stood on the base of that lamp post. This could be a good background, but maybe you can catch it at a better lighting time and with a person walking toward you instead of away so we can see a face. I hope this helps you with future photos.
10 May 2009 4:56am
@Louis Hebert: Hi Louis, tons of good suggestions in there. Never hesitate to offer them and know that they don't offend me in the least. I almost threw it all in b&w, but I loved the aquamarine blend on the wall, so I kept it. My shots are never timed,'cause well that's the way it is,but yes harmonizing with the light is a fantastic idea. I didn't choose to put the tree and the lamp, but I had an appointment at the bank and had to respect their time, so I shot where I was. But the Theatre wasn't the only thing I liked I wanted the person in the photo, but backing away. I really didn't think I could ask her please turn around so I can take the shot, 'cause then you know you have to get approval, show it to her...and maybe totally lose the shot in the process. Sometimes you gotta shoot what you can get, which is what I did, which is not to say that I don't appreciate your great suggestions. Hope you visit again :)
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Super duper stuff Lorry!!! I love the little peek of colour!!
10 May 2009 5:56am
@Linerberry: Thanks Berry Boo I loved the shade of aquamarine, and didn't mind too much the little stars lol :)
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Hommage à la célèbre phrase de Andy Warhol ?
10 May 2009 7:33am
@Calusarus: Oui!!! merci beaucoup pour l'auteur de cette citation, je ne savais vraiment pas....WooHoo Cal et Andy Warhol
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