I love the colors and the squares portrayed in the fence and the brick wall. A really great picture. It was 30 degrees here today. Too hot. :(. But we mustn't complain.

3 Jun 2009 5:48am

@Marion: We're barely reaching 20, but we're going to hit 25, hitting 30 oh my Dear Marion Hear WE ROAR, too hot for me lol

Hans from Heiligeneich, Austria

nice still life, the fresh green colour is a eye catcher

3 Jun 2009 6:31am

@Hans: Thanks a lot Hans :)

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

My favorite part is the shadow detail background!

3 Jun 2009 6:59am

@Craig: Glad you enjoyed :)

Nina from Hamburg, Germany

No doubt, the summer has arrived, this great composition with sunshine emphasizes it gloriously :)

3 Jun 2009 8:28am

@Nina: Thanks a lot Nina :)

MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom

Hurray for summer at long last. Hope you enjoy it! Freedom to travel through the country side on the bicycle without a care in the world. What a feeling this shot gives me.Wonderful and Tres Bien.

3 Jun 2009 9:25am

@MrsAmber: Hurray and nice french kiddo :) thanks a lot!

dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa

Simple shot, but with so much to look at! Love the sun's reflection on the back bumper.

3 Jun 2009 9:44am

@dobbino: Isn't the light wonderful lol tahnks a lot Rob :)

Organik Mum from Victoria, Australia

From the look of the day, it looks like you'll be in for some very nice summer days Lorraine! Lovely shot. Btw, is it your bike?

3 Jun 2009 9:51am

@Organik Mum: Oh yeah nice summer days, no I have my car and my legs, no bikes...I'd rather walk :)

António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal

Enjoy, summer doesn't last long up to next snow season.

3 Jun 2009 10:36am

@António Pires: Shhhh no s word...give me at least a month lol thanks Antonio!

Janice Thomson from Canada

At long last! Love the lush green in this. Neat shot Lorraine.

3 Jun 2009 10:58am

@Janice Thomson: Yes beautiful day thanks Janice :)

JoeB from Brampton, Canada

No calendar needed, its official Lorraine has declared the start of the summer season. The brightness is a welcome sight on the partially hidden bike.

3 Jun 2009 11:15am

@JoeB: Oh yeah it's entirely up to me, hum, right How I wish!!! Thanks a lot Joe :)

kisskool from fontainebleau, France

beau photo de saison, ca fait du bien au moral

3 Jun 2009 11:23am

@kisskool: Je suis d'accord merci beaucoup kk

Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada

Yup....if there's dandylions it definitely must be summer! ;-)))

3 Jun 2009 11:47am

@Eric Cousineau: That's the way of the dandelions...;) lol

dj.tigersprout from New York City, United States

i love this warm late morning light here!! a beautiful composition with the old but friendly bike and the wound hose, grass and fence!! a lovely season photo that brings back memories of childhood and simpler times!!!

3 Jun 2009 11:49am

@dj.tigersprout: Ha simple times, seems so close and yes so damn far lol thanks Dj :)

bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada

You can feel the heat in this shot...that strong light against the bike and lighting up the grass. Nice!

3 Jun 2009 12:13pm

@bluechameleon: Thanks a lot Blue, I appreciate it ;)

LESLIE from norwich, United Kingdom

Yes summer has arrived here to..... well seen & taken Lorraine

3 Jun 2009 12:55pm

@LESLIE: Thanks a lot Les, enjoy it :)

Lee from Fort Frances Ontario, Canada

I'm moving back to the Ottawa Valley. It was 28 degrees F here last night. There's frost on the ground this morning. There goes the apple blossoms.
Oh well, life goes on. Great shot Lorraine.

3 Jun 2009 1:01pm

@Lee: We do get wild weather don't we, you know it's the same here, the only place in the world where you can have 4 seasons in one week ;) give me 2 weeks I should start bitching the humidity lol

Onlymehdi from Wayne, United States

Great composition

3 Jun 2009 1:27pm

@Onlymehdi: Thanks a lot Onlymehdi :)

MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States

What, no ice and snow? :) Now, get out that lawn mower!

3 Jun 2009 2:09pm

@MontereyJohn: ice and snow...what are those? ;)

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

A lovely summery image Lorraine, the sun is out and the world feels good :)

3 Jun 2009 2:49pm

@MaryB: And that's the truth :) Thanks MaryB!

Jeff from Pembroke Dock, Wales., United Kingdom

Aint Summer great...But someones got to start moaning about the heat and spoil it all,enjoy my friend you've had a long hard Winter. :>)

3 Jun 2009 3:09pm

@Jeff: Oh give me a few weeks, humidity comes in, and I'm going to bitch lol

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

Quel soleil !

3 Jun 2009 3:39pm

@Calusarus: Il fait beau :)

Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada

I like the glint of sunlight on the fender. Very cool shot.

3 Jun 2009 4:04pm

@Michael Rawluk: Thanks a lot Michael, may there be many sunny days...;)

Bookfool from Mississippi, United States

I hate summer. But, the photo is lovely. I just HATE summer. My eyes are watering. I don't want to do anything but nap. Gah, summer sucks. Sorry, whiny day.

3 Jun 2009 8:11pm

@Bookfool: Give me a few weeks Booky when it gets into humidity, and extreme heat, sit back and watch me bitch lol ;)

Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom

Just got to love it, very nice summer shot

3 Jun 2009 8:48pm

@Alun Lambert: It is here, and I won't bitch (too much) when it gets very humid ;)

Sammi from New Jersey, United States

Nice shot! I wish it was summer here :( Only a few weeks left.
Rather sunny over there... it's been raining and cloudy here.

3 Jun 2009 11:16pm

@Sammi: Sammi, only a few weeks left to summer in the US, how come? or do you mean a few weeks left before it appears???? Either way i wish you whatever weather you desire lol

John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States

Great shot, love the brightness and freshness in this image. Looks like summer there. Don't think it's arrive where I live, still very cool for June so far.

4 Jun 2009 12:22am

@John Maslowski: Hang in there John, we're just now breaking into the 20s, it'll happen ;) Thanks a lot!