Bad day for shopping (Zoom in to see it snow)

© Carsten, on December 16, 2007, said:

Hi Marilyn, that is true. The cart is empty. These shopping centers and malls are always like a bunker for me. Only one floor. And no windows.

Greetings,

Carsten

Marilyn Whiteley, on December 16, 2007, said:

I find them real blights on the urban landscape, but when we were on our way to a restaurant for lunch, I noticed the blue cart. I wanted to photograph the raging storm but knew I'd need some colourful foreground interest, so after lunch we returned. (Zoom in on the picture, and the snow will show you which way the wind was blowing.)

Cheers, Marilyn

© Carsten, on December 16, 2007, said:

Hi Marilyn, I did zoom in and it is amazing. I turn on the heat right now. And in the enlarged version the backlights of the driving car can be seen very good. One of the rare colours beside the cart. It is a situation where nobody really wants to go out. OK, if you are hungry it is something else. Very good photo.

Greetings,

Carsten

Lecleire Jacques, on December 17, 2007, said:

Super picture that blue with the grow colors around it. I give a golden star !

Greetings, Jacques

© Roland1, on December 17, 2007, said:

Hallo Marilyn, even I saw in TV of a lot of snow in your region. I hope, you have a warm home. Greetings, Roland

Marilyn Whiteley, on December 17, 2007, said:

Thanks, Jacques, for your comment and the star. And yes, Roland, the snow stopped for a while and started again! But our house is warm, and I'm staying in today! Greetings, Marilyn

nuhsarche.tumblr.com, on December 18, 2007, said:

Great picture, and the covered people running out of the snow, very good!

Marilyn Whiteley, on December 19, 2007, said:

Thanks for your comment. I have enjoyed your shopping cart pictures, too!

A.Lebacq, on December 22, 2007, said:

Very well seen Marilyn ,excellent shot .A beautiful contrast too ,great job.

Greetings Arthur

Marilyn Whiteley, on December 22, 2007, said:

Thank you, Arthur. It's not a typical shot for me, but it's good to try something different!

Greetings for Christmas and the New year. Marilyn

AlexMatos, on January 11, 2008, said:

Laughing...laughing...laughing!

Cheers

Marilyn Whiteley, on January 11, 2008, said:

I'm glad you enjoyed it Alex! There's no such problem now: the snow is all gone, alas. Our winters look much better when there's snow, so I hope it will return.

Cheers, Marilyn

Marilyn Whiteley, on January 17, 2008, said:

Thanks, hamzars. Glad you like it!

emmakell, on November 11, 2008, said:

oh wow!! <3

Marilyn Whiteley, on November 12, 2008, said:

Thanks for your nice comment. It won't be long before winter is here again!

copper10, on December 9, 2008, said:

This is my first day as a Garmin user and of course I had to look up Guelph as my husband grew up there. It's great to find so many photos of a beautiful place. I'd trade it any day for where I live.

Marilyn Whiteley, on January 3, 2009, said:

Thanks for your comment, copper. Guelph is usually a much more inviting place than it was on this day!

stoneboat, on April 1, said:

I remember this photo, I still love it! Great entry Marilyn!

Marilyn Whiteley, on April 1, said:

Thanks. I envy those who have gorgeous, dramatic shots to enter. I have one or two that head in that direction, but I'll go with a lighter touch. This is more distinctive!

Bruce da Moose, on April 2, said:

"The True North, strong and free..."? You Canadians are wimping out on us! :-D Keep the malls open no matter what!

The blue is amazingly striking - it provides a knockout blow of color in that monochromatic universe.

~ da Moose

Marilyn Whiteley, on April 2, said:

Hey, Bruce! The mall was open and some people were shopping ...just not as many as usual.

That striking blue is why I trudged through the snowstorm to this point of view. It was just too good to miss!

Marilyn

Chris Low, on April 3, said:

Marilyn Its not to you look at the large version that you realise how bad the weather really is. In the smaller version you dont notice it is snowing as hard as it is dont blame you t all for wanting to stay indoor. Goodluck in the NPC Chris

VKeith, on April 12, said:

Humorous shot, Marilyn! I love the choice of the shopping cart to illustrate the 'attitude' toward the weather.

Marilyn Whiteley, on April 12, said:

Thanks, Chris and VKeith, for stopping by and enjoying the Canadian winter (without having to venture out into it!). I hope it's all right to inject a light, even humorous view into the NPC! Marilyn

Argenna, on April 12, said:

Funny! I wish you good luck and a HAPPY EASTER .

Greetings from Iasi, Romania , Argenna .

Luca Rigato, on April 17, said:

Strange photo! But very interesting. Luca from Italy.

My contest photos

Marilyn Whiteley, on April 20, said:

Thanks Argenna and Luca. I neither expected nor received many votes in the NP Contest, but I hope I gave you and others a smile!

Marilyn

photodegraff, on April 24, said:

Hi Marilyn, you did indeed give us (at least me) a smile with this entry;) Thanks, Rob

Marilyn Whiteley, on April 27, said:

Thanks, Rob. I'm glad! Marilyn