La Boutique De Mon Amie
Featured in Neighborhoods May 3, 2009.
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Another lovely little shop in Old Towne Ellicott City, Maryland, the architecture of which is typical of the entire town … June 10, 2008. Image taken with the Nikon D40x and the 18-135mm lens, hand-held. Shutter was at 1/200 and aperture was f/7.1. Finished off in Photoshop and hdr in Photomatix with one original jpeg image, duplicated and lightened and darkened to create three images. HDR processed in Photomatix at e.v. spacing 2.
A tiny bit of local history for Ellicott City, from Wikipedia … In 1772, three Quaker brothers from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, chose the picturesque wilderness, upriver from Elk Ridge Landing (known today as Elkridge, Maryland) to establish a flour mill. John, Andrew, and Joseph Ellicott founded Ellicott’s Mills, which became one of the largest milling and manufacturing towns in the East. In 1867, a city charter was secured for Ellicott’s Mills, and the name was changed to “Ellicott City”. It was designated an historic district in 1973 and today serves as the county seat for Howard County, Maryland.
Companion piece to: A Seat In The Shade



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lorilee
How beautiful!!!!! I just love old stone buildings – this is lovely!!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, sweetie … this particular town is almost all stone … in fact, the opposite side of the street from this the buildings’ back sides are actually a granite hill!!!! It’s sooooo cool!!!!
Renee Dawson
Another pretty shot. I so love stone buildings Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii Renee!!! Heaven’s we’re up late … both of us!!!! LOL!!! Thanks, sweetie … I was just telling Lori … the other side of the street, the shops are actually built right into the granite hillside!!! There are no backs to the places … just the granite!!!! I should get back there and take a few more fun shots!!! Thanks for visiting!!!! Hugzzz!!!
Renee Dawson
Yes, I am up WAY past my bedtime. You know how it goes…get working on a piece and want to finish it or keep playing with it more…lol Am off now though. Nighty night darling. xo
Lois Bryan replied
Nite sweetie … yes … I do the same thing!!! Sweet dreams … “see” you in the morning!!!!! Hugzz!!
andreisky
Great photo and treatment
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Andrei!!!! Thank you!!! I’m having fun going back through some things from last year!!!
Von McKnelly
Just like Renee I’m off to bed as well but before I go I wanted to stop in for a nightcap.
Sweet pic Lois…night night.
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, Von!!!! Nite nite!!!
BarbaraManis
Wonderful shot, Lois, love how the colors in the stones really come through. Love it, Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
thanks so much, Barbara!!! I’m so glad you noticed the pretty brick sidewalk … those things are youknowwhat on high heels, but thankfully I was wearing sandals that day, lol!!!!!
Kathy Reid
Lois, what a beautiful historical stone building – such beauty, lovely lightening on the windows! Great image!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Kathy!!!! Thank you so much!!! It really is the most charming little town!!! This is actually off on one of the few side streets … and it was such a glorious early summer morning!!!
Veikko Suikkanen
Wonderful shot, colourful and magnificent atmosphere!
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much!!! The whole town has this wonderful atmosphere!!
Wendi Donaldson
Aaah!! SO French….. SO lovely!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, Wendi, hon!!!!
Tim Denny
Nice shot Lois, nice affect
Lois Bryan replied
hi Tim!!!! Thank you very much!!!!
Lois Bryan
lefty1
brilliant work!
Lois Bryan replied
Hello dear John!!!! So glad you enjoyed this one, hon!!!
stickelsimages
You are just a wonder darling Lois, my god you just keep coming up with delightful photos… do you actually have a life outside of photography dear girl, ‘cos you should be selling this art to the world!!!!!
You are a treasure!!!!
Love & blessings
Lee
Lois Bryan replied
My darling Lee!!! I’m laughing … yes, I do have a life outside of photography … a wonderful family and great friends … but I do admit that photography is never far from my thoughts!! And I actually am working on putting my photography out there … if lightning strikes, I want to be ready!!!!! Thank you, thank you sooo much for stopping by!!!! What a delight to hear from you!!!!! hugzzzz!!!
naturelover
Marvellous-Beautiful a Fav”!!!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, thank you so much, sweetie!!!
JacquiK
Lovely picture.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Jacqui!!! Thank you, hon!!
ilpo laurila
Wonderful work Lois, lovely colors.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi dear ilpo!!!! Thank you!!!!
PhillJ
Wonderful.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Phill!!! I’m so glad you like this one!!!
kalaryder
That is rather lovely :)
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, hon!!!
TheBlindHog
Beautiful shot, Lois. I would have bet this was a Bavarian storefront. Now I am feeling inspired to go east!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you!!! We actually have several very picturesque old (well, by American standards they’re old) towns in our area!!
shiraz
What a gorgeus place image….......Love It!!!
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much … I’m so glad you liked this one!!!
SandyK
Lois this is wonderful, I’m loving it!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Sandy!!!!! Thank you, hon … I’m so looking forward to spring and summer again!!!
Glenna Walker
Beautiful work Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Glenna!!!! Thank you very much!!!!!
Victoria Jostes
instant fave, my friend! fabulous capture, perfect pp!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii Victoria!!!! OOO thank you for your lovely note and for the fave!!! Hugzz!!
Heloisa Castro
great photo
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Heloisa!!!
Lynda McDonald
is this ever quaint Lois !............can’t go wrong with that old stone, it is so appealing
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiiii Lynda!!!! Thank you, sweetie … you’re so right about the wonderful stone!!!!
LudaNayvelt
Looks like the same place, but blue curtains and red colors just really work together. Wonderful Image
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Luda!! yes, it’s the same place as “A Seat In The Shade” just from a slightly different angle!!! Good eyes!!!! And believe it or not, the curtains are actually white … the hdr made them blue and I liked it so well, I just kept them that way!!!!! thanks, sweetie!!! So glad you like this one!!!!
robpixaday
Stunning! Really really exquisite comp and colors….the entire thing!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi darlin’!!!!! Thank you, thank you so much!!!!!
Sally Omar
I love this piece!!!!!!!!!! Gorgeous!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxo
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Sally!!!! Thank you so much!!!! It is such a pretty place … so glad you enjoyed it, too!!!
cherylc1
Oh what a charming place and atmosphere!! gorgeous capture and treatment!!! XO
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much, Cheryl!!!! So glad you enjoyed it!!!
rodsfotos
Such a beautiful and quaint old stone shop and building Lois, more like the style I’d associate with this side of the giant pond, such a pretty composition, very well captured and presented,
Regards, Rod.
Lois Bryan replied
Hello dear Rod!! Oh thank you … there’s no better compliment to my little image and to my side of the pond!!!
PPPhotoArt
absolutely beautiful building and place to visit, wonderful shot
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much!!!! It really is a pretty little town!!!
Kimberly Palmer
So lovely – those colors are excellent!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Kimberly!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Bruce Dickson
Wonderful! The detail and mix of elements is great to explore and makes for such an evocative corner scene.
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Bruce, what a lovely comment!!! Thank you so much!!
Tibby Steedly
Wonderful shot. I love all the colors and details and the curtains in the windows!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Tibby … when I start out on a shot, I never know what I’m going to end up with, lol!!! I’m so glad you liked it!!!
henrihan
C’est merveilleux ma chère amie, an excellent capture of this beautiful place.A great work sweetie, warm wishes, Henri
Lois Bryan replied
OOOOO Henri!!!! In FRENCH no less!!!! Merci!!!! Merci, mon ami!!!!
Rosy Kueng
Lovely capture! Exquisite composition and treatment Lois… well done :O)) hugzz
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, dear Rosy!!!!!
sigfusson
Instant favourite for me Lois. I love all of these shots you’ve done like this, but this one is the fav of the bunch. I adore how you not only captured the essence of the scene with a real “love for the perfect spot”, but the treatment just adds the extra touch that sends this shot to a true art level. I’d have faved all of them, but then I run the risk of looking like a stalker – hahahahahah. Hugs, S.
Lois Bryan replied
You are such a darling!!!! Thank you!!! And … stalker??? HAHA!! You are SUCH a goof!!!! Hugzzzz!!!
sigfusson
Ok, your right. I did goof..I guess women stalkers are stalkettes, so thanks for pointing out my language faux pas! (which is French BTW…just like the title of this image!). One of these days you, me, Beve, Sandra, Renee, etc. should sit down in front of this La Boutique De Mon Amie and share a bottle of wine. Hugzzzz back, from your friend the stalkette goof. *;) *
Lois Bryan replied
... laughing, laughing!!!! How I adore you … you know, being here with the gals … it would be a dream come true!!!! If you ever get to the east coast, Wash DC ish … you’d better let me know!!!
Bruce Dickson
Just got to read the description … the Quaker link fits very well with the mood of this shot … must be a great town to visit.
Lois Bryan replied
It truly is, Bruce … the backs of some of the shops and buildings are actually part of the granite hill that scoops up to one side!!!
Beve Brown-Clark
O so Maryland! Love it!! Awesome display of old worlds charm!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Beve, it is … your daughter must know this town, too!!
Ken Fortie
Great shot, love the blue sky reflecting in the windows.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Ken!!! Thank you so much!!!
Luca Renoldi
It seems a corner of some village in Provence – France. really gorgeus shot and superb light
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Luca!!! What a wonderful comment … this particular little town is a real jewel!!! Thank you!!!
Meeli Sonn
Hei Luca, this is great. Stunning work.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Meeli, dear!!! Thank you sweetie!!! So glad you liked this one!!!
LYN EVANS
Oh WOW!! Lois this is so beautiful. So quaint and pretty. I love this place.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Lynnie, dear!!! Thank you … you’ve got the right word for this little town .. it’s very quaint!!!! Hugzz!!
DonDavisUK
Fantastic capture, reminds me of the tenements where I grew up in Edinburgh. Don.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Don!!!!!! i think I was commenting on an image of yours at the exact time you were over here!!! LOL!!! We connected for sure!!!! Thank you again!!!! If you ever get over this way, you’d be surprised how many charming little towns are sprinkled around the East Cost that might look familiar to your eyes!!!!
Lois Bryan
Béla Török
Brilliant image, dear Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
Bela … thank you!!!!! I’m so glad you like this one, too!!!
Kathie Nichols
Wow, Wow, Wow….just love it, excellent capture Lois! :D
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Kathie!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
DJ LeMay
The detail and colors in this fine image are just unbelieveable, Lois! I just love your compositions of this lovely old building with it’s peaceful little nook! Such perrrrfect images for your creativity!! LOVELY IMAGE!!
Lois Bryan replied
DJ … I’m not going to be able to get out of this room to fix dinner!!! My head is swelling up to the size of a giant pumpkin!!!!! WHEEEEE!!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!
GCAPARO
Such a great shot incredible colours.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much!!!
Mary Campbell
Lovely Lois, you must be having a good time in Maryland.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Mary!!! Actually, I don’t live very far from this spot!!! About half an hour’s drive or so!!! There are so many quaint areas around here … I’ve decided to make lots of day trips this spring and summer!!!
eelsblueEllen
gorgeous dah-ling! :)
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, YAY!! I’m so glad you found this one!!!!
Mary Campbell
I’m not that far from Bucks County too. About an hour, I love the area too. I should do more exploring when I get a chance.
Lois Bryan replied
You should!!!!! Too bad you don’t live closer to me … what fun we’d have!!!!!!!
Jane Best
This is fabulous, Lois. Wonderful composition and HDR work.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Jane!!!! Thank you very much!!
Michael Kienhuis
Great work, wonderful M:>
Lois Bryan replied
thank you very much, Michael!!!
Patricia Montg...
Such a beautiful architecture image! Wonderful stonework! And interesting history of the town, too! A really lovely, lovely image, Lois!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, sweetie!!! i really should scare up more of the shots I took that morning … some of the street scenes are lovely … as long as I have the patience to remove electric and phone lines, lol!!!!!
Larry Llewellyn
Enjoyable, the info was much appreciated, love the history. Lovely character building…
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, thank you!!! I’m glad you enjoyed the info … I really mean to do more of that!!!!
Susanne Correa
Beautiful capture!...here I am in Vegas with no History so I sure do appriciate a beautiful shot like this one
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Susanne!!!! Oh, Vegas … wow … never been … but I’m sure there are lots of fascinating things to shoot at there!!!!!!! I’ll have to stop by your portfolio and see what you’ve posted!!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!!
Philip Johnson
Great shot , would you do me a favour and add how the HDR was created so I can accept it to the HDR Photography Group eg: how many exposures,handheld/tripod,what software
Lois Bryan replied
Philip … I’ll be delighted to!! i think I added this late last night and had forgotten your group has been revamped!!!! Will take care of this right away!!
Erika .
This place is so adorable. What a beautiful shot.
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much, Erika!!!!! It really is a lovely spot!!!
George Link
This IS one superlative capture! Just love it…one of my BEST favs! U rock girl!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, George .. you’ve got me blushing!!!!! Thank you my dear friend!!!! hugzz!!!
tinhearts
om my gosh this is so magical! i love it!!!
xxx
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, thank you so much!!!! It is a magical little corner of the world!!!! I’m so glad you liked it!!!
Mike Griffiths
Hi Lois! You’ve done is again, my dear! Your beautiful image has been FEATURED in Neighborhoods and I do thank you so much for sharing this fantastic work with us! This is absolutely stunning! :)
Lois Bryan replied
OOO OOO OOOO!!!! I’m sooooo excited!!!! Thank you sooo much … I’m absolutely thrilled!!!!! Sooo glad you like this one!!!!!! WHEEE!!!!
Cheri Perry
Congratulations!...This is a great capture! And very well deserving of being featured.
You do such awesome work.
Lois Bryan replied
Awww Cheri … you are SUCH a sweetheart!!!!!! Thank you, thank you!!!! I’m Happy Dancing today!!!!! LOL!!!! hugzzz!!!
EarthGipsy
Lovely ~ this has real mood Lois :)
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much!!!! It’s such a delightful little town!!!! Glad you enjoyed this image of it!!