Gary's Photoblog
Dot's Diner
Posted by Stinkbug Photography (Cochise County, United States) on 3 February 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
A great place for a Sunday breakfast.
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
I love it! Looks colorful and inviting! Like the gaspump too!
3 Feb 2008 7:46am
@Ina: Thanks Ina. I probably wouldn't have taken it if the pump wasn't there.
martie from Okinawa, Japan
Oh wow - looks like something right out of the 50s! This is a great composition. The old trailer, the antique gas pump, the diner. It's wonderful!
3 Feb 2008 8:36am
@martie: Thank you Martie. It is a great place.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
This is so cool. Many years ago we had a Dot's and it almost looked the same as this one. She made the best lemon meringue pies I've ever tasted. This is a great photo, shows lots of character.
3 Feb 2008 8:40am
@Marion: The pies are a specialty here also. Thanks for your nice comments.
Lilly from United Kingdom
Wow, is the place still up and running? I love little places like that.
3 Feb 2008 10:57am
@Lilly: Yes, it's still open. And it is little. Only 7 stools at the counter and a couple tables on a patio. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
This is a great shot, full of nostalgia & atmosphere, with good composition & bright colours.
3 Feb 2008 11:07am
@Richard_Irwin: Thanks Richard! It is a step back in time.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
This is a sonderful shot! Love the colors! Bet they have the best breakfast around!
3 Feb 2008 11:37am
@Betty: Maybe the atmosphere helps but it is the best breakfast. Thanks for stopping by.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Fantastic, I'd drop in with all my cameras...fun, fun compo :)
3 Feb 2008 11:39am
@Lorraine: You would have a blast. No doubt.
Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States
Some of these "holes in the wall" are the best places to eat! Great shot!
3 Feb 2008 12:49pm
@Craiger: Thanks. I always search out places like this to eat. Half the fun is visiting with the locals.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
I love the look of the old time charm of the gas pump and art deco design of the roofline.
3 Feb 2008 2:09pm
@Steven: It does have a great look and feel of the 50's. Along with good food, you can't go wrong.
@Twelvebit: Thanks. Always appreciate the input.
@lissa: Thanks Lissa, now all we have to do is add some of your clouds to this.
Rags from Plano, United States
Awesome looking image. I also tired of McDonald's and Wendy's. I would love to have a meal at the restaurant in your image.
3 Feb 2008 6:34pm
@Rags: I got burnt out on fast food when I was younger and I couldn't care less about the experience.
Thanks for your comments.
Michael from Wuppertal, Germany
I LOVE Sunday breakfast. Must be a nice place to take it here!
3 Feb 2008 6:56pm
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
A fantastic shot, the colours are perfect
3 Feb 2008 8:44pm
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
What a wonderful find, it looks a fantastic place to go for breakfast, Brilliant Gary.
4 Feb 2008 1:03am
Ralf Kesper from Attendorn, Germany
This is a very typical American location. I like that.
4 Feb 2008 1:41am
Mandy from South Africa
this image has a great feel to it Gary. You can almost see the locals eating hteir breakfast and hear their familiar conversation through the door. Awesome work and great colours - love the gas pump!! :)
4 Feb 2008 7:21am
Laurie from Lincoln, United States
Nice slice of Americana here! I can almost smell those burgers and fries from here! =-)
4 Feb 2008 6:21pm
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Groovy man!! Would love to visit something like this... I bet it is the best breakfast. Nicely done, Gary.
6 Feb 2008 1:02am
vu@granby from Granby, Québec, Canada
I will take a hamburger, a Coke and fill her up. I like thta 50's picture!
vu@granby - Gilles Martineau
22 Feb 2008 6:34pm
Hoàng Sơn from Santa Ana, United States
No mean to offense, a lot of your photo are great however your work on the sky make it look cheap and cheesy. We can see clearly the sky has been tone down with halo every where.
If you use photoshop, use Blend If option it's much better than masking the layer. My 2 cents.
7 Mar 2008 4:57pm
