Thursday, March 24, 2011

unRest and a Latte


A crisp, sunny Saturday morning in Montreal.  Window shopping and people watching on St.Laurent, we jump into one of our favorite cafes to grab a hot drink and a warm seat.  Enjoying a care free day, sitting back as my best friend grabs our drinks, I notice the gent in front of me flipping through the morning paper.  The cover page was the level set - a cold reminder of our freedoms and blessings.

Montreal, Canada 02.2011

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 50D | focal 24mm | ISO 200 | shutter 1/30 | f 2.8

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Le Parlement du Québec


As we settled in for the night, the crisp evening gave us a wonderful view of the Quebec City Parliament Hill.  It overlooks the Old City, with lights gently reflecting off it's stone face.  The calmness and contrast of the evening provide for a memorable site, and a moment of reflection that we are a better Nation together than apart.

Quebec City, Canada 03.2011

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 50D | focal 13mm | ISO 160 | shutter 2.0 | f 4.0

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Rabbit Hop


This gorgeous storefront caught our eye.  Great color and textures, Le Lapin Saute was a classic Old Quebec stop.  Our only regret was not having the opportunity to try their wonderful menu.  On the list next time we are in town.

http://www.lapinsaute.com/

Quebec City, Canada 03.2011

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 50D | focal 11mm | ISO 100 | shutter 1/40 | f 3.5

Monday, March 21, 2011

Day at the Track


As we walked the Old City, we happened upon a crowd, watching these young x-treme athletes bombing down the Red Bull sponsored track that ran miles around the city.  Speed, jumps, turns, and focus, all translated into great afternoon sport.  Go Canada!

http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Red-Bull-Crashed-Ice-2011/001242785030624

Quebec City, Canada 03.2011

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 50D | focal 22mm | ISO 100 | shutter 1/2500 | f 4.5

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Cafe St. Jean


Looking to take a short repose, we stepped into Cafe St. Jean for a perfect Cafe au Lait.  A relaxed atmosphere, with a collection of a nouveau-retro blend of photo art on its walls, this cafe served as a nice break on the weekend adventure of the Old City.

Quebec City, Canada 03.2011

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 50D | focal 10mm | ISO 1600 | shutter 1/15 | f 4.5

Saturday, March 19, 2011

St.Patty's


A beautiful evening in the Quebec City, as St.Patrick's Day celebrations continue to ramp up.  The crowds outside this landmark pub continue to flow. and there was enough Luck of the Irish to go around. 

Quebec City, Canada 03.2011

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 50D | focal 10mm | ISO 1250 | shutter 1/20 | f 3.5

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Wonderland


On this beautiful Winter's day,  tree branches covered with snow and icicles, beautifully reflect the sunlight creating a wonderful feast for the eyes.  A breathtaking scene in the heart of the city.

Ottawa, Canada 12.2009

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 50D | focal 47mm | ISO 400 | shutter 1/100 | f 7.1