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04/08/2010 02:04:15 PM · #1 |
| I'm going to Montreal in May for a week's vacation, staying in Old Montreal. I can't wait, I've never been there before. So show me what I can expect to photograph while I'm there. |
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04/08/2010 06:25:45 PM · #2 |
| Nobody has Montreal photos to share? :( |
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04/08/2010 06:30:31 PM · #3 |
No photos of Montreal, but check out the Biodome and Mont Morency. Biodome has lots to shoot, even a huge underwater aquarium. Mont Morency falls are higher than Niagara, with a cool village at the top. Do a google search to find out more.
Oh and you will love the old city! I should really try to plan a shoot there. Have fun! |
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04/08/2010 06:44:27 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by Magnumphotography:
... the Biodome ... |
Snapshot, circa 1986  |
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04/08/2010 07:01:43 PM · #5 |
Here's one from 2008 taken from the lookout tower on the Pointe Calliere museum.
And there's some more in my blurb book from the trip (ETA: Montreal pics start about halfway back)
Message edited by author 2010-04-08 19:09:54. |
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04/08/2010 07:10:09 PM · #6 |
I warn you, you need either a wide angle lens or an infrared camera if your looking to do well with the dpc crowd ;)
    
    
    
Message edited by author 2010-04-08 19:10:56. |
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04/08/2010 07:48:32 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Magnumphotography:
No photos of Montreal, but check out the Biodome and Mont Morency. Biodome has lots to shoot, even a huge underwater aquarium. Mont Morency falls are higher than Niagara, with a cool village at the top. Do a google search to find out more.
Oh and you will love the old city! I should really try to plan a shoot there. Have fun! |
I'll definitely check out the Biodome. Montmorency Falls are a bit too far away, though, they're near Quebec City, not Montreal. I was in Quebec City in 2000 but sadly did not get to see the falls. |
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04/08/2010 07:49:34 PM · #8 |
 Dudski your photos are amazing! Unfortunately I don't have a wide angle lens, but I wish I did. I have a feeling that's what I'm going to ask for next Christmas. |
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04/08/2010 08:15:06 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
Dudski your photos are amazing! Unfortunately I don't have a wide angle lens, but I wish I did. I have a feeling that's what I'm going to ask for next Christmas. |
Don't forget that you can stitch together two or more frames to achieve a wide-angle/panoramic result. I use the free version of AutoStitch which can join pictures both horizontally and vertically. |
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04/08/2010 09:16:14 PM · #10 |
Near Quebec City: St Anne de Beaupre (2-3 hours from MTL by car). Quebec City is worth the trip if you can spare the time.
 
Montreal:
   
Message edited by author 2010-04-08 21:16:29. |
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04/08/2010 09:23:57 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
Dudski your photos are amazing! Unfortunately I don't have a wide angle lens, but I wish I did. I have a feeling that's what I'm going to ask for next Christmas. |
thanks!
don't worry, there is plenty to shoot witout a wide-angle here in good ol' Montreal.. BUT, if you bring along a Nikon I could lend you some lenses as I work right next to Old Montreal ;)
what I've posted are the most famous Montreal landmarks (Habitat 67, Olympic Stadium (x2), Palais des congres, Mount-Royal cemetery, Botanical Gardens, Old Montreal, Habitat 67 surf spot, Lachine canal, Old Montreal, Botanical gardens (x2), biosphere (x2), Basilique Notre Dame).. respectively.
when are you coming in? |
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04/08/2010 09:25:39 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by VitaminB:
Quebec City is worth the trip if you can spare the time. |
agreed!
Old Montreal is cool, but Old Quebec is even cooler! |
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04/08/2010 09:45:07 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Dudski:
Originally posted by VitaminB:
Quebec City is worth the trip if you can spare the time. |
agreed!
Old Montreal is cool, but Old Quebec is even cooler! |
I've been to Quebec City, would love to go back, but there are just too many places to visit! I'd rather go somewhere new first. |
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04/08/2010 09:46:38 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by Dudski:
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
Dudski your photos are amazing! Unfortunately I don't have a wide angle lens, but I wish I did. I have a feeling that's what I'm going to ask for next Christmas. |
thanks!
don't worry, there is plenty to shoot witout a wide-angle here in good ol' Montreal.. BUT, if you bring along a Nikon I could lend you some lenses as I work right next to Old Montreal ;)
what I've posted are the most famous Montreal landmarks (Habitat 67, Olympic Stadium (x2), Palais des congres, Mount-Royal cemetery, Botanical Gardens, Old Montreal, Habitat 67 surf spot, Lachine canal, Old Montreal, Botanical gardens (x2), biosphere (x2), Basilique Notre Dame).. respectively.
when are you coming in? |
I've got a Canon. Drat.
I'll be there from May 18th to the 27th. Most of those sites were already on my to-see list, now I can add to my list. |
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04/08/2010 09:50:37 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Don't forget that you can stitch together two or more frames to achieve a wide-angle/panoramic result. I use the free version of AutoStitch which can join pictures both horizontally and vertically. |
Yep, I've used autostitch before, it's a good program. Not quite the same as a wide angle lens though. :) |
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04/08/2010 10:25:17 PM · #16 |
 
You'll be in town for the butterfly exposition where hundreds of butterflies are let go for our viewing pleasure at the botanical gardens. If you come before April 25th. I went last week, great feeling of seeing them fly around you freely. Wear something colourful and you'll attract them. Or don't if you want to be left alone to take photos. I didn't get many good shots that day because I was shooting for the Stop Motion challenge and had a crazy idea of catching a butterfly in mid flight with no flash, just my 105mm 2.8 and high use of ISO. I failed miserably. Here's an unworked shot of a stationary one.
The Insectarium is a splendid place to visit if you've never been to an insect museum, great opps for photos here because most of the bugs are on display in a deep sleep. :) Lots of stuff happening there with different expositions every week/day.
Got this guy there two weeks ago. He doesn't move much but is a fascinating creature to look at.
Message edited by author 2010-04-08 22:25:56. |
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04/09/2010 07:00:49 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by Jac:
You'll be in town for the butterfly exposition where hundreds of butterflies are let go for our viewing pleasure at the botanical gardens. If you come before April 25th.
The Insectarium is a splendid place to visit if you've never been to an insect museum, great opps for photos here because most of the bugs are on display in a deep sleep. :) Lots of stuff happening there with different expositions every week/day. |
I won't be there until May so I'll miss the butterflies. There's actually a fairly big insectarium in my home town in Deer Lake, Newfoundland, the biggest one in Canada east of Montreal. I'll be making a day trip out of that and the Botanical Gardens for sure. |
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