A Moment in Montréal

©David Sorcher 2013

One can never spend enough time in Montréal. At least that's my story and i'm sticking to it. It is a unique place both culturally and architecturally and is probably the closest thing to the feel of a European city experience within driving distance from my midwestern existence. It also holds a special place in my heart as it was the home of my dear wife Veronica when i first met her and obviously become my favorite destination point during our long distance love affair period. Unfortunately this visit was little more than a drive-by.

©David Sorcher 2013

Montréal is a city of public art and building size murals are common. You never know what might greet your eyes around every turn.

©David Sorcher 2013

I have to say that this city has the most "friendly" squirrel population anywhere i've been. I placed friendly in quotation marks because they do seem to have something more nefarious than friendship on their agenda. But you can literally walk right up to them. This is not shot with a long focal length. Of course they are hoping for a handout, i'm sure. I am afraid i disappointed this little fella. 

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The city is renown for two of my favorite things. There is practically a bakery on every corner (the French love their bread almost as much as i do) and good coffee options are everywhere. We were having unusually warm weather for mid-October and the outdoor cafés were still bustling.

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This is Fairmont Bagel, one of the oldest and best known bagel bakeries in Montréal (since 1919). The city has a longstanding Jewish history and bagels were brought here by Polish immigrants about a century ago. This brings up an ongoing debate i have with my wife, who loves Montréal bagels. You see, i am a New Yorker and grew up with New York bagels. There are distinct differences between the two i won't go into here, so i am always teasing her that Montréal bagels are not "real" bagels. I am sure many will beg to differ. ;-)

©David Sorcher 2013

I just loved the light in this barbershop window. I really like the way the shadow is formed on the wall of the second Hollywood sign that is on the window just outside my frame. 

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Just a taste of nightlife color as dusk turns to darkness. 

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Well, technical i am at a friend's home in St. Jerome, not Montréal, as we head out of that city and eventually the province of Québec on our way to visit more friends in the Ottawa. Never enough time spent in that town, but i am sure we will be back there soon.