My predilection for landmark photography notwithstanding, I take a fair number of “picturesque detail” shots. They rarely end up among my favorites, precisely because they tend not to clearly associate with a specific place and therefore rarely support a specific memory. But this colorful picture taken in Quartier Petit-Champlain in…
Montmorency waterfalls and the surrounding park are an excellent half-day trip destination when you are in Quebec City – or even full-day depending on how much you want to take advantage of available activities. The falls are higher than Niagara by good 30 meters but visually, of course, may be…
I am admittedly not dedicated enough as a photographer to frequently attempt what true enthusiasts undertake habitually: Carry a tripod, get up before sunrise to catch majestic vistas, etc. I also happen to like capping any day of sightseeing with a nice dinner accompanied by a fair amount of wine,…
Quartier Petit Champlain in Quebec City is very compact, with just a few narrow streets full of shops and restaurants. It seems just a touch amusement-park artificial but is no less delightful for that. Every establishment in the area has a colorful sign above the entrance. Here is…
Québec City is the only town in North America to have preserved its defensive ramparts and its historic center presents one of the best examples of a fortified colonial city. That gives the city a shade of a European feel which is quite welcome by these particular europhiles. Here is…