There are very few things in the world I love more than a good snowstorm (except maybe kittens and chocolate) But there’s just something about the city, slowly shutting down, silently. The yellowish light through the snowflakes. I’m one of these people who, instead of retreating in their homes with a good book and a warm tea, ventures out in the storm to capture the beautiful display of Mother Nature. I did just that in Montreal last January, and here’s what I got.
- rue Laval
- Square St-Louis
I ventured a little bit around Square St-Louis in the Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood. Although I live on the eastern side, I enjoy exploring my own area and discovering new sights every time. Square St-Louis is particularly interesting if you are a French poetry aficionado, as it’s where Emile Nelligan used to live – you can even find his statue there. On snowy days, his famous “Soir d’hiver” poem is especially fitting…
“Ah! comme la neige a neigé!
Ma vitre est un jardin de givre.
Ah! comme la neige a neigé!
Qu’est-ce que le spasme de vivre
À la douleur que j’ai, que j’ai!”
And then I was off to Old-Montreal after a short metro ride. I was there just after rush time, when people had left work for the comfort of their home, anxious to beat the storm and leaving Old-Montreal to myself. Notre-Dame Basilica is always so strikingly beautiful, at any time of the year…
- Notre-Dame-de-Montreal
- Lumières de Noël
- rue Le Royer
- Place Jacques-Cartier
- Montreal
- Notre-Dame-du-Bonsecours
- Marché Bonsecours
No matter where I am in the world, even considering the amazing sights I had the chance to see, nothing compares to the beauty of a snowstorm in Montreal to me. Ideal weather for a romantic late-night walk…
Are you a fan of snowstorms? In the cities or in the country for the sports? Would you travel for that kind of weather?
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Lovely photos! I love Montreal…especially Old Montreal! Reminds me of university :)
Gorgeous! Love Montreal even though we were only there for a couple of days in summer. Would love to see it in winter too.
The black & white makes the photos of this city way more beautiful and so calm especially after a snow storm. The photo of the Notre-Dame-du-Bonsecours is definitely my favorite. Amazing shots!
It looks so peaceful and beautiful in black and white with all that gorgeous snow on the ground. I love it! My favourite is when it snows so much that the streets are completely covered.
Montreal is so photogenic in black and white! I love the way that fresh snow looks… but it gets so gross after a few days in the city.
Yup, I hate the dreadful gray slutch!
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As a photographer, I love your photos. As a person with a love affair with Montreal, the pictures became that much better. Awesome work. Do you have a tumblr, or other ways to keep up with you and your work?
Thanks SO much Michael. You can like my Facebook page for all the latest updates :)
Gorgeous pictures. I’ll be heading to Montreal at the end of January and I can’t wait. I’m from Brazil and looking forward to experiencing Montreal wintertime.
Have fun!! Best festival of the year will be in full swing.
i love all the photos
Thanks so much Diana!
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