One of my favorite photos I took on a recent trip to Quebec City.
One of my friends and me decided it was time to go on a photography trip.
He suggested Old Quebec City and I readily agreed.
I packed a massive suitcase full of anything I could possibly need over 4-5 days (mono pod, duct tape, tons of clothes, half my bathroom, etc).
On the first full day of shooting, it started raining about half way through. This was a bit disheartening for me and my love of my dSLR and not wanting to get it drenched. At least this cleared out the most part of pedestrians on the street I wanted to check out (Rue du Petit Champagn). (Photo above from that day). We wandered in and out of stores some featuring many unique items and local art.
Day 2 was antoher grey day. After a few hours of wandering around photographing main streets, side streets, random this and that....it was becoming extremely demotivating for me see grey old stone buildings barely creating a contrast against a grey-almost white over-exposed sky. On top of the lack of sun and blue skies, it was cold. I headed back to the hotel for some alone time to regather my motivation and focus.
Day 3 was all blue skies and sun! This reenergized me and my motivation levels to a much higher level. Took hundreds of photos. I think I was button happy :)
Day 4 (technically 5) we were homebound by 330pm in a taxi heading to the airport. It was nice to be home, but definitely valued and enjoyed the time away. Just getting out of the city was great. It makes me miss my weekend trips to the cottage.
One of my friends and me decided it was time to go on a photography trip.
He suggested Old Quebec City and I readily agreed.
I packed a massive suitcase full of anything I could possibly need over 4-5 days (mono pod, duct tape, tons of clothes, half my bathroom, etc).
On the first full day of shooting, it started raining about half way through. This was a bit disheartening for me and my love of my dSLR and not wanting to get it drenched. At least this cleared out the most part of pedestrians on the street I wanted to check out (Rue du Petit Champagn). (Photo above from that day). We wandered in and out of stores some featuring many unique items and local art.
Day 2 was antoher grey day. After a few hours of wandering around photographing main streets, side streets, random this and that....it was becoming extremely demotivating for me see grey old stone buildings barely creating a contrast against a grey-almost white over-exposed sky. On top of the lack of sun and blue skies, it was cold. I headed back to the hotel for some alone time to regather my motivation and focus.
Day 3 was all blue skies and sun! This reenergized me and my motivation levels to a much higher level. Took hundreds of photos. I think I was button happy :)
Day 4 (technically 5) we were homebound by 330pm in a taxi heading to the airport. It was nice to be home, but definitely valued and enjoyed the time away. Just getting out of the city was great. It makes me miss my weekend trips to the cottage.
