Montreal - 2012

It's been over 2 years, but finally I'm getting around to posting some photos of Montreal.

 

I've been pretty lucky, having a free moment coincide with a beautiful day.

Montreal was no exception.

Photo by Mark W. Laughlin

Montreal is on a large island in the Saint Lawrence Seaway.  There weren't too many tall ships in the section of the port I walked through, but this one looked pretty cool.

Photo by Mark W. Laughlin

THE best way to see a city you aren't familiar with is to cruise around with a friend, a local person who knows some cool things to see.  I have taken long walks, in several cities I was visiting by myself, and several times I've had really good luck finding things.  But there is no substitute for a local friend, you can avoid wasting time and you can see things you might never have found by yourself.  There are several beautiful churches in Montreal.  This is Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral. 

We also visited Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal.

 

Photo by Mark W. Laughlin

Amazing inside.  The backdrop for the alter was a beautifully lit blue,
complimenting the colors of the alter.

Photo by Mark W. Laughlin

Fantastic detail...beautiful.

Photo by Mark W. Laughlin

And when you turn to leave, you walk under the huge pipe organ in the choir loft.

Photo by Mark W. Laughlin

Photo by Mark W. Laughlin

Now, art, beauty, interesting visuals are definitely in the eye of the beholder.  Looking up at sunsets, blue skys, church towers is great, but now and then, you have to look down.

Photo by Mark W. Laughlin

...and THEN, there's beauty !  I don't just mean an attractive young lady.  I mean all the curves, the lines, the way the sunlight plays on her skin.  But underneath all that, I mean for a woman laying out in the sun on such a fantastic September afternoon, under it all, I'm betting, is attitude !  And that, can be beautiful too !!

Photo by Mark W. Laughlin

Get out there, find some sunshine, and have fun !

Y'all take care.
- Mark