Project 365 – Day 175: Vintage VW and a few shots around Le Plateau

By Montreal in Pictures | Published June 23, 2012

June 23 2012

During a short walk around the Plateau today I came across this vintage Volkswagen parked in front of a dépanneur (small convenience store) and next to a pothole. I thought it made a great subject for an HDR shot. I didn’t have my tripod with me, so had to take the 3 exposures handheld. But with the camera set to auto bracketing and continuous high speed shooting I was able to grab 3 shots without too much problem.

Vintage Montreal

Vintage Montreal
ISO 100 – 12mm – f7.1 – 1/40 sec (-2ev/0/+2ev)

Unfortunately the name badge was removed and I don’t know the model of this old Volkswagen – anyone know?

Vintage Volkwagen

Vintage Volkswagen
ISO 100 – 14mm – f4.8 – 1/125sec (-2ev/0/+2ev)

Vintage Volkswagen

Vintage Volkswagen
ISO 100 – 13mm – f7.1 – 1/60 sec (-2ev/0/+2ev)

Vintage Volkswagen

Vintage Volkswagen
ISO 100 – 20mm – f7.1 – 1/30sec (-2ev/0/+2ev)

During the summer months at the entrance of the Mount Royal metro station there’s a small public market (Kiosque Mont Royal) selling local grown produce.

Kiosque Mont Royal

Kiosque Mont Royal
ISO 100 – 18mm – f6.3 – 1/320sec

Kiosque Mont Royal

Kiosque Mont Royal
ISO 400 – 45mm – f4.8 – 1/1000sec

A fun sight at Mount Royal metro are the 3 giant chairs. I thought this guy was looking comfortable.

Giant chairs at Mount Royal metro

Giant chairs at Mount Royal metro
ISO 100 – 300mm – f5.6 – 1/125sec

This morning I went for brunch with my girlfriend to Le Café Cherrier which in summer has a great terrace. The ivy growing around the terrace provides a nice barrier from the busy Saint Denis street.

Le Café Cherrier

Le Café Cherrier
ISO 100 – 112mm – f4.8 – 1/40sec

Le Café Cherrier

Le Café Cherrier
ISO 100 – 14mm – f4.8 – 1/60sec

Else’s is a great bar on the corner of rue Roy est and de Bullion. Loved the bright blue of the wall and green ferns – looked like it would be at home in southern Europe.

Else's bar on rue Roy est

Else’s bar on rue Roy est
ISO 100 – 20mm – f6.3 – 1/100sec (-2ev/0/+2ev)

To all my fellow Québécois(es), Bonne fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste pour demain 🙂

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Thanks for stopping by. Until next time.

Martin

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6 Comments

  1. Stephane Daury June 24, 2012 at 1:56 pm #

    Looks like a Volkswagen Type 3 Wagon. It’s going to look pretty sweet when it’s finished!

  2. Ellis Pictures June 25, 2012 at 8:22 am #

    Nice shots Martin, like the low down angle on the HDR shots on the vintage VW ;-), hope you both enjoyed your brunch at the Le Café Cherrier, its looks a lovely place to eat.

    • Montreal in Pictures June 25, 2012 at 5:52 pm #

      Thanks Steve…I always enjoy coming across these old vintage cars around town. Brunch was great thanks – was back there again today with it being a holiday here today 🙂

  3. Renae Satterley July 30, 2012 at 3:29 am #

    Ah, Else’s. Spent many a fab evenings there!

    • Montreal in Pictures July 30, 2012 at 6:21 pm #

      It’s been a while since I went to Else’s for a drink…always tempted though when I pass by.