Winter scene Quartier Petit Champlain

I have taken this winter scene photo in Quebec city, on a road in

Quartier du Petit Champlain that is only used by pedestrian. Usually

you do not see cars in this commercial street very popular with

tourists. I had the opportunity and pleasure to take that picture

before the municipal employees picks up the snow and put salt

Icebreaking. I managed success after several attempts over a 4 years

period! To take great winter scene photo, it is also important to take

the shot when heavy snow is falling with very large flakes and no

wind, which is quite unusual here (too much cold or wind).

I miss being in Quebec. Especially for Christmas.

Merry Christmas 

Leon

Jealous for never been there!!!!!!!!!
You sure captured the mood along with the snowflakes.
Just perfect, i look at it and i relax.
Keep shooting!!!!!

Perfect winter scene, reminds one of many years ago when salt was not used to remove snow. It evokes a romantic, nostalgic feeling. Wonderfully captured.

You can take this scene over and over and the viewer never gets tired of the fairy-like atmosphere especially in the Holidays' season.Excellent image! Et Joyeuses Fêtes a toi et tes proches et une Nouvelle Année remplie de joie et bonheur.

Meilleures salutations-Laurent

Leon

Yes Quebec city is a great place for Christmas time. Here we always have white Christmas with a lot of snow.

Merry Christmas

Michail,

I take a lot of photos during our winter. It is a passion

for me. It is a good way to love being outdoor and exercise.

Thank for your comment.

Gregory and Verena,

Yes, many years ago the snow was not removed with salt. Now, especially in Old Quebec city, fresh snow are removed quickly to protect our architectural past. To take that kind of photo, I had not more than 45 minutes. Also there was no car in the street.

Thank for your comment.    

Laurent,

Merci pour vos voeux du temps des fêtes ainsi que vos bons commentaires sur cette photo.

J'espère que Noël vous a apporter bien du plaisir et des surprises. Pour la nouvelle année 2014, je souhaite qu'elle soit exceptionnelle, remplie de joie, bonheur, santé, amitié ainsi que la réalisation de vos projets les plus chers à vous ainsi qu'à vos proches.

Gaétan

Every now and then a gem such as this comes along with the simple but magical combination of colour and interest. Wonderful shot.

You did it,superb winter dreamy scene,agree Laurent comment.Wish you lot of same splendid images and excellent moment to have for end of this year and next one.

sincerely radu

Snow flakes are beautiful and you did this photo in a very nice winter environment Gaetan! Best regards.

Nice and very christmas like. Well done.

Tommy

This is great, It reminds me of something out of Harry Potter. This would make a good christmas card.... although a little late for this year. :)

Wonderful photo, so much better for the fleeting moment it represents. Beautiful work, Gaetan.

Christopher, I think that the heavy snow fall with big snowflake and now wind give a special mood to this photo. Also the fresh snow give a pure white street. Thanks for you comment.

Radu, thank you for wishing me lot of same splendid images. We have a very large amount of snow here in Quebec city. But having the combination of heavy snow, large flake and now wind is not common and is very limited in duration.

A very good work!Compliments and Happy new year!

Giuseppe, thanks and I wish you a happy new year.

Best regards

PDE

Great scene, this and the next image have a very Dickensian feel to them. I would like to see them in black and white to accentuate this feeling. Well done

Ian, I have put another image this time in a B/W version. Hope you like it.