We often take our hometowns for granted. Seeing it and living in it everyday make us impervious to its beauty and charm. We no longer notice or pay attention to the little details that make our city special because they have become part of the backgrounds of our busy, busy lives.
I was born and raised in Montreal, and have often wondered why there are always so may tourists in town. What is it with this construction riddled city that would make so many people spend a large sum of money to visit it? Not that I thought Montreal was a bad place to be in, but I just believed that there were more cities around the world that deserved to be visited before Montreal.
It wasn't until I got my first cell phone (and I was a late bloomer!) that I started enjoying taking pictures. The phone was right there. It was so easy to whip it out and take photographs. What started as hobby quickly became a passion. It was thanks to this newfound love for photography that I started to notice my city, my Montreal. Going out, either to go to work or for the groceries, was no longer about getting from point A to point B; it became about enjoying the walk. From then on, I started noticing so many little elements that make Montreal unique: the alleyways, the sunlight on the brick walls, the streets, the landscapes, the parks,... Now, one of my favorite things to do, is visit my city as if I was a tourist. It's crazy how that changes your perspective.
Montreal has a lot of flaws. All cities do. But its qualities are pretty great.
With this first post in the Photos section, I will share some of Montreal' s landmarks. More to come.
