Stressful Start but Finally got some Pics

[asnow]

The start to my eastern photo venture has been somewhat eventful.

First managed to lock my keys in the car packing it to leave. Had to call CAA to break into my car in my driveway

Then hit a flattened pylon on the way to Montreal and broke the plastic cover under the engine. With the help of the friends I was staying with managed to patch it with a fews screws. My friends have a dog that will go on a barking fit if you move or even look at it. Only got about two hours sleep.

Headed to Quebec City. As soon as I got my tent up it started to rain and lasted for a day. It was raining so hard I would get soaked even if I hopped out of the car for 30 seconds to take a picture. Finally about 2:00pm the rain let up. Managed to get some pictures of Ste Anne-de-Beaupre and old Quebec City before it got too dark.

Attached are a few samples. Not working in the best of conditions with a laptop that is not calibrated so may not be the best PP. After the trip I will redo the best of all my pictures and may repost.

[asnow]

A couple more

[Marko]

You are making some nice compositions here asnow!
The BW is my fave also really dig the last image.

[asnow]

Thanks Marko. Checking in when I can find WiFi (Thank you Tim Hortons).

p.s. Finally a sunny day. I can now dry out

[Realist]

Looks good so far, hopefully the rest of your trip will be better.

[mbrager]

Good photos with interesting subjects. I like the city shots. Very unique architecture and building style.

[Runmonty]

I recall in an earlier post that you were pondering if you were doing the right thing attempting this trip in this manner. By the way it started it seems that your doubts must have really been confirmed . It can only get better now the sun is out and you can dry out.

Anyway - some nice shots there and I really like shots 3 & 4 in the first post. Enjoy the rest of the trip.

[Iguanasan]

For all your troubles, I really like these images. That second one is excellent with the rain giving you a nice puddle for reflections. Way to make the best out of a bad situation. Fingers crossed for the rest of your journey.

[asnow]

Thanks guys.

I think my fav is the B&W. The light had such a green tinge with all the trees, I thought I would try it in B&W. I think it works. More statue pics to come at end of trip.

The architecture in Quebec City is amazing. Got to love those narrow streets (unless you have to drive through them)

I eyed that group in front of the window as I was walking up the street. I liked how the women in the window added to the pic.