Walking around the streets of Montreal was rather like being in the most extraordinary mixed-media painting; there was so much colour and texture, all collaged together into one big of mess of sumptuosity. Honestly, if it wasn't for the all the snow in the winter, I could see myself living there. Have i mentioned how attractive the men are in Montreal? They all look like sexily-deshevelled graphic designer types who carry leather-bound portfolios and laptops, and sit in coffee shops "working". Love it.
This week Jan is hosting an Autumn Colour Week over at Poppytalk - yesterday the colour was yellow, and as I sorted through my photos for this post i kept uncovering yellow: Montreal is such a sunshiny city.
most. gorgeous. post. ever.
Posted by: lisa | Sep 29, 2009 at 01:41 PM
So lovely; looks almost like another era through your Pola magic. xo
Posted by: Paris Parfait | Sep 29, 2009 at 01:45 PM
How thoroughly odd. I was reading your blog, went to twitter, saw you'd posted some Montreal pics, then came straight back. And what warm evocative pictures they are. And Bodyrock? Doesn't it open with something like 'Born on a hungry street'. And your first picture is a boulangerie/patisserie. Your subconscious is clearly in control.
Posted by: Anthony | Sep 29, 2009 at 01:47 PM
You and Montreal are clearly made for each other x
Posted by: Jo | Sep 29, 2009 at 02:15 PM
swoon. this is why i love my city so much. colorful streets, colorful people. you captured it SO well. it's too bad about the snow because you would fit right in here. although... you should see the men in the winter with their wool hats and scarves. meow!
Posted by: jeanine | Sep 29, 2009 at 02:49 PM
oh, love the first shot with the pastry shop and the bicycle. lots and lots of yellow yummy-ness.
Posted by: charlane | Sep 29, 2009 at 03:57 PM
"Have i mentioned how attractive the men are in Montreal? They all look like sexily-deshevelled graphic designer types who carry leather-bound portfolios and laptops, and sit in coffee shops "working". Love it."
oh my, this is the best thing i've read all day. thank you.
Posted by: ABCcreativity | Sep 29, 2009 at 08:36 PM
I have to go to Montreal. I was looking at applying to McGill University today too. Maybe something is in synch somewhere. :)
Posted by: Cynthia | Sep 29, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Lovely bicycle picture. All of the photos are gorgeous - such talent!
Posted by: Dottie | Sep 29, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Lovely! Though I think I have a particular soft spot for that last one!
Posted by: Sarah von | Sep 30, 2009 at 01:39 AM
Delicious!
Posted by: Marianne @ Zen Peacekeeping | Sep 30, 2009 at 02:16 AM
beautiful and magical images... wishing to go o montreal...... :-) it looks as you had a beautiful time... and that is always good.
Posted by: barbara | Sep 30, 2009 at 09:30 AM
So lovely. Spring and Fall are definitely the time to visit this city... full-on Summer or Winter do me in. Although if you are one of those heat-seeking people perhaps you would love the Summer too, with all the terraces and the festivals. And yes Jeanine, the men in their winter gear is a not-too-shabby attraction too! I really can't complain. ; )
But, what the locals really want to know is: what did you think of poutine???
Posted by: Christine | Sep 30, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Beautiful images! I love that boulangerie patisserie!
Posted by: Zee | Oct 01, 2009 at 02:52 AM
There wasn't time for me to try any poutine - next time for sure! :)
Posted by: Susannah | Oct 01, 2009 at 10:27 AM