Michael Hiles Posted February 9, 2010 Share #1 Posted February 9, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) This square is in the old part of Montréal, where much of Canada’s history played out. The square is now a trendy part of town, with bars and high-tone restaurants. The statue is Nelson's Column, installed in memory of Admiral Horatio Nelson. It was erected in 1808, and is the world's first Nelson commemorative and predates that in London by 33 years. There is a certain irony that the most obvious feature in a square named for a French explorer is a statue of a British admiral. Comments have been made locally. M2, 50mm Summicron, XP2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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azzo Posted February 9, 2010 Share #2 Posted February 9, 2010 "Comments have been made locally. " ......... I can imagine! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted February 10, 2010 Thanks Ivan. This kind of thing makes much less kerfuffle around here than it used to. Most people are very cool with most things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted February 10, 2010 Share #4 Posted February 10, 2010 Michael, Picture well done and with lots of memories. Is now a pedestrian square? Regards Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted February 10, 2010 Many thanks, Henry The square is mainly pedestrian. Rue St-Paul goes through the middle of it, and cars are allowed to cross, but they cannot go into the square. Particularly in summer, it is taken over by pedestrians, flower sellers, artists, and lots of tourists. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 10, 2010 Share #6 Posted February 10, 2010 Michael - Beautiful for subject (thanks for the memories), composition, detail, depth, light and tonal range. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted February 10, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks Stuart - I always value and appreciate your comments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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