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Steve Parr
2nd of September 2006 (Sat), 15:36
My job requires a good deal of travel, and I'm always looking for something new to shoot. Well, my last trip to Montreal provided just that. I took these shots at the Basilique Notre-Dame de Montreal on Sunday, August 20. I used the 20D, the Sigma 17-70mm (damn, I love that lens!), a remote, and a cheap little $15.00 mini-tripod.


From the pew:

http://onstagephotography.com/images/hugebasilica01.jpg


The Sanctuary and Altar:

http://onstagephotography.com/images/hugebasilica02.jpg

http://onstagephotography.com/images/hugebasilica03.jpg


The Organ, which has approximately 7,000 pipes:

http://onstagephotography.com/images/hugebasilica04.jpg


The front of the Basilica:

http://onstagephotography.com/images/hugebasilicaoutside.jpg


As you can see by the sky in the last shot, it wasn't exactly a sunny day, which I why I decided to venture indoors.

I'm not a particularly religious guy, but I was in awe of this place. The architecture and construction were absolutely amazing. If you happen to find yourself in Montreal on a rainy Sunday afternoon, I highly recommend it...
stupot
2nd of September 2006 (Sat), 15:44
interesting... how old is it? not sure about all the cheesy lighting but if its relatively new who cares:) very nice shots.
Steve Parr
2nd of September 2006 (Sat), 15:53
interesting... how old is it? not sure about all the cheesy lighting but if its relatively new who cares:) very nice shots.

According to the brochure, it was completed in 1880...
totalbeginner
2nd of September 2006 (Sat), 17:03
Wow, really nice images. The 2nd is my favourite, perfectly balanced exposure and beautiful colours!!
HrcRacing
2nd of September 2006 (Sat), 20:17
Wow, what a beautiful place to worship! You've done a great job on these.
Steve Parr
2nd of September 2006 (Sat), 21:20
Wow, what a beautiful place to worship! You've done a great job on these.

It was an amazing place. I haven't gone to church in years, but I can't imagine going to a place like that every Sunday...
NatsRoses
2nd of September 2006 (Sat), 22:23
Fantastic!
Ron Lacey
2nd of September 2006 (Sat), 22:32
The interiror shots are breathtaking.

Ron
Steve Parr
3rd of September 2006 (Sun), 03:33
The interiror shots are breathtaking.

I was pretty stunned, actually, and very happy that they allowed photography...
Becca
3rd of September 2006 (Sun), 07:45
Steve, those interior shots are just gorgeous! I'm glad you made it to the basilica.
Anthony J Howe
3rd of September 2006 (Sun), 09:25
These are such dark places inside as you know Steve to photograph, but you have done handsomely well with light, colour and detail fantastic photography, well done.
75D
3rd of September 2006 (Sun), 10:02
Great shots Steve, I didnt know they allowed photo's inside. It's beeen years since I went inside there.
Montreal has a lot of great photo opportunities, and Old Montreal can keep you busy for weeks.
If you're back here in September/October there is a Chinese Lantern display at the Botanical Gardens that is great. It runs from September 8 to October 31.
Let me know maybe we can hook up.

Wayne
Steve Parr
3rd of September 2006 (Sun), 10:46
Great shots Steve, I didnt know they allowed photo's inside. It's beeen years since I went inside there.
Montreal has a lot of great photo opportunities, and Old Montreal can keep you busy for weeks.
If you're back here in September/October there is a Chinese Lantern display at the Botanical Gardens that is great. It runs from September 8 to October 31.
Let me know maybe we can hook up.

Wayne

Wayne, I was surprised to learn that, not only did they allow photography, they allowed flash photography.

I'm going to be in Montreal again in early October, but I don't have the dates yet. It's goiing to be a whirlwind business trip, but I may be able to work in an extra day to do some shooting.

I'll definitely let you know...
Dimitri_V
3rd of September 2006 (Sun), 12:54
Superb expossure and colours in #2.
Scarlett Nic
3rd of September 2006 (Sun), 15:10
That is one gorgeous looking church! The alter area is just amazing.. It would certainly make me want to go to church just to see the beauty of the architecture!( sorry not a religeous person)

Nic
Steve Parr
4th of September 2006 (Mon), 10:13
That is one gorgeous looking church! The alter area is just amazing.. It would certainly make me want to go to church just to see the beauty of the architecture!( sorry not a religeous person)


Nor am I, Nic. But I think everyone should see something like this. It's the very definition of the phrase "They just don't build 'em like that anymore"...