[Leica] Re: Montreal, Canada

[kine_scope at yahoo.com (Liam Maloney)]

Hi Bill,
 
Camtec photo (corner Notre Dame street just east of St. Laurent Boulevard) 
has some stuff. Jean is a good person to talk to. Also try ImagePoint, on 
St. Catherine street east of Crescent. Really nice people there, some of 
whom are regular Leica shooters themselves. Greg is right, Simon's used 
prices aren't that competitive. It's worth visiting if you like getting 
attitude while you window shop - it's one-liner heaven there.
 
While you're in the city, wander over to McGill College street and walk 
north from St. Catherine street. There is a large-scale exhibit of 
photographs currently on display outside called "Les Faiseurs de Paix / 
Protecting Peace" featuring the work of seven Canadian photojournalists and 
documenting the work of peacekeepers and aid workers in hotspots around the 
globe. Two of the photogs used Leicas (to keep this O/T!), including me. My 
pics are the ones from Bolivia. Don't hesitate to drop me a line while 
you're here (email off-list for contact info). Montreal is a great city!
 
You may also want to visit BloWup Photogalerie, where they are presenting a 
more intimate series of photos from the same set of assignments. Call (514) 
874-0404 for directions and opening hours.
 
For those who are interested in seeing the exhibit online, go to 
www.reporters.qc.ca
The english version still has a few (machine translation) problems, which 
should be rectified when the organizers have a little down time.
 
I also encourage locals to go to the World Press Photo 2004 exhibit. 
Vernissage/ opening is on September 9th at 2550 Ontario st. East. See you 
there!
 
Just out of curiosity, how many Montrealers are there on this list?
 
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer,
 
Liam

                
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