Armoury, a photo from Quebec, Central

Photographer's Note

This was taken while visiting quebec city for the Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands.

The Quebec City Armouries or Manège Militaire de Quebec was a Gothic Revival drill hall for the infantry regiment Les Voltigeurs de Québec. It was built between 1885 and 1888 and designed by architect Eugène-Étienne Taché.

The armoury was destroyed by a fire on April 5, 2008 and all but a rear wall and turrets from the front door survived. A museum in the amoury which housed various artifacts from the regiment was also lost in the fire. Though, officials estimate 90 percent of the artifacts were saved due to efforts by members of the Regiment and Quebec City firefighters.

The armoury was to have been one of the venues for the celebration of Quebec's 400th birthday.

The armoury wooden roof was one of the largest in Canada.

Calls have been made by politicians to rebuild the armoury, to which the federal government has responded postively

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ls7902 (7380) 2008-09-02 20:15

Hello Angela,
Very nice soft colors and tones. Good symetry. Lot of clear & sharp detail. Well presented. Interesting notes. Regards. Latiff.

belido (19934) 2008-09-03 7:04

Hi Angela,

This one reminds me about the only day I spent there. Wonderful city. Very good frontal catch. Superb details and exposure management. Great photography!
Regards,
Carlos

gunbud (34066) 2008-09-03 18:57

Hi Anglea,
Wonderful historic image of this old bastion that looks like it should be in the Old World.
Excellent details, sharpness and a very interesting note as well.
Regards, Tom

Greg1949 (9011) 2008-09-05 4:51

Angela, what a shame about this historical place. Your shot of the gate is nice and the detail and colors come through well. Hopefully you have additional shots of this place or at the least will keep us informed if you find out more.

Greg

Disabled_A (0) 2008-09-05 10:51

Hi Angela,
good photo, good composition and beautiful colours, nice contrast. I wonder if the image needs a bit of tilt to the right... but it may be the lens distortion effect...?
I like it :)
regards,
Elena

omixlistilimni (3299) 2008-09-05 13:24

Hello Angela

Very good shot, very nice image!!

Marina

Charo (51290) 2008-09-10 12:48

Hello Angela,
Very beautiful these towers with a great architecture. Excellent symmetry and very good light and details.
Best regards,
Charo

Waylim (25436) 2008-09-18 19:03

Angela,
Very good image of this Armoury, I like the texture and details of the stone. Colors and light is just beautiful and soft, beautiful sky and good composition overall. Thanks
Way

trekks (14348) 2008-09-22 2:38

hi Angela

Of any place in the world Quebec city resembles the most about France and it is only natural with those names of places. So to visit a lovely place like Quebec is enjoyable with the friendly people, culture and architecture.

Good to see your travel is fruitful with photos. Nicely cropped towers of this facade view.

tfs, bill

testmaniac (13508) 2008-11-20 20:58

Hi Angela, very nice place and very good shot! Nice composition and fine details.

TFS and have a nice weekend,

Phil