Streeters

I'm very shy about taking people's pictures but I do like catching them in passing.  It wasn't yet summer when I was strolling the streets of Montreal, but there were some sunny days hinting at the heat to come.

 Don't you hate it when you emerge from winter into the suddeness of summer, all pasty-faced and doughy looking?

Some people, though, are more than ready to splash out in the popsicle colours of summer.

And speaking of splashing, if it does get too hot, there are street fountains conveniently located to dash through or just paddle in.  Note the guy behind the water spurt in the centre of the scene taking a picture of himself with the crowd in the background.  Maybe he has a blog!

It's always pleasant to escape the hot city pavement and wander along a path in a leafy park,

pondering one's options

or walking one's dog while still in pyjamas.

These stylish ladies would never lose their cool, or wear flanelette pyjamas, no matter what the temperature.

I believe they are "Chanel-ing" their Parisian alter-egos.

And when one reaches or goes beyond a "certain age", there are always air-conditioned museums to wander through, contemplating the meaning of art while wondering where the washroom is.

While I was in Montreal I saw a great little documentary about a street photographer named Bill Cunningham.  He had his 80th birthday during the course of the film but seems to still be going strong, out and about every day, capturing pictures of folks that catch his interest to  publish in the NY Times.



It's a really enjoyable look into his life, work and character and it made me look at passers-by with a kinder, more appreciative eye.

And just what might you be wearing???