New Year's Eve was a cold one in Quebec City, Canada. The province ended its 400th birthday with a bang-- and a heck of a party.
With temperatures well below zero, photographers had to be careful their batteries didn't die prematurely. It's generally a good idea to have a spare battery, or pack of batteries, in an inside pocket, warmed by body heat and away from low temps. Also be aware the digital read-outs may be more difficult to read.
The top photo came from la Petite Champlain, a charming tiny row of shopes in the lower old town. Fireworks at midnight were remarkable because of their locations. Set off in three different places, party-goers (at least 25,000) were surprised by the finale, which surrounded the crowd in aerial artistry.
I shot mostly video from New Year's Eve, trying to collect the sounds and activities of the evening. And I probably would have enjoyed it even more, had I understood the French-speaking master of ceremonies. Much of the music was also French, and it still amazes me how different -- and wonderful-- people can be just a few miles away. After I shot everything in sight, it was time to put the cameras away and dine in some of the fabulouos French restuarants.
Quebec is one of my favorite destinations, despite winter's cold. It only makes a beautiful place even more amazing.
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