The Plateau area of Montreal has become one of the most popular parts of the city and is the hub for art and culture. But behind the buildings are the alleys where the visuals are of the utmost interest to me.

Age and beauty. Is it a rule of nature? Or is it in the eyes of the beholder? I have always found intrigue in the aged, both inanimate as well as the living. I was greatly moved when I came upon these old doors to a carriage house in a Plateau Montreal, back alley. The worn out rotting wood, rusty hinges and metal parts. The repairs and old paint. They all contribute to the emotional response of the viewer. This could not have been better than if it had been set-up and contrived. I love the discovery of such places when I am out by myself on a shoot.

To see the short video I created, please go to the link below.