A Restaurant Between Them

Old Port, Montreal, Quebec; April 27, 2017

A rusted metal gate with circular designs blocks a dimly lit passageway. A thick, corroded chain wraps around the gate, securing it. Beyond the gate, a glimpse of a courtyard shows a brick wall, a blue container, and a partially visible grill or smoker on a trailer. The scene conveys a sense of secrecy and limited access to a gathering place in a hidden spot, with shadows enhancing the aged, weathered appearance of the metal and brick surfaces.
There’s no shortage of places to eat in Old Montreal - there’s even restaurants in the alleys between restaurants. I spotted this one after breakfast one morning. — J. Matthew Buchanan

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Published
May 27, 2026
Camera Make
Apple
Camera
iPhone 7 Plus
Lens
iPhone 7 Plus back camera 3.99mm f/1.8
Focal Length
4mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Shutter Speed
1/125s
ISO
ISO 20
Captured
April 27, 2017, 9:49 AM
Exposure Program
Program AE
Metering Mode
Spot
Flash
Off, Did not fire
White Balance
Auto
Exposure Compensation
-1.66
Creator
J. Matthew Buchanan
Keywords
alley, bars, bricks, chain, city, gate, lock, restaurant, rust
Sublocation
Old Port
City
Montreal
State
Quebec
Country
Canada
Copyright
Copyright 2020 J. Matthew Buchanan
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