My New Orleans Album

ErbemanErbeman Registered Users Posts: 926 Major grins
edited March 23, 2009 in Journeys
I just got back from spending 4 days in New Orleans and I tried to capture all that the city is. I have an album on my website with 140 pics but here are a few for you to see if you don't want to go to my site.

One of the Trolleys that runs down Canal street downtown.

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A street performer in the park on the river walk.
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The birds on the river walk are very brave.
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Simply a sad sight.
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A street performer using a child from the audience.
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The French Quarter
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Cafe De Monde, a New Orleans landmark
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The Cafe De Monde specialty, the "Bignet" which is fried french bread dough with powdered sugar on top
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Horse drawn carriage driver
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A French Quarter cook taking a break
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Bourbon Street
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Our Tarot card reader at Marie Laveu's house of VooDoo
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Right in the heart of Bourbon Street
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Cemetaries are a big part of New Orleans culture. They are quite extravigant as well
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An artistic twist to solemn site
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Some of the devastation hurricane Katrina left behind
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Sadly, the number 1 at the bottom of that X means that a dead person was found in this home after Katrina hit.
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Another sad site. Few have rebuilt in the lower ninth ward, therefore, the children don't have many others to play with or places to play other than abandoned homes.
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A touching photo of a lady who is trying to rebuild her home on her own, little by little.
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The rest of the album can be seen at:
http://www.erbemanphotos.com/Travel
Come see my Photos at:
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Comments

  • schmooschmoo Registered Users Posts: 8,468 Major grins
    edited March 19, 2009
    bowdown.gif WOW this is an extremely complete collection of the things that New Orleans has to offer. And I found it heartbreaking and joyful all at the same time. You have a wonderful way with PJ and thanks so much for sharing it with us. :D
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  • zweiblumenzweiblumen Registered Users Posts: 369 Major grins
    edited March 19, 2009
    One of my all time favorite cities. You've done a great job of capturing the feel of her. Your shots of the lower 9th especially. Thanks for taking us back there with you.
    Travis
  • nickatnitenickatnite Registered Users Posts: 51 Big grins
    edited March 19, 2009
    I love your cemetery shot. That is where you will find me lurking the most now. You have some good shots of my beloved city. Most people only want to photography Bourbon Street; yet there are many many more levels to New Orleans that the average person or tourist NEVER sees.

    The one shot you need to shoot next time you are over here is the back of St Louis Cathedral on a full moon at midnight.

    as in....

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    But all in all,

    Thanks for showing people what our city really is... thumb.gif
  • Chrissiebeez_NLChrissiebeez_NL Registered Users Posts: 1,295 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2009
    The first thing i noticed is your shots are wonderfully crisp! thumb.gif

    Its a great series, new orleans looks like its one of a kind iloveyou.gif
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  • ErbemanErbeman Registered Users Posts: 926 Major grins
    edited March 21, 2009
    Thanks everyone. I suggest a trip to Nola for anyone who hasn't been. It's an amazing town.
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  • dadwtwinsdadwtwins Registered Users Posts: 804 Major grins
    edited March 21, 2009
    Great shots. Well composed with wonderful subject matter. I enjoyed your series very much.bowdown.gif
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  • NOLAflashNOLAflash Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited March 22, 2009
    Nice shots!
    These shots are really good. I am from and live in NOLA. Looks like you went downtown, frenchquater, mid city, 9th ward. I didn't see any uptown pictures. If you didn't get a chance to make it out there, next time make a trip. Night life is really comfortable as well as the sunny days on magazine like today!

    You snapped a photo of a good frind of mine's mother that plays at Pat O's. The Third picture is Ms. Reeks. I will have to show her your photo.

    Frenchmen st. Is another great place to go.

    The Audubon Park and Zoo are awesome places to shoot. You have Loyola and Tulane right there on St. Charles. In 10 minutes in any direction on the interstate you can go see wild life outside the city and or go fishing. I love this place lol. thumb.gif
  • ErbemanErbeman Registered Users Posts: 926 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2009
    NOLAflash wrote:
    These shots are really good. I am from and live in NOLA. Looks like you went downtown, frenchquater, mid city, 9th ward. I didn't see any uptown pictures. If you didn't get a chance to make it out there, next time make a trip. Night life is really comfortable as well as the sunny days on magazine like today!

    You snapped a photo of a good frind of mine's mother that plays at Pat O's. The Third picture is Ms. Reeks. I will have to show her your photo.

    Frenchmen st. Is another great place to go.

    The Audubon Park and Zoo are awesome places to shoot. You have Loyola and Tulane right there on St. Charles. In 10 minutes in any direction on the interstate you can go see wild life outside the city and or go fishing. I love this place lol. thumb.gif

    Thanks, I'm glad you like the album and thanks for the pointers. BTW, you have a great town!!
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