Month: September 2019

We’ve reached the final post in my New Orleans Travel Series. The city gets a bad rap in a lot of ways, but if you were to wager if

NOLA series, part 16 of 17.  I wandered around the City Park neighborhood a bit with a red filter on the camera to see how I liked shooting with

NOLA series, part 15 of 17.  So much to look at in this photo, with tricks, falls in process, breakdowns and, well, I’m not even sure what some of

NOLA series, part 14 of 17.  We didn’t eat here, but next time we’re in town we’ll make an attempt. This whole neighborhood is abuzz with great energy and

NOLA series, part 13 of 17.  By the time we got to this point of the ride, it was getting quite dim outside, and it seemed as if the

NOLA series, part 12 of 17.  Having not ridden the streetcars much, we made a crucial mistake and hopped on the line here, only to be told to get

NOLA series, part 11 of 17.  I’ll admit, I have no clue what this lady was doing. She rode up on this sweet, monogear retro bike with holiday lighting

Part 10 of 17.  I was trying to get a pick of the roller-coaster riders, but instead, I had the manual focus set to the wrong stop and ended

Part 9 of 17.  This back porch in New Orleans offers great ventilation, but not much in the way of water or bug protection.  Eaves, Chris (March 23, 2019).

Part 8 of 17.  Enjoy the textures and light of this still life. Eaves, Chris (March 25, 2019). Plantation Still Life [Photograph]. Vacherie, Louisiana. Shot on Canon 6D 170mm,

Part 7 of 17.  When the plantation was built, the Mississippi River would have been visible from here. The levee blocks the view now, but we can pretend.  Eaves,

Part 6 of 17.  I watched from afar as a docent at the plantation gave a long presentation to a tour group. Some of the visitors were more into

Part 5 of 17.  A student takes advantage of the wonderful spring weather in New Orleans to study outside. These benches along the bayou are functional at best, and

Part 4 of 17.  You’ll see all kinds of things on the Bayou St. John, including kayaks, canoes and paddle boards, and sometimes furry companions ride along, too. Eaves,

The Bayou St. John is a lovely little area of New Orleans. Like much of the city, people watching is a fun experience, and people from all walks of