New Orleans photo op suggestions.
Nov 25, 2014 22:23:26 #
I'm headed there next week for work, but may have some spare time to capture some images. Any suggestions of some not to miss areas?
Nov 25, 2014 22:35:46 #
Bourbon Street, any shop that carries Voodoo supplies and Mulate's. GET THE GUMBO! Hot beignets would make an excellent dessert as well.
Since it sounds like you may be pressed for time, it's kind of hard to suggest things but these are most of the things that we enjoyed seeing the last time we were there.
Since it sounds like you may be pressed for time, it's kind of hard to suggest things but these are most of the things that we enjoyed seeing the last time we were there.
Nov 25, 2014 22:44:17 #
Mike D. wrote:
Bourbon Street, any shop that carries Voodoo supplies and Mulate's. GET THE GUMBO! Hot beignets would make an excellent dessert as well.
Since it sounds like you may be pressed for time, it's kind of hard to suggest things but these are most of the things that we enjoyed seeing the last time we were there.
Since it sounds like you may be pressed for time, it's kind of hard to suggest things but these are most of the things that we enjoyed seeing the last time we were there.
We did bourbon st last time we were there...a neat experience, but I didn't feel all that safe pulling out my point and shoot (work camera), let alone using my gear. I'm hoping to find something a little less touristy.
Nov 25, 2014 22:59:38 #
Admittedly, the last time we were there I was toting a 2.1 mp Kodak. Hardly worth stealing. Hopefully you will get some better suggestions soon.
Nov 25, 2014 23:04:23 #
Mike D. wrote:
Admittedly, the last time we were there I was toting a 2.1 mp Kodak. Hardly worth stealing. Hopefully you will get some better suggestions soon.
Thanks...I think I'll bring along my street camera epm2 and 20mm and 45mm
Nov 25, 2014 23:09:57 #
Nov 25, 2014 23:15:27 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
We did bourbon st last time we were there...a neat experience, but I didn't feel all that safe pulling out my point and shoot (work camera), let alone using my gear. I'm hoping to find something a little less touristy.
To be honest, I've never felt unsafe with any of my gear in the Quarter, though I wouldn't ramble about in the cemeteries after dark. I go to the city 5-6 times a year, me and my trusty EM1 just got back today from a 5 day stay and it's great right now, temps are moderate and crowds are small. Jackson Square is looking great with fall colors and the red Christmas bows. Good street photo ops all around Jackson Square, at Cafe du Monde, in French Market, up and down Royal where lots of the mimes and musicians hang out. Go up on the levee behind Decatur to shoot down on Jackson Square - great shots from there. Bourbon gets crowded and silly so I seldom go there at night but Decatur, Royal, and the Saints sts are fun. I like going into the Quarter at dawn to watch the old city wake up - all kinds of characters and wonderful light. If you have free daytime, get a day ticket and take the street car up to Carrollton and back, get off and on as much as you want to take photos of the grand old uptown architecture. If you have enough free daytime, take a cemetery tour or even a swamp/plantation tour - great photo ops on them, and the sugar cane harvest is in full swing. Operators pick up at all hotels. Ask if you have particular questions about the city or interests, there's several of us who know it pretty well and a couple who live there.
Nov 25, 2014 23:37:22 #
Nov 26, 2014 06:01:45 #
Great suggestions...keep em coming. This is a long term client, so I should have multiple opportunities if I can't visit these places on this trip.
Nov 26, 2014 06:44:14 #
Nov 26, 2014 06:48:46 #
Nov 26, 2014 07:27:59 #
Here are the photos I took there last year that may give you some ideas.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37991479@N08/sets/72157633077778018/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37991479@N08/sets/72157633077778018/
Nov 26, 2014 07:55:07 #
Always avoid cliche snapshots. I am a fine art photographer from Nola and my photo shoot suggestions for a tourist would be: the Algiers ferry at dusk, the historic part of the Zoo, River Road plantations (try b&w), and French Quarter courtyards.
Recommended courtyards are: (1) Broussards Restaurant -- and their 100-year-old wysteria vine and the rare cast iron cistern. (2) Napoleon House -- the most mellow bar space in America! (3) Court of Two Sisters -- their courtyard and backbar are both photogenic.
If the light is good, a unique day trip would be exploring the fishing communities of St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parishes. There are still some vintage oyster luggers and wooden shrimp trawlers down there, but most were wiped out in Katrina.
Tip: Bring a sportcoat and tie, have lunch at the famous century-old Galatoire's. They don't make bistros like this anymore. For music I always recommend Rock 'n' Bowl, especially when they have a Zydeco band.
Don't drink too much, get off the street by midnight, and don't be afraid to meet some sassy local women. And, don't forget to have a roastbeef poorboy at a neighborhood joint.
Recommended courtyards are: (1) Broussards Restaurant -- and their 100-year-old wysteria vine and the rare cast iron cistern. (2) Napoleon House -- the most mellow bar space in America! (3) Court of Two Sisters -- their courtyard and backbar are both photogenic.
If the light is good, a unique day trip would be exploring the fishing communities of St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parishes. There are still some vintage oyster luggers and wooden shrimp trawlers down there, but most were wiped out in Katrina.
Tip: Bring a sportcoat and tie, have lunch at the famous century-old Galatoire's. They don't make bistros like this anymore. For music I always recommend Rock 'n' Bowl, especially when they have a Zydeco band.
Don't drink too much, get off the street by midnight, and don't be afraid to meet some sassy local women. And, don't forget to have a roastbeef poorboy at a neighborhood joint.
Nov 26, 2014 08:01:36 #
Do NOT go to any of the historic cemeteries after dark, with or without a camera. Think about going to Longue Vue House and Gardens which is about 20 minutes from the Quarter. Ride a street car. Visit Audubon Park. Have breakfast at Cafe du Monde--- hold your breath while lifting the beignet to your mouth. The D-Day Museum has already been mentioned. Herman Grima and Gallier House are both in the Quarter. Pitot House is also interesting-- closest thing to a plantation in the city. Keep your eyes peeled for a Second Line. Have fun.
Nov 26, 2014 10:16:19 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
I'm headed there next week for work, but may have some spare time to capture some images. Any suggestions of some not to miss areas?
The cemetery offers superb opps.
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