New Orleans photo op suggestions.
Nov 26, 2014 14:47:08 #
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?
Here is behind St Lewis Cathedral I took a few years ago. Take the fee ferry over to Algiers and go to Kern's Mardi Gras World. They make many of the Mardi Gras floats.
Nov 26, 2014 14:48:51 #
Nov 26, 2014 14:49:06 #
Nov 26, 2014 14:56:59 #
I don't think it is free anymore but it ain't expensive.
Meives wrote:
Here is behind St Lewis Cathedral I took a few years ago. Take the fee ferry over to Algiers and go to Kern's Mardi Gras World. They make many of the Mardi Gras floats.
Nov 26, 2014 15:07:36 #
Nov 26, 2014 22:46:54 #
minniev wrote:
To be honest, I've never felt unsafe with any of m... (show quote)
minniev, I'm from N.O., years ago. My entire family left after Katrina. I, also have the E-M1 now. I would love to see your photos. You seem to have captured the places I would go back to with a camera. Do you have a Flickr page?
Nov 27, 2014 01:17:25 #
Jackson Square area architecture, artists, street performers. Be sure to tip the street performers.
Nov 27, 2014 02:06:50 #
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?
Truthfully, put the images on the back burner and just spend your free time at the Acme Oyster House raw bar! :-P
Nov 27, 2014 06:23:17 #
Carsan wrote:
minniev, I'm from N.O., years ago. My entire family left after Katrina. I, also have the E-M1 now. I would love to see your photos. You seem to have captured the places I would go back to with a camera. Do you have a Flickr page?
No web presence though its on my intention list to develop one after Christmas. I have posted several on UHH critique section, though, you might can tell by titles if you look at topics I've started from my profile page. Will be posing some new ones once I survive Thanksgiving, from New Orleans and the Lake Martin area. Katrina scarred the city and changed it forever, but in ways it seems stronger. What's been happening in the old CBD is nothing short of amazing.
Nov 27, 2014 06:26:00 #
Photographer Jim wrote:
Truthfully, put the images on the back burner and just spend your free time at the Acme Oyster House raw bar! :-P
Definitely include Acme or Felixes, but take the camera. A working oyster shucker is a great photo op.
Nov 27, 2014 06:48:53 #
Garden District, Zoo, Aquarium, Bourbon Street, of course, down at the river. Tulane has a beautiful campus.
Nov 27, 2014 12:04:04 #
Photographer Jim wrote:
Truthfully, put the images on the back burner and just spend your free time at the Acme Oyster House raw bar! :-P
That sound like a plan.
Nov 28, 2014 23:33:34 #
I have spent a few days there myself. Bourbon Street is OK but do some of the side streets, the street performers, and don't miss Jackson Square. There are local artists, palm readers, and lots of local color. Be sure and look at the windows, doors, balconies and the small things that make that city what it is.
Dec 1, 2014 10:44:42 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
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.
We've been there twice- once pre Katrina, and once After. Did lots of walks with a DSLR and backpack of glass- no issues. The Botanical Gardens might still have some blooms left. The Float Warehose for MardiGras is an interesting tour- right on the waterfront. The St. Charles Trolly thru Midtown.
Dec 1, 2014 10:57:33 #
Cafe Du Monde. The whole area for a few blocks in any direction around the cafe is a photo op. Rememeber to keep the lens cap on and otherwise protect your gear when eating a beignet. The sugar can go everywhere. And you MUST eat them with the sugar.
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