A Photo Tour of the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans has many claims to fame, among them its unique architecture, regional cuisine, jazz music, voodoo legends, haunted histories, Mardi Gras and so much more, and while each of the aforementioned deserve recognition in their own right, for me, it鈥檚 the mingling of all these sights, sounds, and smells that make New Orleans so special, a true feast for the senses.
In some cities this happy little cottage might seem a tad bit overdone, but it fits perfectly in NOLA!聽
No matter how many times I visit there is always聽something new to discover! I鈥檓 constantly stopping to snap a photo of this or that, often multiple times in one block.聽I always hope that my聽photos will聽convey feeling, but in a city as busy as New Orleans, there鈥檚 a fine line between a聽feast for the senses and聽sensory overload! Do I share the big picture, the small details? What about the scores of tourists in the way, or the parked cars? Include them, or delete? Maybe a little of both?
Often, by the time I鈥檝e waited for the car to drive by, or the people to meander out of my shot, I鈥檓 half a block or more behind my family. While I鈥檓 aware that some of the best shots are captured in early morning or late at night, getting them can prove difficult, as it鈥檚 not always the best idea to be out and about on your own, not to mention my family isn鈥檛 especially keen on those early morning hours. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
In some cities this happy little cottage might seem a tad bit overdone, but it fits perfectly in NOLA!聽
No matter how many times I visit there is always聽something new to discover! I鈥檓 constantly stopping to snap a photo of this or that, often multiple times in one block.聽I always hope that my聽photos will聽convey feeling, but in a city as busy as New Orleans, there鈥檚 a fine line between a聽feast for the senses and聽sensory overload! Do I share the big picture, the small details? What about the scores of tourists in the way, or the parked cars? Include them, or delete? Maybe a little of both?
Often, by the time I鈥檝e waited for the car to drive by, or the people to meander out of my shot, I鈥檓 half a block or more behind my family. While I鈥檓 aware that some of the best shots are captured in early morning or late at night, getting them can prove difficult, as it鈥檚 not always the best idea to be out and about on your own, not to mention my family isn鈥檛 especially keen on those early morning hours. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: A Photo Tour of the French Quarter
Guide Location: USA » New Orleans
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Hilary Gudgel
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Guide Location: USA » New Orleans
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Hilary Gudgel
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
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- Jackson Square Park
- Cornstalk Fence Hotel
- Lafitte鈥檚 Blacksmith Shop
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