You really must have a beignet from Cafe Du Monde
http://www.cafedumonde.com/ a great place for a coffee, a pastry and some
people watching.
Been to New Orleans for several trials, never had the time to explore the
city much, but always had the time for Cafe Du Monde.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
----- Original Message -----
From: "Walt" <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Upcoming trip: NOLA
On 11/26/2013 9:13 PM, Stan Halpin wrote:
On Nov 26, 2013, at 9:35 PM, Walt wrote:
Thanks for the ideas, John.
I've never been to New Orleans before, so I'm not quite sure what to
expect. My only exposure to it has been via TV & film, and we all know
how accurate those portrayals can be. (Though, if I do happen upon any
vampires or voodoo priests, I'll do my best to get documentary
evidence.)
I'd really like to try capturing the essence of the city rather than the
parts that hit you over the head as a tourist. The architectural detail
is something I'd been contemplating, so I'm going to do a little reading
up on it in the meantime.
I was there a couple of years ago (3rd visit). There for a conference, no
time on my own for photography beyond grab shots on Bourbon St &
environs. Which is basically a pleasant enough amusement park. But what
struck me as the "essence of the city" 2010 version was the number of
damaged and abandoned buildings that were relics of Katrina. Schools,
hospitals, homes, neighborhoods... Look for the continuing signs of
Katrina and, for balance, look for the rebuilding projects.
stan
Thank you, Stan.
I was wondering how much of the city had recovered from Katrina. No doubt
there are plenty of reminders and some great successes in its wake.
-- Walt
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