On 11/26/2013 10:27 PM, Walt wrote:
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
I believe the French Quarter was relatively unaffected by Katrina &
bounced back pretty quickly, as did the majority of the commercial
districts.
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