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Digital photo adventures in the Greater New Orleans area and beyond through the eye of an artist photographer.
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Reflected Oaks
For a number of days it has rained steadily. The ground has been saturated with water. Several parts of town have been flooded. I was driving in the back area of Audubon Park near the stables, when I saw these oaks reflected in pools of water....
Final Photos from the Fly
Here are a few more shots taken from the shelter....
A View of the Mississippi River
To the right of the landing is a sidewalk with benches and lampposts. I walked on over to sheltered spot at the other end. There are benches inside it....
Large Fields
A panorama of photos show how large the fields are. The sidewalk continues to an area of parking near the Mississippi River. A semi-circle road includes several areas of parking....
The Landing
Previously I posted photos of the landing in Westwego. Here is the landing on the New Orleans’ side of the Mississippi River. The little building has information about a boat trip from the “Audubon Zoo” to/from “Audubon Aquarium of the Americ...
The Fly
This area between the zoo and the Mississippi River is known as The Butterfly or The Fly. Is a popular place for picnics, sports and general recreation. I've included some shots showing the levee to the left and right....
Tracks behind Audubon Zoo
While exploring an area behind Audubon Zoo, I came upon an back entrance to the Swamp area. A sidewalk runs from the this entrance across railroad track, up the levee and towards the Mississippi River. The booth was no open however....
Sue Colmenares Tatting Demonstration
At ARTinA’s (Art in Algiers) September meeting, Sue Colmenares made a presentation on the art of tatting. First she discussed the tatting process while showing design diagrams from a book. Afterwards, she proceeded to work on a piece. She went on t...
The Juried Show Inside
This year I made a point of arriving early for the Poydras Home Art Show and Sale. I wanted to be sure I photographed my three works hanging in the show. Last year one piece sold before I arrived. Upon entering the front hallway, my works were on the...
Annual Poydras Home Art Show and Sale
Over a week ago Poydras Home had it’s annual Art Show and Sale. The home is located at the busy intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Magazine Street in Uptown New Orleans. The front gate faces Magazine Street. Inside the gate there were two large t...
Open Studios Night
A few Saturdays back, Louisiana ArtWorks had an Open Studios Night. The public was invited to visit the artists-in-residence at the facility. The studios are grouped in areas on the second and third floors of the building. There was an open bar on th...
Halloween Party
On Halloween night I attended a party at this house in Metairie. The front lawn was decorated with tombstones and skeletons. Lights flashed in some spots. Fog shrouded the front garden in mystery....
Illuminated Jackolanterns
Jackolanterns illuminated the front sidewalk leading up to the house. The edges of the sidewalk were lined with strings of orange lights. Orange light glowed across the front lawn. ...
Fog
A little fog is always good for setting a spooky Halloween mood. Periodically a smoke machine would blow smoke toward the entrance of the house. Here are a few shots of the front of the house at its foggiest....
Party Inside
The sign along the front walkway said it all, "Party Inside." A ghost was on the front door. Inside there was a cauldron of small pumpkins. A table was covered with an array of tempting foods....
Desserts and More . . .
Behold items from the dessert table. An ear of corn is actually a jellyroll with candy corn on top. The punch bowl had Bloody Mary in it. Even the bathroom was decorated....
Backyard Ghost
A clapping sound was necessary to set this ghost into action. It would bob up and down. The head would move one way while the arms moved another way. A pink light would turn on as it moved. Orange lights adorned the garden area and arch where the gho...
Other Backyard Decorations
Here are some scattered shots of decorations in other areas of the backyard....
Caricature Artist
A special guest at this Halloween party was a caricature artist. She was kept busy by drawing the portraits of the partiers. The room remained crowded with folks watching and waiting their turns....
Halloween Costumes!
Dressing up for Halloween is not just for kids. Here are some samples of costumes from a recent Halloween party I attended on Halloween night. There were many genres represented....
Full Circle
Before I knew it I was back where I started this trip around the park. Many people I know walk the route daily. They walk early before work....
Oaks to Either Side
Oaks lined both sides of the track as I approached Magazine Street. Some branches lay on the ground. The oaks created shadow patterns on the grass and on the track....
Golf Course on the Left
On the right I passed at water fountain. On the left was the golf course. I noticed several large oaks while I following the track....
Cecile\'s Crepe Myrtle Grove
Cecile's Crepe Myrtle Grove includes a loop with benches and hills with shelters at each end. Moving on from this area and continued on the track. Before lone I arrived at the nextexercise station....
Resuming the Track Loop
Having resumed the track loop, I wandered over to a clump of trees with a sculpture below it. It depicted a father and son carrying fishing poles. From there I approached Cecile's Crepe Myrtle Grove....
Re-Entering Audubon Park
From St. Charles Avenue I reentered Audubon Park. On both sides there were large columns. I passed the fountain again and returned to the track and resumed my walk....
Audubon Park at St. Charles Avenue
Leaving the fountain I went out the park gateway to St. Charles Avenue. The roads that used to lead in and out of the park are now blocked from automobile traffic. I went around the front to capture some of the details of the entrance....
Ogden Entrance Pavilion
Here are some shots of the fountain at the center of the Ogden Entrance Pavilion in the front of Audubon Park. The park faces St. Charles Avenue and Tulane University across the avenue. I walked around the fountain to capture different viewpoints....
The Travelers
Underneath the pine trees stood three statues that make a work by Deborah Masters, called “Travelers.” I took photos of them as a group and individually. From that point I crossed the track to visit the Ogden Entrance Pavilion....
Following the Curve
Again walking the track, I followed the curve toward the front of the park. The Holy Name Cathedral was fully visible at this point. I walked towards a line a pine trees near the lagoon....
