Tag:French Quarter
I was playing around with an image I captured of a St. Peter Street balcony in Photoshop (CC 2015.5) today, messing around with some filters when the image went berzerkoid on me. I’m actually intrigued by the way my image was morphed by the software so I decided to keep it and post it here. Below it you’ll find what I was actually trying to get to. I usually try to compose all my images both vertically and horizontally if […]
Today’s photo is of a New Orleans French Quarter Door. Or is is a window? This is one of four similar doors at 612 Dauphine. I was drawn to its weathered appearance, as though its had a hard life and been neglected for many years, shown no love or tenderness, a silent witness to all that has passed before and through it. According to Realtor.com 612 Dauphine is an 1,811 sq ft single family home built in 1916, was listed […]
Reverend Zombies House of Voodoo can be found at 723 St. Peter Street in the New Orleans French Quarter. I’ve never been inside but it has rave reviews on the internet. Apparently, New Orleans Voodoo is rooted in West African Dahomeyan Vodun, and mixed with elements from French, Spanish and Creole cultures. Nope, I don’t really know what that means either. New Orleans voodoo is related to but distinct from Haitian Vodou. The Reverend Zombies House of Voodoo is owned […]
