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Rainswept Royal Street - New Orleans
Rainswept Royal Street - New Orleans
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Location: French Quarter, New Orleans
Date: Jul 7, 2003
Galleries: Black and White, Travel
Date Uploaded: Oct 10, 2003

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Comments: 6
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 Taken from the second floor balcony of the Royal Cafe on a rainy, humid summer mid-morning in the French Quarter of New Orleans. This is one of those magic shots I don't remember taking in the rush of shooting I did during the vacation but am blown away by.

edit: With the advent of Hurricane Katrina I have found my New Orleans shots to take on an even deeper meaning and joy for me. From what I've heard much of the area I did photograph was not seriously damaged, if at all.. but the spirit of all of New Orleans was wounded. I look forward to seeing it rebuilt and recapturing its essence once it has healed again.

Please note, this is a film camera shot - not digital.

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Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 09/12/2005 11:30:17 PM
Man, in light of the recent events, this picture is especially precious. I haven't been to the Big Easy in many years, but the timelessness of it will remain in spirit despite many of it's missing buildings and souls. I did hear that alot of the French Quarter made it through, though. I love the mood this evokes, especially in the rain. The tinge of green is very effective. Great detailing! Sometimes I think about my old 35mm camera!
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Canon EOS-300D Rebel
 06/15/2005 02:54:46 PM
Beautiful...I love the tones of it - it wouldn't be the same if it was stark black and white. Great shot!
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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 02/20/2005 09:05:24 PM
Very, very nice. :)
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Canon EOS-1D Mark II
 02/20/2005 12:56:08 PM
This is a fantastic shot... I like the mood staring at it generates in me.
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Canon EOS-10D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 11/07/2003 11:50:14 AM
Beautiful shot, shame about the tree on far right and the moden car. Apart from that the composition is spot on.
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Canon PowerShot G6
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 11/07/2003 10:34:33 AM
Moody. The mixture of old and new works well. I've never had the experience of getting a stunning surprise photo from a roll of film. That's why I changed to digital. lol.
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