Whilst English Hubby and the In-Laws were off on a cemetery and swamp tour, Baby Boy O and I had a marvelous time wandering around the French Quarter on a photography safari playing with apature, shutter speeds, perspectives and angles. Natasha talked about the ‘establishing shot’, one that gives the audience a sense of place, an understanding of what makes it special, a recognition of newness with a dash of familiarity. It occurs to me that life feels like a series of estsblishing shots. Everyday on our road trip we’ve had to mentally take one to ground ourselves, and at the same time appreciate our new surrounds.
A delicious way to start the day at Cafe du Monde
Situating shot one – St Louis Cathedral, it’s importance accentuated by the sky
Our first photography assignment using the light (this one done with an iPhone camera, not the DSLR)
Photography safari, a great way to practice photography and have welcome help to push a stroller
An absolute angel and the best photography buddy you could ask for. He soon became the subject
Taking in the galleries
And a little break for sore feet
Bluegrass beats on Royal St
Listening intently
Soaking up a sense of place
Blowing bubbles to the blues
Off to dinner on the Natchez paddle steamer
Jazz on the Mississippi
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Pushing forward
Yesterday’s post: New Orleans Culinary Experience
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