pic journal

Flash Flooding

2009-12-19T15:31:00.006-06:00

For several days it rained in the New Orleans area. Because the ground was already saturated with water, many areas were flooding. Last Monday night this was the scene on my street.

Reflected Oaks

2009-12-15T15:24:00.001-06:00

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

2009-12-11T15:17:00.001-06:00

Here are a few more shots taken from the shelter.

A View of the Mississippi River

2009-12-11T15:05:00.001-06:00

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.

The Landing

2009-12-07T16:59:00.000-06:00

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 Americas.”

Lazy River Landing in Westwego

Large Fields

2009-12-07T16:53:00.000-06:00

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 Fly

2009-12-03T16:48:00.000-06:00

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

2009-12-03T16:34:00.001-06:00

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.

Oak Tree

2009-11-29T18:23:00.001-06:00

These photos were taken shortly after my family concluded Thanksgiving Dinner. A large old oak tree is surrounded by gravel. There are some tables and chairs sprinkled around the space. A golf course is visible in the distance.

Sue Colmenares Tatting Demonstration

2009-11-21T15:05:00.001-06:00

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 to talk about her large assortment of her works. Some were framed and others were sealed in plastic bags.

The Juried Show Inside

2009-11-17T13:38:00.003-06:00

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 right side of the display, grouped with some smaller pieces on one board.

Annual Poydras Home Art Show and Sale

2009-11-17T13:27:00.004-06:00

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 tents of artists with their works. Across from the big tents were artists with their individual tents along the front walk. The show included painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and fine crafts by regional artists.

Open Studios Night

2009-11-13T14:52:00.001-06:00

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 the ground floor and a dj on the second floor. The printmaking studio was open to visitors as well.

Halloween Party

2009-11-09T23:41:00.000-06:00

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

2009-11-09T23:38:00.001-06:00

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

2009-11-09T23:02:00.002-06:00

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

2009-11-09T22:54:00.001-06:00

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 . . .

2009-11-09T22:52:00.000-06:00

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

2009-11-09T22:45:00.000-06:00

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 ghost hung.

Other Backyard Decorations

2009-11-09T22:38:00.000-06:00

Here are some scattered shots of decorations in other areas of the backyard.

Caricature Artist

2009-11-09T22:31:00.000-06:00

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!

2009-11-09T22:25:00.000-06:00

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

2009-11-05T22:19:00.000-06:00

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

2009-11-05T22:12:00.002-06:00

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

2009-11-01T22:04:00.000-06:00

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.