So, being a native New Orleanian and having friends who are also native, it comes as no surprise that I had to find out about this one-month-after-Mardi-Gras parade from a friend from Seattle. How did I miss this for the last 25 years? I take no credit for myself. Sunday afternoon the Mardi Gras Indians [...]
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February 18, 2010
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doin a little weed.
By jOe in Just for Photographers, Mardi Gras, RandomAt a parade this last week I snapped this over my shoulder. It’s a huddle of people passing around a fatty (“who told you that?” …Wedding Crashers). I was really impressed with the shot–the timing and the composition, as well as the character elements that all came together at the right moment. I won’t go [...]
February 16, 2010
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today is mardi gras
By jOe in Black & White, Events, Mardi GrasLately I’ve been inundated with Mardi Gras…as my blog has shown. this will be my third day of parades. or is it forth. this is getting out of hand. where have my principles gone? I haven’t flashed anyone this year. so that’s something. Today I’ve put myself on assignment to take non-Mardi Gras pictures. without leaving [...]
February 10, 2010
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Saints Parade
By jOe in Black & White, Mardi GrasThose of you who know me know I’m not big on parades. I’ve lived here forever, and it’s kind of the same thing each year. That being said, I still try to make at least one each year, because after all, it’s a city-wide party. And that’s fun. This year (you might have heard) the Saints [...]
February 8, 2010
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Whaaaat. Right. The Saints.
By jOe in French Quarter, Mardi GrasLast night I drove home dodging effervescent Drew Brees clad New Orleanians dancing in the streets as passerbyers slowed to honk in celebration. Apparently, no car roofs were off limits. Fireworks began echoing about 3 minutes before the Saints won and continued on well into the night, long after I had fallen asleep. Earlier that [...]