Great Cities – New Orleans
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New Orleans lights
Hot on the heels of the last great city, Barcelona, comes a joint-favourite of mine, the city of New Orleans.
“We wander through old streets, and pause before the age stricken houses; and, strange to say, the magic past lights them up.” – Grace King, French Quarter Guidebook
Situated in the southern US state of Louisiana, It’s a city that grabs you by the soul, and never let’s go. Honed from a tough, colourful past, the vibrancy and warmth of the residents transcend its history to give you, the traveller, one of the warmest welcomes out there.
My first visit was with my wife, Anneli, as part of our southern US road trip. We enjoyed the four days we spent there so much so, we’re returning again this year to dig below the surface of a place that gave us such photographic enjoyment.
Whether it was the crazy neon-lit Bourbon Street, the more authentic experience of Frenchmen Street, or the grandiose houses in the Garden District, there is something there for everyone. And a little more for travel photographers.
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page” – St Augustine
![Napoleon House. “Napoleon House - New Orleans – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2410-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Napoleon House.
![Vibrant decor “Vibrant shops – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2419-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Vibrant decor
![New Orleans residents “New Orleans residents – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2424-marinovich-photography.jpg)
New Orleans residents
![Mecca for travellers “Mecca for travellers – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2426-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Mecca for travellers
![Party atmosphere “Party atmosphere – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2429-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Party atmosphere
![New Orleans music “New Orleans music – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2433-marinovich-photography.jpg)
New Orleans music
![Street artists everywhere “Street artists everywhere – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2435-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Street artists everywhere
![New Orleans scooter “New Orleans scooter – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2442-marinovich-photography.jpg)
New Orleans scooter – My obsession continues
![Walk on by “Walk on by – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2448-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Walk on by
![When any colour will do “When any colour will do – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2456-marinovich-photography.jpg)
When any colour will do
![Old advertising “Old advertising – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2465-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Old advertising
![Walk on by - downhill “Walk on by - downhill – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2468-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Walk on by – downhill
![Walking the Dog “Walking the Dog – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2470-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Walking the Dog
![Good Day Sir Good Day sir - New Orleans – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2480-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Good Day Sir
![Adult entertainment “Adult entertainment – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2487-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Adult entertainment
![Neon Lights “Neon Lights – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2489-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Neon Lights
![Bourbon Street “Bourbon Street – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2494-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Bourbon Street
![Sunset on the Street “Sunset on the Street – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2500-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Sunset on the Street
![Interesting Locals “Interesting Locals – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2503-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Interesting Locals
![New Orleans Live gigs all over the place “New Orleans Live gigs all over the place – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2513-marinovich-photography.jpg)
New Orleans Live gigs all over the place
![Be home late, dear “Be home late, dear – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2524-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Be home late, dear
![Historic buildings “Historic buildings – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2532-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Historic buildings
![A place to grow old in “A place to grow old in – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2546-marinovich-photography.jpg)
A place to grow old in
![An old City “An old City – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2549-marinovich-photography.jpg)
An old City
![An old City with new toys "An old City with new toys – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2553-marinovich-photography.jpg)
An old City with new toys
![Abundant colour “Abundant colour – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2556-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Abundant colour
![Crossroads at the House of Blues “Crossroads at the House of Blues – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130523-2558-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Crossroads at the House of Blues
![A drink with friends “A drink with friends – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130524-2580-marinovich-photography.jpg)
A drink with friends
![Getting about “Getting about New Orleans– Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130524-2585-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Getting about
![Street car to the suburbs “Street car to the suburbs – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130524-2590-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Street car to the suburbs
![Old Wealth “Old Wealth – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130524-2618-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Old Wealth
![Never too old to love. Never too old to dance “Never too old - Spotted Cat – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130525-2632-marinovich-photography.jpg)
Never too old to love. Never too old to dance
![The Spotted Cat - New Orleans “The Spotted Cat - New Orleans – Marinovich Photography”](https://wmarinovich.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/06-6459-post/20130525-2637-marinovich-photography.jpg)
The Spotted Cat – New Orleans
I seriously cannot wait for October when we will be back in this vibrant city. Fantastic post and great photos Mr M!
Amen to that. Bring on that Ghost tour.