The French Quarter

March 5

I am thankful for the French Quarter in New Orleans. Sure, it can be a stinky, dirty, and sleazy place, but it can also be beautiful, warm, and loaded with atmosphere. I just enjoy walking the French Quarter and observing the sights and taking in the street musicians and artists and visiting the shops. Then there's the beignets, coffee au lait, muffalettos, and other great food.

This photo is at the northern edge of Jackson Square just past St. Louis Catherdral. It is an HDR photo processed in Photomatix and Photoshop software.

the french quarter

i have spent many a day

walking these same avenues

gazing at the street people

listening to jazz and blues

photographing the balconies

the brightly colored facades

the wrought iron columns

and the horse carriage rides.

© rt tulley