Unraveling the Layers of Architectural Tapestry

CBD Revisited……NOLA……. The Central Business District (CBD) of New Orleans is more than just a cluster of offices and hotels; it’s a living, breathing architectural timeline. While many visitors confine their gaze to the iron balconies of the French Quarter, … Continue reading Unraveling the Layers of Architectural Tapestry

Cruisin’ The Coast®: America’s Ultimate Car Festival

America’s Largest Block Party.  Cruisin’ The Coast® began in 1996 as a festival to celebrate antique, classic and hot rod vehicles, nostalgic music and related events.  374 vehicles registered that first year and in 2024 we had 9,961 registered vehicles.  … Continue reading Cruisin’ The Coast®: America’s Ultimate Car Festival

Exploring Paris Landing State Park: A Summer Paradise

The park is located inland from the original site of Paris Landing which served steamboat traffic on the Tennessee River. The site is now under the waters of Kentucky Lake, which was created by TVA when the Tennessee River was dammed in 1944. Continue reading Exploring Paris Landing State Park: A Summer Paradise

The Power of Perception: How Moods Shape Our Reality

Perception is how our brain makes sense of the world around us. It’s not just about what we see, hear, smell, feel, or taste; it’s also heavily influenced by all the information we’ve already stored in our memory. This internal knowledge, built from our experiences and beliefs, acts like a filter, shaping how we interpret new sensory input. Continue reading The Power of Perception: How Moods Shape Our Reality

Capturing Urban Architecture in New Orleans

There’s something magical about an early morning stroll through the CBD. The soft golden light bouncing off glass facades, the streets still catching their breath before the daily rush, and the unexpected architectural details that often go unnoticed in the hustle of everyday life—all perfect moments for a keen photographer’s eye. Continue reading Capturing Urban Architecture in New Orleans

The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art

In a fitting tribute to Ohr, artist and architect Frank Gehry designed an award-winning campus of bold, intriguing, self-sufficient structures. The four new buildings and the reconstructed home of Pleasant Reed offer visitors separate but not isolated experiences – together creating a single unified vision connected by the expansive brick plaza and the majestic Live Oaks Continue reading The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art