Weekly Winners {The ‘My blog’s been waiting for this moment its whole life’ Edition}
My blog has been waiting for me to return to New Orleans. She’s been ever-so patient, too.
Back when Katrina hit, I blogged extensively about my feelings for what happened and what people were going through. It’s ironic that I’m in New Orleans this weekend, on a sponsored trip, one that is essentially a hope mission.
There are still people feeling the affects of Katrina. And there are always people whose stories should be told. There’s always hope to give and receive. I look forward to being able to share stories and images—from this weekend—that has already been filled with Loads of Hope.
For now, though.. Here’s a bit of The French Quarter, through my lens:
This entry was posted on Sunday, December 13th, 2009 at 9:08 am and is filed under Tide Loads of Hope, Weekly Winners. You can follow any comments to this post through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
Very very cool. I would love to visit too one day.
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I can’t wait for you to get back so I can see the remaining 6,382,392,880 pictures of my beloved Crescent City.
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You’re making me jealous. It’s been years since I’ve been to NOLA. I think a trip is order. These shots are fantastic, and only the New Orleans you can envision.
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These are so great! I love the streets at night!
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I have been wanting to visit New Orleans for years, ever since I read The Witching Hour series… it sounded like such a fascinating city! These pictures just make me want to visit it even more! It might be tougher now that I am back in Europe, but I’ll get there one day :-)
Thank you for sharing these gorgeous photos!
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Beautifully enchanting dear friend. These make me crave exploring a city – I’ve never been to. (Hugs)Indigo
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Oh wow, love the colours and the buildings!
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These are magnificent!!! I love the b&w one at night.
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I would loooove to visit New Orleans! I’m so jealous! Beautiful photos!
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My favorite city as seen through my favorite photographer?
Priceless.
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Sam those are amazing…I love your eye. When I see your photos, I feel all sexy and right there with you. You are a storyteller mah friend.
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It was great meeting you! I am glad y’all got a chance to tour the City even though the weather didn’t quite cooperate! Your pictures are gorgeous!
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amazing photos. absolutely gorgeous!
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I have never been, and yet you capture the city with your very own special magic. I adore you – and your talent.
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AWESOME!
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loving these shots!! its been years since ive been to NOLA, i miss it. my mom is there today for her anniversary, ive told her to swing by wal-mart and visit the loads of hope crew! so glad all of you are doing this, able to help, show hope!
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Gorgeous gorgeous photos. I haven’t been to New Orleans for years, but I remember the magic that seems to steep in the gutters and spread over everything. I love your pictures in the rain the most. fantastic.
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OMG! makes me want to be there RIGHT NOW!!!! I don’t know why between two acadian stronghold, I chose to move to MOntreal instead of New Orleans…
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Gorgeous, Mishi. If I hadn’t already wanted to visit for a zillion years, I would have fallen in love, right here.
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Gorgeous photos. Can’t wait to hear about your trip.
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These are beautiful!
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Beautiful pictures.
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These are amazing! I’m truly blown away by these.
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I’ve never been there, but it seems like a great place to visit… and I’ve wondered how the city has recovered since Katrina. Great shots. They feel somehow… lonely. There’s a real sense of age with your photos–you know the city’s been there for a while.
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I don’t know if I ever told you or not, but Pickles my working dog for the deaf is a Katrina survivor. She was abandoned as a pup and spent a year after being passed from one shelter to another until the agency I obtained her from found her. (Hugs)Indigo
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Incredible. I have no words, Mishi.
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*sigh*
simply incredible. I cannot wait to hear all about the powerful experience.
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Amazing!!! I have always wanted to visit NOLA but have yet to make it. :::Sigh::: One of these days I will get there. But for now, thanks for sharing the wonderful city from your view which as always… Amazing!!
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NO is one of my favorite places! I’ve been many times, but not since Katrina. Your shots are wonderful. You’ve captured it looking very French- which is so appropriate!
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You totally sold me! These pics are breathtaking!
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Ahhh, what amazing pictures from an amazing place. I do love me some NOLA and I haven’t been in a long time. I need to get back there again soon. I’m hungry!
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awesome. i love looking through your lens …
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I can`t tell you how much I love these shots. Please come to Japan and look at it through your lens. You do amazing stuff with your camera, Mishi.
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I’ve looked at these a few times since you posted them because they are absolutely stunning. Well done, M.
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[...] And you filled me with hope. I came back, Heard your sounds, Inhaled your distinctness, Let my eyes ingest every inch possible. Oh, you, Dear, sweet city of New Orleans, I fell in love, As I know I [...]
…and the rain is relentless… beautiful shots.
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