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Fourth of July on the Levee
Fireworks along the levee in New Orleans.
I'm a fan of going to the Bywater levee in New Orleans, sometimes called "The End of the World". People often make campfires there while the bright lights of Downtown sparkle in the background. On the 4th of July, many people gathered, danced, drank, lit fireworks and mingled with strangers as large boats streamed past us on the River.
About an hour before all of this, my wife and I were relaxing in the backyard, drinks in hand and listening to the pop of firecrackers coming off the Mississippi. I wasn't in the mood for a party but we left anyway, hoping that my mind might change. I danced for a little bit but didn't feel like socializing. I grabbed my camera and participated in my own way.
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The Happiest Day of the Year is Followed by its Saddest
In case you feel like reliving the celebrations.
...I'm exaggerating, of course, but the post-Mardi Gras blues is real.
Only 348 more days until Mardi Gras 2018.
(Photos arranged in sequence of events.)
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Dieselboy at Republic, New Orleans
Photos of drum and bass DJ Dieselboy's performance at Republic in New Orleans.
The last time I saw Dieselboy perform was about 5 years ago in Miami. Being one of my favorite drum and bass DJs, my mouse cursor very easily glided over the "purchase tickets" button online. I don't go to too many shows anymore, preferring instead to walk around in the dark with a camera or two slung over my shoulder. I'm glad I went to this one.
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Burlesque and a Helluva Dance Party at Spitfire, NOLA
Combining the classic dance party and burlesque, a raw, fun party went down during the early-ish evening hours in the French Quarter at Spitfire
Combining the classic dance party and burlesque, a raw, fun party went down during the early-ish evening hours in the French Quarter at Spitfire. DJ Bunny and co. played a great set and Gogo McGregor and Roxie le Rouge of Big Deal Burlesque provided the fleshy entertainment.
I hadn't considered doing a mini photo essay while I was there so I'm just going to leave these photographs right here for every one to enjoy.
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