One Year in New Orleans 2016

Another year passes in New Orleans and I documented almost the whole damn thing. Here's a little bit of it.

Photo DiaryCarlos DetresAugust 12, 2016New Orleans, Photography, Street Photography, Mardi Gras, Dancers, Mississippi RiverComment

Considering the Dallas Shootings in a Bar with Strange Faces

In an ordinary bar in downtown Los Angeles with strangers. Photos from Santa Monica, Hollywood, Santa Clarita and the Los Angeles transit system.

Photo DiaryCarlos DetresAugust 9, 2016California, Road Trip, Photography, Travel, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles Transit, Hollywood, Santa Clarita, BeachComment

San Francisco and Sonoma Too

Onwards through San Francisco and Sonoma.

Carlos DetresAugust 3, 2016San Francisco, Jacuzzi Winery, Sonoma, California, Beach, Golden Gate Bridge, Carlos Detres Photography, Fishermans Wharf Comment

The Redwood Forest and Crescent City, California

The literally dizzying splendor of the Redwood Forest is real.

Carlos DetresJuly 19, 2016New Orleans Photographer, Redwood Forest, Crescent City, Northern California, Pacific Coast Highway, Travel, Airstream, Airbnb, Lighthouse, Quote, George Carlin, Real life Jurassic Park, National ParkComment

Multnomah Falls, Oregon

One of those, "I can't believe it's real" views.

Carlos DetresJune 23, 2016Multnomah Falls, Oregon, Nature, Water, George Carlin, Vista House, VacationComment

White Rose Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon

First forays into Oregon's wine country. Not friggin' bad.

Carlos DetresJune 20, 2016Oregon, Wine Country, White Rose Estate, Portland, Willamette Valley, Vineyard, Mount Saint Helens, Mount HoodComment

So close that you can feel the sting and hear the buzz

I got in super close while shooting at the New Orleans Tattoo Museum. Click to view more.

Carlos DetresJune 14, 2016New Orleans, New Orleans Photographer, Documentary, Photo Project, Adam Montegut, New Orleans Tattoo Museum, So close that you can feel the sting and hear the buzzComment

Florida Obscura

An exercise in reflection on the roots of where I come from.

Carlos DetresJune 6, 2016St. Augustine, Florida, Wynwood District, Miami, Kissimmee, New Orleans Photographer, Gramps, Wood Tavern, Taberna del Caballo, Street Photography, Beach, Ocean, Matanzas, Castillo de San Marcos, St. George Street, Potter's Wax Museum, Wax MuseumComment

Painted in Black + White

Black and white remixes of older photos.

Carlos DetresMay 10, 2016Black and White, Portraits, Low Key, Alejandro Meola, Instagram, Cemetery, Portraiture, Commercial Portrait, Photography by Carlos Detres, Painted in Black and WhiteComment

New Prints for Sale at Jewels in The French Quarter

My spooky self manifests as prints, which are now on sale at Jewels in the French Quarter.

Carlos DetresMay 2, 2016Jewels, New Orleans, Prints, For Sale, Spooky, Mask, Headpiece, Chloe Rose, The French QuarterComment

Social Commentary Street Photography from New York City

Social commentary through street photography. This week's subject is New York City.

Carlos DetresApril 25, 2016New York City, Street Photography, Astori, Queens, Manhattan, Lower Manhattan, Financial District, Brooklyn, Bridge, LIRR, Subway, Nature, Environment, The Freedom Tower, Latest Street Photography from New York City, Social Commentary Street Photography from New York CityComment

#BTS: New York

Because nobody likes squares.

Carlos DetresApril 22, 2016BTS, Behind the scenes, portrait, De La Mer, New York City, New Orleans Photographer, Photography by Carlos Detres, Wedding, Fun, Laugh, Photo shootComment

Witch Inspired Photo Shoot in Bywater

The four of us got witchy at the End of the World.

Carlos DetresApril 5, 2016Witch, Pagan, Bywater, Levee, Chloe Rose, Carlos Detres, Headpiece, Commercial Portrait, New Orleans, The End of the World, RadiatorComment

Portrait and Low Light Test of Sony A6300

The Sony A6300 with the 16-50mm kit lens at work in both portrait and low light street photography settings.

Carlos DetresMarch 28, 2016Portrait and Low Light Test of Sony A6300, Carlos Detres, Lensbaby, Vello, Adapter, E Mount, F Mount, Portrait, New Orleans, French Quarter, Sony, Kit Lens, Street Photography, Night ShootComment

I Love Super Sunday

A beautiful day at A.L. Davis Park with Mardi Gras Indians.

Carlos DetresMarch 21, 2016Super Sunday, Mardi Gras Indian, A L Davis Park, New Orleans, 2016, MaskComment

PAGAN

Will photos from the PAGAN shoot springboard a series based on practices of ancient pagans?

Carlos DetresMarch 14, 2016pagan, hair style, stylist, Andrea Donoghue, Photography, Hair, InspirationComment

Dieselboy at Republic, New Orleans

Photos of drum and bass DJ Dieselboy's performance at Republic in New Orleans.

Carlos DetresMarch 7, 2016Dieselboy, Photography, Event, Lifestyle, Drum and Bass, Republic, New Orleans, Fujifilm, X100s, Night, Dance, FloridaComment

The Oak Alley Plantation Road Trip

Just one of many must-see locations outside of New Orleans. Get a car or read this post.

Carlos DetresMarch 1, 2016Oak Alley Plantation, Louisiana, Plantation, Photography, Trees, Sunglasses, Travel, Road Trip Comments

Yes, Yes to the Levee!

I scouted the levee for a photo shoot.

Carlos DetresFebruary 22, 2016The End of the World, Levee, Mississippi River, New Orleans, Photography, Clouds, Bywater, Ninth WardComment

11 Months to Go Until Mardi Gras 2017

Photos and thoughts of Mardi Gras 2016. We'll sure miss you.

Carlos DetresFebruary 15, 2016Mardi Gras, 2016, New Orleans, Lundi Gras, Parades, Street Photography, Costumes, Mask, French Quarter, Marigny, Uptown, Hermes, Morpheus, Chewbacchus, Krewe du VieuxComment

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