St. Joseph No. 1 Cemetery

One more shot from St. Joseph No. 1 cemetery in downtown New Orleans, LA.

Marie Laveau

This is the tomb of the famous Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau located in the downtown New Orleans cemetery "St. Joseph No. 1". Sometimes referred to as "The Wishing Tomb" legend has it that a ritual that includes drawing three X's on the tomb and leaving behind a "token" would grant the performer a wish.

Safe and Secure

Not sure what the story here is but I couldn't help wondering how this bicycle frame ended up locked to a post on Bourbon Street!

Bourbon Street Musicians

Street musicians playing on Bourbon Street in on our recent trip to New Orleans.

Laura's Pantry

Back at the Louisiana plantation "Laura", this shot is of the pantry at the big house.

Louisiana Plantation Laura

An exterior shot of Laura, one of the historic old Louisiana plantations outside of New Orleans.

Oak Alley Plantation 3

A shot of the side yard at Oak Alley Plantation in Louisiana.

Tombeau Crypt

This shot of a weathered old crypt was shot at the downtown cemetery in New Orleans famous for being the burial site of the famous Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau.

Oak Alley Plantation 2

The backyard at Oak Alley isn't too shabby either!

Oak Alley Plantation

Oak Alley, named after the 28 ancient oaks that lead to the main house, is the most photographed plantation in Louisiana and has been featured in many movies including "Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte."

Whistling Ducks at Lake Martin

Whistling Ducks in a tree in the Lake Martin swamp.

Lake Martin Lilly Pool

I like the way the water pooled on top of many of the lilly pads floating on Lake Martin.

Lake Martin Swamp Tour_4

Another shot from the Lake Martin swamp Tour.

Lake Martin Swamp Tour_3

This shot is part of the view from the dock at the Lake Martin, LA landing where our recent swamp tour started.

Lake Martin Swamp Tour_2

Another shot from our recent tour of Lake Martin swamp in Louisiana.

Swamp Dog

Jessie, one of Marcus de la Houssaye's Catahoula hog dogs, splits his time on swamp tours between looking on the bow of the boat on alligator watch and napping.

Lake Martin Swamp Tour_1

My wife and I took a three hour tour of the swamps surrounding Lake Martin near Lafayette, La. from guide Marcus de la Houssaye this past Friday morning. The tour is highly recommended if your ever in the area.