Bourbon Sunset
by Ray Devlin
Title
Bourbon Sunset
Artist
Ray Devlin
Medium
Photograph
Description
Just like many of my last round of New Orleans image, this Bourbon Street shot was one that I had wanted to take for such a long time, but had never actually taken the time do get it. I was particularly keen on getting a shot of the Hibernia Dome during Mardi Gras. However, Carneval had passed and I had to settle for a sunset image at the height of the tourist season in October 2011.
The vibrant and brilliant colours of Bourbon Street have been caught on camera countless times, but I wanted to get an image with a little different perspective. With this Bourbon Street image, I intended to photograph the noisy, extravagant, and tacky d�cor of the French Quarter, set against a more dignified, serene, and historic background. Such opposite, but complementing, images are so typical of this city. It was a reminder of some great nights during Mardi Gras, but also of the more natural beauty of N�Awlins, something that a sunset is perfect for.
Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-300mm @ 70mm, f/11.... Processed in Photomatix and PS5.
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August 7th, 2012
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