tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19147617785426309842024-02-19T16:27:23.910-08:00Sugarberry photographyLeslye Simoneauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08529567801259628346noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914761778542630984.post-22409302345645444052012-01-26T14:43:00.000-08:002012-01-26T14:44:08.592-08:00Olympus- Reaching Higher<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Welcome to Olympus apartments!</div>
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I drive by this place at least once a day. It will be completely gone soon. Some of the people in this community (the Gentilly area of New Orleans, if you need specifics) are refusing to let this community go to waste. They're spending their time, energy, money, patience, and hope to rebuild this area. It, like many houses in New Orleans, has remained mostly vacant and devastated since Katrina. I say mostly vacant because there are people who are desperate enough to have considered it a place to stay.<br />
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Through the efforts of people who love this community and see a future for it, this place will be torn down and something new will stand in its place soon. They are looking for a revitalization of an area that has seen better days way before my time.<br />
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Don't we need more people who don't give up on a community because a building looks like this? People who give their time, effort, and, let's face it, money to revive a culture? I'm grateful for people who spend their lives serving others. They are my heroes.<br />
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<br />Leslye Simoneauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08529567801259628346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914761778542630984.post-78966833461512601002012-01-25T16:57:00.000-08:002012-01-25T17:03:20.081-08:00Family Photos: This ain't ya mama's photos no more!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had the best time photographing this great family. The kids were so lively (meaning, I got my workout for the day) and precious! I wanted to photograph them as themselves. I really didn't give much instruction at all that day. I like capturing real smiles or even sad faces. I think that letting them guide the time made for a relaxing but very fun shoot. And I was proud of the parents, too. I know for me (and I'm sure that I'm the only mom who is like this), I use to make my girls wear what I wanted them to. But I LOVE how this family came as they are. The kids (minus the cute little one) picked out their own clothes.</div>
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While girls love to be pretty and pose like their idea of a supermodel, boys love to emulate their favorite things- superheroes! So, maybe for a tip if you need a boy to come out of his shell, ask him who is favorite character is. His, above, is Buzz Lightyear. He had us cracking up all day with his expressions! And it's almost the same with girls, but I ask them to act like their favorite princess. I notice that when my girls act like their favorite princess, they all of the sudden just know how to act "proper" (said with a British accent) and use their manners. I try and get them to act proper all the time...<br />
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While I didn't ask the kiddos to do too much, I did promise to take them to a really cool place (aka a fountain) if they did a few smiles for me. I know we're supposed to frown on bribery, but really is there a better parenting tool?<br />
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When you get the whole family together, what becomes the most important shot? A picture of the WHOLE family together. I did get a few goods one that day, but the kids wouldn't stand for much. Which is okay, because I can be spontaneous (picture Steve Martin in SNL: I'm a wild and crazy guy! No? I'm getting too old...). I think that one of the my favorite family shots is the one where even apart from each other, they still look like a cohesive unit. So, look, when doing family photos, be creative. Make use of your time in capturing who they are as a family. I didn't bring props. I didn't set a scene with tons of cool vintagey items (which I am NOT saying is bad because I'm really jealous of people who have a bunch of cool vintagey items). Just have fun and enjoy being a part of that family's life for a time.<br />
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<br />Leslye Simoneauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08529567801259628346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914761778542630984.post-70161438715823094942012-01-23T14:56:00.001-08:002012-01-23T14:56:18.066-08:00Favorite marketing product!I can't wait to share what I got today! I think with the craziness of starting a business and working at a job, I haven't had too much time to put into marketing products. And let's face it, until my marketing budget is larger, I'm really limited on what I can do. <br />
A week ago I visited the major Photographer's Expo in New Orleans, where 100s of vendors showed their products. And then I saw the ones I'd been hoping for...The people from Moo! Not heard of them? You have now, lucky duck!<br />
They have a range of hot products from business cards to branding stickers! Yes, I know vistaprint makes that too. But moo has a system which you can print everything with different pictures! What? Leslye, you mean I don't have to have the same boring print/photo on every card or stick? Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying! See my cool examples below...<br />
And stickers will be in later this week!<br />
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Can I safely assume that <b>almost</b> everyone in graphic design, photography work, other artists, and even non-artists have used photoshop? And can I also make the assumption that everyone who works with photoshop has/currently hates it. At the very least is sometimes ready to throw the computer out of the window. Based on experience, that doesn't work. It will still haunt you.<br />
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I get excited when I learn new things. I think mostly because I surprise myself that I can figure new things out. I'm not dumb...just <i>pretty</i>. And, since I don't know how much you know about photoshop, I want to share a new little tip that I just learned.<br />
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I'm changing my website logo (2012- new face and all. not literally. not like I actually changed my face...you get it), but I keep getting that silly white background when I want it to be transparent. Know what I'm talking about? When you save to jpeg and a plain background pops up. It's frustrating because I've seen people logos and watermarks with the background showing through, but I couldn't figure out how to do it without the white block surrounding the image. (example above. It's actually saved with a transparent background.) I have PS CS5 if that makes a difference for anyone.</div>
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This year, I got to celebrate my New Years in the French Quarter. It was the best New Years experience I've ever had. The big event is held on Decatur St, right in front of Jackson Square. The street is blocked off so that people can gather and hear an amazing lineup til the ball (or in our case, the fleur de lis) drops. </div>
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Lagniappe Brass Band was the first to play. And they were exceptional! The crowd was absolutely lovin' them! Not many people can get at least 1,000 people to get low all the way to the ground.</div>
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Photographing bands- especially at night- is tricky. It's an art that I'm still trying to figure out. But I love it. I love the challenge of it. I love the action. I love that I'm not making them be still, pose, and smile while I take their picture. It's alive and vibrant. And you never know what you'll wind up with.</div>
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But here's the biggest tip that I can offer if you ever try it: have patience! You want them at their best- even if it's not the typical photography. Watch for facial expressions. Watch for character. Musicians follow a rhythm, right? They have patterns- certain things that they do a lot- on rhythmic cue. I know it sounds silly, but if you watch, you'll catch the little things that will make the picture great- for you and the musician.</div>
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<br />Leslye Simoneauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08529567801259628346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914761778542630984.post-61239291034533929652012-01-12T20:07:00.000-08:002012-01-13T08:44:05.359-08:00Thursday Beats: Karikatura<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Thursday Beats is back! Usually by Thursday, I am SO ready to crash (I think that last week I was in bed by 8:30. Yeah. Lame.). But I have to get you ready for the weekend! You need something exciting in your life! : ) Trust me, this weeks band can add so much spice. (Okay. that was cheesy. my bad.)</div>
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I hope that you can say that you have so many great memories of different events in your life. I think almost all of my top ten include my husband. When I cook, I use to love to turn on latin (especially salsa) music and dancing (um the basic moves that I do know). It's even more fun when my husband joins me. He can't resist the rhythm, baby. Fast forward the time that includes a deployment, then lots of moves, crazy schedules, and the introduction on my latest obsession- The Black Keys.</div>
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My husband and I got to venture out on the Thursday before New Years, and we head to the Maison (where else). A band gets up to play, so we're just talking (okay, fine, eating. You've never had crab balls like these. And, no, that's not a disease.) while they get set up. Then, this amazing, latin voice just belts out. My head just pops up, and I was smitten. Immediately, those great memories with my husband just flooded back. This band got me with their first note, and I hope that you have the chance to experience them live. Their home base is Brooklyn, but they are traveling everywhere. Go visit their sites, listen to their music, and send them some love!</div>
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Have a great weekend!Leslye Simoneauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08529567801259628346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914761778542630984.post-65533574738893699082012-01-08T20:26:00.001-08:002012-01-09T20:01:46.341-08:00I promise I'm normal...as long as I stay in New Orleans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I fully blame my uniqueness (fine. strangeness.) comes from living in New Orleans. I never realized how different I was until I started moving around the other cities. Try explaining Mardi Gras beads and parades to someone who has never heard of it. Not as easy at it seems. Also, who celebrates the dead like we do? Not too many other places.</div>
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Now that you know this, I can share that I had a mini date with my husband...at a cemetery. We visited St. Patrick Cemetery on City Park Ave. I could spend a whole day exploring one cemetery. I love reading the headstones and viewing the beautiful pieces of art that the living used to describe the dead. </div>
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I came across this beautiful statue (below), but I can't quite figure out its meaning. It doesn't look like Mary or an angel, and I'm flower illiterate (some flowers represent resurrection). If anyone has a guess, please leave a comment! </div>
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Below is an example of a temple with a beautifully rusted iron gate to keep out trespassers. I'm not 100% certain on who the Kohn family is/was. I found numerous listings for a textile company and a middle school with the Kohn name. </div>
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Being of the ever-curious mind, I attempted to research the Slark family. They had two of the most impressive resting places in this cemetery (one shown below). I found a couple of references to an Abigail Slark, who seemed to be a nice woman with impeccable taste, and a Slark who owned a hardware firm.</div>
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Needless to say, after a week of the kids being home on Christmas break, I felt a lot like the picture below...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I asked my husband for just one day off as my Christmas present. I just want a day to stay in bed with a book and Chinese food. I don't want to break up any more girl drama. The only way that I can describe his face was that he looked...scared. After some hesitation, he just asked if he could buy me a present.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have to give a HUGE thank you to my mom for making these beautiful dresses for my girls! Didn't she do an amazing job? The back is my favorite part. I was able to use extra fabric to make their headbands. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, I can't plan your whole time, but one thing that they loved doing was visiting the local fire department. Love the guys who serve. We took them a huge batch of mini brownies, and they took the girls on a tour. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1YGC4XoOSsmk0pdxgtIlLasSUEqKsS9OGELQ1G4bafuj1Sl9X3XBXvZz8vf8c52qz_iSuNErk19TxR5Hz-75JE5ENoFr8Y1F5An8zmWP5Yuds2bpkvS8rngCT0aNG5J_Kgt7_4xGndMg_/s1600/NOFD1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1YGC4XoOSsmk0pdxgtIlLasSUEqKsS9OGELQ1G4bafuj1Sl9X3XBXvZz8vf8c52qz_iSuNErk19TxR5Hz-75JE5ENoFr8Y1F5An8zmWP5Yuds2bpkvS8rngCT0aNG5J_Kgt7_4xGndMg_/s400/NOFD1.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My second idea was to visit the beautiful Audubon park (a beautiful day out AND exercise!). I took the opportunity to update their photos. They change so quickly. So, we loaded up some new props: a cute tea set, a picnic basket, and a great little bench (thanks so much to my hubby for making it!). I haven't finished editing all the photos, but here's one little snapshot...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJpdyItS5xueg8zxU4_U5A2bcKQxQVOCHg025u0FczdcngW5ZgHMsaPzPIjwDALLDVbw_EW9PcnFnGHARuJqMkh48yYyeT5ds_T-D3CuWW3mArsD96wIYVpFBdW5nAvi6wABLZ2WLI9oq/s1600/31Dec3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJpdyItS5xueg8zxU4_U5A2bcKQxQVOCHg025u0FczdcngW5ZgHMsaPzPIjwDALLDVbw_EW9PcnFnGHARuJqMkh48yYyeT5ds_T-D3CuWW3mArsD96wIYVpFBdW5nAvi6wABLZ2WLI9oq/s400/31Dec3.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My other favorite idea is to visit the library. I love searching for books, especially since my girls are fascinated with them. My oldest reads through big, chapter books faster than I can keep up with, so a more cost effective way is to check some out for awhile.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Leslye Simoneauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08529567801259628346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914761778542630984.post-26206776953520565532011-12-08T18:51:00.000-08:002011-12-08T18:56:55.261-08:00Thursday Beats: Lagniappe Brass Band<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think that the current, over-produced music jaded me for awhile. My love of music was revived when I started going out to the Marigny to see the most passionate and talented bands. And it's just too exciting not to share it all with you (haven't you been able to tell??)! Some bands are great to just chill and absorb the awesomeness. However, some bands are too thrilling to let you stay in your seat. Now, I fully realize my human limitations. I am not a dancer by any means. However, sometimes I just can't stop myself! The music is just so good that it just has to come out of me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This week's Thursday Beats group doesn't just stop at amazing music. These musicians give a high octane performance that calls for equal amounts of crowd participation. My Thursday Beats pick is <b>Lagniappe Brass Band</b>. In New Orleans, we understand 'lagniappe' to mean 'a little something extra.' These guys give you their great gift of music and then extra with their passion. LPP is a band that you cannot miss! From the beginning to the very last note, these guys make you feel like you've been part of the best party ever. Stop thinking that life has to be monotonous; get out their and support our great musicians!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can find them playing at my favorite places, including the Balcony Music Club, VASO, and the Maison. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Two ways to stay current on what these guys are doing:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">http://www.lagniappebrassband.com/</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">https://www.facebook.com/lbbneworleans</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9JSBIQoRGPtrolmSofjWxr0LZgeW2yBS_-zUIDvI9T2DQd6XnfonhEF-girypzrqBzdl6ujt3iyhaSyycU9EMUZz1Wjbzy4HDMqGIIgHfY-ehOKVkLWc3LO2FlLnNtxxbrBrKfzJtXTDM/s1600/LagniappeBB5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9JSBIQoRGPtrolmSofjWxr0LZgeW2yBS_-zUIDvI9T2DQd6XnfonhEF-girypzrqBzdl6ujt3iyhaSyycU9EMUZz1Wjbzy4HDMqGIIgHfY-ehOKVkLWc3LO2FlLnNtxxbrBrKfzJtXTDM/s1600/LagniappeBB5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjJzxORvUIabZ3qdmzHhI51f76PCkKsev-MGkfoucXuqkwunhXTjJv_4PKLnC2DHS3ip9ds8dqgGLdAvqDZqEtfGxl1aywXi1p0SL8keOZxg_Nwd4aPLM6rkFIwmYzfkk3vCjq9CYVqWS2/s1600/LagniappeBB3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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</div>Leslye Simoneauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08529567801259628346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914761778542630984.post-54936470998534303322011-12-06T20:05:00.000-08:002011-12-07T14:15:19.201-08:00History and Horror<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have to admit that I don't always make the best decisions (shhh. Don't tell my husband). However, I learn most lessons through my mistakes. It's why I'm so wise now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love watching the syfy channel during October. So many horror movies and shows galore! I happened upon one that focused on the haunted history of Sloss Furnaces. It mentioned that they were in Birmingham, AL. I thought- jackpot! I'll be there for Thanksgiving! I think it's a great time to introduce Life Lesson #1 (in reality, I'm probably on #940201549123). Lesson #1, Don't plan a trip based on a 'most haunted' episode (mom, stop laughing). I just cannot express the fear that sets in when you actually visit a place that has earned the title as 'most haunted'. Imagine four girls staying as close together as possible. For whatever reason, we think that the closer we are, the less that something scary will happen. Or maybe it's easier to trip someone if you're in closer proximity and need to run. Everywhere we walked, I had the thought, "I bet someone died there."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tnkDalqrUvE-Or80p5AQcsQkPfK3tUORYMgoSNisgY1xXrCYK_EUBkoFz5wGmuminYFtwhHjqI2qDRHqod5dlsrIHEPMYEXbtgjUmHohb8tp25G8FAmKDiTYO2Dk1oIEiciSvOctdHQw/s1600/SlossFurnaces2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tnkDalqrUvE-Or80p5AQcsQkPfK3tUORYMgoSNisgY1xXrCYK_EUBkoFz5wGmuminYFtwhHjqI2qDRHqod5dlsrIHEPMYEXbtgjUmHohb8tp25G8FAmKDiTYO2Dk1oIEiciSvOctdHQw/s1600/SlossFurnaces2.jpg" /></a></div>So, what's the big deal about Sloss Furnaces? This business is the reason for Birmingham becomming such a big city. Colonel James Withers Sloss made his way to Jones Valley in 1871 because of its richness in minerals. He was one of the founders of Birmingham. He started the construction of Sloss Furnaces in 1881, and it finally opened in 1882. It reportedly sold 24,000 tons of iron during its first year in business.<br />
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And it was super dark. Only one red light lit this tunnel. We walked on this chained walkway, so you could see below into this never ending abyss. The next four photos are from views inside the tunnel.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8uBBq_dep3JMZBEOXG3VD11t9r3x2b89GzmKp8DIhhtzIhMisJO32gzL2k1on3iCxO-oG-PyqUQbbEE4fOf0R8FIV_xpgdCnUS3JpPgejectroCqTqqdMfq5sRzxJWPhgmBhyphenhypheny9QBGi_/s1600/SlossFurnaces6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8uBBq_dep3JMZBEOXG3VD11t9r3x2b89GzmKp8DIhhtzIhMisJO32gzL2k1on3iCxO-oG-PyqUQbbEE4fOf0R8FIV_xpgdCnUS3JpPgejectroCqTqqdMfq5sRzxJWPhgmBhyphenhypheny9QBGi_/s400/SlossFurnaces6.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jmhTOoaf73_CfVBGfUlyVbMCQEve7UPRnXlVQvhRrBL_6egmAnJVj0cxT3ocaPjc71WsLmSgT8ZaPXOfp34DleEwA658_cNW2BEYhfzIz5mDHkm2z31SHfVt2DSkXQc1iwBcOMn1c05Y/s1600/SlossFurnaces7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jmhTOoaf73_CfVBGfUlyVbMCQEve7UPRnXlVQvhRrBL_6egmAnJVj0cxT3ocaPjc71WsLmSgT8ZaPXOfp34DleEwA658_cNW2BEYhfzIz5mDHkm2z31SHfVt2DSkXQc1iwBcOMn1c05Y/s1600/SlossFurnaces7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivNWLYI5gxzyaxQO6TE8284G-0Y5pxLLMW4PMTN94lT83x5ywSCFKhomMvNxcYiJLm-uI-bz9TeTz-WK1clQeASN62UPOoR2PReRXRLnTEm0p8A17omgaD9TXU2gUyPd7362yQCtAUuy-_/s1600/SlossFurnaces9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivNWLYI5gxzyaxQO6TE8284G-0Y5pxLLMW4PMTN94lT83x5ywSCFKhomMvNxcYiJLm-uI-bz9TeTz-WK1clQeASN62UPOoR2PReRXRLnTEm0p8A17omgaD9TXU2gUyPd7362yQCtAUuy-_/s400/SlossFurnaces9.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6iLQnwL-La99HtiDZnAGoqxLwx2Z9N_WD_ab5t79qbYXQOPXlrZPhgpN-Y-e_20Q7Tl0nAM2_2Un8ObXpZuC3zzfyNLXwxg4BWOdrYKJhTbjpHG9DoyyPsUfHXqrFEozc5t_HVJ7o7GHp/s1600/SlossFurnaces10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6iLQnwL-La99HtiDZnAGoqxLwx2Z9N_WD_ab5t79qbYXQOPXlrZPhgpN-Y-e_20Q7Tl0nAM2_2Un8ObXpZuC3zzfyNLXwxg4BWOdrYKJhTbjpHG9DoyyPsUfHXqrFEozc5t_HVJ7o7GHp/s400/SlossFurnaces10.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Now that I've set your heart in fear, ready for another thing I learned? Life Lesson #2, the good news is that I learned that when I get scared, I defend myself...physically. The bad news is that my cousin jumped out a dark room and scared the bejeezus out of me...and I kinda punched her just a little. It's not as bad as you think. She just had a small bruise. And I've apologized to her a LOT. I probably shouldn't have started it by scaring her first...</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge8wsah8HN3WAyNx5wCA1QBodZEu7GMNx68JsPdtoXs2jZBL7yAnPv3Xn5FNJnP4IrG1LYHLdzVeAJGtVb6q6ADEMwqMQGP8kO9NLDh7fb7qGF0sPDlhw8aypyiwkw7dyxKrMPBJfbhRXX/s1600/SlossFurnaces12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge8wsah8HN3WAyNx5wCA1QBodZEu7GMNx68JsPdtoXs2jZBL7yAnPv3Xn5FNJnP4IrG1LYHLdzVeAJGtVb6q6ADEMwqMQGP8kO9NLDh7fb7qGF0sPDlhw8aypyiwkw7dyxKrMPBJfbhRXX/s1600/SlossFurnaces12.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifpy2IejbZohr-c2xBvHexVfqEY8B-B6JrOUa8SkUykGmYuULSMjBGR-xR653-EZZHgVsTos_vvljDYoc6KD0ujTyYqqaREIKzwwSNPHvTIzjpGE4FiFOoZOWWN82fz9-rZlTTRmwMRK20/s1600/SlossFurnaces13.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="265px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifpy2IejbZohr-c2xBvHexVfqEY8B-B6JrOUa8SkUykGmYuULSMjBGR-xR653-EZZHgVsTos_vvljDYoc6KD0ujTyYqqaREIKzwwSNPHvTIzjpGE4FiFOoZOWWN82fz9-rZlTTRmwMRK20/s400/SlossFurnaces13.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The photo above shows the bottom of one of the huge boilers. We all got to squat down and look into it. What made it even more fun was my cousin telling us how someone was pushed into this one (or one like it) on purpose.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLaR3d9Z_XFpLo4yCo3h6AOEBNna7cpTfLurTrLkQpIhgZdFsZSKBVR8YyReFUm73oOp_vMu1vKSjSDBWYRLWCqiIP6hXzcNRCdskyeX-k8fjSGDGblRGF2w0sff1d2VTgJIyMg4ZyaDEm/s1600/SlossFurnaces14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLaR3d9Z_XFpLo4yCo3h6AOEBNna7cpTfLurTrLkQpIhgZdFsZSKBVR8YyReFUm73oOp_vMu1vKSjSDBWYRLWCqiIP6hXzcNRCdskyeX-k8fjSGDGblRGF2w0sff1d2VTgJIyMg4ZyaDEm/s1600/SlossFurnaces14.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The above photo had a great explanation on the boilers, but included a really creepy photo of a worker on the bottom. I bet he's an angry ghost. The first six boilers were put in place in 1910-11. The boilers acted as the main source of power to operate most of Sloss. </div><br />
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Never ever let a pregnant woman lead the walking line. During October, the place is open at nights for haunted tours. They do the typical jumping out of nowhere with chainsaws and screaming at you. However, the fine people at Sloss had not taken down all of their lovely Halloween decorations. As our pregnant cousin was the first to walk down a dark and creepy room, she was not prepared to see a gross skeleton chained to a pipe. In reality, is anyone ever prepared to see that? I'm really grateful that she didn't go into labor from being scared...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The next photo is one from that room. It was my least favorite area. Or maybe my favorite since it creeped me out the most. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOk2ipqYh6UkM8eMLfkXNW4J72bOj5OjYAvD-zjm6KFz-ReBOmqfP0_KRv3ozk9YbiLH4hpXrkKWl0drcYhGaqPe1WwcBg6a6VkhI6VNQYipcJvWsONf-cudGVKmW-FocVTZg9eMGTK1Uk/s1600/SlossFurnaces19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOk2ipqYh6UkM8eMLfkXNW4J72bOj5OjYAvD-zjm6KFz-ReBOmqfP0_KRv3ozk9YbiLH4hpXrkKWl0drcYhGaqPe1WwcBg6a6VkhI6VNQYipcJvWsONf-cudGVKmW-FocVTZg9eMGTK1Uk/s400/SlossFurnaces19.jpg" width="400px" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZM7imxsY1zkgN2SgNe-YQsBeYLpMzKEVGCk_TA95U0cBIBTix87hNS4Qw6QqMbd4aHItcLL2Th1I5ka9NKtxGmNUBetphnIzJSW9o1HAuOhpeZm6ZyQCKdQulL9IOCCz5MobiPGzku2vQ/s1600/SlossFurnaces8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZM7imxsY1zkgN2SgNe-YQsBeYLpMzKEVGCk_TA95U0cBIBTix87hNS4Qw6QqMbd4aHItcLL2Th1I5ka9NKtxGmNUBetphnIzJSW9o1HAuOhpeZm6ZyQCKdQulL9IOCCz5MobiPGzku2vQ/s1600/SlossFurnaces8.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipeMwJuDgpVwnnMQEog73nbnVzLKIhwHj31AO59ohjikESndhv3KS_LYx0pMqnaUTv-T5UKOtTaj0QRo8dRZJebg4OF6vqcLrzUIcK5zbPEd4dJxJeQ6tJz9paNs4VrzjtM5XUoM1-SlJU/s1600/SlossFurnaces20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipeMwJuDgpVwnnMQEog73nbnVzLKIhwHj31AO59ohjikESndhv3KS_LYx0pMqnaUTv-T5UKOtTaj0QRo8dRZJebg4OF6vqcLrzUIcK5zbPEd4dJxJeQ6tJz9paNs4VrzjtM5XUoM1-SlJU/s1600/SlossFurnaces20.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirgrNSS72DMu3PgyPM0f1rGci42IcsQVX2LPzTnRPDRQK-ZUoNEb7ulHJ5CnQCSCBW-vdF_2gkXz26fwu8K6_BofpWd3sKzPHS5RwrglKfW1zFnUtX1yP6Dg9qpjnm9F3HQQpvIZ0N6C5k/s1600/SlossFurnaces21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirgrNSS72DMu3PgyPM0f1rGci42IcsQVX2LPzTnRPDRQK-ZUoNEb7ulHJ5CnQCSCBW-vdF_2gkXz26fwu8K6_BofpWd3sKzPHS5RwrglKfW1zFnUtX1yP6Dg9qpjnm9F3HQQpvIZ0N6C5k/s1600/SlossFurnaces21.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicXllBxaIB-NaSjFAX6tWmuPwSyNAuSZOr_lxfPlWs9ne9tHBj0metETXzcBiEBTaYTcggTKOZNPMhD1yUb5cBpFC5UOsDBwTxr_6-BfqVhG-ULOpMZiVlepeKVT56XhyOyTMFKDElc7iX/s1600/SlossFurnaces22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicXllBxaIB-NaSjFAX6tWmuPwSyNAuSZOr_lxfPlWs9ne9tHBj0metETXzcBiEBTaYTcggTKOZNPMhD1yUb5cBpFC5UOsDBwTxr_6-BfqVhG-ULOpMZiVlepeKVT56XhyOyTMFKDElc7iX/s1600/SlossFurnaces22.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Bw02uQEcTUnQi7Doykyc3iOPbRGff0j6fg-jj_QAsMGohbbQV1AcHWvnBm_0jlQfZBnoe9BxQkENRfT-3VnqOXqqeJJQtxhxVUwVMoggprjMV-RDkkGM4zJn8Au-ZJLlhM_u4dAv8NyQ/s1600/SlossFurnaces23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Bw02uQEcTUnQi7Doykyc3iOPbRGff0j6fg-jj_QAsMGohbbQV1AcHWvnBm_0jlQfZBnoe9BxQkENRfT-3VnqOXqqeJJQtxhxVUwVMoggprjMV-RDkkGM4zJn8Au-ZJLlhM_u4dAv8NyQ/s1600/SlossFurnaces23.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The photo above shows a closed room that I wanted to break into in the worst way. It looked like a storage room for tons of old materials that would've been great to get the history on. 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Some more awesome decorations that made us hightail it to our car.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I hoped you enjoyed our walk through Sloss! If you are ever in Birmingham and needing some of your own life lessons, then you should check it out. It's open and free to the public without a tour guide. </div>Leslye Simoneauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08529567801259628346noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914761778542630984.post-8831133635340914292011-12-01T18:00:00.000-08:002011-12-01T18:03:55.665-08:00Thursday Beats: Blues4Sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am NOT a homebody. I get really antsy after two days of only going from work to home. I go crazy! I can't take life being monotonous or predictable. I need something new or different. The ups and downs and all arounds of life might make my stomach sick, but I'd rather that than living it in the same walls day in and day out. Life is too short not to add some Tony Chachere's every now and then!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think this is part of the reason that pushed me to start finding the awesomeness of this city. I remember being a teenager and just being sooo bored. But with all the great stuff that I can find in my backyard, I can't ever imagine a bored moment. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWV20ZgdvKH3FRlJwGwwRY0lqHhsxmvyDMqjWc6qmgBjr2Tp3dtrSwoYn3YO2HVeJ4tfIVsTjjTr2IPBxoOYxB8vgwnGQot7HOyExYrxL6Z6BcZgGHZaU_As668V1eRzMmBqaGgCd4r8hn/s1600/Blues4Sale2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWV20ZgdvKH3FRlJwGwwRY0lqHhsxmvyDMqjWc6qmgBjr2Tp3dtrSwoYn3YO2HVeJ4tfIVsTjjTr2IPBxoOYxB8vgwnGQot7HOyExYrxL6Z6BcZgGHZaU_As668V1eRzMmBqaGgCd4r8hn/s400/Blues4Sale2.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So what is this awesome post Thanksgiving Thursday Beats all about? The amazing guys who form Blues4Sale. Just because they sing the blues doesn't mean these guys will leave you crying for some lost dog. The music captivates and draws you in. But I'm sure at some point, you'll begin to hate the woman who broke their heart.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Going back to the need to get out of the house, these guys are regulars at the Balcony Music Club (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px;">1331 Decatur Street New Orleans) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">on <b>Wednesday nights. </b>You no longer have to wait til the weekend for amazing night out! Trust me, you need it.</span></span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To hear samples and see more about these guys, check out http://www.myspace.com/blues4sale4</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I know a website for them will be up soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another thing associated with New Orleans is the absolutely amazing time people have in the city. That credit should be given to those who are not just talented, but more like gifted with a perfect marriage of vocals, performance and instrumental abilities. And we can go see them any night of the week that we want! They are playing their hearts out, doing what they love. Are you fortunate enough to be able to do what you love?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For my first artist, let me introduce you to the Dana Abbott Band! These photos were taken at her performance at Tipitina's. However, you are more likely to find her at the Balcony Music Club (1331 Decatur Street, 70116) in the Marigny. Catch her Fridays from 9-11:30. She has this amazing soulful voice that makes you want to hear more. And she's backed by a band that makes for a perfect marinade of sounds. You won't be able to sit still when this band takes over (perfect enough to dance off all that eatin'). Click the links below to follow. ReverbNation lets you hear some her tunes (my personal favorite is "What it is", and my husband can't get enough of "Hey Pocky A-way"). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Let me break it down for you. You are willing to get dressed and head out to an over-priced movie, paying for over-priced snacks and drinks. You'll even remark at how ridiculous it is. Then, the movie is lackluster, but then the money is already wasted. Instead, why not change your usual of a boring night in or an over-priced night to the movies. Go on and head out to where you can have a night sure to be one of your best ever. Get out and support New Orleans!Leslye Simoneauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08529567801259628346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914761778542630984.post-60798959233552016802011-11-16T16:23:00.000-08:002011-11-16T16:23:01.952-08:00For Those Who Serve<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What do you get with me, a beautiful day and a camera in my hand? An awesome birthday celebration with a super excited me, that's what! In the morning, I took photos of my beautiful girls (posted at an earlier date). Then, my husband and I spent the afternoon photographing different parts of where his unit is stationed- Jackson Barracks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The area to build Jackson Barracks was bought in 1833, where four forts were built in 1815 to protect against seaborne invasions. The site was originally named the New Orleans Barracks, but in 1866 it was renamed Jackson Barracks for Andrew Jackson.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The area is beautiful. Of course, I think any area with deconstructed buildings are beautiful, so am I the best judge? I wanted to capture some of the buildings before they were either torn down or reconstructed. The first three photos are of a few buildings. My favorite set start with number 4, so scroll down! I'm so excited...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5VkVI2PQfZw_Q2Sosmq3MOi0NSbYO-sPhG6_s_fHZmINzFmEFV7ogYloP2AXRFV9fHkSucR8d8ARlGRP_bMHxuC_R-okA3CvxlBQ3a70FuIFek6wEaXDdrU4Ivukf_rBFmjrp9x1dRwAv/s1600/JacksonBarracks1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5VkVI2PQfZw_Q2Sosmq3MOi0NSbYO-sPhG6_s_fHZmINzFmEFV7ogYloP2AXRFV9fHkSucR8d8ARlGRP_bMHxuC_R-okA3CvxlBQ3a70FuIFek6wEaXDdrU4Ivukf_rBFmjrp9x1dRwAv/s400/JacksonBarracks1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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This wall (shown in the next two photos) served to protect the old armory building (the plaque in the third photo explains its history). Soldiers had a tradition of etching into this brick gate. Up close photos are shown below with names and dates. My husband and I were astounded to find dates in the early 40s...But check the last two photos with dates even earlier that I found...<br />
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I hope that you're having a great week! Ready for Thanksgiving? Do not fret! I hope that you look forward to time with family (and off of work/school!).<br />
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Check back tomorrow for a new segment I am starting, called Thursday Beats. It'll be a time when I post about an awesome musician/band and link you up to them! You never need to feel stuck or bored on a weekend in this city. Go out and support!Leslye Simoneauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08529567801259628346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914761778542630984.post-11700227476928923892011-11-13T18:22:00.000-08:002011-11-13T18:22:46.850-08:00Thankful for...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With so much focus already on Christmas, did you even know that Thanksgiving was happening so soon? I might be one of the few people in the U.S. who truly enjoy and look forward to being with family for Thanksgiving. It's always crazy and exhausting, but I treasure it as well. We goof off a LOT and are VERY competitive, with our games of choice being Phase 10 and that runaway train game (in English, we call it Mexican Train game, but my sweet cousin cannot remember the name). We form most of our catch phrases during this time (wow- I didn't know the iphone was so square), and I end up with some pretty great photobooks to show off our memories.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, on Saturday (I'm so proud of myself for getting the photos together the very next day. unheard of in my life right now!), we journeyed to the French Quarter. Not an easy task for 11 people when the FQ is crowded as much as Disney World is on Christmas. So, here are my favorite moments from a trip to the Quarter. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, here's a tip for my budding and experienced photographers. When you're hunting out a place, check for anything that has names (in this case, a brick that doesn't match its surroundings) or dates. If you record street names, Google maps can even be a powerful source for naming old landmarks. I love uncovering a good mystery, especially since it has paid off well in my adventures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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So, I looked up Acme Standard, which is a brick company founded in 1852. The name Perla confused me, but thankfully their website gave a great line of the company's history. In 1943, an Acme plant was in a town called Perla. The plant in Perla was one of few that employed German POWs (oh my word, what people would say about that these days...).<br />
Acme Standard has experienced great success, except for two periods of its existence: the Great Depression and the current economy (I'd insert my point of view here, but you can make the connection for yourself). Found: http://www.brick.com/company/history.htm<br />
Have a great week! And have a better weekend!Leslye Simoneauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08529567801259628346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914761778542630984.post-58169016606354932852011-11-07T18:03:00.000-08:002011-11-07T18:03:23.239-08:00Take a Long Look<div style="color: #666666; font-family: Palatino, Georgia, Baskerville, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><strong>Photography, as we all know, is not real at all. It is an illusion of reality with which we create our own private world.</strong></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Palatino, Georgia, Baskerville, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Arnold Newman</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Palatino, Georgia, Baskerville, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Palatino, Georgia, Baskerville, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Meet my Jumanji house (seriously, doesn’t it remind you of that Robin Williams movie?). It’s taken over by vines as thick as my arms. At first glance, you might wonder why it’s my favorite (I know, because I’ve been asked many times why I love decayed buildings.). But take a second, longer look. It’s not your typical beauty. It stays hidden. Its potential is amazing. It sits in wait for the day it will be restored and loved.</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Palatino, Georgia, Baskerville, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">I love finding the diamonds in the rough. It’s an exciting challenge for me. And when I create something like this that I am so excited about, I’m sharing a piece of myself. And I’m grateful for those who have seen that I have potential and have encouraged me, even in my weirdness. You mean the world to me.</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Palatino, Georgia, Baskerville, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Palatino, Georgia, Baskerville, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><strong>And if a day goes by without my doing something related to photography, it’s as though I’ve neglected something essential to my existence, as though I had forgotten to wake up. I know that the accident of my being a photographer has made my life possible.</strong></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Palatino, Georgia, Baskerville, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Richard Avedon</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Palatino, Georgia, Baskerville, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
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</div>Leslye Simoneauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08529567801259628346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914761778542630984.post-84138755151786821382011-11-07T15:32:00.000-08:002011-11-07T15:32:25.013-08:00City Park, pre-makeover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A special get away from the city is tucked away into City Park. It is home to the amazing New Orleans Museum of Art, Storyland, Celebration in the Oaks (formerly known as Christmas in the Oaks), stables, and much much more. City Park is an invaluable part of us. Hurricane Katrina raked so much damage all throughout, but volunteers worked hard to piece this place back to being better than it was before. Now, I get to take my children there to generate beautiful family moments. One day, I hope to enjoy it with my grandchildren, and I can show them where their parents use to play.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I am so thankful this year is coming to a close. But, it leaves me to wonder the changes that will take place next year. Will it be worse than this year?</div><div style="text-align: left;">My husband came home from his second tour to Iraq last Christmas. We had so many hopes for this year. We had so many plans. We were excited to be together as a family again. But we were not prepared for how much pain and exhaustion would come as we rang in the new year with beautiful fireworks. And we kept telling ourself that if we just waited a little longer, then we'll be okay. Unfortunately, it still hasn't happened by the 11th month. Maybe just another month. But as much as we have wanted to give up at times, we keep pushing harder and giving more. And it's hard for me to be open enough to share that we've struggled. I thought we left our struggles last year in Iraq. I'm trying a new thing about being a little less guarded and a little more open (my heart beats like crazy just sharing this much with anyone). But rejection has taken on many forms and has pushed me down a lot. I'm learning not to be a quitter but a fighter. I'm learning how God is way bigger than our circumstances. I'm learning that there is hope in abundance with Him when there is nothing in this world.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">And that brings me to this piece. I've worked and reworked it for months, but this is the final product. This is my journey. It's about pulling the beauty from the dirt and the grit. It's about how this journey has dark and stormy days, but there is also Light in the path. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>I hope that this wasn't too heavy. I promise to add some lighter stuff soon!Leslye Simoneauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08529567801259628346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914761778542630984.post-44991895623999391942011-10-26T15:15:00.000-07:002011-10-26T15:15:10.434-07:00OCH Market on November 12thWell, it finally happened! I wiggled my way into an art market! (and then the nerves and the fear set in) While this won't be my first art market (okay, honestly, the first one happens next Thursday night.), it will be my biggest.<br />
If you are in the New Orleans area, plan on stopping by!<br />
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O.C.H art market<br />
November 12th, 10-3 p<br />
1618 Oretha C Haley Blvd<br />
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Also, you can click on the events link that I will post on the lefthand side.<br />
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I'm hoping that I can have everything together by then! Anyone have any advice to offer?<br />
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More information:<br />
https://www.facebook.com/OCHArtMarketLeslye Simoneauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08529567801259628346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914761778542630984.post-23332827370588528122011-10-24T09:38:00.000-07:002011-10-24T21:19:23.499-07:00The start of my abandoned loveWell, my family only lasted in Belle Chasse, LA for 6 months. We had hopes that maybe it would be the town that we could settle in. But, no. Maybe we're just not use to how clean a city can be.<br />
My favorite day there was spent just driving up and down Belle Chasse highway, exploring the area. I love adventure days with the family. No agenda, but we always discover the greatest things (at least, in my eyes!). We (my husband, kids and I) came across a great little house that was falling in on itself. I battled all the wasps and bees in order to snag some photos. What most impressed me was the beautiful rose tree that was in full bloom on the side of the house. I always have to spend some time just staring at places like this. I have to imagine what it once was and who lived there. I just have to know all about it!<br />
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So, I present my very first part in my Abandoned Love series. Can you figure out the inspiration for the name of this series? Check through the photos, and then if you find it, post the answer on my Sugarberry photography facebook page. www.facebook.com/Sugarberryphotography<br />
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</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Palatino, Georgia, Baskerville, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Switching topics…Ever since starting my business, I have realized the importance of knowing all the hottest trends on this internet thing…ugh…I’m trying to keep up with everything! All I really want to do is focus on growing in photography! So, here comes my plug on not only the internet, but also in growth. My newest love- meetup.com! And, as I’m writing this, I realize just how much it sounds like a dating site…Sign up to meet others (as in plural.) who have formed groups based on common interests. I just saw this one group in New Orleans who go out to eat at different restaurants. Oh my WORD, I nearly fainted! A club, all about the joys of eating! I must stay strong…I can’t do it…</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Palatino, Georgia, Baskerville, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Palatino, Georgia, Baskerville, serif; line-height: 18px;">I’ve seen these signs painted on buildings in a couple of places in New Orleans. I have a slight obsession with all signs (just a wee bit). I’ve always been curious about this one in particular, Uneeda Biscuit. And, yes, I spelled it right. You may not be able to see the posted price, but it was 5 cents…is anything 5 cents now? Maybe a half a piece of gum.</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Palatino, Georgia, Baskerville, serif; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Palatino, Georgia, Baskerville, serif; line-height: 18px;">Uneeda Biscuit was once a company in 1898. This New Orleans company was a combination of two companies (okay, a lightbulb will be flashing over your head in about one second…) named The National Biscuit Company and the New Orleans Nabisco Baking Company (lightbulb!). Eventually, it was just called Nabisco Foods. Now, isn’t your life a little better for knowing that?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"></span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Palatino, Georgia, Baskerville, serif; line-height: 18px;"><br />
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</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My girls are completely camera obsessed. Which is great for me because I'm in love with taking photos! So, my husband and I took time to take the girls to City Park, which is a beautiful part of New Orleans that has NOMA, Storyland, and many beautiful parks. </span><br />
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</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Shooting children can come with...exhaustion is the safest word. Don't most parents dread the photo shoot? I think that's why I've learned so much from years of it with my own kids. I wanted it to be a great experience for our family. For my first tip, I always pack plenty of food and water. They like to run like a prisoner escaping to freedom, so naturally their little selves stop after 20 minutes with 'mom! I'm hungry!'. (In which my response is, 'and I'm mommy. Nice to meet you, hungry.')</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> I also like to check my expectations. Sometimes the best photos come out of unexpected looks and actions, and then we get to capture the real them! It's also good to keep the length of the shoot around 30 minutes. After that, they do not want to cooperate. </span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So, here's my favorite moments behind the shoot. From I have no idea where, my daughters picked up this pose where they stick their belly way out (and with my youngest, it's so so funny. Nickname #1 for her is Squishy.) and their hips the opposite way. If you could hear my sigh, it'd say 'oh my word they are growing up too fast.' My oldest is starting to take direction really well (head down. eyes up. look left.), and she also likes to come up great poses. I love it! </span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My younger daughter just wanted a million pictures of her running or jumping. Nickname #2 for her is Granny. (Any child that thinks it's fun to suck her teeth earns that name.) During one of her ventures, she somehow managed to get her dress stuck in the back of her underwear...this is so typical Izzy. LOL I love her. </span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We found a tiny little cobblestone bridge, so they played princesses. Tip #? (I'm not keeping count.) for the uncooperative girl, let them play their favorite princess. For whatever reason, they act more 'proper' (and this word is always spoken with a British accent) when playing different roles. And I actually got a 'thank you, mommy, for letting me play my favorite princess' after we finished. I think we call this a success!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Okay, not really. But that's how the upcoming movie will go. And what's so cool about this? They filmed all over New Orleans. Cuz we're awesome! And, I got some sneak peaks into the places that were used in this film.<br />
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Thanks to a great family of real estate/construcioners who use their talents in restoring some of the French Quarter that has been dismissed. They score an A+ in my book for reusing as much of the materials from the original structure as possible! So, the photos posted below are from a building on Conti Street across from the Wax Museum (which that place just weirds me out!). The building dates back from the 1800s and was home to many types of slaves and others. Currently, they're being renovated into gorgeous, upscale condos. Some of the rooms were too risky to actually walk into during my visit. Major danger zone to a clumsy girl like me. But really, this place is amazing!<br />
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