February 3, 2013
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MORNING IN EASTERN NEW ORLEANS, with pelicans
I am considering going into the Witness Protection Program. It may be the only way to stay off the boats, by preventing my former boss from calling with sob stories and pleas of 'just one week'.
Anyway, I am on the m/v Chelsea for a period of time, until Jim gets better, and it ain't so bad. The crew is decent, and we are running east instead of west. Plus, I get to take more pictures from the unique perspective of a working tugboat, in places not seen from any touring bus, not featured in any brochure, but just as much a part of New Orleans as the Superdome or Audubon Park. And, from the city itself, sunrise views are nowhere near this spectacular....
Eastern New Orleans is the industrial side of the city, and the following pictures were taken on the Industrial Canal, which runs north and south from the L&N Railroad Bridge to Lake Ponchartrain, about two miles.
That is the 1-10 overpass looming above the RR bridge. And in the near distance...
...is the Hwy 90 bridge. For those viewers with a literary bent, the Industrial canal is the site of the fictional clothing factory where Ignatius Reilly, the main character in A Confederacy of Dunces, was temporarily employed, in a building similar to....
This one.....
As you can see, industry in New Orleans has seen healthier days
"That's all fine and dandy," You say, "but where are the Pelican pics you promised?" Oh, my impatient viewers!
Very well, then...
And now, the action shots....
Peek-a-boo!
That blur is part of his wing. He was so close to me that I could not get all of the bird in focus
Comments (18)
I didn't realize you were in New Orleans! I have dreamed of going there!!! Lucky you. And I adore your pelican pictures!!!
I love pelicans but your pictures are especially amazing.
@EmilyandAtticus - Thanks, but it's the subjects who are amazing. I am blessed with a unique vantage point.
@MelFamy - But you bring them to us, and that is a gift. Your photography skills are amazing. I've tried, but I can't do that. So thank you.
Keep trying, you can only get better. A camera with continuous shooting helps, you have a better chance of getting an unblurred shot.
A great sunset -- and great pelican shots!
@slmret - Thanks. I always look forward to your photo essays.
Stay on the tugs, at least so long as you can hold a camera.
I love pelicans---great photos.
Love your photography. I have never been to New Orleans.
Have a nice week,'
frank
New Orleans is on my list of places I'd love to visit. I love your photos!
Red sky at morning, sailor take warning - your a lucky guy!
I really want to go to New Orleans and see the sites talked about in Confederacy of Dunces.
@godfatherofgreenbay - Some of the places are gone, but the accent remains the same.
Love all of your photos.. And the Witness Protection Program...wouldn't recommend it.
Those are fabulous shots - I love pelicans - THANKS!
@shunammite - http://melfamy.xanga.com/tags/pelicans/ now you can OD on pelican pics
Beautiful sky colors! And the pelicans look almost loveable. Not quite you see, since I saw one eat a pidgeon once. Now I see them and think pteradactl.
@Ampbreia - That is a rare sight, I imagine. One bad Pelican spoils it for the rest of them
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