A city known for its carefree lifestyle and inclusive culture becomes center stage in a national controversy as protesters and David Duke and his supporters converge at Jackson Square.

Photo DiaryCarlos DetresSeptember 28, 2016New Orleans, Black Lives Matter, David Duke, Peace, Turmoil, Take Em Down New Orleans, Andrew Jackson, Statue, French Quarter, Jackson Square, Remove, Controversy, Protests, Street PerformersComment

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

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

New Street Photography: New Orleans

Street photography on the rocky asphalt of a city beat down by the sun. Let's go, go, go.

Carlos DetresAugust 26, 2015Street Photography, New Orleans, New Orleans Photographer, Black and White, French Quarter, Marigny, CBD, Central Business DistrictComment

One Year in New Orleans Part 3

Photos from one year in New Orleans from April-June 2015. Burlesque, Weddings, Crawfish Boils, Street Photography and more.

Carlos DetresJuly 24, 2015New Orleans, New Orleans Photographer, Photography, Street Photography, Bourbon Street, Wedding, One Year in New Orleans, Burlesque, Big, Big Deal Burlesque, Spitfire, Night, Mardi Gras Indian, Marigny, French Quarter, Frenchmen Street, Black and WhiteComment

What One Year in New Orleans Looks Like Part 1 (July-December 2014)

1 year in the life of a new Orleanian.

Carlos DetresJuly 21, 2015New Orleans, New Orleans Photographer, Crescent City Park, St. Roch Cemetery, 9th Ward, Lower 9th Ward, Marigny, French QuarterComment

Shooting on the Streets of New Orleans

Street photography in New Orleans.

Carlos DetresJuly 10, 2015Street Photography, New Orleans, New Orleans Photographer, St. Louis Cathedral, French Quarter, Frenchmen Street, Bourbon Street, Marigny, Dream, SurrealComment

Burlesque and a Helluva Dance Party at Spitfire, NOLA

Combining the classic dance party and burlesque, a raw, fun party went down during the early-ish evening hours in the French Quarter at Spitfire

Carlos DetresApril 28, 2015Big Deal Burlesque, DJ Bunny, Spitfire, French Quarter, New Orleans, Night, Photography, Gogo McGregor, Burlesque, DanceComment

One Month Later

My first post of Mardi Gras 2015 photos.

Carlos DetresMarch 17, 2015New Orleans, Mardi Gras 2015, Carnival, Black and White, Instrument, Skull and Bones, French Quarter, Costume, MarignyComment

The Antiquated Charms of the French Quarter

A dreamy little set of black and white photos of the French Quarter.

Carlos DetresMarch 15, 2015Carlos Detres, Photography, Black and White, New Orleans, French Quarter, Photo Tour, Freelensing, Dreamy, Surreal, Treme, St. Louis Cemetery #2, Marigny, LensbabyComment

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