You never get tired of photographing  balconies in the New Orleans French Quarter.  You never know what you will get with the changing flowers and plants in the various seasons… Seasons are warm, warmer and then hot.  These creations are really a work of art and just do hot happen without a lot of care and  planning.  Plenty of variety if you just look up….

     The Louisiana Supreme Court Building located at 400 Royal Street was completed in 1910 and was used for the top court in Louisiana till 1958.  It was abandoned in 1958  and later renovated for 20 years. The Court returned in 2004 to call this building home again. It is one of the few examples of the ” Breaux Arts Style” in Louisiana.  Made of granite and marble.  Its quite an impressive building.  Few take the side door photos but thought this was an impressive back door.   

     This double in the New Orleans French Quarter is really given a fresh look with a new paint job in the not too distant past.  The colors and details just really pop out at you.  We are seeing more and more owners updating and fixing their homes in many of the historic neighborhoods of the city.  It is hard not to see something happening on almost every block in most of these historic areas.  Its not limited to the French Quarter.

      Dancing and playing music in the French Quarter is a daily activity in the afternoon.  Stop and enjoy as many of these artist are very good.  A small tip makes their day and between window shopping its a fun thing to do in the French Quarter. 

         Audubon Park in New Orleans is certainly green this time of year.  Every where you look its green tress, green grass and even grenn water. The statues even have a green hue to them.  I would guess thats the rule for things in the park. Greeen , Red  or Yellow its a great park in the middle of an urban area.

      This New Orleans home has a lot of details and features that start with the wrought iron fence.  The porch, windows, arches, shutters, balcony, doors are all part of the fine details that historic homes in New Orleans can have.  Having one fully restored and maintained is a treasure indeed.

        This Uptown Double in New Orleans is a great historic renovation.  Attention to details makes this home standout out in a crowd.  Check out the stained glass windows and the details in the woodwork. 

        With a mild Winter or almost none at all the foiliage and plants have gotten a head start this year.  Its hard to believe that this house was sitting in 8 feet of water after Katrina.

    This is Navy week in New Orleans to remember the beginning the War of 1812.  New Orleans is a good place to start.  New Orleans is a big small town but there is always something going on for people to see and do. Last week was the French Quarter Fest, this week the Navy came to town and next week Jazz Fest starts for its three week run.

       The French Quarter Fest had a great 4 day run this 2012 with plenty of people and great weather.  Music and New Orleans  tend to go togeather with the tunes and songs.  Ever notice how much art is centered around music in New Orleans.  New Orleans is really getting the news out and people seem to enjoy it from all walks of life.