New Orleans. 2017.
Traveling back to New Orleans after being away for over 10 years was nostalgia overload. I wish I could have stayed longer and explored a little wider but alas, the lure of hand grenades on Bourbon Street plus the hustle and bustle of the Essence Festival made it a little tough to really get in touch with the environment and #justgoshoot. Nevertheless, I snuck away for a few minutes to capture some flicks at one of my favorite spots, The City Park. Home to the largest collection of Live Oaks, this park has a special place in my heart.
Take a peak at a few of the sights and fun times we had!
I spent one year of my undergrad at Xavier University of Louisiana. I have such great memories, including living right across the street from the City Park and the New Orleans Museum of Art. It was nice to check things out again.
While wandering, I came upon a man playing his guitar under one of the larger oaks. The timing could not have been better. He seemed a little shy (or possibly even annoyed), so I didn't want to interrupt his beautiful singing for a portrait. I took photos from a distance in order to respect his space.
I think this is the McDonogh Oak. I did not get a chance to verify the tree tags, but my Snapchat geofilter did let me know it was in the area lol. At any rate, McDonogh is over 800 years old. The oldest living live oak is said to be the Angel Oak, in Charleston, South Carolina. Some claim that it is over 1500 years old, but most suspect its an exaggeration.