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The Mardi Gras Indian tribes of New Orleans LA, have remained relatively untarnished by tourism and commercialism. They only "parade" a few times per year, during Mardi Gras day and St. Joseph's day being primary. Their hand beaded suits can take nearly a year to complete and can weigh upwards of a hundred pounds. To experience the beauty of this age old tradition is awe inspiring, rare, and beautiful.

Most people recognize the popular Iko Iko song without even realizing it is one of many songs in the Mardi Gras Indian tradition. I hope this image draws viewers into a curiosity to learn more about history and traditions of these beautiful people.

I offer this limited edition print on a beautiful Hahnemühle fine art 100% cotton rag paper. The print is made on the highest quality Giclée printing equipment with archival inks for superb color and brightness. Print is 9X18 inches with a 1 inch white border to offer additional flexibility. Hand signed Certificate of Authentic...

My goal as a photographic artist lies in creating images that demand more than a passing glance, more than 125th of a second they capture. My favorite genre is abstracts that draw the viewer into aesthetically pleasing puzzles that inspire wonder. While searching for that elusive magic, I indulge in anything else that catches my eye and might catch yours. My obsession with photography began with a 75-cent folding Kodak from a church bizarre when I was twelve years old. I spent the next 20 years in darkrooms and textbooks, learning everything I could about the art and science of it. I opened a studio and lab business while still in high school and eventually ended up selling equipment and supplies for an old-school camera shop. That job...