Jackson Square

A clear blue sky, lush foliage, perfectly groomed grass and the clean lines of three historic buildings -the Cabildo, Saint Louis Cathedral and the Presbytère. Also horses and carriages, wrought-iron gates, a famous statue of Andrew Jackson and a man with a bag. I liked the clean symmetry of the vista and the colours, especially the white of the carriage wheels. I was also quite pleased with capturing another photographer at work –the man taking a picture of his girlfriend in front of the statue. Yet the idyllic atmosphere has a sad element too –the flag at half mast, which somehow makes the picture rather poignant. Location: New Orleans, USA