Spanish Quarter?

What surprises most tourists is that the architecture in New Orleans' French Quarter is not French, but Spanish. New Orleans passed hands from the French to the Spanish from 1762 to 1800, then briefly back to the French before the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. It was during Spanish rule that two great fires destroyed most of the buildings in the Quarter. The first, in 1788 destroyed 850 buildings and the second, in 1794, destroyed 200. After the purchase of Louisiana in 1803 by the United States - which more than doubled the size of the US - Americans started to settle in New Orleans, but most of them chose to live outside the Vieux Carré, which allowed the historic center to keep its distinct Creole character.

Manchac Fish Camp

An abandoned fish camp in Louisiana's Manchac Swamp. Manchac is well known for its fishing and duck hunting. Pass Manchac marked the border between Spanish West Florida and French Louisiana. The name "Manchac" comes from a Choctaw expression for "rear entrance". It serves as the northwest entrance to Lake Ponchartrain. If you're ever passing through on Interstate 55, be sure and stop at Middendorf's and try the delicious thin-cut catfish they've been proudly serving since 1934. http://middendorfsrestaurant.com/

Equen Plantation at Sundown

Equen Plantation lies on a lonely stretch of road between Greenwood and Clarksdale, Mississippi. Like many plantations in the Mississippi Delta, Equen was home to a number of sharecroppers through the 1940's and possibly later as well. A large farm of several thousand acres, the land that makes up Equen was originally part of Tallahatchie County. In the 1870's it became part of Sunflower County, and today it is part of Leflore County. Sunsets on the Delta make beautiful photographs.

Church Pew

A primitive church pew with the sunlight filtering through the dingy window. This particular church was built in the early 1900's. Like many from that era, it is plain and simple both inside and out. The exterior is a recognizable white rectangle while the inside is wooden and unfinished. Though often forgotten except on special occasions, many of these buildings endure today. "The past is never dead. It's not even past." - William Faulkner

New Prospect Plantation

This is a photograph of one of the first floor rooms at New Prospect Plantation. The house was constructed in the early to mid-1800's. Although it hasn't been inhabited as a residence in many years, it is in relatively good shape. My favorite thing about this photo is how the afternoon shadow from the main door falls across the column.

Hilton Spears Custom Cabinets

Hilton Spears and his staff of talented craftsmen create some really beautiful work. I've had the privilege of capturing some of their projects. Located in Philadelphia, Mississippi, Hilton Spears Custom Cabinets serve customers from a wide geographic area. In Hilton's own words, "There are very few people in life that can truly do what they love and I feel very fortunate to be able to do just that. We hope to give your family the kind of service that we would expect someone to give us. We have a dedicated staff of 20 employees to make your dreams become a reality!"

If your project involves cabinets, it would be well worth your time to visit Hilton's website, or better yet give him a call and tell him what you're looking for-chances are he can create exactly what you need!

http://www.hiltonspearscabinets.com/index