NOLA Royalty


Baron Samedi – Ghede Lwa from the Voudon tradition In New Orleans, Baron Samedi is considered the patron Lwa of the City and it’s surrounding Bayous. (Self Portrait)
Named the “Comfort Maple” for the family whose land this has been since 1816 (and who donated this small plot to the region), this tree is believed to be the oldest Sugar Maple in Canada – approximated at 500 years! It is surrounded by farmland and was officially sanctioned for continued preservation in 1961 by…
Photographers for Good Foundation is a non-profit corporation that was formed in 2012 by its founder Ivan Makarov. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a platform for photographers to give back through their art. This is an organization that set out to do good using the talents of the photography community to promote…
The legend that is Buckwheat Zydeco (aka Stanley Dural, Jr. – born November 14, 1947 – passed, Sept. 24, 2016) educates the audience in the fine art of traditional Cajun/Louisiana party music. On tour with legendary Bluesman, Dr. John at the 2010 Hamilton, ON, “Festival Of Friends”. Buckwheat Zydeo’s Official Website
This is an old neighbourhood in Hamilton, Ontario (Canada) – named for one of the largest properties located there – Ravenscliffe. Nestled at the foot of “Hamilton Mountain” (part of the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve), the homes range through many architectural styles and eras seldom seen today in their original renderings. Many were built by…
Hidden between the edge of an expressway and a golf course, is a peaceful wildlife trail…