JPG: Photos: "A "Frightmare" on Canal Street!" by Richard Knight

A "Frightmare" on Canal Street!

Hot! In Photo Challenge: Frightmare

by Richard Knight

Uploaded 1 Nov 2009 — 29 favorites

[From the 46th Floor, Sheraton Hotel, Canal Street, New Orleans, November 1, 2009]

I eagerly awaited my business trip to New Orleans this weekend.

With so much to do, JPG would have to take a “back seat.” Imagine, a “JPG-free” weekend . . . What an interesting concept!

I never thought about Halloween, let alone the French Quarter. But, as I trolled Bourbon and Royal Streets, I saw a lot of freaky people. It was strange, even for the Big Easy.

I sought sanctuary in the Hotel. 46th floor! Too high for my peace of mind, especially with the floor-to-ceiling plate glass window in my room!

Well, not to worry. As I lay in bed late Saturday night, I was content. JPG had not cluttered my mind, the freaky people were a block away, and I could see the lovely street lights, 500 feet below, without getting too close to the window.

It was not to last. I tossed and turned all night. I kept dreaming that I was being drawn to the precipice of the window by the very distractions I had avoided. It was a “Frightmare” on Canal Street!

37 responses

Kathleen Mercado said (1 Nov 2009):
Perfect for the theme Richard! Hope you are having a lovely weekend. When I went to the Dominican Republic, I swore up and down that I would not jpg. I made it four days...actually quite a feat, don't you think??? LOL!!! Love this:)
Dawn Duffield (Deleted) gave props (1 Nov 2009):
You are so darn clever!!!!!!
Regenia Brabham gave props (1 Nov 2009):
This is a wonderful capture!! I am sorry you had a restless night but am glad you did get away some. Welcome home BB.
elfriede fulda gave props (1 Nov 2009):
Very well done,,wow,,amazing actually
Dawn Duffield (Deleted) gave props (1 Nov 2009):
Dreams are funny, aren't they? I am certain the view was lovely, an unrestful sleep...New Orleans, the French Quarter on Halloween night...that alone is a frightening thought
Betty Maxey gave props (1 Nov 2009):
I am in agreement with Dawn...... but thank goodness...I don't have to do without JPG....that would be hard!!!
Andrea Petersen gave props (1 Nov 2009):
I think being on the 46th floor of the Hotel would be scary enough, in case of a fire ...That would be enough to give one nightmares. Great one for the theme.
Susan Littlefield gave props (1 Nov 2009):
Yikes! No wonder you had nightmares.....no JPG?!?!? Blasphemy! No you know I have to ask (and you're gonna kick yourself for not catching this before me) but what were you TROLLING for on Bourbon Street? Just askin.........
Donald Garrett gave props (1 Nov 2009):
Sounds like the beginning of a Hitchcock story!! Cool story and capture
Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (1 Nov 2009):
Oh so very creative Richard , so well done !!
suzanne said (1 Nov 2009):
Hope you had a better sleep the next night!! I don't do 46 floors, the thought is scary enough!!
dp * gave props (1 Nov 2009):
That's qurite a POV! Goouhlish for sure. Nice one. dp
Maura Wolfson-Foster gave props (1 Nov 2009):
We are one big happy family Richard....your insomnia is our insomnia!!! ;)
david ong gave props (1 Nov 2009):
ah..very familiar, actually the 46th floor is safer then Bourbon street.
Litz Go gave props (1 Nov 2009):
this is kind of scary, RV as I finish clicking fave button and start reading your caption, my computer suddenly went dead, then I have to re start it, then for the second time it went dead again. This is my third try, I'm glad, if not you could just have gotten my my fave and will wonder where is my comment. Hope your business trip went well.
Ann Reece gave props (1 Nov 2009):
Sounds like you are having an interesting trip. This is perfect for the theme!
Lynda Jeffers gave props (1 Nov 2009):
Welcome back!!
Charles Rushton said (2 Nov 2009):
Interesting juxtaposition.
John Linton gave props (2 Nov 2009):
Rockin' JPG's Theme Park.
Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (2 Nov 2009):
You can run but you just cannot hide from us here at JPG! We are a part of you now! RESISTANCE IS FUTILE! Love your entry! So very clever!
Michael Ball gave props (2 Nov 2009):
LOL!! This is EXCELLENT!! If you could have only dreamed of littlepeople. :)
JamesHarmon McQuilkin gave props (2 Nov 2009):
Great contrast of lighting and dark-subject matter
Sonia Adam Murray gave props (2 Nov 2009):
Dick it certainly looks as if you are having fun, please continue, you are definitely entertaining and pleasing us with your captures.
peggy gardner gave props (3 Nov 2009):
my favorite line: "JPG had not cluttered my mind, the freaky people were a block away..,
peggy gardner gave props (3 Nov 2009):
hahahahah you mean a link away !!!
Renee Gundrum gave props (3 Nov 2009):
LOL IM gald that my picture, could be part of yours... Interesting stuf!!!!
Latrenia Bryant gave props (3 Nov 2009):
LOL.... Love IT!
Nelson Campbell gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Hey good one!! Yikes!
Lanis Rossi gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Super!
Mary Brown gave props (4 Nov 2009):
Very, very clever shot and wonderful narrative!! You just can't escape "JPGing". I'm almost two days behind and now staying up until the wee hours in an attempt to catch up!!
Brenda Burk gave props (4 Nov 2009):
Oh yes
Jüri Vissak gave props (4 Nov 2009):
Very creative!
Deborah Downes gave props (5 Nov 2009):
Excellent entry, Richard, and made all the better by your well told tale behind it.
Maurie A gave props (8 Nov 2009):
Ha, perfect entry for this theme.... Great shot... This story would be a great beginning for a movie :)
eithne mythen gave props (9 Nov 2009):
Just brilliant Richard, I enjoyed this...
Joy B gave props (14 Nov 2009):
Great one!!
Christopher J Chalk gave props (9 Dec 2009):
Glad you didn't take one step closer my friend. Great capture from high above; vertigo is setting in, gotta go:(