Kerri Mccaffety

New Orleans at Night: The Magic of the Crescent City After Dark Kerri Mccaffety

Jacket Description/Flap:"New Orleans' night beauty is made of ephemeral things--cemetery angels, lacy tree branches, rippling reflections, and wisps of clouds covering the moon." --from the Introduction Explore the magical allure of the Crescent City after dark. Awash in the intrigue of night, the streets come alive under the gleam of the city's lights. From gas-lit streetlamps to neon signs, Christmas lights to the glow of the moon, these photographs capture the beauty and charm of New Orleans at night. Acclaimed photographer Kerri McCaffety has created a stunning collection of images featuring some of the city's enduring landmarks, iconic scenes, and natural beauty. Admire the graceful architecture of Uptown. Explore the vibrant communities of Mid-City. Breathe in the expansive presence of the waterfront. Marvel at the slick modernism of Downtown. Experience the serenity of lush parks with haunting statuary. Roam the illustrious French Quarter. Revel in the celebrations of Mardi Gras. A visual love letter to New Orleans, McCaffety's compilation shares her life-long infatuation with the city. Kerri McCaffety is regarded as a top photographer and nationally recognized talent whose art hangs in galleries and museums throughout the country. She has been honored with the Society of American Travel Writers' Lowell Thomas award and has lectured at the Louisiana State Museum, where her photographs are part of the permanent collection. Also by Kerri McCaffety Let's Walk the French Quarter - The Majesty of St. Francisville - Visions of the Vieux Carre - The Majesty of the French Quarter - The Majesty of St. Charles Avenue - Etouffee, Mon Amour: The Great Restaurants of New Orleans - St. Joseph Altars - Napoleon House - Obituary Cocktail: The Great Saloons of New Orleans Praise for Kerri McCaffety "Kerri's images reveal an inner city suspended somewhere in time, languid in its sultry air and splendid in its ethereal light. Though her subjects are diverse, they share an aura which few photographers ever capture on film." --M. Lindsay Bierman, Southern Accents "McCaffety captures architectural structures with an unobtrusive and engaging eye, remaining acutely perceptive to light and its consequence of shadow." --Kyle Norris, Foreword magazine "Kerri's work is lush with natural light that makes the images sensual and rich, and transforms the places she photographs into poems." --Francis Ford CoppolaPublisher Marketing: The New Orleans Times-Picayune says that photographer Kerri McCaffety "knows how to capture the fleeting beauty of a moment," and once again she does so in a stunning visual exploration of the Crescent City after hours. When the sun sets over the Mississippi River and the streets begin to glow beneath the warmth of the city's antique gaslights, the beauty of New Orleans is at its peak. The unique architectural gems of the Garden District, up and down Canal Street, and woven throughout the French Quarter almost require that they be revered under the cover of darkness. Historic night spots, beloved landmarks, and even modern marvels fill this impressive volume of color photography. McCaffety highlights iconic scenes, such as St. Louis Cathedral, steamboats on the river, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and moonrise over the Crescent City Connection. These structures come alive at night, accented by Christmas lights on St. Charles Avenue, fireworks over City Park, neon lights along Bourbon Street, and megawatt Mardi Gras floats. Whether as a gift for a visiting tourist or a memento for a seasoned local, New Orleans at Night is an inspiring celebratory look at the Crescent City after dark.

Contributor Bio:  McCaffety, Kerri Kerri McCaffety counts among her accolades a Gold Lowell Thomas Award from the Society of American Travel Writers and an Author of the Year award from the New Orleans Gulf South Booksellers Association. Her books with Pelican include "Obituary Cocktail: The Great Saloons of New Orleans; The Majesty of St. Charles Avenue; Etouffee, Mon Amour: The Great Restaurants of New Orleans; Napoleon House; St. Joseph Altars; The Majesty of the French Quarter; Visions of the Vieux Carre; The Majesty of St. Francisville;" and "Let's Walk the French Quarter."