Lalani Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Took a trip to Six Flags (Jazzland) New Orleans this past Sunday with a friend and spent several hours there. It was amazing. The weather was nice though could have been a little cooler, and we had the place to ourselves for several hours before seeing another soul. Very eerie feeling to the place, especially when you think about how several thousand people used to crowd the park when it was open. Full set (92 images) can been seen here. IMG_8712 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_8729__1__2 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_8744 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_8762bw by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_8783__1__2 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_8789 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_8797 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_8807 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_8815__1__2 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_8841 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_8901 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_8905 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_8907 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_8910 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_8926 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_8954 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_9010__1__2 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_9063 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_9081 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_9034__1__2 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr Link to comment
seabass Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Cool pictures. I'm surprised that you could walk through it. Did you have to jump a fence or something? Link to comment
Lalani Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Cool pictures. I'm surprised that you could walk through it. Did you have to jump a fence or something? Nope, no jumping fences! We found a secluded back entrance and strolled right in. There was zero security this time around. Link to comment
Mr. Fosi Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Reminds me of photos I've seen of places in the Ukraine. I'm glad you weren't arrested and strip/cavity-searched. Link to comment
Zia Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 This was my favorite. Fantastic picture in such a eerie, sad kinda of way. Kind of sums up that whole disaster in a way. All incredible pictures! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment
Lalani Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Reminds me of photos I've seen of places in the Ukraine. I'm glad you weren't arrested and strip/cavity-searched. Hah, I'm glad of that as well! We were expecting to have to dodge security, but didn't have that trouble. This was my favorite. Fantastic picture in such a eerie, sad kinda of way. Kind of sums up that whole disaster in a way. All incredible pictures! Thanks for sharing. Thanks and yeah, its surprising how much is still left there. All of the buildings have been gutted, but the rides are mostly still intact. Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 You are an awesome photographer! Great pics! Link to comment
Lalani Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm an alright photographer Link to comment
CrazyEyes Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I was in Lousiana a couple years ago and wanted to check this out. I remember going to New Orleans and seeing ads for Katrina tours. I have to admit, the place I stayed at in Louisiana was kind of boring but I think everyone should atleast once in their life go to Bourbon street and party, it is really nothing like I've ever done, and the French quarters are amazing. Great photos. Edit: Give yourself some more credit, the pictures look damn near perfect Link to comment
glennr1978 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 You are an awesome photographer! Great pics! What he/she said!! Link to comment
-evan Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Nice! I've seen a couple photosets of this six flags on tumblr before, it always seems so eerie... Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 What he/she said!! Link to comment
lgreen Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Wow. I'm going to make a bunch of cash when I crop out your watermark and sell prints of these. Thanks for posting them. Link to comment
Lalani Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Thanks guys! I was in Lousiana a couple years ago and wanted to check this out. I remember going to New Orleans and seeing ads for Katrina tours. I have to admit, the place I stayed at in Louisiana was kind of boring but I think everyone should atleast once in their life go to Bourbon street and party, it is really nothing like I've ever done, and the French quarters are amazing. Great photos. Edit: Give yourself some more credit, the pictures look damn near perfect Hehe, thanks. And yeah, I've never been a big fan of New Orleans. Good food and party place but wouldn't want to spend a lot of time there. Unfortunately I may end up living there for school. :/ Wow. I'm going to make a bunch of cash when I crop out your watermark and sell prints of these. Thanks for posting them. lol, thanks Loren, but you better not! :amgry: Link to comment
Reefer Addict Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I think you caught an image of one of the family members of that crazy cannibal family that has been said to squat in that abandoned park. Take a close look at image 9034. Link to comment
Lalani Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 I think you caught an image of one of the family members of that crazy cannibal family that has been said to squat in that abandoned park. Take a close look at image 9034. Riiiiiiiiiight Link to comment
Gramophone Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 This is AMAZING. I love seeing deserted places like this. Your photography captures the eeriness perfectly, Lalani. Great stuff! Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 zombie apocalypse.... Link to comment
Reef_Suds Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 This was great!! I love the megaphone picture, definitely my favorite! Link to comment
metrokat Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Lani, I'm glad you went with a friend but I was curious if you are at all fearful of your safety when you find abandoned places. I mean not just the possibility of being mugged but structural safety of the buildings themselves? Link to comment
Lalani Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 This is AMAZING. I love seeing deserted places like this. Your photography captures the eeriness perfectly, Lalani. Great stuff! Thanks chick! zombie apocalypse.... Meh, just destroy the brain. This was great!! I love the megaphone picture, definitely my favorite! That is one of my favs too, thanks! Lani, I'm glad you went with a friend but I was curious if you are at all fearful of your safety when you find abandoned places. I mean not just the possibility of being mugged but structural safety of the buildings themselves? Oh yeah, there are always unsafe floors/roofs, chemicals like asbestos to worry about, rusty nails poking up from boards, snakes. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/10810415906/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/10810415906/'>IMG_9031 by http://www.flickr.com/people/kimclark/'>Ugiesnugums, on Flickr Got to be careful walking around any place that hasn't been maintained. Keep an eye on the ground, test the stability of flooring and structures, and watch out for unsavory individuals. Its a risk, but so much fun. Link to comment
Jacob042426 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Reminds me of Chernobyl lol Link to comment
Lalani Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Reminds me of Chernobyl lol I would love to visit Chernobyl. Link to comment
NirvanaandTool Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Really cool pics. Crazy how much was left. And for some reason it reminds me of the amusement park in Zombieland. Link to comment
seabass Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 And for some reason it reminds me of the amusement park in Zombieland. Haha. My current zombie apocalypse prepping plan consists of spray painting big white 3's on the sides of my black Ford Escape. Link to comment
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