The Fleur-de-Lis pops up everywhere in New Orleans. An old symbol of the French monarchy, it denotes the French heritage of the city. The Fleur-de-Lis is popular on jewelry, dresses, ties... just about anything, including fences, where it is commonly used to top iron fences.When the New Orleans Saints chose it for a logo, it pretty much assured its standing as unofficial symbol for the city.
--steve buser
Good closeup. I enjoyed reading the heritage of this popular symbol.
ReplyDeleteJust love railings and these are beautiful. Wonderfully photographed too.
ReplyDeleteI so regret not having visited New Orleans before he terrible tragedy y'all went thru. I'm told the Old Town is still preserved. Is that true?
Nice detail in the photo.
ReplyDeletenice photograph... is it the symbol fleur de lis same as mentioned in the da vinci novel?
ReplyDeletePusa -- I sure it's one and the same.
ReplyDeletea beautiful photograph
ReplyDeletethat resemble in the Loire without the paddl-boat
My wife collects everything "Fleur de Lis". She even started a company last year where they make many pieces with the symbol on it. You might enjoy it, it's called Art House 19 and you can find it at www.arthouse19.com. If you want to leave her a comments/reviews about her products, she'll love it!
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