Ellen Rosenberg Photography

08/16/2024

FINDING GRACE... continuing the traditions.. Retirement celebration in congo square..
Big Chief Victor Harris began his journey as a Black Masking Indian at the age of fifteen with the Yellow Pocahontas Tribe and Chief of Chiefs Tootie Montana. He later became chief of his own tribe, The Mandingo Warriors – Spirit of Fi Yi Yi. Today, Big Chief Fi-Yi-Yi is the longest continuously masking Indian in the history of New Orleans with 58 years of service to the Indigenous culture. Harris created his first suit with the color black and for 2024, Big Chief will close the chapter of this journey with another historic Black suit. Big Chief Fi-Yi-Yi is one of the most recognized chiefs in the city of New Orleans. In addition to being a Big Chief, Victor Harris is a community leader, proud husband, father, and grandfather—plus an inspiration to all!

06/19/2024

“A photograph is neither taken nor seized by force. It offers itself up. It is the photo that takes you. One must not take photos.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson
For me.... this is FINDING GRACE.. As I wander the streets of New Orleans, often walking the same path i have done for 30 years, it all looks new and inviting. The story is written before I even raise my camera to my eye. And indeed the photograph takes me, and I free up another piece of my spirit to the universe. This is indeed FINDING GRACE everyday.. Grateful and I hope you enjoy my wanderings..

04/17/2024

French Quarter Festivals, Inc 2024, Finding GRACE.. Day 1, The Joy, celebration, starts with the parade, a tradition of the beginning of FQF, then the music begins.. and for 4 days the city is filled with people dancing, laughing, and feeling the life of New Orleans... This is FINDING GRACE.

01/28/2024

Since I have yet to edit my newest 2024 Photographs from this mardi gras... thought i would share photographs from Mardi Gras past.. "It's Tradition Cher.." To remind us all of the joy, celebration and love in this wonderful city .. Enjoy and always grateful

01/18/2024

The Lady and Men Rollers Social Aid and Pleasure club.. rollin into New Year's Eve,, Some of my creative photographs from Sunday Dec 31, 2023.. Beautiful day to celebrate life and to honor those who have passed.. Grateful to all the beautiful Lady Rollers.. Please tag

12/25/2023

Finding grace ! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1STxNnJ8oR/?igsh=cjNsNzB1dnhmOXdt

03/23/2023

"And as the players tried to take the field, the MARCHING BAND refused to yield." Don McLean Marching Bands,, symbol of celebration, Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul. , , , , , , ,

03/07/2023