Cajun
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The Acadians, exiled from Nova Scotia in Canada during the Grand Derangement, found their way to the Deep South and made their home in southern Louisiana. For centuries these hardy French-speaking people have lived here and this cottage is a typical dwelling from the earliest days of their presence in the area. Amazingly, the culture is still intact, and the language, which sounds very much like it would have sounded in 17th Century France, has not been lost. Through proud Americans, my parents still speak nothing but French to each other.
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Waiting for Guiness – local Sydney band. Rock/garage/cajun…. odd, but good! © Sara Lamond 2007. All rights reserved. / / / / / / / / / / /
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I posted this image earlier and then got a request from one of my former students to create another version of the same picture, this one as a Cajun Christmas card. In her email to me, she wrote, “Yesterday, I found out I relapsed… A tumor that was dormant for two years awoke from its slumber… so back to the battle… and you know this Cajun is going to fight like a true Cajun!” I’m dedicating this card to Robyn and to her fighting spirit. I hope that everyone who views this card and reads this entry will pray for her to win this next round of her battle with cancer. Robyn is a gifted athlete who abounds with humor and the Cajun joie de vivre, joy of life! Please spread the word; united prayer is powerful. And a very Merry Cajun Christmas to you and yours!
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This is a replica of a 1700s Catholic church in the Acadian architectural style that was characteristic in in southern Louisiana at the time. Everything is true to the period, even the statuary and sacred images inside. (See Hail Mary for a closer look at a vintage statue that is inside the church). This church is located at Vermilionville in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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Vermilionville is a replica of a village in bygone days in southern Louisiana. A sad commentary is written on the blackboard, “I will not speak French in school,” a strict directive that was issued to the French speaking children of Acadian descent in the area. Exiled from Nova Scotia in Canada, the Acadians found their way to Louisiana where they retained their culture, their Catholic faith, and their native French tongue. When their children attended school, there was a program in place to Americanize the children and to make them fit in with the English speaking populace. Ironically, all these years later, schools in the area now have another program in place called French Immersion. Students are being reintroduced to the native tongue of their ancestors in an effort to salvage that which has been lost. The French Acadian culture continues to thrive in southern Louisiana, and I’m happy to be part of this rich heritage. I have included this photo as part of the “Nostalgia” series in my portfolio.
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I love this image because it’s a reminder to me that daily life and worship are not separate entities but more like two hands folded in prayer, a prayer that flows like a peaceful melody from sunup to sundown and throughout the night in wonderful continuity and harmony. Taken at Acadian Village in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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My husband bought a mounted print of this and I must say it is very lovely! Red Bubble does a fabulous job in the printing department!
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Blake, former student of mine contacted me about a very unusual tree he’d seen near his property on the Bayou Teche and asked if I wanted to photograph it. Of course, I was very curious about the tree and went over to see for myself. I was amazed by this majestic old live oak whose root system is exposed after years of soil erosion, to the point that Blake who is six feet tall could easily stand under the tree with plenty of headroom to spare. When I entitled this photo, Under the Old Oak Tree, the words are quite literal as a tall man can actually stand UNDER the tree’s roots. Wow! Thanks to Blake for sharing this treasure with me! You might want to see another version of this venerable old tree here:
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Blake, a former student of mine, is standing under one of his favorite trees, an ancient live oak whose root system was exposed after years and years of soil erosion. Blake is six feet tall, and it’s evident in this photo that he has plenty of headroom to stand comfortably under the old oak’s roots. This old tree is telling me that life’s trials do everything to wash away our stability, but if our roots are deep and firm, we can still stand tall.
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This is a scene of the muddy Bayou Teche; I love the cypress tree and its knees (roots) which rise like candlesticks from the ground. I took this photo in my uncle’s back yard.
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Magnolia Ridge is a lovely place in a quaint little town called Washington, Louisiana. The generous people who own the property make it accessible to the public, free of charge, for leisurely strolling. The acreage has several houses on it, paved walkways meandering through oak-covered hills, flower gardens, and a cypress lake filled with beautiful moss-draped trees and lots of cypress knees. It’s a haven for gray squirrels, lots of birds, butterflies, and all sorts of little creatures that find refuge there. My husband and I love to go there just to get away from the noise and busy-ness of everyday living. This collage is my tribute to Magnolia Ridge. I’d like to dedicate this to our daughter Catherine who first introduced us to this peaceful spot on earth. Thanks, Catherine! Daddy and I have spent many a tranquil time there. This is the main house on the property: /
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Images from Acadiana in the state of Louisiana comprise this calendar for 2009. St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Grand Coteau, LA, Acadian Village scenes in Lafayette, LA, the town of Natchitoches, LA, Lake Martin in St. Martin Parish, Magnolia Ridge in Washington, LA, Acadia Parish rice fields, Vermilionville in Lafayette, LA, and scenes along the Bayou Teche in St. Martin Parish are included in this collection.
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This is a scene from Acadian Village in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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This photo was taken in St. Martinville, Louisiana, on the banks of the Bayou Teche close to the Evangeline oak named after the heroine of Longfellow’s epic poem about Evangeline and Gabriel.
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Mardi Gras beads and a big ol’ crawdaddy…all hangin’ on the fleur de lis :-)
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Acadian Village in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a replica of a Cajun settlement from the 1800s. It’s so peaceful to go there, to step back in time, and to enjoy a way of simplicity that has vanished.
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Here is the description of New Hope Chapel at Acadian Village in Lafayette, Louisiana, taken from the website of this landmark: “The New Hope Chapel is a replica of an 1850 chapel. The architects were Don Breaux and Robert Barras. It was built through the efforts of the Knights of Columbus and opened for the Bicentennial. The ceiling was built of cypress and is held up by pegs. The floor was made of Louisiana long leaf pine that is about 200 years old. There is only one original pew; it is 150 years old. The rest are copies, made by Mr. Whitney Breaux. The Stations of the Cross were hand carved with chisel, knife and hammer by a local sculptor, Mr. Lester Duhon. The main altar was the type used before Vatican Council II. It originally served St. Anne’s church in Youngsville, Louisiana, and later St. Joseph’s in Milton, Louisiana. It was donated to the Village by Mrs. Jules Hebert of Milton. The side altar (Last Supper scene) is a gift from an anonymous donor who left it on the porch of the general store.” In a time when hope is low with failing economies world-wide, with natural disasters such as the Australian fires, with clash of ideologies and separation of humanity into dissenting camps of opinion, I offer this image in prayer for NEW HOPE for us all.
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This is Super Natural Cajun, 6 yr old APHA Gelding.
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This is a 6 year old Black and White APHA Gelding: Super Natural Cajun aka Buckers. Thanks to the hosts of Nude Pets for featuring this image. Ragin Cajun! was also a top tenner in the Avatar challenge in the Equine Art and Photography group. /
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Featured: ! All Street Portraiture And Photography ! 07/05/2009
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Some people call the Roseate Spoonbill a Cajun Flamingo. Here is a lovely pink lady balancing delicately on a limb at Jefferson Island rookery where there is a large colony of waterfowl in residence during the spring and summer months.
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