I’m finally getting started on editing my photos from my trip to New Orleans earlier this year. One of the highlights of the trip was my visit to Mardi Gras World – the studio, storage, and display area for the company that creates many of the incredible floats for all the Mardi Gras Parades. Their warehouse is a photographer’s paradise – colors, shapes, characters and as much time as you want to spend photographing them.
Here are a few of my photos from Mardi Gras World (I’ll share more of them next Monday).

Cat at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans © 2018 Patty Hankins

Dinosuar at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans © 2018 Patty Hankins

Dr Suess Inspired Donald Trump with Tweet at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans © 2018 Patty Hankins

Trolley Car at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans © 2018 Patty Hankins

Words of Wisdom at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans © 2018 Patty Hankins

Tiger at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans © 2018 Patty Hankins

Skulls at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans © 2018 Patty Hankins

Puffer Fish at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans © 2018 Patty Hankins

Political Statements at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans © 2018 Patty Hankins

Political Statements at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans © 2018 Patty Hankins

Octopus at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans © 2018 Patty Hankins

Pig in a Hot Air Balloon at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans © 2018 Patty Hankins

Penguins at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans © 2018 Patty Hankins

Music at Mardi Gras World, New Orleans © 2018 Patty Hankins