New Orleans, historic center, French Quarter, stunning ironwork balconies, ornate gas lamps, colorful stucco buildings, vibrant Mardi Gras flags, narrow cobblestone streets, jazz music floating from Preservation Hall, majestic oak trees with Spanish moss, intricate fountain, grand staircase, neoclassical columns, richly textured stone walls, warm golden lighting, 3/4 composition, depth of field, cinematic mood, atmospheric perspective.