I am rarely conscious of drainpipes, but in New Orleans, things are different. They often embody a bit of history, and represent one of the city's greatest challenges. The base of this drainpipe is decorated in the style of a classical pillar, a nod to the European character of the city itself. I made this image as an exercise in color as well – the orange drainpipe stands in striking contrast to the reddish wall to the right and the blue-gray paint of the building and door to the left.