Louisiana - Days 4 & 5
Today was a day to do a few non-photo things. When I got home last night I heard a loud hissing sound coming from one of the tires. I felt around and found a nail draining the air from the tire. I called the rental company and they sent somebody to put on the spare (I could have done it, but they said I should let somebody else do it). This morning it was raining like crazy, so I took the car in to get the flat fixed, did a little bit of shopping, and did laundry. I didn't even make it to the coast. It was sort of a nice break actually.
There was a pretty violent thunder storm last night that knocked out internet access. So, I'm posting some of yesterday's images on today's post. Yesterday I concentrated my efforts photographing some of the chenier wood lots on the coast. The damage isn't as obvious, but it's still apparent. Here's what I found.
Martin Beach Woods, Martin Beach, LA 2006
Peveto Woods #1, Little Florida Beach, LA 2006
Peveto Woods #2, Little Florida Beach, LA 2006
Blown Over Oak, Smith's Ridge, LA 2006
I also photographed a couple of large boats washed ashore by the storm.
Captain Mickey, Cameron Parish, LA 2006
Caminada Bay & Captain Mickey, Cameron Parish, LA 2006
There was a pretty violent thunder storm last night that knocked out internet access. So, I'm posting some of yesterday's images on today's post. Yesterday I concentrated my efforts photographing some of the chenier wood lots on the coast. The damage isn't as obvious, but it's still apparent. Here's what I found.
Martin Beach Woods, Martin Beach, LA 2006
Peveto Woods #1, Little Florida Beach, LA 2006
Peveto Woods #2, Little Florida Beach, LA 2006
Blown Over Oak, Smith's Ridge, LA 2006
I also photographed a couple of large boats washed ashore by the storm.
Captain Mickey, Cameron Parish, LA 2006
Caminada Bay & Captain Mickey, Cameron Parish, LA 2006
posted by Darren at
5:03 PM
9 Comments:
What's Louiana? Is that what they call Louisiana down south???
Thanks for the correction. I'll go fix it now.
I love the last boat picture. That print would go good with the "Chris the Boat" picture you gave us.... I'm just sayin'
Hey, a boats ashore series I like the idea! 'Chris the Boat' is one of my favorates too. I can't wait to see silver prints from this trip...how is Jon's camera working out for you?
That life saver ring would of made a sweet souvenir.
i just saw all these new posts for the first time just now. It's interesting to see how you're photographing this area, compared to the way the major press has portrayed it. These photographs are beautiful, formally. The subject matter, however, is saddening and unfortunate, and reminds us that as good that man is at controlling nature--somewhat--we are still vulnerable.
I don't know, just my opinion on the matter.
I agree with Andy, we don't get to see all the work there is still to do there. I have a hard time understanding how long it takes to clean up after a major disaster. I just read a thing a while ago about how far they are from being done cleaning up the tsunami disaster, scary. Although, I do understand how long it takes to finish small projects around the house (I'm going on 3 years to finish my baseboards in the kitchen).
I really like the last boat photograph as well.
Andy,
Your comments were insightful. It is a little overwhelming to photograph this mess. I am largely a photographer that seeks for form or beauty or whatever you want to call it. I'm sure other photographers would photograph this place in a much different way. Despite the mess there is still hope, I guess that's the point of the images.
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