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Empty City

© Christopher A. Vedros

Empty City

Uploaded: January 25, 2006

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I took this picture on my first day back in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. The city was still evacuated, but as an engineer working on recovery efforts, I had documents to get through the military roadblocks. I was awestruck when I drove across the Mississippi River in broad daylight, and couldn't see another car on the road. I drive across this bridge every day, but normally there is traffic on it 24-7. It was a very strange sight for me.

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Comments

Corinne M. Thompson January 26, 2006

That must have been very eerie for you. This capture is magnificent, great clarity and color. I wish you well. #381141

Mary VanUlzen March 18, 2006

Really nice Photo on it's own. But even more powerful considering where and when it was taken. God Bless all those hurting in our country. #2547318

Christopher A. Vedros March 18, 2006

Thanks ladies. #2547580

Robyn Gwilt October 18, 2006

I liked this when I saw it first time, and I like it again, whilst scrolling through your gallery. I hope things are on their way back to normal in your city. I'm sure it'll take a long long time, but many people think of y'all often. #3467855

Christopher A. Vedros October 19, 2006

Thanks Robyn. Many things are back to normal or getting there. Many other things will probably never be the same.

But hey, our football team is kicking butt! ;-)

Chris #3473949

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe December 27, 2006

I had not seen this photo til now! It really hits home in more ways than one, Chris! It is an excellent symbol of the first days back after Katrina. Good job!
kk #3744648

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