The magazine of the photo-essay
Jan 2017 back issue
by Julie Dermansky
“A free, really high quality photo-essay magazine. Fabulous!”
Stephen Fry. British actor, writer and film & documentary maker
These photos were taken in Louisiana and North Carolina in 2016 of reflections in standing water left in the wake of a
1000 year flooding event.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) determined that the storms that hit Louisiana were 1000
year floods. The agency's determinations are based on the chances of several factors coming together to cause a
weather event. These flooded landscapes offer a glimpse of the changes that global warming will surely bring.
Flooding in Denham Springs Louisiana where over two feet of rain fell in 48 hours and caused historic flooding.
Flooding in Lumberton, North Carolina following Hurricane Matthew.
Flooding in Denham Springs Louisiana where they got 31 inches of rain that caused historic flooding.
Flooding in Denham Springs, Louisiana.
Sorrento, Louisiana, where flood waters remained days after the rain storm.
Floodwaters remain in Spanish Lake in Ascension Parish on August 27, following the 1000 year flood.
Car off Ridge Road in Asumption Parish, following the 1000 year flood. The area was flooded by backflow waters.
Flooded subdivision in Livingston Parish following a record breaking rainfall leading to a 1000 year flood.
Flooding in Denham Springs Louisiana where they got 31 inches of rain that caused historic flooding.
Flooding in Denham Springs, Louisiana.
Paulina Louisiana in St. James Parish, Aug 20th, flooded by backflow days after the rainstorm, where many were able
to keep the flood water out of their homes with sandbags and pumps going around the clock.
Flooded home in Lumberton, North Carolina.
Flooded fastfood restaurant in Lumberton, North Carolina.
A car dealership on Lumberton NC as the water goes down following Hurricane Matthew.
South Lumberton, North Carolina where an African American Neighborhood flooded.
River Road in Vanceboro near Swift Creek which is connected to the Neuse River.
Flooded gas station in Kinston, North Carolina following Hurricane Matthew.
National Guard Truck in Kinston NC.
Flooded bar in Kinston, North Carolina following Hurricane Matthew.
