Monday, February 20, 2012

Down on the Bayou


Down on the Bayou
NOLA09D-163
April 21, 2009


It is easy to visit New Orleans without realizing that it is in the heart of swamp country.  That mighty Mississippi river, having wound its way through thousands of miles, spills into a wide delta that is prone to flooding, and gives us a small sampling of an American jungle.  But just outside the vibrant city is the dense brush and forest, and here you see that legendary landscape that we think of when we think of the bayou.  Here, as we floated by, was a  house that was only accessible by boat.  No roads lead out here, just the barest of essentials, and the hard beating it took from humidity and rain and neglect.  But it is this look that best encapsulates the area.  Enjoy.
 
Technical notes:
Camera: NIkon D80
Lens: Nikon 50 mm f/1.4
Focal length: 50 mm
Exposure: 1/100   f/11 ISO 100
Post-processing: Slight texture,toning and curves adjustment in PS4

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