Sign Of Distress Post Hurricane Katrina Message
by Michael Hoard
Title
Sign Of Distress Post Hurricane Katrina Message
Artist
Michael Hoard
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
One of a new series titled Graffiti, Social Messages, Signs, Decals, Speak Loud And Clear.
Upon returning to the city post Hurricane Katrina, this powerful message was handwritten by a local resident who did not evacuate from the hurricanes approach. The sign was written to deter any looting to his business. This sign was seen on national TV and also used on a national traveling tour of messages handwritten on signs and objects from aftermath of destruction involving the New Orleans Louisiana area.
A powerful reminder from post Hurricane Katrina which devastated New Orleans and the entire Gulf states. This particular sign was part of an exhibit seen both on national news coverage and part of a traveling exhibit which toured America. My thoughts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Mathew along the eastern coast from Florida to North Carolina, may you all keep safe and have minimum damages to your homes. Your lives matter most in time of crisis to us all. This past September marked the 11th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the rebirth of one of America's most beloved and historic cities.
With the help from citizens across the nation and around the world and the resilience of its natives New Orleans was rebuilt and continues to thrive and welcome visitors to continue to experience its Architecture, Culture, Festivals, Food, Music and importantly its locals. as it was prior to Hurricane Katrina. Thank you to anyone who may have assisted in any way I am able to still call New Orleans my home
I was across the street and used my Olympus OM10 with zoom and auto settings.
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January 7th, 2013
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VIVA Anderson
Deeply moving capture, deeply moving write up.....great Art, Michael......f.v....VIVA
Michael Hoard replied:
Greetings VIVA thank you so much for viewing Sign Of Distress Post Hurricane Katrina Message one of my series New Orleans Graffiti Speaks Louder Than Words, it pleases me this photograph has emotive response, I appreciate the generous comment and the Fav, V. Cheers and Happy New Orleans 2020, Michael Hoard photography
Patricia Strand
This one kind of speaks for itself, literally. Powerful piece!
Michael Hoard replied:
Greetings Patricia thank you so much for viewing Sign Of Distress Post Hurricane Katrina it certainly does speak universal dialect yet very New Orleans, I appreciate the generous comment, Cheers, Michael Hoard
Michael Hoard
Greetings Liesl thank you so much for viewing Sign of Distress Post Hurricane Katrina Message, it was quite unexpected as I came upon this sign it was historic like so many other disasters so many others have endured. It is unfortunate you have to heave a warning to protect your property during a time of crisis/ I am glad to know Mathew did not affect you as weather forecast had predicted, cheers from Nawlins, and Happy Thanksgiving
Liesl Walsh
Wow, what a great capture of emotion and history! It's nerve-wracking to go through a hurricane. My friend on the east coast of Florida was supposed to get over 100 mph winds with Matthew recently, but thankfully the storm stayed east enough she only had much less, and no damage. We have been lucky here so far in Florida. l/f
Michael Hoard
Greetings Carmen Thank you so much for viewing Sign Of Distress Post hurricane Katrina Message, it pleases me this post sign message from Hurricane Katrina caught your attention and appreciate the Fav, cheers from Nawlins, Michael Hoard
Steve Harrington
A really cool image, Michael! I believe every word he wrote. :) LF
Michael Hoard replied:
Greetings Steve, thank you so much for viewing Sign of Distress Post Hurricane Katrina Message, it pleases me this photo fascinates you, I appreciate your L,F Cheers and Happy St. Patricks Day, Michael Joseph Hoard
Michael Hoard
Greetings Stephen, thank you so much for viewing Sign Of Distress Post Hurricane Katrina Message I appreciate your generous comments, Happy Holidays and Cheers, Michael
Michael Hoard
Hello JW, thank you so much for the feature Sign Of Distress in the Group Southern Photographers, I sure appreciate that, Michael
Michael Hoard
Hello Frist Star Art, thank you for the feature Sign Of Distress in the group Heroes and Heroines, I appreciate that, Michael
Michael Hoard
Hello Barbara, thank you so much for the feature Sign Of Distress Post Hurricane Katrina in the group M O U S E, I appreciate that, Michael
Barbara St Jean
Congratulations your images has been FEATURED in MOUSE! Thanks for your wonderful submissions and support!! Have a great weekend, Cheers, Barbara F/V
Michael Hoard
Hello First Star Art, thank you for the feature Sign Of Distress in the group Heroes and Heroines, I appreciate that, Michael
Michael Hoard
Hello JW, thank you so much for the feature Sign Of Distress in the group Southern Photographers, I appreciate that, Michael
Michael Hoard
Hello Julie, thank you for selecting New Orleans Post Hurricane Katrina Message from my gallery, I apprecaite all the generous comments, the V's, F's the congrats and humbled to be among accomplished artist as yourself and everyone here at FAA, I apprecaite that! Cheers, Michael Hoard
Michael Hoard
Hello Joan, thank you for selecting my photo New Orleans Post Hurricane Katrina from my gallery, the V's, F's, congrats for being selected photographer of the week in the group Manufactured Objects, I am grateful to you and everyone and humbled my photo images have appealed to you! Cheers, Michael Hoard
Michael Hoard
Hello Mary Beth Landis, thank you so much for selecting my photo New Orleans Post Hurricane Katrina Message, from my gallery! I apprecaite your generous comments, the V's, F's, the congrats for being selected photographer of the week in the group Manufactured Objects! I apprecaite being among all the accomplished photographers in the group, Cheers, Michael Hoard
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