Coastal Visual Index

The history, culture, community, and economy of  coastal  Louisiana are built around an environment rich  in  natural resources, making the area home to  productive seafood industries, oil & gas production,  shipping, recreation, and tourism industries. Coastal Landscapes Location: Bayou Savage - facing Slidell, La.  Technique: Viewpoint Titled: Murky Edges This aerial image of Bayou Savage, a National Wildlife Refuge separating Lake Pontchartrain from Lake Borgne and the Gulf of Mexico, highlights  that the edges where land and water meet in natural coastal areas is  often not well defined. It is in these spaces where  coastal environments are most fragile and productive and  provide the most abundant ecosystem services.  Coastal Landscapes Location: New Orleans Lakefront   Technique: Rule of Thirds Titled: Tranquil Expanse An unimpeded sunset during a su...