We began a site on Pbase.com in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina devastated southeast Louisiana in August, and Hurricane Rita followed in September causing destruction in southwest Louisiana. We named the site "Our Louisiana" It's purpose was to show that though New Orleans and southeast Louisiana had suffered terribly as did the lower portions of southwest Louisiana, most of Louisiana was still open for business. We were encouraged especially by pbaser Coleen Perilloux Landry (pbase.com/septembermorn), and others.

The site evolved into what we called a "promote Louisiana" site, showcasing the beauty that
Louisiana has to offer, trying to show out of the way places that tourists might not see. While we did not get the official blessings of the Louisiana Department of Tourism, we did recieve their encouragement.

Part of our exploration was also to show my wife Donna, who is from the North, her new home state. As a lifelong resident, I have traveled through most of the state.

The site grew and over a 5 year period, was viewed by people from around the world. We also
made many friends throught this site. When we moved to north Texas in 2010, we maintained the Our Louisiana site, thinking that we would be making trips back and forth, stopping to take photos along the way. That has not happened, partly because of high fuel prices, partially because of family committments in north Texas.

We decided in 2011 to consolidate all of our Pbase.com sites into the Nightwings location. We have made a decision to close the Our Louisiana site, and have chosen the photos that we like. These are not necessarily the photos that have been viewed most.

UPDATE TO THIS: 2012 Based on viewer requests, we are adding other photos based on historical significence.

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