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Portrait series "Waiting for the Spill" show people who live in the Mississippi River Delta and got affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. This part of the region is the most damaged by this environmental disaster as hundreds of families are involved in shrimp and oyster fishing industry. Their business has come to a standstill as a result of the oil spill. Faces of oil-stricken community reflect uncertainty, fears and Text insecurity of those affected by the spill. After the worst oil disaster in American history, these people have to deal with its consequences and uncertainty of the future. It will probably take few generations to recover.
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Mr. Molinere, a retired shrimp fisherman in Monteuget, L.A
Noel Camardelle, fisherman at Chenier, Grand Isle. L.A
Steve Nelton in his Ship Yard. Chauvin, L.A
David Bernard. Montegut, L.A
Cleaning efforts by the USA Military. Grand Isle Beach. Grand Isle, LA
Johnny Pham, a srimp fisherman from Vietnam. Leeville, L.A
Veterinarian Heather Nevill and Veterinarian student Steven Buco. Wild Life and Fishery Cleaning Station. Grand Isle, L.A
A BP worker in the waiting for oil to hit the Grand Fourchon Beach. Fourchon, LA
Romero Lozano works at Blanchard Sea Food Inc. Factory in Grand Isle, L.A.
Thomas C, Boykin is working with is son in the PB cleaning efforts. Venice Commercial Dock, Venice LA
Mr. Thieu is giving the last touch on is shrimp boat. Chauvin, L.A
Tony Riley Empire Marina. Empire, LA
Joe Authement (left) and Eric Nelton getting ready for a night shrimp fishing at Robinson Canal, LA
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