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  • 19 August 2006 - New Orleans - Louisiana. Faith Figueroa. Finding Faith. Faith (2 yrs) with her mother Miriam and her sister Anfernya (5yrs) back in the 9th Ward from which they were evacuated by boat as hurricane Katrina flooded their neighbourhood almost a year ago. The neighbourhood remains desolate, with few residents. Hurricane damage for the most part unrepaired. They now have to share their home with rats. Electricity is sporadic and expensive, the telephone company has still not repaired the lines and someone tried to break into their home a few days ago whilst they were in it. Miriam stands with her children, their home in an upstairs apartment behind them. They escaped into a boat from the top steps as hurricane Katrina flooded the area. A large puddle now forms in the ruined streets, a breeding ground for ferocious mosquitos.
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  • 19 August 2006 - New Orleans - Louisiana. Faith Figueroa. Finding Faith. Faith (2 yrs) with her mother Miriam and her sister Anfernya (5yrs) back in the 9th Ward from which they were evacuated by boat as hurricane Katrina flooded their neighbourhood almost a year ago. The neighbourhood remains desolate, with few residents. Hurricane damage for the most part unrepaired. They now have to share their home with rats. Electricity is sporadic and expensive, the telephone company has still not repaired the lines and someone tried to break into their home a few days ago whilst they were in it. Faith manages a smile as the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches. Faith was featured on the Sept 19th 2005 cover of Newsweek.
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  • 21 July 2006 - New Orleans - Louisiana. Devastation remains. The deserted, derelict, shattered lower 9rth ward remains in ruins almost eleven months after hurricane Katrina.
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  • 23 June, 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Upside down car. Lower 9th ward. Sunset. Many months after hurricane Katrina, cars still remain upside down awaiting clearance in the Lower 9th ward.
    299-23june06-299.JPG
  • 02 April 2020. Hesdin, Pas de Calais, France. <br />
Coronavirus - COVID-19 in Northern France.<br />
<br />
The almost deserted streets of Hesdin despite an easing of restrictions on local markets. For the first time since government restrictions came into force, the main market in Hesdin has been permitted to re-open. The historical town has hosted a usually vibrant and bustling market since the middle ages. With stall holders limited and many suffering huge financial losses, those selling food today were happy to be back to work despite the ongoing risks posed by coronavirus.<br />
<br />
Shoppers, many wearing masks were mostly maintaining their social distancing with people happy to be out and able to meet and talk with other people. A lot of shoppers were elderly people who have been trapped in their homes for weeks. One shopper complained of 'la misère,' - the misery of this virus and being stuck in her home. <br />
<br />
Anyone leaving their home must carry with them an 'attestation,' in a effect a self administered permit to allow them out of the house. If stopped by the police, one must produce a valid permit along with identification papers. Failure to do so is punishable with heavy fines. Movement in France has been heavily restricted by the government and today's market re-opening was a brief return to normalcy for many able to escape the confines of their homes.<br />
<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    02apr20-France market reopen008.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA173.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA092.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA046.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA018.jpg
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. <br />
One year later and people gather at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv590.JPG
  • 24th November 2010. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. <br />
<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
<br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina , stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. It is slated for demolition in January 20111 following a lease dispute between the City and Six Flags. The old rollercoater looms large in the early morning mist.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 02 April 2020. Hesdin, Pas de Calais, France. <br />
Coronavirus - COVID-19 in Northern France.<br />
<br />
The almost deserted streets of Hesdin despite an easing of restrictions on local markets. For the first time since government restrictions came into force, the main market in Hesdin has been permitted to re-open. The historical town has hosted a usually vibrant and bustling market since the middle ages. With stall holders limited and many suffering huge financial losses, those selling food today were happy to be back to work despite the ongoing risks posed by coronavirus.<br />
<br />
Shoppers, many wearing masks were mostly maintaining their social distancing with people happy to be out and able to meet and talk with other people. A lot of shoppers were elderly people who have been trapped in their homes for weeks. One shopper complained of 'la misère,' - the misery of this virus and being stuck in her home. <br />
<br />
Anyone leaving their home must carry with them an 'attestation,' in a effect a self administered permit to allow them out of the house. If stopped by the police, one must produce a valid permit along with identification papers. Failure to do so is punishable with heavy fines. Movement in France has been heavily restricted by the government and today's market re-opening was a brief return to normalcy for many able to escape the confines of their homes.<br />
<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    02apr20-France market reopen015.jpg
  • 02 April 2020. Hesdin, Pas de Calais, France. <br />
Coronavirus - COVID-19 in Northern France.<br />
<br />
The almost deserted streets of Hesdin despite an easing of restrictions on local markets. For the first time since government restrictions came into force, the main market in Hesdin has been permitted to re-open. The historical town has hosted a usually vibrant and bustling market since the middle ages. With stall holders limited and many suffering huge financial losses, those selling food today were happy to be back to work despite the ongoing risks posed by coronavirus.<br />
<br />
Shoppers, many wearing masks were mostly maintaining their social distancing with people happy to be out and able to meet and talk with other people. A lot of shoppers were elderly people who have been trapped in their homes for weeks. One shopper complained of 'la misère,' - the misery of this virus and being stuck in her home. <br />
<br />
Anyone leaving their home must carry with them an 'attestation,' in a effect a self administered permit to allow them out of the house. If stopped by the police, one must produce a valid permit along with identification papers. Failure to do so is punishable with heavy fines. Movement in France has been heavily restricted by the government and today's market re-opening was a brief return to normalcy for many able to escape the confines of their homes.<br />
<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    02apr20-France market reopen028.jpg
  • 02 April 2020. Hesdin, Pas de Calais, France. <br />
Coronavirus - COVID-19 in Northern France.<br />
<br />
The almost deserted streets of Hesdin despite an easing of restrictions on local markets. For the first time since government restrictions came into force, the main market in Hesdin has been permitted to re-open. The historical town has hosted a usually vibrant and bustling market since the middle ages. With stall holders limited and many suffering huge financial losses, those selling food today were happy to be back to work despite the ongoing risks posed by coronavirus.<br />
<br />
Shoppers, many wearing masks were mostly maintaining their social distancing with people happy to be out and able to meet and talk with other people. A lot of shoppers were elderly people who have been trapped in their homes for weeks. One shopper complained of 'la misère,' - the misery of this virus and being stuck in her home. <br />
<br />
Anyone leaving their home must carry with them an 'attestation,' in a effect a self administered permit to allow them out of the house. If stopped by the police, one must produce a valid permit along with identification papers. Failure to do so is punishable with heavy fines. Movement in France has been heavily restricted by the government and today's market re-opening was a brief return to normalcy for many able to escape the confines of their homes.<br />
<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    02apr20-France market reopen022.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA168.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA157.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA135.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA125.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA109.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA081.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA073.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA066.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA064.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA058.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA049.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA035.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA033.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA034.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA022.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA011.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA007.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA006.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA003.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA153.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. 'Closed for storm.' Six Flags.<br />
Signs of devil worship can be found on the site. From graffiti depicting 666 and upside down crosses. A security guard confirmed he has ejected Devil worshippers from the abandoned former amusement park. The park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's dereliction. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA139.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA117.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA112.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA103.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA036.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. <br />
One year later and people gather at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' A mock coffin sits in the back of a pick up truck as people came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.
    29aug06-kat-anniv587.JPG
  • 23 Sept 2005. Port Arthur, Texas.  Hurricane Rita evacuation. <br />
The deserted streets around the Valero Port Arthur refinery the day before the storm hits.<br />
Photo; ©Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    23 Sept 2005-rita008.JPG
  • 29 August 2006 - New Orleans - Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. Civilians gathered at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.
    356-29aug06-356.JPG
  • 24th November 2010. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. <br />
<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
<br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina , stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. It is slated for demolition in January 20111 following a lease dispute between the City and Six Flags. The old rollercoater looms large in the early morning mist.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    24nov10-six flags004.JPG
  • 24th November 2010. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. <br />
<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
<br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina , stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. It is slated for demolition in January 20111 following a lease dispute between the City and Six Flags. The old rollercoater looms large in the early morning mist.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    24nov10-six flags129.JPG
  • 24th November 2010. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. <br />
<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
<br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina , stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. It is slated for demolition in January 20111 following a lease dispute between the City and Six Flags. The old rollercoater looms large in the early morning mist.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    24nov10-six flags128.JPG
  • 24th November 2010. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. <br />
<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
<br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina , stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. It is slated for demolition in January 20111 following a lease dispute between the City and Six Flags. The old rollercoater looms large in the early morning mist.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    24nov10-six flags126.JPG
  • 02 April 2020. Hesdin, Pas de Calais, France. <br />
Coronavirus - COVID-19 in Northern France.<br />
<br />
The almost deserted streets of Hesdin, a usually bustling and vibrant town, especially on Thursday's when a large outdoor market fills the 'Place D'Armes' and side streets.  Despite an easing of restrictions on local markets the streets were mostly empty. <br />
<br />
For the first time since government restrictions came into force, the main market in Hesdin has been permitted to re-open. The historical town has hosted a usually vibrant and bustling market since the middle ages. With stall holders limited and many suffering huge financial losses, those selling food today were happy to be back to work despite the ongoing risks posed by coronavirus.<br />
<br />
Shoppers, many wearing masks were mostly maintaining their social distancing with people happy to be out and able to meet and talk with other people. A lot of shoppers were elderly people who have been trapped in their homes for weeks. One shopper complained of 'la misère,' - the misery of this virus and being stuck in her home. <br />
<br />
Anyone leaving their home must carry with them an 'attestation,' in a effect a self administered permit to allow them out of the house. If stopped by the police, one must produce a valid permit along with identification papers. Failure to do so is punishable with heavy fines. Movement in France has been heavily restricted by the government and today's market re-opening was a brief return to normalcy for many able to escape the confines of their homes.<br />
<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    02apr20-France market reopen011.jpg
  • 02 April 2020. Hesdin, Pas de Calais, France. <br />
Coronavirus - COVID-19 in Northern France.<br />
<br />
The almost deserted streets of Hesdin despite an easing of restrictions on local markets. For the first time since government restrictions came into force, the main market in Hesdin has been permitted to re-open. The historical town has hosted a usually vibrant and bustling market since the middle ages. With stall holders limited and many suffering huge financial losses, those selling food today were happy to be back to work despite the ongoing risks posed by coronavirus.<br />
<br />
Shoppers, many wearing masks were mostly maintaining their social distancing with people happy to be out and able to meet and talk with other people. A lot of shoppers were elderly people who have been trapped in their homes for weeks. One shopper complained of 'la misère,' - the misery of this virus and being stuck in her home. <br />
<br />
Anyone leaving their home must carry with them an 'attestation,' in a effect a self administered permit to allow them out of the house. If stopped by the police, one must produce a valid permit along with identification papers. Failure to do so is punishable with heavy fines. Movement in France has been heavily restricted by the government and today's market re-opening was a brief return to normalcy for many able to escape the confines of their homes.<br />
<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    02apr20-France market reopen027.jpg
  • 02 April 2020. Hesdin, Pas de Calais, France. <br />
Coronavirus - COVID-19 in Northern France.<br />
<br />
The almost deserted streets of Hesdin despite an easing of restrictions on local markets. For the first time since government restrictions came into force, the main market in Hesdin has been permitted to re-open. The historical town has hosted a usually vibrant and bustling market since the middle ages. With stall holders limited and many suffering huge financial losses, those selling food today were happy to be back to work despite the ongoing risks posed by coronavirus.<br />
<br />
Shoppers, many wearing masks were mostly maintaining their social distancing with people happy to be out and able to meet and talk with other people. A lot of shoppers were elderly people who have been trapped in their homes for weeks. One shopper complained of 'la misère,' - the misery of this virus and being stuck in her home. <br />
<br />
Anyone leaving their home must carry with them an 'attestation,' in a effect a self administered permit to allow them out of the house. If stopped by the police, one must produce a valid permit along with identification papers. Failure to do so is punishable with heavy fines. Movement in France has been heavily restricted by the government and today's market re-opening was a brief return to normalcy for many able to escape the confines of their homes.<br />
<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    02apr20-France market reopen026.jpg
  • 02 April 2020. Hesdin, Pas de Calais, France. <br />
Coronavirus - COVID-19 in Northern France.<br />
<br />
Then and now. The cafe in the centre of the Place D'Armes remains closed. <br />
<br />
The almost deserted streets of Hesdin despite an easing of restrictions on local markets. For the first time since government restrictions came into force, the main market in Hesdin has been permitted to re-open. The historical town has hosted a usually vibrant and bustling market since the middle ages. With stall holders limited and many suffering huge financial losses, those selling food today were happy to be back to work despite the ongoing risks posed by coronavirus.<br />
<br />
Shoppers, many wearing masks were mostly maintaining their social distancing with people happy to be out and able to meet and talk with other people. A lot of shoppers were elderly people who have been trapped in their homes for weeks. One shopper complained of 'la misère,' - the misery of this virus and being stuck in her home. <br />
<br />
Anyone leaving their home must carry with them an 'attestation,' in a effect a self administered permit to allow them out of the house. If stopped by the police, one must produce a valid permit along with identification papers. Failure to do so is punishable with heavy fines. Movement in France has been heavily restricted by the government and today's market re-opening was a brief return to normalcy for many able to escape the confines of their homes.<br />
<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    02apr20-France market reopen025.jpg
  • 02 April 2020. Hesdin, Pas de Calais, France. <br />
Coronavirus - COVID-19 in Northern France.<br />
<br />
The almost deserted streets of Hesdin despite an easing of restrictions on local markets. For the first time since government restrictions came into force, the main market in Hesdin has been permitted to re-open. The historical town has hosted a usually vibrant and bustling market since the middle ages. With stall holders limited and many suffering huge financial losses, those selling food today were happy to be back to work despite the ongoing risks posed by coronavirus.<br />
<br />
Shoppers, many wearing masks were mostly maintaining their social distancing with people happy to be out and able to meet and talk with other people. A lot of shoppers were elderly people who have been trapped in their homes for weeks. One shopper complained of 'la misère,' - the misery of this virus and being stuck in her home. <br />
<br />
Anyone leaving their home must carry with them an 'attestation,' in a effect a self administered permit to allow them out of the house. If stopped by the police, one must produce a valid permit along with identification papers. Failure to do so is punishable with heavy fines. Movement in France has been heavily restricted by the government and today's market re-opening was a brief return to normalcy for many able to escape the confines of their homes.<br />
<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    02apr20-France market reopen024.jpg
  • 02 April 2020. Hesdin, Pas de Calais, France. <br />
Coronavirus - COVID-19 in Northern France.<br />
<br />
Locals say hello in the almost deserted streets of Hesdin, a usually bustling and vibrant town, especially on Thursday's when a large outdoor market fills the 'Place D'Armes' and side streets.  Despite an easing of restrictions on local markets the streets were mostly empty. <br />
<br />
For the first time since government restrictions came into force, the main market in Hesdin has been permitted to re-open. The historical town has hosted a usually vibrant and bustling market since the middle ages. With stall holders limited and many suffering huge financial losses, those selling food today were happy to be back to work despite the ongoing risks posed by coronavirus.<br />
<br />
Shoppers, many wearing masks were mostly maintaining their social distancing with people happy to be out and able to meet and talk with other people. A lot of shoppers were elderly people who have been trapped in their homes for weeks. One shopper complained of 'la misère,' - the misery of this virus and being stuck in her home. <br />
<br />
Anyone leaving their home must carry with them an 'attestation,' in a effect a self administered permit to allow them out of the house. If stopped by the police, one must produce a valid permit along with identification papers. Failure to do so is punishable with heavy fines. Movement in France has been heavily restricted by the government and today's market re-opening was a brief return to normalcy for many able to escape the confines of their homes.<br />
<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    02apr20-France market reopen019.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA172.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA158.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA152.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA151.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. 'Closed for storm.' Six Flags.<br />
Signs of devil worship can be found on the site. From graffiti depicting 666 and upside down crosses. A security guard confirmed he has ejected Devil worshippers from the abandoned former amusement park. The park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's dereliction. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA142.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA132.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA129.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA115.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA110.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA097.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA104.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA096.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA090.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA086.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA084.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA076.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA080.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. 'Closed for storm.' Six Flags.<br />
Signs of devil worship can be found on the site. From graffiti depicting 666 and upside down crosses. A security guard confirmed he has ejected Devil worshippers from the abandoned former amusement park. The park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's dereliction. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA075.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA074.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA071.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA069.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA068.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA063.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA060.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA055.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA053.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA051.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA040.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA021.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA016.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA013.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA009.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA008.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA005.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA165.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. 'Closed for storm.' Six Flags.<br />
Signs of devil worship can be found on the site. From graffiti depicting 666 and upside down crosses. A security guard confirmed he has ejected Devil worshippers from the abandoned former amusement park. The park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's dereliction. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA150.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. Empty parking lot.<br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA149.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA145.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA133.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA130.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA106.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA102.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA101.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA098.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA094.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA091.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. <br />
'Closed for storm.' Six Flags former amusement park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's abandonment. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA085.JPG
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