New Orleans photo essay, part 1

Six months after Katrina's fury rocked the Mississippi coast and New Orleans, the area remains ravaged. But after only being here a few hours, it's clear that things are moving here, although there's still a long way to go.

Over the next few days, we'll publish a photo essay of the area to show what's happening as the area continues its recovery.

• To view the essay, go to: www.bettersouth.org