http://www.la-spca.org/     http://www.noahswish.org/     http://www.hsus.org/ 

I have been so saddened recently by the events along the gulf coast, especially the areas hit closest to home.  I went out with my camera on Monday, a week after Hurricane Katrina made landfall, just to take a break from the devastation and despair.  I shot a series of photographs, one of which is included below.  When my friend Eric saw it, he wrote "Jenny, this is like a shining beacon of hope for the wetlands of Louisiana.  Luminous and proud.  Quiet and still."  For some reason, that made me feel as if maybe, just possibly, there is hope after all.

"Cypress, September 5, 2005" is being placed up for auction with 100% of the purchase price going to the Louisiana SPCA.  This organization has been working diligently along with other groups to rescue the pets left stranded by the devastation of  Hurricane Katrina.  The winning bidder may make payment directly to the Louisiana SPCA by check or Paypal account online.  Once payment is verified, the print will be shipped to the buyer immediately.

The print is approximately 6x9" and is print #1 in a limited edition of 50.  It is printed on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag using carbon sepia piezography inks.

The current bid price will be updated several times a day.  The auction will end at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 19, 2005.  The winning bidder will be notified by email and details of the transaction will be finalized.

Thanks for helping the pets of South Louisiana.  Visit http://www.la-spca.org/ for Katrina updates.

Starting Bid:  $200     Final Bid: $315

Send bids to Jellerbe@jam.rr.com and include your name and email address.