While I visited on a somewhat gloomy day, the rain let up long enough for me to take photos both crossing the bridge, and from the west end of the bridge. With a structure this large, it is nearly impossible to find a vantage point where you can capture a majority of the structure, yet not have obstacles in the way. This photo was taken shortly after Katrina, and I ended up getting chased out of the area two different times by FEMA security. FEMA apparently set up their base camp for New Orleans relief under the west end of the bridge. In a land where we are supposed to have government of the people and for the people, they sure are not very friendly towards the people.