Photographer John Ganis offers a stark and compelling look at the impacts of climate change in his series, America’s Endangered Coasts. Traveling from Texas to Maine, Ganis meticulously documents low-lying areas along the Gulf and Atlantic coastlines that are being relentlessly reshaped by rising sea levels, powerful storm surges, and increasingly frequent hurricanes. His images possess an unsettling quality, portraying a sense of eerie normalcy where daily life persists even as the looming threat of future devastation hangs heavily in the background.
Ganis’s approach is distinctly quiet and precise, opting for subtlety over overt drama. He provides GPS coordinates and elevation data for each location, effectively creating a detailed visual map of vulnerability. His photographs reveal a range of scenes, from neighborhoods still bearing the scars of past storms like Katrina and Sandy, to fragile barrier islands experiencing relentless development pressures. The powerful contrast between seemingly tranquil scenery and the powerful, unseen forces transforming the land makes his work all the more poignant and thought-provoking.
This remarkable collection of photographs has been compiled into a book of the same title. For those interested in exploring the full breadth of this important series and gaining a deeper understanding of America’s changing coastlines, the book is an essential resource.
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