I've written about Hurricane Ike in terms of photojournalism before, but I felt this photo collection was worth mentioning. Many times, in cases of natural disasters, the true heroes are the ones that work without any compensation to help restore balance to a community. The French newspaper Le Monde posted a series of photographs on its website taken by Associated Press photographer Nick de la Torre. These photographs highlight the wide range of individuals from a variety of occupations who are dedicated to reconstruction in the southern United States. In addition to the subjects of these photographs, I was drawn by the style and manner in which they were taken. The Strobist-style lighting works to heighten the dramatic feel of the situation, and further casts these individuals in a heroic light. You can view all the photographs from this collection here.