Rural Life
The simplicity, authenticity, and natural beauty of our rural areas.
Briquetter
This image was captured while exploring an abandoned coal mining operation along the Eastern Slopes of Alberta. After the coal was extracted, it was processed on site before being transported. Pressed between two large cylindrical drums, thousands of briquettes were produced each day through the briquetter.
Broken
This image was captured while exploring an abandoned coal mining operation along the Eastern Slopes of Alberta. While the room was full of coal-cart axle & wheel assemblies, this particular wheel with it's broken spoke told a story of many years of tough conditions in the mine.
Final Service
Nestled in the Badlands of southern Alberta, the tiny hamlet of Dorothy once served as a social and economic hub for the area. For several decades Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church served the community and continues to watch over the community.
Fire in the Sky
Abandoned outbuilding stands guard as a harvest sunrise sets the sky ablaze in color.
Flew the Coop
The chicken coop is a staple on many prairie farms. With it's shutter hanging on for dear life, you can't help but wonder how long its been since its residents flew the coop.
Humboldt Strong
On April 6th, 2018 the world learned of the tragic crash involving the Humboldt Broncos Jr hockey team. Tributes to the team were plentiful and heartfelt.
Last Load
Nestled in the Badlands of southern Alberta, the tiny hamlet of Dorothy once served as a social and economic hub for the area. Watching yet another prairie sunrise, the lone remaining grain elevator has long since seen its last load.
Leaning
With a pioneering spirit, many settlers arrived in "The West" and established small family farming operations. After many decades of supporting generations of farm families; this way of life is in sharp decline, leaving behind the remnants of the Ol' Homestead.
McCormick
Standing watch as the sun sets over central Alberta is a long retired McCormick threshing machine.
Morning Sunburst
Nestled in the Badlands of southern Alberta, the tiny hamlet of Dorothy once served as a social and economic hub for the area. Left for years next to the long closed garage, this Valiant is touched by the first rays of the morning sunburst.
Ol' Homestead
With a pioneering spirit, many settlers arrived in "The West" and established small family farming operations. After many decades of supporting generations of farm families; this way of life is in sharp decline, leaving behind the remnants of the Ol' Homestead.
Ponderance
Whether it was transporting people, material or livestock; the truck has always filled a critical role in the farming operation. In addition to these traditional roles, it often served as a boardroom with many important decisions and discussions held over the hood or in its cab. One thing is for certain, it was often a place of ponderance.
Portal to the Past
At the turn of the last century, British Columbia's coastal salmon fishery was a major economic driver. The shoreline of the Fraser River in Steveston was lined with docks, boardwalks, and canneries. With the preservation of some of these structures, they truly offer a Portal to the Past.
Preserved
Carefully preserved heritage structures in Crescent Moon Picnic Site in Sedona, AZ.
Sharples Elevator
Long abandoned grain elevator in Sharples still stands watch of the prairie.
