I spotted this tiny hamlet (population: 12!) while cruising the prairies of southern Alberta and thought it was worth a look. Encountered this relic and was told by a helpful resident that it closed when the federal government introduced the much-disliked Goods and Services Tax in 1991. Apparently all the stock is still inside. There was little colour in this scene – just the blue sky and muted green of the tree and shrub – so it was an easy decision to create and show you this monotone version. I like how the absence of distracting colour heightens the photo’s drama. Nikon D7100, tripod, polarizing filter
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One of my YouTube buddies travels the rural backroads of America where he finds hundreds of small towns that have mostly been abandoned. There is sort of a stark beauty, but also a sad reminder that these little hamlets used to support a once thriving community. The crumbling buildings are now just a shell of someone’s long-forgotten hopes and dreams.
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One of my YouTube buddies travels the rural backroads of America where he finds hundreds of small towns that have mostly been abandoned. There is sort of a stark beauty, but also a sad reminder that these little hamlets used to support a once thriving community. The crumbling buildings are now just a shell of someone’s long-forgotten hopes and dreams.