Still Standing
On a visit to my Mom’s place in southern Saskatchewan, I was happy to see that one of the grain elevators was left standing in her town. A resident bought it and still operates it privately. It was sad to see so many others gone or in disrepair as we drove through my old stomping grounds.
Location: Aneroid, Saskatchewan
Equipment/Info: Nikon D-40, f-10, 1/80 sec, circular polariser, Tamron 18-270mm lens
Still Standing belongs to the following groups:
Nikon D40(x) Users, Prairie Elevators of the Past, Rural Canada Coast to Coast pre 1960's, Saskatchewan and The Fabulous Prairies - 3/day Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints and Canvas Prints
PFrogg
inst fav ,you should also enter this in prairie sentinels of the past ,it a group for just elevators they would be glad to have you ,well Beth cheers John
Beth Mason replied
Thanks John! That means so much – especially coming from you. I admire your work and how wonderfully it portrays the place I grew up.
Vickie Emms
Welcome to Prairie Elevators of the Past Beth! This is a beautiful first image from you, and we wouldn’t even mind seeing some of the ones in disrepair you mentioned. I’m glad this old icon is still used, there is still life in this old building,,,,,,,,,,thanks for sending Beth to us John!!!
Beth Mason replied
Hi Vickie, I’ll see what I can find … but I don’t think there are many. Unfortunately I had only two days in Saskatchewan and each stop to take photos created duress on the rest of my travelling party. I plan on going back next spring with more time to explore on my own. My father was the poultry inspector for the province of Saskatchewan while I was growing up. I got to travel to many of these communities with him on my summer vacations. When I return to visit, the first thing I look for is the elevators. It’s sad to see them disappearing.
Vickie Emms
that’s quite alright Beth…........now when you do see another and you have the opportunity to get some more photos, please think of us. you now have a place to showcase them.
Vickie Emms
Beth Mason replied
Thanks so much!! I am honoured to be a part of this group!
Mindy McGregor
Great shot!
Beth Mason replied
Thanks Mindy!
Blair Wainman
Fantastic capture Beth!! This is not that far from where I live! Great addition to the group!!
Beth Mason replied
It’s such a neat part of the world. I don’t realise how much I miss it until I go back home. I really enjoyed taking my camera with me this time.
WingsOfAngelz 13 days ago
great entry for the Buildings – Old and New Challenge it starts in a couple days