May 26, 2014

Medicine Hat High School: Part 2

Having previously photographed my old high school in the winter, I thought it would be fitting to capture MHHS in a more flattering light. It also came to my attention that Medicine Hat High School is going to be receiving some pretty substantial renovations over the next few years to improve the campus, including both additions to and demolitions of the current school. 

Like so many other locations I've documented in my hometown, the value hasn't just come from shooting in my distinct style, but also from the fact that the detail I've captured makes the archival quality apparent and increasingly rare with each passing year. Myself and many others have a lot of personal stories tied to this place, and images continue to be a great trigger for bringing them out.





















































May 23, 2014

Kin Coulee Pedestrian Bridge

kin coulee bridge medicine hatWhile not exactly an iconic location of Medicine Hat, the pedestrian bridge (Kensington Bridge) that spans the far west end of Kin Coulee Park is notable for its scale and stark surroundings. Having focused on and photographed numerous architectural details in the last few years, I found the clean lines of the pedestrian bridge captivating. The chain link, weathered wood, and arched steel beams created a surprisingly dramatic scene.
   




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