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Jul

Now That’s a Simulator

Commercial / Industrial / Mining / Mining Equipment / Photography / The People / 0 Comment / July 6, 2021

McKean (Mik) took right to this Jumbo Simulator during our photography session yesterday. Just like all technology the advancements in mine training simulators have come a long way and the proof is in the graphic details as well as the sounds and movements within the simulator.

Jun

A Jumbo Opportunity

Mine Photos / Mining / Mining Equipment / Photography / 0 Comment / June 22, 2021

You know me, I can never pass up a Jumbo Opportunity lol, it’s all part of the #miningphotog Experience ~ www.miningindustrialphotographer.com/experience

#miningphotog #jumbo #impalacanada #photography

Feb

Showcasing The Mining World

Mining / Mining Equipment / Mining Magazine / Photography / The People / 0 Comment / February 7, 2020

Most people will never see the true scale of innovation, technology, safety and sustainability the mining industry encompasses. I have been fortunate enough to create images that showcase the mining world above and below the earth as well as the people whose lives are dedicated to it’s success. There is so much of this industry I have yet to see and photograph as it is continuously evolving and this is what pushes me to get to the next level of creativity.

Nov

Here Comes The Boom

Marketing / Mine Photos / Mining / Mining Equipment / 0 Comment / November 11, 2019

Before this jumbo get’s in front of the face I had a few minutes to capture the front view. I like using the leading lines of the booms to draw your attention to the operator.

Feb

A Pure Gold Testimonial

Mine Photos / Mining / Mining Equipment / Photography / Testimonial / 0 Comment / February 28, 2019

Another one of my favorite trips this past year was to Red Lake Ontario to create a visual library for Pure Gold Mining at their Madsen Gold Project.

” James Hodgins did very professional work for the Madsen Gold Project photography when we hired him back in the Fall. I always tell him that they are worthy of a coffee table book on the interesting aspect of underground mining and equipment they use. We would gladly use him again for our project. “

Adam Buchanan
Manager, Investor Relations
Pure Gold Mining Inc.
www.puregoldmining.ca

You can read more on Pure Gold Mining’s discoveries in their recent article featured at Proactiveinvestors.com

Sep

Here Comes The Boom

Industrial / Mine Photos / Mining / The People / 0 Comment / September 5, 2018

As she crawls her way along the rocky path illuminating the surroundings that briefly go by her presence is always one of wonder and awe.

Jun

Underground In Greece | Mining Industrial Photographer

Industrial / Mine Photos / Mining / 0 Comment / June 15, 2018

Miners grab rods from their supply and ready them for the boom lift as it makes its way into the area. Yesterday I spent some time underground at the Olympias site here in Greece where I quickly photographed miners, Jumbo’s, haul trucks and boom lifts.

Oct

Looking Down The Barrel Of The Boom | Mining Industrial Photographer James Hodgins

aerial / Agriculture / Commercial / Crappy Vs Snappy / Industrial / Mine Photos / Mining / 0 Comment / October 5, 2017

The leading lines created by the boom brings your eyes directly to the heart of the image as well as the heart of the equipment…………the operator. I think this is why I find the jumbo so appealing to photograph. The ambient light from the deck throws just enough illumination to light the booms without overpowering the surrounding environment where you might lose the line of sight due to the business of the whole scene.

Of course this is purely a photographers point of view but there is an essence of “art” within specific images created in the underground world.

Mar

It’s Always A Joy To Photograph Another Jumbo | Mining Industrial Photographer James Hodgins

Commercial / Industrial / Mine Photos / Mining / Sudbury Ontario / 0 Comment / March 22, 2017

Again I found myself face to face with my favorite piece of mining machinery to date………….the Jumbo. I don’t know what it is about this drill that get’s me excited. I think it’s because out of the countless times I have photographed it I have yet to run out of ideas on how to position it. I would love to have a day of just placing and photographing a jumbo. No shot list, no testing, just me and the Jumbo (and operator) and anything goes.

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The DR-1SB hydraulic jumbo drill, a single-boom hydraulic rig, is designed for drilling vertical, horizontal and angled holes in underground production or development headings. The DR-1SB has boom coverage of 5.46 m by 5.46 m (17’11” by 17’11”) and inner and outer turning radius’ of 4.19 m (13’9”) and 6.48 m (21’3”), respectively.

The DR-1SB features the Intelsense drilling control system, which includes the following features:

Collaring
Anti-jamming
Automatic water monitoring with feed return if low pressure is encountered
Auto return to start position after hole completion
Control levers for operating percussion, rotation, and feed

The DR-1SB also includes robust drilling and carrier hydraulics that feature variable displacement piston pumps; specifically:

Jumbo hydraulics: load-sensing, closed-circuit design for percussion, rotation, feed, and boom movements
General hydraulics: load-sensing, closed center circuit design for optimal efficiency
Steering hydraulics: load-sensing, closed center circuit design; stick steering with direct-acting control valve and two double-acting steer cylinders

Jun

Jumbo Driller

Mine Photos / Mining / 0 Comment / June 26, 2012

One of my favorite underground heavy equipment machines to photograph is the Jumbo Drill. From every angle this machine just looks cool. Instead of Tonka Trucks for kids, they should make Jumbo Drill Toys.

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