Faces of Mining
Operating these giants demands skill, precision, and nerves of steel. The pride in commanding such power is unmatched. It’s not just a job; it’s a symphony of expertise and passion, where every movement echoes the dedication to excellence.
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Sometimes in cramped spaces you have to get a little creative with illuminating the subjects. A steady hand and longer exposure sometimes works but having a “backpocket” light as I call it always helps. Small flashes, flashlights even my caplamp have been used in the creation process.
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Meet our unsung heroes, the geologists! They are the scientific explorers who uncover the Earth’s riches and pave the way for successful mining operations. From analyzing rock formations to understanding mineral deposits, geologists play a crucial role in identifying valuable resources and ensuring sustainable mining practices. Throughout my travels in Ontario and across Canada I have photographed many Geologists in the field, always trying to change up the look and feel of the image according to the personality of the person I am photographing.
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Early morning sunrise can yield those warm tones that set the day off in a positive direction. I was lying on the cold ground waiting for this truck to come up out of the pit thinking about the capture, the lighting, post editing……..who am I kidding, I was thinking about hot coffee lol.
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Renate a Heavy Equipment Apprentice I recently photographed in the mechanics shop at the Lac des Iles Mine. When you chat with her, you can feel the passion and confidence she has for her job and the industry.
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Finding the right balance is key. Sometimes it’s about accentuating the soft glow of the cap lamp while other times it’s about strategically placing my lights to mimic the existing illumination. It’s a delicate dance between enhancing and preserving the atmosphere. It’s about crafting a visual narrative that draws the viewer into the moment, making them feel like they’re right there with us.
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Another one of my favorite underground images to capture . Sitting in the vehicle. There is always opportunity to capture/create this image as it presents itself multiple times throughout a shift. Sometimes I get lucky with the lighting, sometimes I create my own luck lol.
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Check out the recent issue of Mining Life & Exploration News with an image I created for MacLean Engineering at their Research & Development facility in Sudbury, Ontario ~ (https://issuu.com/canadiantradex/docs/ml_en_digital_spring_2023)
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This image is simple enough to capture but it does take some finessing to get the lighting right, especially when you are using the cap lamps as a main light source. Direction and intensity of the cap lamps have to be tweaked to achieve the correct exposure while maintaining the realistic look of the underground environment. It’s even more difficult when they are chatting and moving while discussing the job at hand but watching the interaction for a few minutes, you can foresee the moment you want to capture.
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Here is an image I captured while at the Norcat Mining Transformed event last year. Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there. Using technology like VR and AI glasses our mining technology is changing the way we present and receive information while on the job.
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