My name is Bruce Brigham. My love of photography and history has formed a unique match, and has developed from an interest into a passion. What started as a snapshot of an"interesting old place" has become an extensive project. In the face of progress and development, and limited by the finality of time, the original pioneer and early settlers homes and farms that once dotted our Central Ontario countryside are slowly vanishing. Abandoned years ago, these homesteads have been left to the mercy of the elements. All are in various states of decay. I find these subjects to be both interesting, inspiring, and challenging to photograph. One can not visit these sites without an overwhelming sense of wonder. The people that once called these places home have either left or have passed on. It's a glimpse of history lost. These homes allow us to reflect upon our own existence, and mirror the differences in everyday life between a century of souls. I shoot mainly in 35mm black and white using a variety of equipment. This project is both extensive and ongoing, and will be regularly updated with more properties. In short, I hope that you have enjoyed your virtual tour, and that you take time to remember those early settlers in our area who laid the groundwork for life as we know it today.

 

A typical image...my car parked on the side of a lonely concession road, camera bag on the trunk.