I accepted the challenge, and upon my return to Ruffner No.2, I used my OM-2n and Ektar 100 film to capture the trip.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Ruffner No.2 Redux - On Film
I can't imagine a more unforgiving environment in which to shoot low speed film than a pitch black abandoned iron ore mine.
I accepted the challenge, and upon my return to Ruffner No.2, I used my OM-2n and Ektar 100 film to capture the trip.
I accepted the challenge, and upon my return to Ruffner No.2, I used my OM-2n and Ektar 100 film to capture the trip.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Ruffner Mine No.1
Ruffner No.1 started off as a drift mining site, and later was upgraded to slope mining. These mines produced huge amounts of iron ore for the Sloss blast furnaces.
Today, the mines are abandoned, and partially flooded. It is quite large inside, and there are bats sleeping on the ceiling of the lower levels.
The entrance to the mine is a simple hole in the ground.
Fun with light painting.
The Ice Lake.
There were dozens of sleeping bats in the mine, clinging to the ceilings. They didn't seem to mind our lights. If you find yourself visiting a mine or cave and find bats, please do not disturb them. The bat in this picture is a Gray Bat, a species native to the south which is nearly endangered.
Today, the mines are abandoned, and partially flooded. It is quite large inside, and there are bats sleeping on the ceiling of the lower levels.
The entrance to the mine is a simple hole in the ground.
Fun with light painting.
The Ice Lake.
There were dozens of sleeping bats in the mine, clinging to the ceilings. They didn't seem to mind our lights. If you find yourself visiting a mine or cave and find bats, please do not disturb them. The bat in this picture is a Gray Bat, a species native to the south which is nearly endangered.
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