Description
Dorothy, Alberta is a near-forgotten prairie settlement tucked into the coulees of the Red Deer River valley. Once a small farming and rail-side community, today it exists as a scattering of preserved buildings, abandoned homes, and a solitary grain elevator standing against the open sky. Rusted vehicles, empty swings, weathered churches, and collapsing structures hint at daily life that once filled this landscape. These images explore what remains of Dorothy, where time has slowed, nature has reclaimed the land, and the quiet tells the story of rural prairie towns that faded as quickly as they formed.
Taken By
Freaktography
Taken On
January 19, 2026
Tagged
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Assignments
Active Outdoors
Weather, Seasons and Sky
Provinces
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Focal:
24
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Lens Model:
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
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Shutter speed:
0.004
sec
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Aperture: f/
8