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
dorothy
alberta
ghost
towns
canadian
prairies
prairie
history
abandoned
places
rural
canada
grain
elevators
landscapes
historic
buildings
heritage
small
town
abandonment
red
deer
river
valley
photography
western
forgotten
decay
landscape
grass
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nature
outdoors
field
grassland
architecture
building
shelter
countryside
hut
housing
cottage
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rural_area
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plain
land_lot
Assignments
Active Outdoors
Weather, Seasons and Sky
Provinces
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Focal:
28
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Lens Model:
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
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Shutter speed:
0.00125
sec
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Aperture: f/
5.6