William (Bill) Armstrong's photos with the keyword: August 2020

Another perspective on a country church near Francis, Saskatchewan.

Round bales and an old combine parked in the corner of a farm field near Lumsden Beach on a fine August morning. Don’t use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. Copyright William Armstrong. 2020

Fog had gathered overnight in the Qu'Appelle River Valley near Craven, Saskatchewan. This scene was shot shortly after sunrise, in late August, before the sun burned it offDon’t use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. Copyright William Armstrong. 2020.

This old wooden cross leans up against a fence surrounding a small graveyard on a high point of land overlooking Marguerite Lake, near Indian Head, Saskatchewan. Someone recently had placed simple metal markers identifying the people buried there, since the inscriptions on the marble headstones were only partly legible. All of the names were of French origin, including a Marguerite, who may have been the matriarch of the group that settled nearby. The metal marker closest to the wooden cross was for Charles Galot, 1865-1896, so I presume the wood cross may have been his original grave marker.

A peek into a small barn with hay bales and a saddle. The orange cords draped over the saddle are used to bind up the hay. Don’t use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. Copyright William Armstrong. 2020

Early morning fog hangs over the Qu'Appelle River, and the valley of the same name. Taken near Craven, Saskatchewan, on a late August morning. Don’t use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. Copyright William Armstrong. 2020

A paddler in his small canoe, making his way through the marsh, and heading for the more open area of Last Mountain Lake. Taken near Craven, Saskatchewan. Don’t use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. Copyright William Armstrong. 2020

Another view of an abandoned poplar log and mud house located on a rise with a fine view of the surrounding fields. The house, as I've been told, was built in 1912 by a settler named Ruzicka. The closest community to the house is Silton, near Last Mountain Lake. Don’t use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. Copyright William Armstrong. 2020

I had just packed my gear in my vehicle and begun driving when I saw a mother deer with her doe by the side of the road. By the time I stopped and readied my camera the two had moved from the ditch onto the road. The mother was obviously cautious and watchful, but also curious enough to have a long look. I spoke quietly to them, which may or may not have an effect. Eventually the mother headed across the ditch, over the fence and into the field, with the doe following. A lovely encounter in the RM of Longlaketon, Saskatchewan. Don’t use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. Copyright William Armstrong. 2020

Another perspective on a poplar log and mud house near Silton, Saskatchewan, showing a trail through the tall grass, leading toward the main entry door. Don’t use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. Copyright William Armstrong. 2020

A lower perspective on an abandoned house in the Qu'Appelle Valley near Craven, Saskatchewan. The house was built with local fieldstone, with a plaster or stucco coating. Don’t use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. Copyright William Armstrong. 2020

A few through the front window of a house with thick mud walls and poplar logs, built about 1912. Perhaps when it was built or shown after, an addition provided shelter for small farm animals. This view shows the stove, the entry into the animal shelter and the main entry door, to the right. Don’t use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. Copyright William Armstrong. 2020

Another view of Christ Lutheran Church, near Francis, Saskatchewan. The church hosted services from 1926 to 1989, according to the sign beside the door. Don’t use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. Copyright William Armstrong. 2020

An abandoned house beside the Qu'Appelle River, in the valley of the same name. Even though Lumsden and Craven are close by, and there are houses and farm buildings on both sides of the valley, this house has a lonely and isolated look to it. Don’t use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. Copyright William Armstrong. 2020

An abandoned house in a clearing, with trees in the background. I converted the image to black and white, and then added in a bit of green to give some colour to the foliage. Don’t use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. Copyright William Armstrong. 2020

The Old Stone Church, according to the sign in front, was built in 1892 using volunteer labour. The fieldstone used was readily available in the area close to the Qu'Appelle Valley. The church is located in a rural area, close to the town of Abernathy. Most of the settlers in the area were likely Scots, including some with masonry experience. Don’t use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. Copyright William Armstrong. 2020

Another perspective on a country church near Francis, Saskatchewan. According g to the sign in front of the church, Christ Lutheran, it operated from 1926 to 1989. Don’t use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. Copyright William Armstrong. 2020

I first saw these rail cars on a siding near Tuxrod, Saskatchewan, on August 2, 2020. Ten days later they had not moved, so I decided to take more photos from a different perspective. Don’t use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. Copyright William Armstrong. 2020