Caption: I WONDER IF HE KNEW? Awhile back, Mr. Stephen C. Host posted a photo he had taken and shared his story about why he does have his love of photographing trains, ad who influenced him. He asked all of us contributors to share, and to refresh, you can view that photo here http://www.railpictures.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/RPCA_THE_BEGINNING_STRSCH_6409.jpg
Many of us made comments on who influenced us photographing trains. I mentioned in my comment that it was my grandfather, Ralph Mellow of Napanee, who had the biggest impact on me. While I was actually looking through my collection for a different station to post, this brought me full circle to Mr. Hosts photo and post.
Moulinette is another one of the Lost Villages that was demolished due to the creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Although simple in design, thankfully it was preserved at the Lost Villages Museum located just outside of Cornwall. I am thankful not only to have captured it, but also to have captured my grandfather on camera. Like the town, he too passed in 2010.
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An excellent story. Photography is all about living the past for most of us. Even a plain little structure such as this holds a world of significance to us ‘station’ guys. No doubt having a grandparent who took in interest in what you enjoy doing made everything so much better.
Yes very nice, thank you for sharing.