Bob Beck, (mycatsheds)

@bob1948.bsky.social

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Worked in the mining industry, and at the union hall. Retired, and relocated to Hamilton. I take black and white photos now. All photos are mine, and all films were developed in my kitchen sink...

A photo of two small islands in the West Bay of Lake Nipissing.
A cellphone photo of six geese swimming past a rock outcrop on the West Arm of Lake Nipissing.
A black and white photograph showing a cyclist locking his bike to a stand on King St. in Hamilton. The bike has a very practical basket mounted behind the seat for his shopping.
A black and white photo of a derelict and crumbling old building in Hamilton. This will soon be demolished and redeveloped with the future construction of the Light Rail system.
A black and white photo of a vintage automobile from the Fird Motor Company.
This is a black and white photograph of an alley that runs beside the old Canon Knitting Mill in Hamilton, Ontario.
A black and white photograph of a barn located along Hwy. 3 in south central Ontario. The building is largely obscured by trees.
A black and white photograph of an old wooden barn along Hwy. 3 east of the town of Jarvis in south central Ontaro.
A black and white photograph of the wall of a deteriorating commercial building seen from the alley. There is a sign above a plain door that reads, "RAINBOW Now! Pampering brides since 1928". The paint is peeling, and windows are barred.
A black and white photograph of a derelict, crumbling building in the village of Grassie, south of Grimsby.
A black and white photograph a window and crumbling brick wall of an abandoned school house in Lincoln on the Niagara Peninsula. It was build in 1896 and was in use until 1965. It now an abandoned, crumbling ruin, largely hidden by trees.
A black and white photograph showing an barn, silo, and out buidings beside the road in Campden, Ontario. In the foreground is an installation with an arrangment of large rocks and a tree stump,.
A black and white photograph of the backs of buildings overlooking an urban parking lot. The trees growing along the alley are wild, not some. part of an urban landscaping plan
A black and white photograph of and old wooden barn surrounded by trees. Its located in southern Ontario, north of Caledonia.
A black and white photograph of a walkway and bridge stradling an urban alley to connect two buildings. The alley is gradually being overgrown with wild trees and shrubs.
A black and white photograph of a temporary shop set up in a corner store parking lot, and selling flags and tee-shirts for World Cup fans.
A black and white photograph of a couple of small businesses on Argyle St. in Caledonia, Ontario. On the left is takeout food shack, and on the right there is a retail business specializing in Gourmet Food, Candles, and Antiques.
A black and white photograph of the bridge over the Grand River in Caledonia, Ontario.
A black and white photograph of an old barn in an advanced state of decay.
A black and white photograph of a barn that is slowly disintegrating. There are a significant number of boards that have fallen off the walls although the roof appears to be mostly intact.
A black and white photograph of an unused and deteriorating barn and silo in south central Ontario.
A black and white photograph of the rear of a building showing a fire escape, and the shadows it casts on the wall. In the foreground there's a wooden board fence with a power cable above.
A black and white photograph of a firescape and shadows on the wall of a building. On one of the doorways to the right, someone has hung a couple of window boxes with plants on the railing.
A black and white photograph of an alley in downtown Hamilton. There is a firescape in the foreground on the building on the right. Further down the alley a "bridge" across the alley, between two buildings, connecting the second and third floors. in the distance can be seen a pedestrian and cars on Catherine Street.
A black and white photograph of the back of an older building in downtown Hamilton, The design indicates that building possibly dates from the early 20th. century. The electrical lines are attached to the exterior brick surface.
A black and white photograph showing the fountain at Gore Park in downtown Hamilton. In the foreground there is a line of benches, someone is relaxing on the bench to the far left. In the midground a man is walking past the fountain dragging a shopping buggy. In the background, beyond the trees, the glass walls of the CIBC bank building dominate the scene.
A black and white photograph of the Hydro Building at the old Imperial Cotton Company factory in Hamillton. It served as the electrical distribution centre for the operations.
A black and white photograph of an old wooden barn with a stone foundation, located in south central Ontario.
A black and white photograph of the sculpture at the entrance to the Hamilton Port Authourity building depicting a First Nations man.
A black and white photograph showing the Noodle and Dumpling shop on King St. E. in Hamilton. The front and back doors were open and the silouette of a person can be seen inside.
A black and white photograph of a window and open door, at an outbuilding, located at the old Imperial Cotton Company factory in Hamilton. The photo shows an empty room inside.
A black and white photograph of a working farm located north of Caledonia, in south central Ontario. In the foreground can be seen shrubs alongside a county road. In. the midground there is a partially mowed field in which a number of round hay bales can be seen. In the background there is a barn and a number of outbuildings.
A black and white photo of a man with a backpack, and towing a two-wheeled hand cart walking down the sidewalk. Behind him is a man seated in a chair at the entrance to a barber shop, who appears to be falling asleep in the sunshine.
A black and white photo of the back of the old Imperial Cotton Company factory on Hamilton. It had been raining the morning I took this, and the dark clouds in the sky indicated another storm was on the way.
A black and white photo of an automotive repair shop on Barton St. in Hamilton.
A black and white photograhp of a barn, silo, and an outbuilding on a farm in West Flamborough, in south central Ontario. The buildings are in the background behind some evergreen trees, and a board fence in the foreground
A black and white photograph of an early 1950's model GMC flatbed truck. It is no longer in use, and is parked on a farm, beside Governor's Road, west of Dundas.
A black and white photograph of an old disused Farmall tractor, that has been left as a display farm ,beside Governor's Road west of the town of Dundas.
A black and white photograph of a interesting looking record store on Ottawa St. in Hamilton, Ontario.
A black and white photograph of a door in a deteriorating stucco wall of an old garage. The paint on the door is peeling and there is a faded sign that says, "Beware of Dog".
A black and white. photograph of a street in downtown Hamilton. In the background, there are a few older buildings bordering the street. In the foreground there is a parking lot with a few cars and some electrical infrastructure consisting of a couple of poles, wiring, and transformers.
A black and white photo of a younger man parking what appears to be a very sporty electric scooter.
A black and white photograph of a young woman seated in a cafe working on a laptop computer.
A black and white photograph of a man walking down a sidewalk from sunshine into the shadows of a building,
A black and white photo of a trendily dressed couple out for stroll on James St, N in Hamilton, Ontario.
A black and white photograph of a railway crossing in the north end of Hamilton, Ontario. in the background there are some trees in front of a large old industrial building.
A black and white photo of a bus stop in downtown Hamilton. There are a number of people entering and leaving a stopped bus.
A black and white photo of a young woman walking past a high end barber shop on King St. E. in Hamilton
A black and white photo of an older man pushing his bike down the sidewalk on James St. N. in Hamilton, Ontario.
A black and white photograph of two people walking past the fountain in Gore Park in downtown Hamilton, Ontario.
A black and white photograph of a bench at the side of the old Pentecostal church at the corner of Smith and Barton St. The bench was placed below two gothic style windows on the wall.
A black and wgute photograph of an abandoned farmhouse west of Ancaster. The windows are boarded up and the yard is overgrown.
A black and white photograph of afternoon shadows cast by the fire escapes, on the walls of the old Imperial Cotton Company in Hamilton.
A black and white photograph of James St. N. in Hamilton. It is showing the cluttered storefront of the International Fish Market with some of their stock is displayed on the sidewalk.
A black and white photo of an older gentleman using a walker crossing the street at James N. and Barton St. in Hamilton.
A black and white photograph of some bicycles parked in front of the "Donut Monster" on Locke St. in Hamilton
A black andd white photo of a small creek beside a county road west of Dundas.
A black and white photo of a church on Salt Spring Rd. south of Brantford. It dates from 1860. There is a cemetary behind the church that dates from 1822.