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Thetford is long term photography project about my hometown,  Thetford Mines.

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For many decades (1890 - 2012), Thetford was known as the asbestos capital of Canada. 

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Today, years after the last mine closed, the mining heritage, still very present, is causing serious environmental issues due to the careless mining practices from the past. Mountain size piles of residue are eroding in the waters of the Bécancour river, causing premature aging to the lakes below. This project is a way to visualize how the city has evolved since the last mine closed, the relation of the local population to their land, and how a handfull of people are trying to save the environment and the waters of the river, by revegetating the barren land.

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Shot on Mamiya 7

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