My theme for this project was prospecting. My gracious host, Sam, owns and operates Morefield Mine. Mining has always been his life. While spending the day at the mine, there were periods where Sam shared what this lifestyle is all about and how the passion gets into a persons blood.
While I was trusted enough to have free rein while the miners were down below, he did instruct me to heed the warning signs and respect the 'yellow ribbons' as DO NOT ENTER zones.
The first three photos are of the Morefield Mine, including both an original mine shaft and the sluice boxes at the rear of the mine.
My final photo is a friend of mine, Ron. He is a prospecting enthusiast whose favorite pastime is panning for gold. He spent many hours in this stream in the hopes of finding the hidden treasures held by the earth.
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