Photo: Grain Elevator Morse Saskatchewan Canada
A grain elevator in the town of Morse in Saskatchewan, Canada. These are buildings for the storage and / or shipment of grain. These are a common sight in Saskatchewan, Canada, where grain is a major export and money-maker.
A grain elevator in the town of Morse, Saskatchewan is painted bright orange so that it stands out against the sky and is easily visible on the flat surrounding area. Saskatchewan probably has the most grain elevators in all of Canada, as grain is such a big part of Saskatchewan's industry.
Grain elevators were first invented in 1842 to 1843 in Buffalo, New York, by Joseph Dart, Jr and Robert Dunbar. Before these style of grain elevators were invented, they were made of framed or cribbed wood, and they were able to catch on fire quite easily. These grain elevators are now constructed out of steel or reinforced concrete.
When the grain is emptied out of these grain elevators, it is then transferred to train cars, or trucks, so that it can be transported across the country and delivered to the final destination. It is a common sight in Canada to see long grain trains traveling across the country transporting the grain from this region. ... continue below the picture...
Grain Elevator Morse Saskatchewan Canada
of Morse, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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Grain Elevator Morse Saskatchewan Canada
Some grain elevators have become quite famous over the years for various reasons, but often grain elevators look just like this one here, in a bright and easily seen color that stands out against the skyline.
Grain Elevator in the town of Morse, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Technical Information:
I photographed this photo with the digital SLR camera model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, aperture of f/13.0, exposure time of 1/25 sec. on ISO 100, as always I used a original Canon Lens, the focus lenght for this picture was 153mm.
A grain elevator in the town of Morse in Saskatchewan, Canada. These are buildings for the storage and / or shipment of grain. These are a common sight in Saskatchewan, Canada, where grain is a major export and money-maker.
