Mines #13, Inco-Abandoned Mine Shaft, Crean Hill Mine, Sudbury, Ontario Possibly 1984 - 2004

"Mines #13, Inco-Abandoned Mine Shaft, Crean Hill Mine, Sudbury, Ontario" is a large-format photograph by Canadian artist Edward Burtynsky, taken sometime between 1984 and 2004. The image shows a stark, industrial landscape, featuring an abandoned mine shaft filled with water. The rock face, scarred by mining operations, reflects in the still water, creating a sense of both beauty and destruction. The work is characteristic of Burtynsky's photographic style, which explores the impact of human activity on the natural world. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the legacy of mining and its lasting effects on the environment.