Cabin in the Woods
We’re torn. What are we to do with this post? Here’s some fine photos, taken during a scouting mission, showing a really cool subject, an old log cabin still used from time to time, with a stunning mountain backdrop. That is Grade-A certified BIGDoer.com Gold. And so we went in to size up our quarry in anticipation of a night shoot down the road (with legend Coinoath Sarsfeld), only to find out later there’s a little problem. The owners asked we keep quiet about the place.
Long-winded us, keeping quiet? I know!
They were accommodating enough in regards to us photographing the cabin and even showing off the pics, but were a tad uncomfortable with us talking about it. Not that they don’t like what we do and our body of work. That’s not where their concerns lie.
Seems they’re worried that even if we posted vague info as to the history and location (as we are sometimes are forced to do), that it would potentially open the door to trouble makers. Vandals have found this cabin before and have done their damage, something they don’t want repeated. Full respect on that. Our work is seen by a lot of eyes and it’s feared someone with bad intentions will put two and two together and do the dirty. And so we all lose on account of a small faction that doesn’t play well.
This is not the first instance of this happening, where were been welcomed in but otherwise asked to say nothing, but it’s the first we’ve posted about it. We have an archive of places unseen. Sigh, this is what’s become of it. For the first time in this website’s history, going back to 2012 with over 1200 articles published, we have nothing to say, cause there’s nothing we can say. The cabin has a history, but we can’t share it – well one thing, it looks old and is.
Sill, the photos deserve a good look. What an amazing place and incredible setting! Enjoy.
Accolades…
So love the articles you both share & do…continue the fine work you do! Roberta Strangeway.
Interesting homes…
The Amazing Brady Mansion – a house lost in time.
Green Door Ranch – remote and forgotten.
Peeling Paint and Lace Curtains – a literal time capsule.
If you wish more information on what you’ve seen here, by all means contact us!
Date: April, 2019
Location: Alberta Foothills.
Article references and thanks: Coinoath Sarsfeld.
In the Alberta Rockies…
A stetting most beautiful.
On a quiet winter’s day.
We hoped to return…but…
These little details.
Wonderful!
Pleased to hear this!
I think i should see smoke curl out of the stove pipe..
That’s all that’s needed to complete the scene.
I love that it’s been kept in good enough shape to still be used occasionally!
Yes, it’s kept up so it can be used.
gorgeous !!
Thanks, it was gorgeous to see in person.
I’d like to be sitting inside with a cuppa tea with the fire place warming the room. 💞🙋
Just what we imagined too.
ABsolutely gorgeous.
Thank you for the kind comment!
A classic!
They keep coming!
Great!
Thanks!
A place to reconnect together for sure.
A place to find oneself.
Beautiful scene 😍
Thank you, it sure is!
Awsome as usual. You guys wouldn’t need a sherpa would you?
Sometimes we allow others to tag along as space permits. Keep an eye on our Facebook page (this: https://www.facebook.com/BIGDoerOfficial/) for announcements.
This is so romantic but where’s the firewood pile? Brrr!
Snuggle up by the fire – looked to be a good pile inside and perhaps more on the property.
Gorgeous shot and I can imagine the stories it could tell.
Thanks and I bet it’s been witness to many interesting times.
Even on a winter day, a cabin adds warmth to a photo
It looks so inviting.
My dream cabin. If ever I win the lottery…..
Not if we beat you to it!
Love it. I can see a warm fire in the fireplace
Nosily crackling away…I’m there!
Beautiful thanks for sharing 🤗🤗
It’s our pleasure.
Stunning. So evocative.
Amen!
wow! I really like it, looks very old and yet new.
It’s well built for sure.
That’s gorgeous photos!!
Thanks!
Smoke curling out the pipe horses pulling a load of logs
We can picture it!
Looks like the cabin near where they filmed Open Range.
I don’t know if this one appeared in any films. The owners said nothing in that regards.
Beautiful! It’s amazing that it still gives sanctuary to those who need it!
A stunning cabin and an amazing locale for sure.
Beautiful shots
Thank you muchly!
This shows what a hard life early Canadians had while making our beautiful country.
Those who came before faced so many challenges.
Beautiful. Would be nice to unplug for a few days here.
We could so spend a week or two there.
Like the Line shack in the movie ‘Will Penny’
Another to look up!
Truly love it!!
That’ll get you a BIG thanks!
Mount Victoria in the background?
No, it’s not.
Looks great….light the fire and we are home!
Ready to move in.
Love it can feel the cold
Still have numb hands!
Worthy of a calendar!
Thanks for suggesting that. We’ve toyed with the idea of producing a calendar and maybe one day will produce one. Before, it’s a book deal we’ll that close to signing. Shh, don’t tell anyone.
Beautiful!
Pleased you like it!
Back to a simpler time
Simple but by no means easy.
Beautiful setting, great eye 👍
Thank you, it sure is a wonderful place!
Rustically Beautiful
Pretty as a picture!
Very nice, thank you.
You are welcome. The comments are coming hard and fast today!
Reminds me of my grandparents place
You can picture granny at the door…
Love this. There are such beautiful hidden places in Alberta ❤️😊
Those hidden places is where you’ll find us!
Reminds me of the house in True Grit with John wayne!
Will have to look up a copy.
Looks like a great writer’s retreat …❤️
A roaring fire, a cup of hot joe, and an old typewriter. Yup, we can picture it.
If only the walls could talk, what stories it could tell. Good composition & good to have it documented.
Oh, it would have some stories to tell. Glad you like the piece, even if it was short any details.
Beautiful. I’d love to see that in real life.
It sure is picturesque.
I do love the mountains, nice photo. Well built log cabin!
Thank you. What a gorgeous setting.
Some days I wish we could go back but I like baths❤️
There is a pond out back. A little chilly maybe…
The lamplight and chimney smoke would be welcome sight as we ride over distant ridge after a long day herding cows.
Like a scene from a movie…
Love this pictures !!!, brave people .
Yes, it took some courage to live deep in the woods like this. Glad you like the pics!
It’s a winner !! I myself collected for around 25 years old pictures of abandoned houses,barns,stores,elevators etc on cards pictures whatever I find nothing major though . My mom and dad were both brought up in big families with small older houses without water and lights I heard and enjoyed listening to their stories.though some were pretty sad.. There’s a artist named “SHARON LARSON I have a lot of her cards but it was just a conrincidious(?) I seen them at the Royal Alex Gift Shop and their REAL country and elevators etc Thanks for sharing your post !!
Comment of the day (#2)! Awesome.
Couldn’t ask for much more, a mite blowy through there I’m betting though..🤠✌🏻
It was biting cold, the wind. Made it all the more special though, and let’s you know you’re alive.
Beautiful
Thanks. Never did we think there’d be so many comments on this most unassuming post.
Love it!! Thank you for sharing. 😊
Our pleasure!
Stunning shot, really captures the Alberta winter sky. Cheers guys
Glad you liked it! It was a stunning place to stand.
I love that photo. Could be a Christmas card.
That’s quite the accolade. Thank you, it made our morning.
ill move in away from everything so peacefull
Yes, a place to get away from it all.
Sometimes, in this modern world of ours, we need reminders like this of life before our time.
Times were difficult then, but so simple, an aspect of life we oftentimes dream of having.
love to join the family there beautiful shots
Thank you, it’s sure a scenic setting.
I wouldn’t mind spending a night 😊
Or weekend!
love this!!! great shot
Thank you!
I think the shots are great. It reminds me of a simpler time in my life. My parents had a cabin in BC in the early sixties with no running water, an outhouse and a wood stove that I had to get going early in the morning. Thanks for posting!
Thank you, and that a cool memory you’ve shared.
Great shots but I was instantly cold!
It was a chilly day…but one must sometimes suffer to get what’s wanted.
There is poetry in this setting, in these photographs. By gone times whisper in the shadow and light and in the contrasts of snow covered mountains and new snow in the valley.
Love this! Thank you for such cool compliment.
Loved to see these old structures and farmsteads sometimes leaning in the elements and wondered about their stories and the families who lived in them – often now the farms buildings are saved and the new family homes are built just up the road or on another quarter section of land…the history and heritage lovingly saved…
Comment of the day! Love this.
So beautiful …
Thank you!
Lovely photos!
Why thank you!
I’d love to know there this one is….never came across it in my many travels west….
They asked we don’t share it. My sincere apologies as I know you’re a responsible photographer.
These are splendid photos. It reminds me of that early American landscape photographer. Can’t remember his OH he was Ansel something or other. Anyway, your skills and artistic eye are like his was.
That was Ansel Adams, perhaps one of the most well known photographers out there. That’s quite the compliment. Thanks!