PhotoVoice
Community photographs by local students.

April 9–May 11, 2012

I was enjoying a fun time at the park with friends when I saw how perfect the sunset was reflecting off the clouds shading the swings in black. I felt this was the best way to capture one of my favourite memories of going to the elementary school. The best memory I have of the swings is when you get swinging higher and close your eyes you can just imagine you’re flying through the air. That’s what I see in this image.

Chelsea Wehrhahn

I wanted to capture the playful memories that grew over time. Even today we still go back to the park and act like we’re kids when we’re there. With my friend’s hand reaching out to the camera it adds more depth to the photo. With a splash of color in the shoes it adds more contrast to the photo while the action of swinging on the bars above adds more flair and action.

Chelsea Wehrhahn

When I took this photo I wanted to capture the essence of the old style look of the buildings in Neepawa’s downtown area. I captured the picture upside down because it gives it a different perspective of the street and buildings. When I look at this photo I see the beauty and the heritage of Neepawa all at once.

Chelsea Wehrhahn

I like how the Roxy isn’t another mass production/chain development. It’s a place we can call our own. I think now could not be a better time to show how much it means to not only myself, but to this community.

Lina Gordon

I tried to show the rustic side of this town. There isn’t just one, but many heritage buildings throughout Neepawa. “Keep the country, country.”

Lina Gordon

I find this piece amazing because it was hand carved by my Poppy and it is a piece of my heritage.

Rachel Cluett

It is awesome to be able to have nature, like this tree in my back yard, so close to your home.

Rachel Cluett

I love the snow, especially when it is falling past my window. Not everyone gets to experience things like this.

Rachel Cluett

This road leads to the community garden. It is great that we have a space where people can grow their own garden when they don’t have their own yard.

Samantha Nickart

What could we do to make this old space new? Some of our spaces need to be improved and made to look better.

Midday Feast

I anticipated the feeding time and I went and took some photos of the cattle. I wanted to get the cows’ faces as the grain was pouring out.