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Archive for July, 2007
The Walk
Jul 31st
Today’s photo is of my teenage niece walking along the fence outside the elementary school. She was lost in her own little world, listening to her iPod, as we were on our way to a movie.
2007 Santiam SummerFest Car Show
Jul 30th
Part of the Saturday’s SummerFest (see yesterday’s post) was a car show with well over 100 cars on display. I wasn’t able to stay for more than a few minutes, but I did get some pictures of the automotive beauties. Check out my Flickr photoset of the event.
Also, be sure to look at the photos Dave of StaytonEvents.com took of the SummerFest.
2007 Santiam SummerFest
Jul 29th
Yesterday was the annual Santiam SummerFest, a popular street fair held in downtown Stayton. The adorable girl above was having fun at the petting zoo.
I’ve posted a Flickr photoset of the event, where you’ll find photos of babies, dogs, people, cows, a giant red key, cheerleaders, and random other things.
One of the photos is of Dave from StaytonEvents.com, who was standing in the back of a truck taking pictures of folks trying to dunk some cheerleaders. It’s a tough job.
UPDATED: Dave has posted his photos from the SummerFest (including the cheerleaders). Check ‘em out.
Cemetery At Dusk
Jul 28th
Today’s photo is a view of St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery looking towards 3rd Ave. It sits right next to Lone Oak Cemetery. It’s a peaceful place to honor those who’ve passed, and it’s a great place to watch the sunset or the city’s fireworks show on the 4th of July.
GO
Jul 27th
I was given a bit of a challenge yesterday by Mark (check out the guest photographers section for some of his awesome photos). I posted a photo of a stop sign yesterday, and Mark responded with:
How come you didn’t post a pic of a “Go” sign for contrast?
Well, the photo above isn’t a sign, but I think it’s close enough. It’s the front of a soda/cola/pop machine outside of the Safeway grocery store.
Mark, I have but one last thing to say: pfffffffffffffffffft.
STOP
Jul 26th
… Okay, now start again.
For those who care (not that such folks exist), this was taken in the Bi-Mart parking lot on Shaff Rd.
A Field Of Queens
Jul 25th
Queen Anne’s Lace has started popping up in various locations around town. It grows wild here and in great abundance.
Two more views:
Red Truck
Jul 24th
This is a red truck. A big red truck. I don’t know what kind of truck it is or what it’s being used for in the photo. Don’t ask me, I just take pictures. I don’t actually know what I’m taking pictures of most of the time. As I’ve probably said before, I tend to just point the camera at whatever is in front of me and press the shutter. Sometimes I even remember to turn on the camera first.
Field & Trees
Jul 23rd
Wilco Rd. is mostly industrial, but at the north end (across from the requisite McDonald’s) there is a big ol’ field with some big ol’ trees. I like big ol’ fields and trees. They make me happy. Anywhere there’s a patch of land without a bunch of houses or businesses on it is all good in my book.
Oh, and for those who may care (and since I mentioned it yesterday) — I finished Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It rocked. A great ending to a great series. I can’t believe I managed to read a 759 page book that quickly, though. Sleep? Who needs sleep?
Blue Swing
Jul 22nd
I didn’t get a chance to go out and take photos yesterday. I’m reading the new Harry Potter book, which has effectively trapped me until I finish its 12 bazillion or so pages, so here’s a photo I took a little over a week ago at Northslope Park.
Now back to reading.
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