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Beams of a walkway canopy at Skyline Kaiser Permanente in Salem Oregon

The Structure Of The World

Jul 29th

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Beams of a walkway canopy at Skyline Kaiser Permanente in Salem Oregon

I had to travel to nearby Salem yesterday to accompany my mother to a medical appointment, so I took along my camera. The above is the canopy of a covered walkway leading into the Skyline Kaiser Permanente office.

People at the Salem World Beat Festival in Salem Oregon

Sun Block

Jul 1st

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People at the Salem World Beat Festival in Salem Oregon

Guest photographer Patrick in today’s photo, taken a few days ago at the World Beat Festival held in nearby Salem. His description:

I went to the Salem World Beat Festival yesterday and saw this photo coming from forty yards away. The hard part was timing the photo without showing their full faces but still capturing their individual shade sources.

I love it… great capture, Patrick.

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My niece at her Sprague High School graduation in Salem Oregon

My Niece’s High School Graduation

Jun 12th

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My niece at her Sprague High School graduation in Salem Oregon

Today’s photo is a personal indulgence, so please forgive me. My niece, Brittany, graduated from Sprague High School in nearby Salem last night, and since I’m a proud aunt, y’all are getting a photo of her. But she’s cute, so it’s okay. :)

If you have the burning desire to see more of the photos I took at the graduation ceremony, visit my Flickr photoset. Be warned — there are several of my niece first, and then some of the rest of the event.

Lavender flowers in spring in Stayton Oregon

Lovely Lavender

May 27th

Posted by Celine in nature

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Lavender flowers in spring in Stayton Oregon

Guest photographer Patrick sent in today’s beautiful photo of some lavender. His description:

You seem to have a penchant for flowers (who doesn’t?), so when I saw this lavender, I thought of your blog. Rarely do I see the flowers so vibrant as they are on this variety I saw in Salem.

I love it. Thanks, Patrick, for sending it in.

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Duck or goose at Wirth Lake Park in Salem Oregon

Duck Duck Goose

Jan 4th

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Duck or goose at Wirth Lake Park in Salem Oregon

Guest photographer Hugo sent in this lovely image of a… well, he’s not sure. His description:

I took this at my favorite park as the sun was setting. I’ve never been able to figure whether she’s a duck…or a goose. She has the characteristics of both. As best as I can figure, she’s a “Guck”, or a “Doose”. I just call her “Girlfriend” and she always come to see what tidbit of food I’ve brought for her when I call to her.

I personally don’t have a clue. Google Images didn’t help… it just showed how many others folks don’t know, either. If anyone out there can enlighten us, that would be spiffy.

This photo was taken at Wirth Lake in nearby Salem. Thanks to Hugo, as always, for his submission.

Photo is copyright © Hugo. All rights reserved. Do not copy or reproduce in any way without permission of photographer.

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Tree & bridge at Wallace Marine Park in Salem Oregon

Autumn at Wallace Marine Park

Nov 9th

Posted by Celine in autumn

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Tree & bridge at Wallace Marine Park in Salem Oregon

Yesterday, I received an email from frequent guest photographer Hugo (the last two days’ photos are from him) saying “if’n y’all get desperate for another daily photo” I could post this one. Like I would pass this up. It’s awesome.

Hugo took this at Wallace Marine Park in nearby West Salem.

Thanks once again, Hugo.

Photo is copyright © Hugo. All rights reserved. Do not copy or reproduce in any way without permission of photographer.

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Sunrise at Wirth Lake in Salem Oregon

Sunrise At Wirth Lake

Nov 8th

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Sunrise at Wirth Lake in Salem Oregon

Today is part two of guest photographer Hugo’s sunset/sunrise photos (see yesterday’s sunset) from Wirth Lake in nearby Salem. He says:

The “star” in the sunrise photo is actually the planet Venus, which is currently making its presence known in the early morning. I use Stellarium to locate the stars and planets. It’s a free program that is very cool.

Thanks again, Hugo.

Photo is copyright © Hugo. All rights reserved. Do not copy or reproduce in any way without permission of photographer.

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Sunset at Walter Wirth Lake in Salem Oregon

Sunset At Wirth Lake

Nov 7th

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Sunset at Walter Wirth Lake in Salem Oregon

Guest photographer Hugo sent in today’s photo of a sunset from a few nights ago, taken at Walter Wirth Lake in nearby Salem. It’s simply gorgeous. Tomorrow I’ll post another photo Hugo took at the lake, this time of the sunrise and a “star.”


Photo is copyright © Hugo. All rights reserved. Do not copy or reproduce in any way without permission of photographer.

Hands

Oct 13th

Posted by Celine in black and white

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Guest Photographer Hugo sent in today’s stunning image, taken at Cascades Gateway Park in nearby Salem. His description:

This is a picture of a homeless man in the park with well-worn hands.
His hands seemed to tell of a life of hardship, yet he still had his faith in those same hands.
I liked the lighting and used black and white to bring a hardness to the picture as a reflection of his life.

This is such an evocative photo… very well captured, Hugo. And thank you for sharing.

Photos are copyright © Hugo. All rights reserved. Do not copy or reproduce in any way without permission of photographer.

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2009 Oregon State Fair

Sep 8th

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Ferris Wheel at the Oregon State Fair in Salem Oregon

All The Way Up High(See my Flickr photoset from the Fair!)

As promised yesterday, here are some photos from the Oregon State Fair, taken on Sunday. These were rushed shots, as I didn’t have much time. Check out my Flickr photoset to see more photos.

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