How Much Is a Wet Bird in a Bush Worth?

Riverfront Park

101 Front St NE

Salem, OR 97301

This fella followed me for some time as I walked the park in the rain. He probably expected me to throw him a bite to eat. The rain and my company didn't seem to bother him much. I, on the other hand, retreated home drenched and chilled to the bone.

Fresh Out the River

Gov. Tom McCall Statue
Riverfront Park
101 Front St NE
Salem, OR 97301

Tom McCall served as Oregon's 30th governer. Serving his term 1967-75. His political legacy is the instrumental role he played in environmental and community preservation groups. I shot this picture yesterday in the rain. The raindrops and detail on the salmon give the effect that it came fresh out of the river.

Rain, Rain Go Away

Wallace Marine Park
200 Glen Creek Road NW
Salem, OR

It turned out to be a pretty soggy day. I still managed, though, to walk through a couple of the city's largest parks, Riverfront and Wallace Marine Park and collect a few images to post. This fallen leaf was wedged on one of the fenced areas separating the many fields of the Softball Complex. During drier months, you can catch a softball tournament just about every weekend. This time of year the players are replaced by grazing geese, south for the winter.

Creeping Vine

Jonathan's Oyster Bar
445 State St
Salem, OR 97301

One Last Stand

Pronzini Christmas Tree Farm

Delaney Road & Sunnyside Road

This is my favorite tree in town. I don't know what type it is. Anyone have any ideas? I pass it at least twice daily on my way to and from work. It is such a stately stand among the hundreds of soon to be disposable Christmas trees.

Fall in the Vineyards

Ankeny Hills Vineyards

South Salem, OR

Autumn has hit the vineyards and grapevines. All of the harvesting is done for the season and all that is left is for the leaves to drop and the wait to taste whether the crop was a tasty one. I unfortunately (or fortunately) have a very low tolerance for tannic acid and have an adverse reaction to wine = big, fat headache. I am left to only admire the scenery.

Theme Day : Books

Corban College Library

5000 Deer Park Drive SE

Salem, OR 97317-9392

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