Wild Mushrooms

North Mill Creek
Salem, OR

I'm uncertain what type of mushrooms these are or whether they are edible or not. They are a beautiful luminescent gold and I found them near a creek bed in town. I scoured the internet and the closest image and description I found was a Golden Chanterelle. Anyone have any ideas?

Thank You Veterans

VFW Monument
Oregon Veterans' Affairs Building
700 Summer St. NE
Salem, OR 97301-1270

Under the Bridge

Center Street Bridge

Salem, OR

With all its might, the sun broke through by midday and gave us a reprieve from the rain clouds.

It's a Dog Eat Dog World

Willamette Valley Kennel Club's Dog Show

November 8-9, 2008

Oregon State Fair & Expo Center

Jackman-Long Building
2330 17th Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-0601

This bull terrier was one of the finalists in the day's Best in Show finale. No dogs eating dogs, just owners competing aggressively for the heralded Blue Ribbon.

Cyclocross in the Driving Rain

Battlecreek Cross
November 8, 2008
Former Battlecreek Golf Course
6161 Commercial St SE
Salem, OR

Cyclocross is a form of bicycle racing that include trails over grass fields, wooded areas, water and step barriers and a lot of mud. A mix of road racing and mountain biking with a lot of mud. Races generally last 45-60 minutes rain or shine...or in today's case, driving showers, creating a lot of mud.

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.