PHOTO ESSAY!!!

At Oregon Cherry Growers in Salem, OR; Food scientist, Sherry Rae; Bio-Chemist, Mark Bentson, and Lori Waters discuss the difference in taste between the #30 cherries and the #35 cherries. The verdict? The #30 cherries are sweeter and richer than ever before.

Sherry Rae examines both types of cherries under a stereo microscope to check for any abnormalities.

The chemistry lab where most of the experimentation takes place is full of glass structures. "I don't know how I do it, but I tend to break the most expensive glass equipment instead of the ones that are easily replaced." Sherry says with a laugh.

"Cooking" the cherries is an important part of the developmental process. Sherry explained that the cherries in the cooking pot above were not done yet, and were therefore inedible. The cherries need to take on a much darker red hue, rather than pink before they are done.

Photo Critique

These photos are excellent examples of actions shots! I am right there in the game with the players when I look at them! I know this is more of what my action shot should have looked like....

Blog Entry

I learned yet another very valuable lesson in photojournalism. A simple point and shoot camera does not cut it when attempting an action shot. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to go on a fire call with my local firefighters. Unfortunately, it was sort of spur of the moment, not planned, and all I was equipped with was a simple point and shoot. I got so many shots. But since I was taught to not "chimp", the photos that I thought would turn out great did not. At first my flash was on and it caught some great action shots, but unfortunately they were ruined by the light reflecting off of the fireman's reflectors on their turnouts. So I was forced to use the action shots that remained. They all turned out blurry. I am frustrated. There is no time to fix them and what I though would be a great place to shoot action shots turned out to be a catastrophe. I was forced to work with what I had. . . and it was not good. Next time, I will try to have a more advanced and compatible camera for what I am shooting.

action shot

Two volunteer firefighters prepare to go out on a surprise fire call. Harvey Schuch, 43, watches while Kevin Anderson, 29, boards the fire truck. The call turned out to be a down electrical wire.

Final News Photo Revision

The Learning Center at Linn-Benton Community College is the perfect place for students' to take advantage of free tutoring, lessons, or just to have questions answered. Located on the second floor of Wilamette Hall, there are instructors waiting to help in specialized areas: math, writing, and college skills are among the subjects offered. Above, math tutor Lauren Bose assists a student in understanding the formulas of her math 95 class.

My Neighborhood

This is a small glimpse of my hometown of Dallas, OR. Taters Cafe on Main St. is one of the biggest attractions. They have the best homemade bread and biscuits. James Rasmussen, 29, of Dallas looks over the menu while enjoying a cup of coffee.

The Dallas Market is famous for its' fresh produce and friendly service. Paul Saunders, the owner as well as produce manager is sure to take the time each day to ensure the produce is fresh and ready to eat.

The Dallas Fire Department is a large part of Dallas life. Not only are they heroic and brave, but they are huge contributors to society. Above, volunteer firefighters Harvey Schuch, 43, and Shawn Stamy, 20, get ready for a late-night fire call in record time.

Photo Criitique

Wow. I found this picture and at a first glance, I thought that the photographer caught the perfect moment of impact, right when a blue van had a person rolling over the windshield. Then I saw that the caption said that the van just happened to be in front of a billboard, the "person" was actually a posed photo on a billboard.