Silas's Photo Blog

The best photo I have taken on a personal opinion has to be week 3 Chelsea Nofzinger's main photo, the reason is the lighting and the wind decided to work with me rather than against me Normally I have to fight with the wind even when talking to people, haha.  Mark Cumo, my first ever picture subject for this class has to be the worst, I didn't know how to use the camera properly and the wind and cooking equipment was everywhere with a little dash of paranoia of braking a expensive camera, Week 1 had to be the worst one The skill I feel that needs to be mastered, at the very least worked on is my ability to get in close to my subject. Getting a good mug shot is key to getting a good report. I can do an overview shot but a close up is still hard work for me. Hopefully I can get over that issue with a longer ranged lens on the camera

The founders of Global Connection Hangout: Erika Iizuka and My Tran. Their group will have the next gathering at RCH 203, May 2 from 12-12:50. This event happens every week in either Red Cedar Hall or English Language and Culture Institute, the building near the volleyball courts at Linn-Benton Community Collage. T he goal of these students is to have locals meet and mingle with international students and to share customs. The biggest challenge for these students is getting the word out and getting people to show up. Erika Iizuka My Tran

Samsquanch !!!! And y'all thought he was hard to find in the woods? That's cause he is in the city and a comic book lover! AHHHHHH!!!! Tell those boys in Sunny-vill trailer park I found 'em!  Bubbles, Ricky and Julian he's over here!!! Why is everyone so calm in this photo?!?!?!?!

Joel Adams  A professional artist for 16 years and worked on projects such as King Of The Hill. Mr. Adams grew up in a family of artists so it wasn't really hard to find his path in life. Mr. Adams brought a cleaner art style to the show King of the Hill with visible changes between episodes 1-6 his work is not that hard to see unless your really trying or you just don't watch the show.  "Somethin ain't right bout that boy Peggy"-Hank Hill Artist- Joel Adams Name- Anonymous  This event has made the call not to just artist but to steam punk lovers and cosplayers, furries and blacksmiths. For a moderate event quite a few people showed up to strut their stuff even though the power was out for several blocks including at this event. Many of those in the event had glow sticks and lightsabers. Also if you are a Star Wars fan, the 501st legion was there with custom Mandalorian equipment and personalized lightsabers. Sadly this reporter was unable to ...

Sweet Tooth- Anonymous Salem, Cherry City 5th annual Comic con 4/21-4/22 2018 Steam Punk cosplay- Anonymous Salem, Cherry City 5th annual Comic con 4/21-4/22 2018 Rock Climbing wall during a blackout, sounds fun to this reporter. Salem, Cherry City 5th annual Comic con 4/21-4/22 2018

Frederick Dorsey Jr. Mr. Dorsey was raised in the busy hustle and bustle of city life and eventually got tired of it and came to one of Linn counties small communities. (I'm seeing a pattern in this blog) After his time in the Army Mr. Dorsey has developed a stable life with two sons and a lovely wife, and is employed as a Waste Water Treatment Operator. Do not be fooled, the ambition on Mr. Dorsey is only beginning. With a splash of tenacity and hardheaded will to improve himself and his children this father will complete any and all tasks set before him. In five years Mr. Dorsey hopes to be a land owner with his own home but one of his hardest challenges in his life would have to be "longterm focus" and still live in the present. When things get to be a little to much for Mr. Dorsey a road trip normally clears his head of most if not all burdensome thoughts. This comes in handy when dealing with arrogant people on a daily basis. Mr. Dorsey also gave a thought pro...

Chelsea Nofzinger This new mother with a soft spot for small towns chose to raise her child in one of the small farm communities in Linn county. "It's tough being a mom in this day and age with mouth and throat cancer, but life keeps going with or without you." her dreams are not very big, but very important. Provide for her son regardless the situation put in front of her. Mrs. Nofzinger wishes to be a stay-at-home mom, but with the difficulties of life she has taken up post as lead cook at "Schmizza Public House" refusing to let life tell her to be and stay disabled, she spends her free time hiking and slowly getting into rock climbing. The hardest job Mrs. Nofzinger had was working with elderly at nursing homes and those with Alzheimer. "I couldn't form a meaningful relationship just to watch them slowly pass away, I just couldn't do it anymore." One of the biggest goals of Mrs. Nofzinger is that she hopes to be debt free in 5 years...

Jack Kraft Still a young man of 22 years of age Jack Kraft was a native born Oregonian who at a young age had to move away to Hawaii. He brought back a little clarity form the islands. Hawaii is not a tropical dream land that most of you think about. This young man spent the majority of his time throughout middle school and high school talking fellow students out of suicide and abusive relationships. Not only did he complete his schooling with flying colors Mr. Kraft still made time to come to the aid of EVERYONE in need. Yes you heard that right, even if he didn't know you. If someone warned Mr. Kraft that you in danger of self harm Mr. Kraft would somehow find you and if needed sit up with you into the early mornings. "If I have a chance to save someone's life it was worth it." I strongly issue a challenge to the reader, find a resident of Hawaii and read about their lives on the islands, from $15 for a gallon of milk, to the issue of roads just being glo...

Brandon Hess A true inspiration to his offspring. This man has worked many'a day working from sun up to sun down, often times going weeks or months without seeing the sun inside the walls of the saw mills of Oregon. Mr. Hess also graduated from LBCC with two degrees to officially become a journeymen millwright, basically a high payed repair man man to heavy mechanical devises. Through his struggle to put food on the table Mr. Hess was in cage fighting then the Navy prior to his saw-milling days, this taught him patents not only with stupid people but with his children as well. He may not be the run of the mill dad (pun intended) but Mr. Hess has always tackled his work with 100% effort. Mr. Hess often had a saying that sheds light on not only on his life but the life of his children. "Win or loose you wont forget my name." - Brandon Hess

Scott Gall This is one hard working father, from heating ducts to laying out compost on a flower bed, from knife maker to fisher. All hours of the day normally spoken for its hard to get out and clear ones head let alone recover from being sick, yet each task gets done. A fan of target shooting with his Ak-47 helps this man clear his head. This is cheaper and more effective in dealing with ones issues rather than cursing at thick headed individuals. A passing dream of his would be to see America in the 40's and witness the unity in our country as we "Kick Fascism's @$$"

Mark Cumo A veteran of the American Dream, owning his own business, from teaching manners to the food truck Mr. Cumo worked the line with both hands. The loss of his wife earlier 2018 has been hard for this man, that only adds passion in the food he produces. Im not a vegetarian in the slightest but Cafe Cuomo makes a mean Veggie wrap. The best advice of one of his experience  "Be Kind."

The badger is out hunting, please wait ... we do not move very fast so slow your roll. However this Badger's name is Silas Hess and I am beginning my journey as a social being which badgers ...are not. I am taking this class because my grandmother was an investigative journalist and I wanted to cut my teeth on this and get a feel for it with my grandmothers FULL support. My family has two basic skills we have mastered, Math or Writing and I suuuuuck at math, so writing is my path. I am taking this class to finish my degree and try to do something fun with my last term. my interests are History, Anime, video gaming, hunting, dieselpunk enthusiast. Steam punk is for light weights.