W.T. Caserta

            The annual HarvestFest at E.Z. Orchards has been a tradition for this family farm for three decades. Opening in the fall of 1994, it has become a much larger festival expected to attract thousands of visitors this month. Until the thirtieth of October, the farm showcases many fall attractions including hayrides in the afternoon.       Friendly farm animals can be found in the mini petting zoo tent. Alongside the piglets are two goats, a calf, a sheep, and a few chickens. The farm reserves this adorable meet-and-greet for the HarvestFest only. Other activities include ring toss, pedal tractors, gold mining, and duck racing.             E.Z. Orchards showcases a spectacular pumpkin set up in their fields with a beautiful wall of sunflowers among them. Visitors can peruse the patch to find the perfect one for forty-nine cents a pound. Wandering around, educational signage is posted about t...

       The EcoEarth Globe is a sculpture at the south end of Riverfront Park, along the bank of the Willamette River. It's comprised of thousands of hand-painted tiles skillfully crafted by local artists; many of which were high school students under director Mary Heintzman.       This dinosaur mosaic is a close-up of one of the pillars that keeps the EcoEarth Globe steady. According to the City of Salem, the piece aims to promote global awareness, world peace, and cultural diversity. It took 5 years to complete and was released for public viewing in 2003. In 2017, it went under restoration efforts due to the elemental conditions.       The Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge was opened for public use in November of 2017. It's a pedestrian bridge that is pivitol in connecting 3 parks in the Historic Downtown Salem area: Riverfront, Minto-Brown, and Wallace Marine. Alongside being a recreational and tourist attraction, the bridge...

  (W.T. Caserta, Ankeny Hill, August 2nd, 2024) Welcome to my page!      I'm currently enrolled at Linn-Benton Community College where I'm working towards my Associate's of General Studies. I've been interested in the arts for a great portion of my life and have finally been able to take courses that align with that passion. In high school, I leaned more on my love of English and planned on pursuing it in my higher education. Unfortunately, the pandemic disrupted these plans and I put a pin in all my creative endeavors. I instead opted to join the workforce where I have gained nearly three years of experience in office settings. After this time, I've decided to return to school to both strengthen my resume and explore my career options.       This semester, I enrolled in JN134 to learn more about the world of photography. I noticed that in my spare time, I've been driven by documenting the world around me. With my camera roll filled with moments I...