The Historic Deepwood Estate, Salem, Oregon

Looking for new adventures, some photog friends and I decided to head to Salem to check out the Historic Deepwood Estate (http://www.historicdeepwoodestate.org/). The weather was looking rather "iffy" the closer we got, but we ventured forth onto the grounds anyway. Well, we didn't make it too far into our exploration before we tired of being rained upon. Definitely planning on returning in the future (as opposed to the past, Scott?) to fully explore the magical photographic opportunities there. In the meantime, here a some images made during the short visit:

Now, to be perfectly honest, I feel the need to warn you that I am the world's worst at knowing the names of  flowers. Yes, there were several info tags around these flowers. You're giving me far too much credit if you think I looked at any of them, let alone remember what was printed on them! So, hopefully, that explains why many of these images have no commentary. They're just provided for your enjoyment. Which I hope you do! Even if they aren't informative at all.

This little Damselfly landed right in front of me as I was scoping out the flowers. Who am I to deny anyone/thing their moment in my camera?

I just love the warm colors of the California Poppy!

Soon to be a most beautiful yellow Rose!

Looks like a pretty good place to hang out and just enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of a beautiful garden.

I really enjoy the texture in this leaf. And I enjoy the black and white version over the color.

Love the way this vine wound around the stalk. From the moment I saw it I envisioned a black and white image. I think it worked out well.

Racing stripe.

I spotted these plants down on the floor at my feet. The lighting was pretty cool.

Some kind of bottle plant thingy. They're really cool and carnivorous!

Didn't really convey the amount of water that was pouring forth from the heavens, but I was happy to experiment with this shot from inside the greenhouse!

Quite possibly the best representation of the amount of rain that was pouring down on us.

A Hydrangea of some kind.

As I mentioned, I will be returning to this location. Hopefully before the blossoms are all finished. Lots to see and photograph there!

I hope you have enjoyed these images. I also hope you take a moment and leave a comment telling me you were here! I helps to know that this effort isn't completely fruitless. Thank you!