Around Town: Jefferson (Free Shoot)

 

(Overall) For this free shoot I decided to do another around town. This is Jefferson, I small town in Oregon that is popular for rafting and other water games. The Santiam River is a long river that flows through Jefferson and other parts of Oregon. This cloudy afternoon brought chilly air and faster water, causing the river to be left empty with no one trying to get in.

(Close-Up) This sign sits in front of the Thriftway store right next to the river. life jackets hang off of the sign, allowing families and groups to have a life jacket to keep safe while playing in the river.

(Medium) This tent was hidden away behind some trees. Right on the edge of the water, this is the shelter of homeless people. Homelessness is a huge issue in most of Oregon, but Jefferson has a rate of 1.4% homeless people. Although this is a very sad and upsetting scene, it's reality for many people in Jefferson and in Oregon.





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