 |
| Tress on Marys Peak are backlit by the glow of Corvallis, Albany, and Philomath, while a satellite passes through the star filled sky on Saturday, Oct. 30. |
 |
| A star light trail overlooks the parking lot of Marys Peak, near Alsea, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 30. NOAA issued a statement that Aurora Borealis could be visible on Halloween weekend as far south as Northern California, Texas, and Pennsylvania. |
The battle of The Dive. Two old school run first football teams met on a crisp and chilled night to decided a league championship. Amity vs Dayton. Two farm schools that are bitter rivals and hate each other. Both teams were 4-0 heading into the matchup to decide the 3A-Special District-One-West champion. The game was quite boring, with lots of runs that resulted in minimum yards. The only scoring in regulation was during the first half, and the game entered overtime 6-6. High school overtime games are extremely rare, with most schools running a west coast offense or simply overpowering the other team with a striking run game. Dayton got the ball first and quickly scored and converted their two point conversion. Amity was up next and threw and incomplete pass before an interception ended the game. Dayton rushed the field and second year head coach Jacob Peterson threw his arms up in triumph.
 |
| Dayton head coach, Jacob Peterson celebrates after defeating Amity 14-6 at Amity High School on Friday, Oct 29. Peterson is in his second season leading the pirates and has high hopes heading into the state playoffs. |
 |
| Tony Cisneros, of Dayton reacts after clinching Daytons first league title since 2017 over the Amity Warriors at Amity High School, on Friday, Oct. 29. |
 |
| Dayton breaks their post game huddle after defeating Amity 14-6 in overtime to clinch a league title and sixth seed heading into playoffs, at Amity High School, on Friday, Oct. 29. |
 |
A character from "The Purge" works in the Haunted Maze at The Melon Shack, in Corvallis Oregon on Sunday, Oct. 24. |
 |
| A mother talks to her son before braving into a tunnel at the Haunted Maze at The Melon Shack, in Corvallis Oregon on Sunday, Oct. 24. |
 |
| The Haunted Corn Maze at The Melon Shack features a variety of scares over two miles of corn. The Haunted Maze opens at 7:30 and if you are in line by 10 you will be let in. |
 |
| Philomath Cheerleaders and Student Section do a chant during |
 |
| Emergency responders work to clear a three car collision on Highway 99 just out of Amity, Oregon on Friday, Oct. 15. No major injuries resulted from this crash, and an investigation is still ongoing. |
 |
| An Amity Firefighter walks past two of the cars involved in a traffic collision on Highway 99 just out of Amity, Oregon on Friday, Oct. 15. |
 |
| A police investigator takes pictures of a damaged car just south of Amity, Oregon on Highway 99 on Friday, Oct. 15. |
 |
| Two cars sit under the sunset just outside of Amity, Oregon on Highway 99 on Friday, Oct. 15. |
 |
| Kyle Jones, of Amity Fire Department waits to direct traffic during a three car collision on Highway 99 south of Amity, Oregon on Friday, Oct. 15. |
 |
| A group of EMT's, Firefighters, and Sheriff deputies gather outside one of the cars involved in a three car collision south of Amity, Oregon on Highway 99, on Friday, Oct. 15. |
 |
| Philomath first year head coach Alex Firth talks with senior quarterback Caleb Jensen before Philomath's game against Amity at Amity High School on Friday, Oct. 15. Firth, formerly the Cresent Valley Offensive Coordinator, has led the Warriors to their best start since the 2015 season with a 5-2 record. |
 |
Junior running back David Griffith (24) of Philomath sheds tears during the final minutes of Philomath’s 20-6 loss to Amity at Amity High School on Friday, Oct. 15. Griffith is Philomath's top running back and has had three games with over 100 yards rushing, he only had 47 yards on this night. |
 |
David Griffith of Philomath walks to the team huddle after losing to Amity 20-6 at Amity High School on Friday, Oct. 15. |
 |
| Anhika Tyron of Philomath goes for a spike agaisnt Sweet Home at Philomath High School on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Philomath lost in five sets, and is currently ranked 13th in the state. |
 |
Philomath High Schools volleyball team before their match against Sweet Home at Philomath High School on Tuesday, Oct. 5. |
 |
| David Griffith, of Philomath High School, stands in the student section during Philomaths "Pink out" game agaisnt Sweet Home at Philomath High School on Tuesday, Oct. 5. This annual game is held to bring awareness to Breast Cancer awarness, which a few philomath families have dealt with. |
My name is Logan Hannigan-Downs, I am currently a freshman at Linn-Benton Community College. I graduated from Philomath High School in 2020 and took a gap year due to Covid-19. My major is undeclared but I plan on majoring in Journalism. I have extensive photography experience and am currently the Philomath News photo intern. I have photographed a variety of sports and events, ranging from AAU Nationals in Houston, Texas, Wildfires in California, and Protests in Portland. Along with a vast array of local sporting events. During the summer of 2021, I served as the Corvallis Knights Team Photographer.
I took JN134 to start my formal education in photojournalism and receive constructive feedback from trained eyes. My goals for this course are the following: Continue to work on my photography techniques and become a better storyteller through my images. Learn about the ethics of photographing and reporting on breaking events and natural disasters. I also hope to expand my network of connections and eventually get a job or internship with a Newspaper, Wire Service, or College/Professional sports team.
We were asked to pick a favorite photo to attach to this blog. I've always had a hard time choosing a favorite picture. But I am choosing this picture of the Corvallis Knights dogpile at the end of their season after winning their fifth consecutive WCL title. I really like this image due to the emotion it shows from the players. I also like Briley Knight jumping on the pile with his finger raised and his body position related to the dogpile. The water droplets around the pile add a dramatic flair to the image as well. While I am choosing this as my favorite image, I'm not completely happy with it. I wish I had framed it a little better so that the player's feet on the bottom of the pile wouldn't have been cut off. This would've taken a wider lens though, so the next dogpile I cover I'll definitely keep that in mind.
 |
| The Corvallis Knights celebrate their 2021 West Coast League championship title over the Yakima Valley Pippins in game three championship series at Goss Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon on Aug, 15, 2021 |
