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Today I went to the Saturday Market for some photography and possibly even shopping. What's the Saturday Market, you ask? Well, for thirty years or so the downtown park in Eugene has been turned into an outdoor market every Saturday. People set up booths and sell their stuff, and there's also food and entertainment. Everyone who sells goods at the market is required to make what they sell. That means the person you bought that necklace from made it him or herself!

It was pretty hot out today! I don't know how hot it got, but it was definitely in the 80s. I was prepared, though, with sunblock and a big bottle of water. I bought a lemonade too, just for that extra thirst quench factor. It wasn't a Minute Maid deal either - you get a mouthful of pulp with every sip!

I was there mostly to take photos, and take photos I did! I mostly concentrated on the goods being sold in the booths. The stuff being sold is so beautiful and creative, and I thought a focus on those items would make for the best results. I also took (or tried to take) photos of the wandering musicians I saw there. I didn't get to head over to the Farmer's Market across the street, but I will return at a later time for more photos.

As a respectful photographer, most of the time I asked permission to take photographs of things. I didn't get a single 'no' from anyone, except for a blank stare from the young boy playing violin. No matter, there were other musicians to photograph. Most of the people at the booths gave me thanks for asking permission to take photos. I suppose I could have simply taken photos without asking, but I figured I'd ask anyway just to be respectful of the people and the things they sell.

I can't afford too much these days, but I did buy something while I was there.



Isn't she cute? She's a silverware figurine. I could not pass up the opportunity to buy one of these!