Photojournalism week 2 - Pumpkin Patch


 

The Melon Shack Pumpkin Patch in Corvallis on NE Garden Ave on October 16th. It's open on the Weekdays Monday through Thursday from 10am to 6pm. From Friday through Sunday, it is open from 10am to 10pm.



On October 9th, Little boy Jeremiah Rodriguez going down the slide while his brother Daniel Rodriguez watches from the side. Jeremiah is 6 years old while his brother Daniel is 7 years old. Jeremiah loves getting candy and going to pumpkin patches while Daniel loves the scare aspect of Halloween. Daniel also loves getting dressed up in costumes with Jeremiah. 


People gather around and wait in line to get on the slide on October 9th. Others around them are getting their pumpkins weighed and were waiting in line to ride the wagon.

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