danstark

danstark

Nov 2025

Four season forests,
Burst with new colors with each.
Mushrooms take their turn

#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #AutumnPhotography #LandscapePhotography #OregonPhotography #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A mushroom is growing amidst green moss and fallen autumn leaves.A black and white image depicts a single mushroom with a textured stem, surrounded by moss and fallen leaves.
Nov 2025

With one quiet breath
you can see the fall forest
looking through the trees

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A serene forest trail is surrounded by tall trees and a carpet of fallen autumn leaves.A serene forest path is surrounded by tall trees and scattered leaves, creating a tranquil natural scene in black and white.
Nov 2025

Autumn is holding,
The canopy lit by sun,
Today’s hike a joy.

#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #AutumnPhotography #OregonPhotography #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A sunlit forest path is covered with fallen autumn leaves, surrounded by tall trees and patches of greenery.A serene forest pathway is covered with fallen leaves and surrounded by tall trees in a black and white setting.
Nov 2025

Weeping willow turned,
Winter solstice approaches,
Soon the days lengthen.

#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #AutumnPhotography #OregonPhotography #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A large willow tree with golden leaves stands in a grassy field under a cloudy sky.A large willow tree stands in a field under a cloudy sky, captured in black and white.
Nov 2025

Sometimes I wonder, As a colorblind photographer, What colors you see.

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A colorful carpet of fallen autumn leaves in shades of yellow and brown covers the ground.A dense layer of fallen leaves in various shades of gray covers the ground.A dense carpet of bright yellow and brown leaves covers the ground.
Nov 2025

It’s late in autumn,
Not counting the fallen leaves,
The dock is quiet.

#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #AutumnPhotography #OregonPhotography #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A serene waterfront scene features a dock with scattered leaves, calm reflective water, and a backdrop of trees under a partly cloudy sky.A tranquil scene unfolds with a leaf-covered dock extending into a calm, reflective body of water under a dramatic cloudy sky, surrounded by trees.
Nov 2025

It’s late in autumn,
Not counting the fallen leaves,
The dock is quiet.

#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #AutumnPhotography #OregonPhotography #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A tranquil river view features a dock covered with autumn leaves, surrounded by trees and under a cloudy sky.A serene lakeside scene features a metal ladder on a dock surrounded by fallen leaves, with a tranquil forest and cloudy sky reflected in the water.
Nov 2025

Autumn trails give way,
After losing their turned leaves,
To bright winter skies


#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #AutumnPhotography #OregonPhotography #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A narrow, leaf-covered path winds through a dense forest with tall trees and a clear blue sky above.A narrow forest path winds through tall, leafless trees under a cloudy sky.
Nov 2025

Approaching solstice,
And the shortest daylight hours,
Foliage lights the sky


#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #AutumnPhotography #OregonPhotography #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

Tall trees with colorful leaves stretch towards a clear blue sky, creating a vibrant upward view.Tall trees with textured bark and leafy canopies form a dense forest, viewed from the ground looking up, in black and white.
Nov 2025

Grocery store skies
Looking up you’re reminded
Each step is a prayer


#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #AutumnPhotography #OregonPhotography #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A vast sky filled with dense, patterned clouds stretches above a bare tree.A dramatic, textured sky filled with patterned clouds stretches above a silhouetted tree.
Nov 2025

Towering autumn,
Colors filled in by the fall,
Winter is coming


#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #AutumnPhotography #OregonPhotography #TryonCreek #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

Tall trees with slender trunks and autumn-colored leaves stretch upward in a forest setting, with a few ferns on the ground.A black and white photograph captures a serene forest scene with tall, slender trees and lush foliage.
Nov 2025

Walk to the river
Every day with the seasons.
Changes soothe the soul


#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #AutumnPhotography #OregonPhotography #WillametteRiver #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A serene river is flanked by autumn-colored trees under a cloudy sky.A serene river scene features tall trees lining the banks and their reflections mirrored in the calm water under a dramatic, cloudy sky.
Nov 2025

The rain fallen
On leaves that have left their trees
Beginnings finished


#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #AutumnPhotography #OregonPhotography #Portland #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

Dew drops delicately rest on a cluster of pale yellow ginkgo leaves.A ginkgo leaf is covered with droplets of water, surrounded by other leaves.
Nov 2025

Stopping at places
With the light of the season
As if it’s brand new


#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #AutumnPhotography #OregonPhotography #Wilsonville #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A grassy field with a metal gate, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage, under a dramatic cloudy sky.A black and white landscape features a wooden fence in the foreground, grassy fields, and dramatic clouds overhead.
Oct 2025

Contemplating change,
falling back fall to winter.
Now hoping for snow


#Haiku #Photography #OregonPhotography #Portland #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape A tree is covered in a thick layer of snow, creating a delicate, wintery scene.
Oct 2025

Spring blooms the tulips,
Autumn, the maple’s bright leaves.
Seasons take their turn


#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #OregonPhotography #PortlandJapaneseGarden #Portland #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A stunning landscape features a vibrant Japanese maple tree with fiery red leaves, set against a forested backdrop and a bright sun peeking through the branches.A sunburst filters through the branches of a sprawling Japanese maple tree in a tranquil forest setting, captured in black and white.A beautifully gnarled tree with reddish-orange leaves stands in a serene, lush garden setting.A beautifully intricate tree with twisted branches stands in a forest, captured in a black and white artistic style.
Oct 2025

There’s often one day
Between the October rains
When the sun shines bright

#PortlandJapaneseGarden


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A serene Japanese garden features a tranquil pond and a wooden bridge surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage.A serene garden scene features a tranquil pond surrounded by lush trees and a small arched bridge in the background.
Oct 2025

Each day when I walk
There’s a spot on the river
That changes each day


#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #OregonPhotography #WillametteRiver #Wilsonville #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

Calm water reflects a fallen tree and vibrant autumn foliage under a partly cloudy sky.A tranquil riverside scene features a fallen tree partially submerged in water, surrounded by lush foliage under a cloudy sky.
Oct 2025

The forest lightens
In Autumn when the leaves turn,
Heading to Winter


#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #OregonPhotography #TryonCreekStatePark #Portland #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A narrow, leaf-covered path winds through a lush forest with tall trees and a canopy of green and yellow foliage.A black and white photograph depicts a serene forest path surrounded by tall trees.
Oct 2025

Today my lunch walk
to the Willamette River
A textbook autumn day


#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #OregonPhotography #WillametteRiver #Portland #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A serene river scene features lush trees on both sides and a partly cloudy blue sky reflecting on the water's surface.A tranquil river scene is captured in black and white, with trees lining the banks under a dramatic, cloud-filled sky.
Oct 2025

My spot on the dock.
On a walk to the river
each day, I find peace


#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #OregonPhotography #WillametteRiver #Portland #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A panoramic view of a serene Willamette River is framed by two dock piers, with a dramatic sky featuring streaky clouds overhead.A black and white photograph of a serene Willamette River is framed by two dock piers, with a dramatic sky featuring streaky clouds overhead.
Oct 2025

Deep roots that spread far
20 seasons have now passed
Wandering while rooted here


#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #OregonPhotography #Portland #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A sunlit forest path is surrounded by tall, lush trees with a rustic wooden fence running alongside.A serene forest pathway is flanked by tall trees with sunlight filtering through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
Oct 2025

A tunnel to fall
The canopy sways above
Crunching leaves below


#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #OregonPhotography #Portland #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A sunlit forest path is surrounded by tall, lush green trees.A sunlit forest path is surrounded by tall, arching trees with dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves in a monolith photo.
Oct 2025

I mourn and rejoice,
The passing of some seasons
And beginning new


#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #TryonCreekStatePark #OregonPhotography #Portland #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

Several pale, glossy mushrooms are growing on a moss-covered log in a forest setting.Mushrooms with smooth, reflective surfaces are growing on a log in a natural setting, depicted in black and white.
Oct 2025

A wood bridge crosses,
Autumn reflecting water,
Flowing under feet.


#PortlandJapaneseGarden

#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #JapaneseGarden #OregonPhotography #Portland #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A serene garden scene features a wooden bridge over a reflective pond, surrounded by lush green foliage at the Portland Japanese GardenA serene wooden bridge arches over a tranquil stream surrounded by lush, leafy trees in a black and white landscape at the Portland Japanese Garden.