danstark

danstark

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.
Oct 2025

Harvest Moon tonight, Ichimatsu to observe And honor the new Autumn

#PortlandJapaneseGarden

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

A Ichimatsu Mori raked Japanese garden features intricate patterns in the gravel with a patch of green moss or grass. Ichimatsu - the checker board pattern is used once a year to celebrate the harvest moon.A Ichimatsu Mori raked Japanese garden features intricate patterns in the gravel with a patch of green moss or grass. Ichimatsu - the checker board pattern is used once a year to celebrate the harvest moon. (mono chrome version.)
Oct 2025

The large bridge crossing ,
The Columbia River,
Merging in the Sea.


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

A large bridge spans across a calm body of water near a dock with buildings under a cloudy sky.A bridge stretches across a calm body of water with a foggy sky and buildings along the shoreline.
Oct 2025

The hilltop column,
Sits high above the small town.
Of Astoria.


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

The Astoria Column, surrounded by a forest, is set against a backdrop of dramatic, cloudy skies.The Astoria Column rises above a forested landscape, framed by dramatic, cloud-filled skies in a monochrome image.
Sep 2025

Each of the seasons,
Has moments that tip their hand.
Autumn crocus blooms.


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

A vibrant autumn crocus with delicate petals and prominent orange stamens is captured in close-up detail.A black and white close-up of an autumn crocus with textured petals and visible stamens.
Sep 2025

With summer’s last hike,
I can’t help but feel sorrow.
Autumn color soothes.


#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #ForestPhotography #TryonCreek #Portland #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

Equinox hike in Tryon Creek State Park Natural Area. Hiking trail leads through the forest and a downed tree points directly at the a sunburst formed by the bright sun in the blue sky.Equinox hike in Tryon Creek State Park Natural Area. Hiking trail leads through the forest and a downed tree points directly at the a sunburst formed by the bright sun in the blue sky. (Monochrome version)
Sep 2025

On a walk today
Reflecting on the river,
And karma and death


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

A serene waterway is lined with tall wooden posts and surrounded by lush greenery under a partly cloudy sky.A tranquil black-and-white scene features a calm river with reflective waters, surrounded by tall trees and a cloudy sky, intersected by several vertical poles.A serene river landscape is bordered by lush green trees under a partly cloudy blue sky.A tranquil lakeside scene is depicted in black and white, with trees lining the shore and clouds partially covering the sky.A fallen tree log stretches across a serene body of water, creating a reflection on the calm surface.A fallen tree branch arches across a calm body of water, creating a mirrored reflection in a black and white setting.
Sep 2025

the shoulder season?
not the heart or head?
it defies them both!


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

A serene river scene features lush green trees along the banks and a sky filled with dramatic clouds.A serene riverscape features a tranquil waterway lined with trees under a dramatic cloudy sky, captured in black and white.
Sep 2025

Bridging the seasons
Between the summer and fall
Soon colors will turn


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

A wooden footbridge crosses a lush, green forest filled with tall trees and dense foliage.A serene black-and-white forest scene features tall trees, lush foliage, and a small bridge in the background.
Aug 2025

Sometimes I wake up
And I think about writing
Another haiku



Willamette River boat dock Memorial Park Wilsonville, Oregon

#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #Oregon #WillametteRiver #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A tranquil Willamette River scene with a dock extending into the water, surrounded by trees under a bright sun.A serene black and white scene features a calm Willamette River with a dock extending into the water, surrounded by trees and a softly glowing sun.
Aug 2025

There are junipers,
Many Lizards and Yucca,
Around Fatman’s Loop



Fatmans Loop Flagstaff AZ

#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #Flagstaff #Arizona #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A rugged landscape featuring a gnarled, weathered tree stump, rocky terrain with patches of foliage, and a vibrant sky filled with scattered clouds.A dramatic black and white landscape features a weathered, twisted tree surrounded by rocks and grass under a sky filled with scattered clouds.
Aug 2025

The rocks have a hole,
The trail continues between.
Your path determined



Fatmans Loop Flagstaff AZ

#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #Flagstaff #Arizona #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

Two large boulders surrounded by trees sit under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.Two large boulders sit amidst smaller rocks and trees under a sky with scattered clouds and a sunburst effect.
Aug 2025

At sunrise it’s still,
The mind and the world around.
Never disappoints.


River Walk Park Bakersfield CA

#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #Bakersfield #California #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A serene sunset casts a warm glow over a narrow canal with silhouetted trees and distant mountains.A serene black and white landscape features a reflective canal running through a flat, expansive terrain with silhouetted trees and mountains in the distance under a softly fading sky.
Aug 2025

In unfamiliar
Places, I grab familiar gear
To get lost, then found


Turtle Bay Exploration Park Redding CA

#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #Redding #California #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A striking white, modern sundial bridge stretches over a river against a backdrop of a blue sky with scattered clouds and surrounding trees.A striking monochrome photograph depicts an elegantly curved bridge with cable supports against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky.
Aug 2025

Sometimes I feel small
When I contemplate big things
Standing next to trees

#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #TreePhotography #Pseudotsugamenziesii #Oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

Looking up from the base of a tall tree, the perspective showcases its textured trunk and vibrant green leaves reaching towards a clear blue sky.A towering tree is viewed from the base, stretching upwards with surrounding forest foliage in a dramatic black-and-white perspective.