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danstark

GIS, Photography, Making, Woodworking & Hot Pepper Gardening in Zone 8b

Photography

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    Peak Bluebird

    #MakeToEscape #Photography #MtHood #Oregon

    The snow-covered peak of Mt Hood rises sharply against a clear blue sky.
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    Sunset Trot

    #Photography #MakeToEscape

    A person rides a horse along a beach at sunset with the ocean waves glowing in the golden light.
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    Unsettled Skies

    #Photography #MakeToEscape #Oregon #WillametteValley

    1) Color photo: A scenic landscape features a cloudy sky with patches of blue, sunlight breaking through, and a grassy field bordered by trees.2) B&W photo: A scenic landscape features a cloudy sky with patches of blue, sunlight breaking through, and a grassy field bordered by trees.3) Filtered photo: A scenic landscape features a cloudy sky with patches of blue, sunlight breaking through, and a grassy field bordered by trees.

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    Storm Season

    #Photography #MakeToEscape #WillametteRiver #Oregon

    A wind-felled cottonwood tree lies across a recreational dock in the Willamette River.
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    Winter River

    #Photography #MakeToEscape #WillametteRiver #Oregon

    Bare, intertwined tree branches reflect off a still, fog-covered body of Willamette River, creating a serene and haunting atmosphere.
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    Low Angle Winter : 10am Sun

    X: 45.29297064495206 Y: 122.76230425884168

    #Photography #MakeToEscape #WillametteRiver #Oregon

    A serene Willamette River reflects a forest silhouette and a luminous low-angled sun.
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    My daily dock walk has been interrupted by storm damage. Our Parks Department team will have it cleaned up soon and the dock restored to regular use.

    #Photography #MakeToEscape #WillametteRiver #CityOfWilsonville #Oregon

    A fallen tree branch rests on a partially submerged and flooded dock on the Willamette River.The same dock without a fallen tree with a "No Swimming" sign, surrounded by lush greenery and a cloudy blue sky.

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    You know you’re in Portland when do you need your sunglasses in the rain. -danstark

    #Photography #MakeToEscape

    A rainbow arcs across a cloudy sky above a landscape of tall trees at Cooper Mountain Natural Area in Beaverton Oregon.
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    Original inhabitants called Mount Hood “Wy’east” (often spelled “Wyeast”) and legends tell about the brothers “Wy’east” (Mount Hood) and “Pahto” or “Klickitat” (Mount Adams) battling for the fair maiden “La-wa-la-clough” or “Loowit” (Mount St. Helens). -USGS

    #Photography #MakeToEscape #MtHood #Oregon #PNW

    A snow-capped Mt Hood is seen in the distance behind a field with a few bare trees under a cloudy sky at Powell Butte Natural AreaA snow-capped Mt Hood is seen in the distance behind a field with a few bare trees under a cloudy sky at Powell Butte Natural AreaA snow-capped Mt Hood is seen in the distance behind a field with a few bare trees under a cloudy sky at Powell Butte Natural Area

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    Solstice’s Eve

    The winter solstice, which occurs around December 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. It has been celebrated by many ancient cultures as a turning point when light begins to return, symbolizing renewal and hope.

    Early Christians did not originally celebrate Christ’s birth. When they began to mark it, the Church likely chose December 25 to align with and replace existing solstice-related festivals. This strategy helped ease the transition for converts by blending Christian and pagan traditions.

    #Photography #MakeToEscape #WinterSolstice #WinterIsComing #WillametteRiver #Oregon

    A serene and glassy Willamette River is flanked by dense trees under a cloudy sky, reflecting the landscape in its still waters.
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    Solstice’s Eve

    The winter solstice, which occurs around December 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. It has been celebrated by many ancient cultures as a turning point when light begins to return, symbolizing renewal and hope.

    Early Christians did not originally celebrate Christ’s birth. When they began to mark it, the Church likely chose December 25 to align with and replace existing solstice-related festivals. This strategy helped ease the transition for converts by blending Christian and pagan traditions.

    #Photography #MakeToEscape #WinterSolstice #WinterIsComing #WillametteRiver #Oregon

    A serene and glassy Willamette River is flanked by dense trees under a cloudy sky, reflecting the landscape in its still waters.In a black and white edit, A serene and glassy Willamette River is flanked by dense trees under a cloudy sky, reflecting the landscape in its still waters.

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    Late Autumn Mood

    #Photography #MakeToEscape #WillametteRiver #Oregon

    A dramatic, black and white landscape features a calm Willamette River reflecting towering trees and a sky filled with dynamic, moving clouds.
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    Wet

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    Dewdrops glisten on a delicate spiderweb intricately woven among green plant stems.
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    Vivid. Lucid. Summer Dream.

    In the psychology subfield of oneirology, a lucid dream is a type of dream wherein the dreamer realizes that they are dreaming during their dream. -Wikipedia

    #Photography #MakeToEscape #gardening #sunflower #MyGardenDreams

    A vibrant sunflower with green leaves stands against a clear blue sky.
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    Lucid Summer Dream

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    AI Says:

    Uses of Hawthorn Fruit Culinary:

    Jams and Jellies: The berries are commonly used to make preserves due to their natural pectin content. Teas and Syrups: Used to prepare herbal teas or syrups. Wine and Liqueurs: Fermented into beverages in some cultures. Snacks: Can be eaten raw (if not too astringent) or dried like raisins. Medicinal:

    Widely used in traditional medicine for supporting cardiovascular health, as hawthorn is believed to help regulate blood pressure and improve circulation. Contains antioxidants like flavonoids and proanthocyanidins. Wildlife:

    An important food source for birds and small mammals in autumn and winter.

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    Clusters of red hawthorn tree berries hang among delicate, light-colored lichen.
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    Saturated Summer #Photography #MakeToEscape #Confluence #ColumbiaRiver #WillametteRiver

    A colossal shipping freighter cuts through the sparkling waters of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers under a clear blue sky. On the sandy shore, beachgoers lounge beneath colorful umbrellas, pausing to watch the giant vessel pass.
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    Monochrome Winter Woods

    #Photography #MakeToEscape #TryonCreek #Portland #Oregon #PNW

    In monochrome: Leafless tall trees covered in green moss stand in a dense, lush forest in Tryon Creek State Natural Area.
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    Winter Woods

    #Photography #MakeToEscape #TryonCreek #Portland #Oregon #PNW

    Leafless tall trees covered in green moss stand in a dense, lush forest in Tryon Creek State Natural Area.
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    Louwala-Clough

    Mt. St. Helens rises above the Columbia River.

    #Photography #MakeToEscape #PNW

    A snow-capped Loowit (Mt St Helens) is seen in the distance above a forested area and the Columbia River under a clear blue sky.A snow-capped Loowit (Mt St Helens) is seen in the distance above a forested area and the Columbia River under a clear blue sky.

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