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danstark

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

Photography

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Full circle above
    Rippled Willamette in front
    Summer season fades

    #Haiku #Photography #RiverPhotography #Oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

    A bright halo surrounds the sun above a serene landscape with a row of trees and a body of water below.A bright halo encircles the sun above a line of trees by a body of water, creating striking reflections.

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    The most Japanese Maple at the Portland Japanese Garden

    The most popular Japanese Maple at the Portland Japanese Garden
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    Name a flight delayed
    Artist Opportunity
    And never be bored

    #FlightDelayed #Haiku #Photography #AirportPhotography #SanDiego #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape #California

    A person wearing a striped shirt is sketching various face profiles in a notebook.
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    There are some moments
    That resemble a postcard
    Then we look for more

    #SunsetPhotography #Haiku #Photography #LandscapePhotography #SanDiegoBay #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape #California #PacificOcean

    A bright sun sets over a silhouetted landscape with a reflective body of water in the foreground.
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    For Selena from Chihuahua, a Haiku

    Light winds and full sun
    Beer Can Racing on Wednesdays,
    Fills the Bay with Sails

    #SailingPhotography #Haiku #Photography #LandscapePhotography #MonochromeAndColor #SanDiegoBay #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape #California #PacificOcean

    Sailboats with colorful spinnakers glide across a shimmering body of water under a partly cloudy sky.Sailboats with spinnakers unfurled glide across a sunlit body of water beneath a cloudy sky.

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    There was a sailboat
    And a big round setting sun,
    Downtown in the Bay

    #sunsetphotography #Haiku #Photography #LandscapePhotography #MonochromeAndColor #SanDiegoBay #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape #California #PacificOcean

    A sailboat glides across the water under a stunning orange sunset with the sun perfectly positioned above the horizon.A sailboat is silhouetted against a dramatic sunset, with the sun positioned just above its mast over calm waters.

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    Swooped right down in front
    Of a trail I’ve hiked along
    Many times before

    #BarredOwl #Haiku #Photography #LandscapePhotography #MonochromeAndColor #WillametteValley #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape #Oregon #PNW

    A fluffy owlet with mottled feathers perches on a tree branch among hanging leaves.An owl with distinct feather patterns is perched on a tree branch surrounded by foliage.

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    55 years old
    A Plant Taxonomy fan
    This new one today

    #WoodlandPinedrops #Pterospora #Haiku #Photography #LandscapePhotography #MonochromeAndColor #DeschutesRiver #SunriverOregon #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape #Oregon #PNW

    Two tall, spiky, orange-red plants grow amidst fallen branches and logs in a forest setting.Two tall, cone-like plants stand amidst fallen branches in a forest with light filtering through the trees.

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    It seems fitting to
    Observe this 4th where fireworks
    Are not permitted

    #Haiku #Photography #LandscapePhotography #DeschutesRiver #SunriverOregon #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape #Oregon #PNW

    A lush meadow filled with tall grasses and yellow wildflowers is set against a backdrop of a tranquil Deschutes River, dense forest, and a cloudy sky.A serene Deschutes River flows through a lush, forested landscape under a cloudy sky with the sun peeking through.A fallen tree extends into a calm Deschutes River surrounded by lush greenery and cloudy skies.A lush, green landscape featuring a tranquil lake and a backdrop of trees under a partly cloudy sky.

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    My favorite tree
    Not my favorite ever
    Certainly today

    #Haiku #Photography #LandscapePhotography #PortlandOregon #MonochromeAndColor #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape #Oregon #PNW

    A towering tree viewed from the base looking upward, surrounded by lush green foliage and a bright blue sky.A black and white photograph captures the textured bark of a towering tree from a ground-up perspective, creating a dramatic and immersive effect.

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    Rose Garden princess,
    June brings roses in full bloom.
    Portland Celebrates

    #Haiku #Photography #StreetPhotography #PortlandOregon #MonochromeAndColor #RoseGardenPhotography #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape #Oregon #PNW

    A young woman in a pink gown holds a bouquet while posing in a garden with large metal sculptures and trees in the background.A bride in a flowing gown poses in front of a modern sculpture in an outdoor setting with trees.A lush garden featuring pathways, vibrant flowers, and surrounded by tall trees, with visitors enjoying the scenery.A garden with numerous blooming flowers and a few people walking along pathways framed by tall trees.

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    Last Thursday in the
    Alberta Street Arts District -
    Portland’s very best.

    #Haiku #Photography #StreetPhotography #PortlandOregon #MonochromeAndColor #LandscapePhotograph #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape #Oregon #PNW

    A lively street scene features people gathering near a colorful mural-covered building with a musician performing at a small outdoor event.People are gathered at an outdoor event with street art, music & DJ, as children play and others socialize.Two women in festive costumes pose for the camera during an outdoor event, surrounded by people.Two women in distinctive, embellished outfits pose confidently on a busy outdoor street with onlookers in the background.

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    When you see them fly
    You know some are invasive
    Owls are still a treat!

    #Haiku #Photography #BirdPhotography #BarredOwl #MonochromeAndColor #LandscapePhotograph #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape #WillametteValley #Oregon #PNW

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    Over flowered fields,
    I can see summer from here.
    Soon they will be gone

    #Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #LandscapePhotograph #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape #WillametteValley #Oregon #PNW

    A vast, grassy field filled with wildflowers stretches beneath a dramatic, cloudy sky.A field of wildflowers under a cloudy sky stretches into the distance.

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    Over flowered fields,
    I can see summer from here.
    Soon they will be gone

    #Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #LandscapePhotograph #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape #WillametteValley #Oregon #PNW

    A vast field of wildflowers stretches under a cloudy sky, bordered by a line of trees in the distance.A vast grassy field with scattered wildflowers is set beneath a cloudy sky, bordered by trees in the distance.

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    The car was nearby
    After hiking many miles
    But then I looked up

    #Haiku #Photography #BirdPhotography #LandscapePhotograph #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape #ColumbiaRiverGorge #Oregon #PNW

    A bald eagle perches on a moss-covered branch in a natural setting.
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    Tumbling water:
    We’re drawn to see it falling
    But feel the noise

    #Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #LandscapePhotograph #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape #ColumbiaRiverGorge #Oregon #PNW

    A picturesque waterfall cascades down a lush, green forest hillside surrounded by tall trees and foliage.A serene waterfall cascades down a lush, forested hillside surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage, captured in black and white.

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