danstark

danstark

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.
Aug 2025

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.
Aug 2025

The most Japanese Maple at the Portland Japanese Garden

The most popular Japanese Maple at the Portland Japanese Garden
Jul 2025

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.
Jul 2025

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.
Jul 2025

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.
Jul 2025

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.
Jul 2025

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.
Jul 2025

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.
Jul 2025

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.
Jun 2025

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.
Jun 2025

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.
Jun 2025

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.
Jun 2025

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
Jun 2025

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.
Jun 2025

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.