danstark

danstark

Dec 2024

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.
Dec 2024

Lucid Summer Dream
Dec 2024

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.
Dec 2024

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.
Dec 2024

Saturated Summer

#Photography #MakeToEscape #Confluence #ColumbiaRiver #WillametteRiver
Dec 2024

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.
Dec 2024

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.
Dec 2024

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.
Dec 2024

Welcome to PDX

#Photography #MakeToEscape #FlyPDX #AlaskaAirlines #MtHood #Portland #Oregon

An Alaska airplane is landing at the Portland Oregon airport with a snow-capped Mt Hood in the background.
Dec 2024

Tee Time

#Photography #MakeToEscape #DiscGolf

A scenic disc golf course in a park landscape features a winding path, grass fields, trees, and a cloudy sky.
Dec 2024

Fungus Amungus

#Photography #MakeToEscape #TryonCreekStatePark #Portland #Oregon

A cluster of wild mushrooms with light, fan-shaped caps is surrounded by green leaves and brown foliage.Coral-like fungi grow on a forest floor surrounded by fallen leaves and branches.Two orange-brown mushrooms with smooth caps are growing close together on a mossy, forest floor.White fungi resembling coral are growing among fallen leaves and twigs in a forest setting.A cluster of small, brown mushrooms grows densely in a natural setting.A cluster of densely packed mushrooms with smooth brown caps and slightly darker stems.
Dec 2024

Fa Fa Fungus

#Photography #MakeToEscape #HeyNow

Two round, orange mushrooms are growing close together on a bed of moss with fallen leaves in the background.
Dec 2024

High Noon, Low in the Sky

#Photography #MakeToEscape #WillametteRiver #WillametteValley #Oregon

A calm Willamette River reflects a line of trees and the sun in a clear sky.
Dec 2024

Autumn’s Noon

#Photography #MakeToEscape #WillametteRiver #Oregon

A serene Willamette River landscape features tall trees lining the shore under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
Dec 2024

Natural Palette

#Photography #MakeToEscape #WillametteRiver #Oregon

A fallen log rests in a forest adjacent to the Willamette River. The log has been stripped better of all of its bark, and all that remains is a spectacular pattern of beetle damage. The damage appears as random lines but the artful pattern makes it seem intentional.
Dec 2024

Natural Palette

#Photography #MakeToEscape #WillametteRiver #Oregon
Dec 2024

No Swimming, No Diving

#Photography #MakeToEscape #WillametteRiver #Oregon

A calm autumn morning on the Willamette river near Portland, Oregon. The glassy surface of the calm river reflects the vertical lines of dock pilings, the I-5 bridge crossing in the distance, and the boat dock from where the picture is taken.&10;&10;A sign reading “no swimming, no diving” is featured on the boat dock.
Dec 2024

December’s Blue

Tryon Creek State Natural Area, Oregon State Parks

#Photography #MakeToEscape #HikeADay #PORTLAND #OREGON

A serene forest scene features moss-covered logs, ferns, and leafless trees under a clear blue sky with sunlight streaming through.
Nov 2024

Sunkissed Snowberry

#Photography #MakeToEscape

Delicate clusters of common snowberry are scattered across slender branches against a dark background in a black and white photo.Delicate clusters of common snowberry are scattered across slender branches against a dark background in a color photo.
Nov 2024

Sunkissed Snowberry

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Nov 2024

Coopers Hawk Walk

#Photography #MakeToEscape #birdphotography #PNW #OREGON

A Coopers Hawk with speckled feathers is perched on a moss-covered branch against a softly-lit background.
Nov 2024

Looking forward to spring in the tulip fields at @woodenshoefarm

My single Black Friday purchase is a season pass for the spring tulips and summer sunflowers

#Photography #MakeToEscape #PNW #Oregon #WillametteValley

A vibrant field of multicolored tulips is set against the backdrop of a snow-capped Mt Hood under a clear blue sky.
Nov 2024

Continuing the annual tradition of going to school with Alton Brown and turkey roasting science while taking a long hike.

#photography #Maketoescape #Thanksgiving2024

Two people are enthusiastically presenting a cooking show on the Food Network, sharing turkey brining secrets for Thanksgiving.A serene forest path is surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery, creating a tranquil natural scene.
Nov 2024

My final harvest Often comes too late. There’s sadness admitting the season is gone

#Photography #HotPepperGardening #Gardening #MakeToEscape

A bowl is filled with vibrant orange, yellow, and green peppers.Bowls filled with green and orange peppers are placed on outdoor furniture next to blue chairs.
Nov 2024

My final harvest Often comes too late. There’s sadness admitting the season is gone