A cluster of white trillium flowers with large leaves grows in a forest setting surrounded by tall trees.

A cluster of blooming trillium flowers grows on the forest floor, surrounded by tall trees in a black and white setting.

Time for Trillium,
The equinox and spring’s start
Eyes on the solstice

#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor
#FlowerPhotography
#Equinox
#SpringPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A series of docks and red pilings are reflected in the calm water with a tree-lined shore and a bridge in the background.

A calm river scene with docks, tall posts, and a metal walkway, surrounded by trees with a bridge in the background.

Contemplation is
Patience for still water and
Mindful reflection

#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor
#RiverPhotography
#WillametteRiver
#WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A scenic river reflects a forested shoreline and a cloudy sky with a faint sun halo.

A serene river is lined with tall trees and reflects the cloudy sky and bright sun in a black and white landscape.

Sundog signs of Spring,
Atmospheric River done,
Flat River, blue sky.

#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor
#RiverPhotography
#WillametteRiver
#WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A serene river flows under a cloudy sky, bordered by trees on both banks.

A serene black and white landscape showcases a tranquil river surrounded by trees under a dramatic, cloudy sky.

This is not the world
We were taught to build and grow
Yet the river flows

#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor
#RiverPhotography
#WillametteRiver
#WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A sunlit path winds through a forest with tall trees and clear blue sky above.

A tranquil forest path is illuminated by the sunlight filtering through tall trees, casting long shadows on the ground.

There are a few spots,
Daily on my lunch walk trail,
I can’t help but stop.

#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

There’s not a bad time,
To look up to the clear sky,
And take in the moon.

#MoonPhotography
#Photography #Haiku
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A serene river flows between two banks lined with tall trees, under a partly cloudy blue sky.

A serene black-and-white landscape features a calm river flanked by trees, reflecting the dramatic, cloudy sky above.

I take a lunch walk,
To the Willamette River,
Sunshine, rain or snow.

#WillametteRiver
#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#RiverPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A narrow path stretches through a dry, leafless forest under a dramatic sky filled with clouds.

A winding path leads through a barren, tree-lined landscape beneath a dramatic, cloud-filled sky in black and white.

Took a walk today,
Under this cloud filled blue sky,
Near the end, it rained

#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A snow-capped mountain is visible in the distance, framed by a river, trees, and a log-strewn shoreline in the foreground.

A serene landscape features a snow-capped mountain in the background with a bridge spanning across a body of water, framed by trees and logs in the foreground.

the mountain was out,
even though it’s always there,
it’s a treat to see

#WyEast #MtHood
#ColumbiaRiver
#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A leafless tree stands prominently in the center of a park surrounded by evergreens under a cloudy sky.

A leafless tree stands centrally in a serene park setting, surrounded by paths, evergreen trees, and distant benches under a cloudy sky.

It’s grey at the park,
Plenty of benches and chairs,
Nobody sitting .

#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A wetland landscape features a beaver dam and a pond surrounded by trees and grassy vegetation under a partly cloudy sky.

A wetland landscape features a beaver dam and a pond surrounded by trees and grassy vegetation under a partly cloudy sky. (Monochrome)

A dense carpet of small, colorful floating plant life in shades of pink, yellow, and green covers the ground.

A dense carpet of closely clustered plant life covers the water surface, creating a textured pattern.

Found a beaver’s dam,
Here in the Toquin Scablands,
Filling the kolk ponds .

On the #IceAgeTrail

#Photography #Haiku
#NaturalHistory #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A tranquil river reflects a dense line of evergreen trees under a cloudy sky with a faint sun.

A serene, black and white landscape features trees reflecting perfectly on the still surface of a river under a cloudy sky.

When the storms approach,
We brace for the roaring wind,
Sometimes it’s whispers .

#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#RiverPhotography
#WillametteRiver
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A tranquil river is flanked by trees on both sides, with reflections of the sky and clouds on the water's surface.

A serene black and white landscape features a calm river flanked by trees, reflecting the sky and surrounding forest.

Still waters today,
Reflecting sky and shoreline,
On this winter’s noon.

#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#RiverPhotography
#WillametteRiver
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A serene landscape features a calm body of water reflecting a line of silhouetted trees and a partly cloudy sky with the sun shining through.

A serene black and white landscape features reflective water mirroring a dramatic sky and silhouetted trees.

Days on the river,
Two decades coming right here,
Never looks the same.

#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#RiverPhotography
#WillametteRiver
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A sunlit forest path surrounded by bare trees and scattered fallen leaves under a clear blue sky.

A winding path cuts through a forest illuminated by sunlight filtering through the trees.

A sun burst today,
And a deep blue cloudless sky,
And a low noon sun.

#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A lone tree stands on a misty hillside with a gentle gradient disappearing into the fog.

A solitary tree stands on a sloping grassy field under an overcast sky.

The forecast said sun,
After the morning clouds clear,
But it never did shine.

#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A bright winter day,
On the Willamette River,
Teases this year’s spring.

#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#RiverPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A serene river reflects a clear sky and distant trees on a bright, sunny day.

A tranquil black-and-white landscape showcases a reflective lake surrounded by trees under a dramatic sky.

A bright winter day,
On the Willamette River,
Teases this year’s spring.

#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#RiverPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

Last moon of the year,
just a few days short of full,
Marks a new fresh start

#MoonPhotography #Moon
#Photography #Haiku #WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A panoramic view of a calm river with a dock, surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky and the sun shining brightly.

A wide-angle, black and white view of a serene river with a dock extending into the water, surrounded by trees and under a bright sun.

Panorama sun
The brightly blue winter sky
And glassy river

#WillametteRiver
#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A calm Willamette River reflects the surrounding trees and sky under a partly cloudy blue sky.

A serene Willamette River is flanked by trees under a sky filled with dramatic clouds, captured in black and white.

These mild winter days,
Wispy winter clouds in blue,
Hint at coming spring

#WillametteRiver
#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A narrow dirt path winds through a lush forest with towering trees reaching up towards a cloudy sky.

A winding path cuts through a dense forest of towering trees under a cloudy sky, captured in black and white.

A Wintertime hike
In muted noontime sunshine
Filled my sails with wind

#TryonCreekStatePark
#Haiku #Photography
#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A path winds through a sunlit forest with tall trees and moss-covered trunks.

A sunlit forest path is surrounded by tall trees, casting long shadows on the trail.

The noontime shadows
From winter’s low-angle sun
Split the southward trail

#WinterSolstice #Solstice
#TryonCreekStatePark
#Photography #Haiku
#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW
#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

White berries covered in raindrops hang from a branch in a forest setting.

A cluster of white berries with water droplets hangs from a branch in a wooded area.

The winter’s first light< br>
The morning after solstice
Our first step to spring

#WinterSolstice #Solstice
#tryoncreekstatepark
#Photography #Haiku #MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A sunlit forest path winds through tall trees and dense greenery, with sunlight filtering through the branches.

A black and white scene showcases a sunlit forest with tall trees and a narrow path.

A low sun angle
On solstice arrival
Marks the shortest day

#WinterSolstice #Solstice
#tryoncreekstatepark
#Photography #Haiku #MonochromeAndColor #AutumnPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A calm river reflects a vibrant blue sky with scattered clouds, bordered by lush trees.

A serene landscape captures a reflective body of water surrounded by trees and a partly cloudy sky.

Small sun breaks today.
The atmospheric river
also needed rest.

#WillametteRiver
#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor #AutumnPhotography #LandscapePhotography #OregonPhotography #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

Clusters of white berries are hanging from a branch in a wooded area.

A cluster of white berries with some dry leaves is depicted in a black and white outdoor setting.

In forest seasons
the last color left is none—
then spring fills it in

#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor
#Snowberry
#AutumnPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A wooden footbridge crosses a path surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees under a blue sky.

A narrow wooden bridge crosses a small forest trail surrounded by tall, leafless trees and ferns.

A narrow dirt path winds through a dense forest of tall trees under a clear blue sky, surrounded by lush green ferns and fallen leaves.

A narrow path winds through a dense forest of tall trees under an overcast sky.

With equinox and solstice,
Glimpses of blue sky sunshine,
Do not feel equal-

#Photography #MonochromeAndColor #AutumnPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A forest path winds through bare trees and lush ferns under a vibrant blue sky.

A dense forest with tall, leafless trees and a path is captured in black and white.

Where’s Winter?

#Photography #MonochromeAndColor #AutumnPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape

A single yellow leaf floats on a calm, turquoise body of water.

Last Leaf

#Photography #AutumnPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#WillametteRiver
#OregonPhotography #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape