Great Salt Lake Pins and Buttons

Utah mountains and stars design with an established 1896 subtitle.

This is a mandala style drawing with a desert southwestern theme. It has cacti, iguanas, snakes, sand dunes and rock formations.

Utah mountains and stars design with an established 1896 subtitle.

Gull Going for the Fish by Debra Martz The Gulls were being fairly good at catching fish on this day though most they caught were small. This image doesn't show the fish but I liked that the yellow portion of this Ring-billed Gull's beak was visible just under water plus the bubble created from the dive. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: "Feathered Friends 3" 20211202-DSC_9759

Mine Mine Mine by Debra Martz When I saw this action by the seagulls, the movie Nemo came to mind! I'll never forget the Pelican and Seagull scene where the seagulls were calling out MINE in an animated attempt to get Dory and Marlin at the dock! I thought, "that sounds just like the seagulls at the beach when the tourist throw up food for them!" Mine! Mine! Mine! And that poor, single Cormorant that has just surfaced under the wing of one seagull must be wondering, "what's happening!!??!!" Captured this group of Ring-billed Gulls at the Great Salt Plains Lake in northern Oklahoma. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: "Feathered Friends3" "Digital Art " 202220211202-DSC_9773-Edit.tif

Seagulls on the Spillway by Debra Martz Mid-morning light enhances the water with beautiful blue and gold patterns while 3 gulls seem to be relishing in the sunshine. The front two are Ring-billed Gulls and the back one is a young Herring Gull. Captured at the spillway of the Great Salt Plains Lake in northern Oklahoma during fall migration. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: "Feathered Friends 3" 20211107-DSC_8318

State of Utah shape with major bodies of water and topographical lines.

Splash of a Landing by Debra Martz It is fun to watch Cormorants land and take off from water. They always make several splashes when landing and even more on take-off as they sort of get a running start. This was on take-off which I thought was cool with the circular splash made by this Double-crested Cormorant. Captured at the spillway of the Great Salt Plains Lake in northern Oklahoma. For enhancement, I added a vignette and some digital film grain. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: "Feathered Friends 3" "Digital Art Photography" 20211202-DSC_9804

Gay Utahn

Antelope Island State Park in Great Salt Lake is home to free-ranging bison, mule deer, big horn sheep and prong horn antelope.

We enjoy going to the Great Salt Plains State Park and staying a week or two in our RV. We prefer the campground that is right on the water's edge which is great for sunrises and also many birds come and go all the day long. Enhanced with Topaz Impression. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20201003-DSC_2393-Edit.tif

Embrace the Heart of the Beehive State with our "I Love Utah" design. This captivating tribute celebrates the love for Utah, where natural wonders and rich heritage converge. Immerse yourself in the rich histroy of Salt Lake City or visit the breathtaking outdoors of Utah's National Parks, this design represents your deep connection to the land you call home. Wear it proudly or gift it to fellow Utah enthusiasts. Symbolize your Utah pride and unforgettable experiences. Join us in celebrating the love for Utah today.

Kayaking to the Spillway by Debra Martz If you read my descriptions on my bird photography, you might recall my mention of the spillway as the location. It is one of my favorite places to bird watch in this state park. But after the birds do their morning feedings and preening in the water, they all but disappear until evening. I only see one lone seagull in this image myself. Just like the birds possibly, I was back to my comfortable place taking a break just after high noon. I had a quick lunch then went back outside and saw this couple kayaking so went back in the RV for the camera. The people give the image a sense of scale and the textures on the flowing water and those reflections were shining bright and very picturesque to...

We enjoy going to the Great Salt Plains State Park and staying a week or two in our RV. We prefer the campground that is right on the water's edge which is great for sunrises and reflecting scenes like this in the early morning light. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20201003-DSC_2409

Antelope Island State Park A vintage style park badge design of the Antelope Island State Park in Antelope Island located within the Great Salt Lake in Salt Lake City and Davis County, Utah USA.