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Description: Rio Grande Gorge Bridge Near Taos New Mexico I've crossed this bridge many times over the years, both by vehicle and by foot. There area sidewalks on both sides of the bridge plus a few lookout points where it widens to allow one to stop and let others pass by safely. The bridge is located approximately 10 miles NW of Taos on hwy 64 offering scenic views across the 1280 feet span. The Rio Grande Gorge is approximately 600 feet deep in this area with the bridge 650' above the gorge. This shot is from the trail located near the visitors center. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: "New Mexico" 20210414-DSC_3156
Description: Tourists Watching Fountain and A slight abstraction of the people watching Fountain and Morning Geysers which are located close along the boardwalk. Many others can been seen across the Fountain Complex area. Located on the boardwalk, Fountain Paint Pot Trail. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: "U.S. National Park" 202220140908-DSC_4819
Description: The San Miguel Mission in Socorro New Mexico had fallen into such bad shape that it was closed in 2010. In November 2013, the Conrad Hilton Foundation awarded a $1.1 million grant. It is now restored, beautiful and an active Catholic Church. Missions were important parts of the trade routes traveled by Spanish and Indian alike. During the Spanish colonial period in New Mexico, El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (Royal Road of the Interior), was the major trade route between Mexico City and Santa Fe in New Mexico. The Royal Road passed the village of the Pilabó, home to the Piro Indians which is near today's Socorro, NM. The Piro met Spanish settlers when Oñate's expedition stopped there, and later a Franciscan mission was started in ...
Description: Seagull Soaring Low by Debra Martz There were hundreds of seagulls on the bay this early morning, most at the shoreline near the bird blind. I spotted this Ringed-bill Gull as it was nearing thinking it was going to land with all the others but it just soared on by just above the water. Those rows of softly blurred "dots" are a variety of ducks on the water. Image captured at the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma on a winter morning. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: "Feathered Friends" 20241210-DSC_2779
Description: Bishop Castle With Fire Breathing Dragon by Debra Martz Jim Bishop has been constructing this impressive castle for almost 60 years. It is still a work in progress to this day. It is quite difficult to explain this rock and iron structure with all its levels, angles, soaring towers and outside bridges built around the upper levels. It even has a Grand Ballroom and a fire breathing dragon! Best you go see it for yourself! It is located in Colorado on highway 165 about 24 miles west off I-25 not far from Colorado City and Rye, Colorado. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved
Description: Bug Lighthouse Portland Maine by Debra Martz It was a cloudy, windy, and rather cold day but that atmosphere added to the overall mood of this image of Bug Light aka South Portland Breakwater Light. The lighthouse was originally built in 1855, as a wooden structure, replaced with a classical iron structure in 1875. The light was fully restored in 1989 and was reactivated in 2002. It appears as a private aid to navigation in the US Coast Guard Light List as South Portland Breakwater Light. Construction of the fortress in the distance was started around 1858. By the time it was finished in 1864, the manner in which it was built was obsolete. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved
Description: Great Tailed Grackle Shimmers in Iridescent Color by Debra Martz Their black, blue and purple feathers are beautiful iridescent in the daylight but their voice can be ear-piercing! Captured along the Leonabelle Boardwalk in Port Aransas, Texas. ©Debra Martz In My Gallery/Collection "Feathered Friends" 20190512-DSC_0292
Description: That moment when I walked into a bird blind and wondered why there were no birds! And then looked to the right and saw this little gray fox entering the area! This is in the Hill Country Area at the South Llano River State Park near Junction, TX. A great state park if you enjoy bird and wildlife watching, and nice hiking trails.
Description: Lace Iron Work Over Felix's Oysters by Debra Martz I enjoyed an early morning walk on Bourbon Street and other French Quarter Streets nearby while there were no crowds. While on this stroll, I took pictures of my favorite signs and several are places I actually went to later. In Topaz software, I used several filters to make the image more colorful. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: "Signs" "New Orleans Louisiana" "Digital Art Photography" 202220210512-DSC_4602-Edit.tif
Description: The Old Mississippi Bridge at Vicksburg by Debra Martz We were traveling westbound on the Vicksburg Bridge on I- 20/Hwy 80 across the Mississippi River between Delta, Louisiana and Vicksburg, Mississippi. Running parallel with it is the Vicksburg Old Highway 80 Bridge built in 1930, a one-of-a-kind, where highway and railroad tracks run side by side through the truss structure. The old bridge is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. We've traveled this route many times over the years, so I was planning to get a picture of the high point of the old bridge where the USA flag flies and the Louisiana state line sign is posted on the newer bridge.
Description: Pie-billed Grebe at Rest by the Reeds ©Debra Martz I was walking the boardwalk early morning at Leonabelle and hoping this one Pie-billed Grebe would move completely beyond the reeds but no such luck. It was happy resting where it was with a watchful eye on its surroundings. Port Aransas Texas March 8th. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved
Description: Formations and Reflections - Lake Powell by Debra Martz We took the fabulous boat tour to the Rainbow Bridge which is one hundred miles round-trip. It was a gorgeous day in late August with beautiful blue skies and water. We left from the Wahweap marina in Arizona, soon passed through a manmade channel into Utah, where most of the boat ride took place. There area many buttes, formations along the way. Some are named, but many are not. Copyright Debra Martz 20180829-DSC_5903.N
Description: Flag of Greece by Debra Martz........................... From many areas around Athens, the Greek flag can be seen waving in the wind atop the Acropolis. After seeing it so many times before arriving at the Acropolis, I knew I had to get a photograph of it alone against the sky. "History of the Greek Flag The current flag was only officially adopted by Greece on December 22, 1978.An earlier version of the Greek flag had a diagonal cross in the corner instead of the square one now used. This version of the flag dates back to 1822, just after Greece declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821. Meanings and Symbolism of the Greek Flag The nine stripes are said to represent the number of syllables in the Greek phrase "Eleuthe...
Description: Jean' Lafitte's Old Absinthe House by Debra Martz I enjoyed an early morning walk on Bourbon Street and other French Quarter Streets nearby while there were no crowds. While on this stroll, I took pictures of my favorite signs and several are places I actually went to later. In Topaz software, I used several filters to make the image more colorful. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: "Signs" "New Orleans Louisiana" "Digital Art Photography" 202220210512-DSC_4618-
Description: "Grackle In the Morning Sunlight" I heard this female Great-tailed Grackle arriving before I saw her. When I turned, she had landed very close and was lit beautifully by the morning sun. Captured along the Nature Trail in Port Aransas, Texas, mid-autumn. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Collection: “Feathered Friends” 20251017-DSC_9150 AI Text: A bird perches quietly on a branch, illuminated by the warm sunlight. The clear blue sky serves as a serene backdrop.
Description: "Grackle Perched on a Rail" This female Great-tailed Grackle appeared to be deep in thought as it gazed out across the marsh from the railing on the boardwalk. It was 30 minutes after sunrise, and I was still seeing the effects of the golden morning light. Captured from the boardwalk at Leonabelle in Port Aransas, Texas, mid-autumn. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Collection: “Feathered Friends” 20251013-DSC_8216
Description: Underneath Bob Hall Pier - Padre Island by Debra Martz Bob Hall Pier is part of Bali Park located on north Padre Island, Corpus Christi, TX. It extends 1240 feet out into the Gulf of Mexico. It is a great place for fishing. There is also an open air restauarnt (just overhead from where I shot this image) so you can enjoy good food and the seabreeze. In inclimate weather, glass roll down garage type windows can protect you from the elements while you still enjoy a nice meal and view. Update: the restaurant is all that now stands after the last restaurant.
Description: “Cruising Along Eyjafjordur Iceland” Eyjafjordur, the longest fjord in Iceland, spans more than 40 miles (60km) from its mouth near the Arctic Circle to Akureyri. On the cruise in the fjord, we were lucky enough to see several whales, but I didn’t have a camera in hand during those wonderful sightings. 20250523-DSC_2046
Description: St Dunstan Basilica Pipe Organ Charlottetown PEI by Debra Martz The 89-year-old pipe organ originated from a retired church in Montreal and was relocated to St. Dunstan's Basilica in Charlottetown in 2012. With great attention to detail, it was carefully reconstructed in the choir loft, piece by piece. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20231010-IMG_9251
