Description: Spring Point Ledge Light by Debra Martz Built in 1897, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse stands out at the mouth of the harbor like a giant spark plug. Of the 50 caisson-style lighthouses built in America on sturdy, metal foundations, this is the only one you can walk to: It's connected to land via a breakwater on the campus of Southern Maine Community College. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved
Description: Liberty Ship Memorial South Portland Maine by Debra Martz The memorial is in Bug Light Park, a scenic point of land overlooking Portland Harbor which was once home to a sprawling World War II Shipyard that covered 140 acres of land, including over 60 buildings, and could build up to 13 ships at one time. From 1941 through 1945, the South Portland Shipyards built 266 cargo vessels, 236 of which were Liberty Ships, contributing immeasurably to the Allied victory in World War II. The sculpture accurately portrays the bow section of the Liberty Ship as she would have appeared under construction; measuring 35 feet tall and 65 feet long. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20231013-DSC_9892
Description: Seagull On The Breakwater Wall by Debra Martz Walking along the the pathway by the wall between the lighthouse and Shipyard memorial when in flew this Herring Gull. Of course, it needed my attention! Captured at the Bug Light Park, Portland, Maine. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20231013-DSC_9889.NEF
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: Bug Light Under a Dramatic Sky Verticalby 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. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20231013-DSC_9875.NEF
Description: Bug Light Under a Dramatic Sky 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 for which it was built was obsolete. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: "East Coast USA"
Description: Grave Of British Soldiers 2 by Debra Martz Though the first shots of April 19, 1775, were fired at Lexington. MA around 5am, the larger skirmish happened about 10 miles away at the North Bridge of Concord River around 8am. It was the first shot at Concord that is referred to as "The Shot Heard Round the World" This British headstone is on the pathway to the bridge. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: "East Coast" 20231006-DSC_9445.NEF
Description: Grave Of British Soldiers by Debra Martz Though the first shots of April 19, 1775 were fired at Lexington. MA around 5am, the larger skirmish happened about 10 miles away at the North Bridge of Concord River around 8am. It was the first shot at Concord that is referred to as "The Shot Heard Round the World" This British headstone is on the pathway to the bridge. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: "East Coast" 20231006-DSC_9445.NEF
Description: Reflecting on the Concord River by Debra Martz I was standing on the Old North Bridge which separated the British from the Patriots before the first shots were fired on April 19, 1775, and reflecting on our USA history over the centuries. And I was also in awe of the stunning colors of autumn reflecting on the water. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20231006-DSC_9430.NEF
Description: Little Yellow Tree by Debra Martz The first two weeks of October, we traveled the NE coast of the USA and Canada for leaf peeping. But the autumn colors came later this year. There were a few exceptions, like this small tree, shining vibrantly on the grounds of Lexington Green in Massachusetts. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: "Trees" 20231006-DSC_9400.PNG
Description: Trinity Reflections On Hancock Tower 200 Clarendon Boston Massachusetts by Debra Martz Across the street from the Trinity Church is the 200 Clarendon building but still known and referred to locally as the Hancock Tower. The church reflects beautifully on the building's blue glass windows. With gray clouds on this day, the blue was not as prominent but the reflections were still spectacular. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved
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Description: Glowing Orange Sunset On The Ocean 2 ©Debra Martz Somewhere on the Atlantic Ocean getting closer to our final destination. It was 7:31 pm on day 11 of our Spring cruise. In the morning, around dawn, the ship will be arriving in Brooklyn, New York. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved
Description: Swirling Patterns of Lower Antelope Canyon by Debra Martz It's like walking through a maze of sculptures...curves, swirls, patterns, textures....all mesmerizing to me! The light from above affects the color of the sandstone in the lower slot canyon. ©Debra Martz 20180830-DSC_6737.N Arizona Collection/Gallery
Description: Zion Riverwalk Hike by Debra Martz This hike is a two mile round trip that follows the river. Where this hike ends, the Narrows hike begins. If you are willing to get your feet wet...and often deeper...you can continue if the weather permits. We hiked to where the Narrows begins but only imagined what it would be like to continue. Two days earlier we were here when heavy rains began and most of the trails in Zion were closed due to flash floods. Copyright by Debra Martz 20180823-DSC_4326.N
Description: A Walk Among the Toadstools - Utah by Debra Martz I spotted the signage for this trail as we traveled from Kanab, Utah to Lake Powell along highway 89 and added it to plans to come back during our stay at Wahweap Marina (Lake Powell). Overall the trail was fairly easy 1.8 mile round trip, following washes for the most part...only one climb that required hands and feet to get up a level. The effort was worth it once I saw the first of the toadstools...feel like your in another world! Copyright Debra Martz 20180830-DSC_6570-ET
Description: Shiner Beer Guitar by Debra Martz Just one of the many types of neon lights and memoribilia on the walls of Arky Blue's Silver Dollar in Bandera, Texas. A hidden gem of a bar in the center of Bandera. How can it be hidden if it is in the center of town? Because it is only a door, a red door with Silver Dollar written on it, which is sandwiched between two storefronts. The door drew our curiosity, we opened it slowly and looked down some old wooden steps, looked at each other and upon my husbands urging, we went down those old stairs to find a very Honky Tonk, complete with a large dancefloor, stage for a band, jukebox, pool tables, pinball machines and a lot of old memorabilia covering the walls. We sat down at the bar, vis...
Description: Juvenile Black Throated Sparrow by Debra Martz Black-throated Sparrows hop along the ground searching for insects and seeds. We could not have been luckier with our campsite at South Llano River State Park as there was a family of Black-throated Sparrows that fed there daily. As the days went on they were used to us sitting under the picnic shelter early morning and in the evenings and instead of feeding at the back of the area they came closer all the time. This is a juvenile which lacks the bold black throat but it is close enough that you can see the stripes on the throat and chest that will soon be solid. So comfortable were the juveniles that they came extremely close...one even hopped right up on the picnic bench and stared at me...
Description: Toadstool Catching the Rays by Debra Martz I spotted the signage for this trail as we traveled from Kanab, Utah to Lake Powell along highway 89 and added it to plans to come back during our stay at Wahweap Marina (Lake Powell). Overall the trail was fairly easy 1.8 mile round trip, following washes for the most part...only one climb that required hands and feet to get up a level. The effort was worth it once I saw the first of the toadstools...feel like your in another world! Copyright Debra Martz 20180830-DSC_6540-ET
Description: Point Supreme Overlook - Cedar Breaks - Utah by Debra Martz I had no idea what to expect when arriving at Cedar Breaks...just that it was a National Monument and within fairly close proximity to Zion National Park which was what brought us to the area. Firstly, the drive along hwy 14 was impressive with the climb in elevation and passing by old lava flows! But to arrive at the visitors center and walk out to Point Supreme Overlook at an elevation of 10,350 ft and see this huge amphitheater somewhat similar to Bryce Canyon National Park was a complete surprise. Normally I do research ahead of time and know a bit about what to expect. I was glad I didn't do that pre-research as the surprise was exhilarating and the views breathtaki...
Description: Utah Toadstool Trail - Abstract by Debra Martz I spotted the signage for this trail as we traveled from Kanab, Utah to Lake Powell along highway 89 and added it to plans to come back during our stay at Wahweap Marina (Lake Powell). Overall the trail was fairly easy 1.8 mile round trip, following washes for the most part...only one climb that required hands and feet to get up a level. The effort was worth it once I saw the first of the toadstools...feel like your in another world! I created this digital sketch from my original photograph by applying several steps including tone change, abstract and smudging effects in Topaz Studio. Copyright Debra Martz 20180830-DSC_6556-ET
Description: Point Supreme Overlook - Cedar Breaks - Utah - Vertical by Debra Martz I had no idea what to expect when arriving at Cedar Breaks...just that it was a National Monument and within fairly close proximity to Zion National Park which was what brought us to the area. Firstly, the drive along hwy 14 was impressive with the climb in elevation and passing by old lava flows! But to arrive at the visitors center and walk out to Point Supreme Overlook at an elevation of 10,350 ft and see this huge amphitheater somewhat similar to Bryce Canyon National Park was a complete surprise. Normally I do research ahead of time and know a bit about what to expect. I was glad I didn't do that pre-research as the surprise was exhilarating and the views br...
Description: Follow the Wash - Toadstool Trail - Utah by Debra Martz I spotted the signage for this trail as we traveled from Kanab, Utah to Lake Powell along highway 89 and added it to plans to come back during our stay at Wahweap Marina (Lake Powell). Overall the trail was fairly easy 1.8 mile round trip, following washes for the most part...only one climb that required hands and feet to get up a level. Copyright Debra Martz 20180830-DSC_6520-EEET
Description: Weeping Rock Topiary by Debra Martz This one looked to have been trimmed and trained into the shape of a cat...maybe that's just me. Plus, this was not trimmed nor trained....just amazing nature. What does it look like to you? It was along one of my favorite short hikes in Zion, Weeping Rock Trail; only 1/2 mile round trip but with a moderately steep climb to the Alcove. It begins in a surround of cottonwood, ash and maple trees but can become slippery at the top as there is moss on the rocks and walkway from the dripping springs. You soon find yourself in a large eroded carved out area, an alcove, with hanging gardens. Copyright of Debra Martz 20180823-DSC_4506.N
Description: Zion Riverwalk Hike - 2 by Debra Martz This hike is a two mile round trip that follows the river. Where this hike ends, the Narrows hike begins. If you are willing to get your feet wet...and often deeper...you can continue if the weather permits. We hiked to where the Narrows begins but only imagined what it would be like to continue. Two days earlier we were here when heavy rains began and most of the trails in Zion were closed due to flash floods. Copyright by Debra Martz 20180823-DSC_4367.N
Description: Toadstool Trail Formations - Utah by Debra Martz I spotted the signage for this trail as we traveled from Kanab, Utah to Lake Powell along highway 89 and added it to plans to come back during our stay at Wahweap Marina (Lake Powell). Overall the trail was fairly easy 1.8 mile round trip, following washes for the most part...only one climb that required hands and feet to get up a level. The effort was worth it once I saw the first of the toadstools...feel like your in another world! Copyright Debra Martz 20180830-DSC_6555-EET
Description: Lone Rock - Lake Powell - Utah by Debra Martz On our return to Lake Powell along hwy 89 and after hiking the Toadstool Trail, I noticed a sign...Lone Rock Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, so a left turn was made to go check it out. What I found was this massive, monolithic rock, THE Lone Rock, dominating the view of this part of Lake Powell. We discovered this free-standing sandstone rock is the namesake of one of the most popular beaches in Glen Canyon as it is one of the few spots that you can drive to the water's edge and primitive camp on the shoreline. And on this day the shoreline was filled with RVs of all types mixed with tent campers, too. Copyright Debra Martz 20180830-DSC_6640-Et
