Description: Another thermal pool along the boardwalk in the Midway Geyser Basin is Opal Pool. . Though usually active as a hot spring,approximate temperature of 132 °F (56 °C), Opal Pool is considered a fountain-type geyser though eruptions are infrequent. The first recorded eruption of Opal Pool was in 1947 and it occurred infrequently until they stopped in 1953. The eruptions reemerged in 1979 erupting without much warning. A fact I found interesting: In 2005 Opal completely drained, but refilled as a vivid blue-green pool in 2008. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: "U S National Park" 202220140908-DSC_4860-Edit.tif
Description: Miniature Forests on the Edge of Grand Prismatic Spring by Debra Martz Within the rainbow of orange, brown and red colors, some microorganisms live in communities of thick mats. Like a miniature forest, there are microbes that live on or near the top, similar to a forest canopy, using sunlight to perform photosynthesis to fuel the community. Organisms living deeper in the mat, similar to a forest understory, derive energy from the chemicals produced by the surface microbes. Just like a forest's counterparts, all of these organisms create an ecosystem in the expanse of a few inches depth. (Info taken from my notes from signage along the boardwalk) ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: "U S National Park"...
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Description: Excelsior Runoff to Firehole River Yellowstone Wyoming When entering the Midway Geyser Basin you cross a walking bridge over Firehole River where you can already "see the heat" of Excelsior Geysor. "The Firehole River starts and ends in Yellowstone National Park. It flows through many hydrothermal areas: Lone Star Geyser Basin, Upper Geyser Basin, Midway Geyser Basin, and the Lower Geyser Basin. Because of this, it receives geothermally heated water, which means this river is warmer than many other rivers in the park." info from https://www.nps.gov/places/000/firehole-river.htm ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: "U.S. National Park" 202220140908-DSC_4842-EN
Description: Abstract in Yellowstone by Debra Martz One cannot help but notice the uniqueness of the ground surrounding the pools and geysers in Yellowstone. A closeup of the wet ground brought about by the steam of the Turquoise Pool has neat patterns, earth tone colors and seems flow in this section next to the boardwalk. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved
Description: I enjoyed an early morning walk on Bourbon Street and other French Quarter Streets nearby when there were no crowds. While on this stroll, I took pictures of my favorite signs and though this is not a sign, this shows the iconic lanterns found throughout much of the French Quarter. In Topaz software, I used several filters to enhance the lanterns. I have a colorful version, too. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: "New Orleans Louisiana" "Digital Art Photography" 202220210512-DSC_4664-Edit.tif
Description: Volcanic Tableland Yellowstone Wyoming by Debra Martz This scene is viewed from the Fountain Paint Pot Trail (boardwalk) just beyond the bubbling mud pot for which the trail is named. With a large number of geysers in this area, it is also called the Fountain Complex. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: "U.S. National Park" 202220140908-DSC_4816
Description: New Orleans Creole Cookery French Quarter Seafood 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_4661-Edit.tif
Description: Bicycle In A Tree - Painterly by Debra Martz And this wasn't the only bike hanging in the trees! Just never know what is considered a decoration. Must be a bicycle enthusiast. Seen in Hidalgo, Texas. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: "Miscellaneous Photo Ops" 20220412-DSC_1480-
Description: Rising Moon and Silhouettes by Debra Martz I've been standing in a bird blind for 30-40 minutes waiting on daylight and it is freezing cold on this December morning! But it's now 7:11am and sunrise is at 7:25. Starting to see the silhouettes of a few birds as they begin to fly during the dawn of this new day. It is fall migration time and thousands of cranes, geese, ducks and many other shore birds can be heard out on the bay! ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20211202-DSC_9458.NEF Image captured from the bird blind at Sand Bay Cove which is located along the Eagle Roost Trail in the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in northern Oklahoma.
Description: Excelsior Geyser Crater Yellowstone Wyoming by Debra Martz After crossing the Firehole River bridge, a brief climb on the connecting boardwalk soon reveals the source of the massive amounts of steam. It is the Excelsior Geyser Crater which releases 4000-5000 gallons of water per minute into the Firehole River. Though now dormant, in the late 19th century it was the largest geyser in the world with bursts up to 300 feet in height. All of the wild activity seemed to have blown itself apart creating a crater. After 1901 there was only one more eruption; it was in 1985 and lasted two days. Excelsior is now considered more of a hot spring with temperature of approximately 199° F. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Co...
Description: Andrew Jackson Statue and St Louis Cathedral New Orleans by Debra Martz This famous landmark facing the Mississippi River is surrounded by historic buildings, including the St. Louis Cathedral seen in the background. Historic Jackson Square, originally known in the 18th century as "Place d'Armes," and later renamed in honor of the Battle of New Orleans hero Andrew Jackson, is a timeless attraction in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans. Digital Enhancements for a painterly effect ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: "New Orleans Louisiana" "Digital Art Photography" 202220210512-DSC_4690-Edit.tif
Description: Cafe Du Monde The Original Coffee Stand Awning by Debra Martz A New Orleans landmark and tourist destination, known for its café au lait and beignets. Its coffee with chicory is widely available in the continental United States. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: "New Orleans" "Digital Art Photography" "Signs"
Description: Little Tropical Isle On Bourbon Street 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_4637-Edit-2.tif
Description: Mambo's Restaurant and Rooftop Bar Bourbon Street 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. AND, Mambo's served up some great gumbo and char-grilled oysters! YUM! In Topaz software, I used several filters to make the image more colorful. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved
Description: Big Easy Daiquiris and Pizza Bourbon Street 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. I did not make a stop but I saw more than one of these places in the French Quarter; at least 3 or 4. 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_4641-Edit.tif
Description: Great Blue Heron Nest Building Time by Debra Martz A very busy Heron was going back and forth from the vegetation at water's edge then to the treetop where nest building was taking place. Black and White conversion along with smudge and sketch tools. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: "Feathered Friends" "Digital Art Photography" 202220180331-DSC_6978-Edit-2-Edit
Description: Olde N O L A Cookery on Bourbon Street by Debra Martz I enjoyed an early morning walk on Bourbon Street while there were no crowds. Took pictures of my favorite signs and several are places I actually went to later. I used several layers of filters in Topaz to make the image more colorful and fun. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: "Signs" "New Orleans Louisiana" "Digital Art Photography" 202220210512-DSC_4599-Edit.tif
Description: I enjoyed an early morning walk on Bourbon Street and other French Quarter Streets nearby while there were no crowds. We had enjoyed music here the previous afternoon with a live band performing. Musical Legends Park is centrally located on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of NOLA. The Park is a tribute to New Orleans Musical Legends and includes a series of commemorative displays, plaques and artwork. The sculptures seen here are the great Fats Domino, Al Hirt and Pete Fountain. Musicians are invited to play for outdoor audiences and the performances are free to the public. In Topaz software, I used several filters to make the image more colorful. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: "Signs" "N...
Description: Bourbon Street Drinkery Sign 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_4605-Edit.tif
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: It's Coffee O'Clock! Located in Chimayo, New Mexico across from the historic church, el Santuario de Chimayo. Serveral other small businesses are along this short street. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: "Signs" "New Mexico" "Digital Art" 20210720-DSC_4290-Edit.tif
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
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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: Boardwalk to the Grand Prismatic Yellowstone Wyoming Midway Geyser Basin contains a small collection of mammoth-sized springs. Midway is actually part of the Lower Geyser Basin but because of its isolated location between the main features of Lower and Upper geyser basins it became known as Midway. In 1889, Rudyard Kipling, who visited Yellowstone, referred to it as "Hell's Half Acre." Even today it is still remembered by that name. And though it is the smallest geyser basin, Midway possesses two of the largest hot springs in the world. Grand Prismatic Spring, nearly 370 feet in diameter, sits upon a large mound surrounded by small step-like terraces. The other feature, Excelsior Geyser, was once the largest geyser in the world before ...
Description: Seeing these gas station attendant caps was a huge throw back in time for me. I remember the attendants dressed in uniforms with button shirts, caps and some even wore bow-ties in the very early days! Not to mention they would check your oil, water levels and wash the windshield! But in these current days the majority of gas stations are self-service with the full service the exception rather than the rule in most USA states. While traveling through Oregon a few years back, we noticed there were no self-service stations and the same for New Jersey; customers are not allowed to fill their own tanks in these two states. The caps were just some of the gas memorabilia inside the Classical Gas Museum located in Embudo, NM. ©Deb...
Description: While walking the trail around Lake Wahatoya this Great Blue Heron screeched and squawked loudly and took off to the other side of the lake. They are not fans of anyone or any other bird getting near them. I heard it before I ever saw it! This is one of two small mountain lakes near the small quaint Colorado town, La Veta. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Galleries/Collection: "Feathered Friends2" 20210914-DSC_4684
Description: Who Is Watching Who by Debra Martz I was sitting in a bird blind trying to not be noticed when this Green Jay popped right over to the opening slot and took a look at me! I guess I wasn't hiding so well after all! Captured at the Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge in Alamo, Texas. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: "Feathered Friends 3" 20220412-DSC_1833
Description: I love walking around the Taos Plaza in New Mexico and surrounding area. It’s full of shops, places to eat and every summer it is bright and cheerfully filled with colorful, beautiful flowers in gardens and hanging baskets! It’s so delightful, to me, to stroll by Sunflowers and Hollyhocks that tower over my head! Copyright Debra Martz In my Gallery/Collections: “Flora” "Digital Art Photography" 20210720-DSC_4233
Description: Geyser Basin Yellowstone National Park by Debra Martz Scenes such as this, I've only seen in Yellowstone in Wyoming. There are a number of Geyser Basins spouting steam in these Volcanic Tablelands. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: "U.S. National Parks " 202220140908-DSC_4756
Description: Who doesn't love cloud watching? It was a beautiful day for watching the clouds which moved over the mountains. Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument, Cerro, New Mexico. aka Wild Rivers Recreation as it is where the Rio Grande and Red River converge. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: "New Mexico" 20210723-DSC_4381.NEF
Description: Take a walk around Taos, New Mexico in the summer and you will see Hollyhocks growing prolifically all around town. This tall, pink and backlit hollyhock was growing in the garden at the Historic Taos Inn where we stayed a few nights in July. The hollyhock is the official flower of the Taos Garden Club and has long since been unofficially accepted as the floral symbol of the Town of Taos. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Galleries/Collections: "Flora" 20210720-DSC_4231
Description: The Alibi French Quarter NOLA by Debra Martz I enjoyed an early morning walk on Bourbon Street while there were no crowds. Took pictures of my favorite signs and several are places I actually went to later. The Alibi is just steps off of Bourbon on Iberville in the French Quarter. I used several layers of filters in Topaz to make the image more colorful and fun. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: "Signs" "New Orleans Louisiana" "Digital Art Photography" 202220210512-DSC_4597-Edit.tif
Description: The Canopy Trail at Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge by Debra Martz This diverse refuge is located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. The habitat and unique wildlife attracts visitors from around the world. Trails wind through sabal palms, prickly pear, ebony trees draped with Spanish moss and of course, over the top on the canopy trail/swinging bridge. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20220412-2022-04-12-IMG_9577
