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Tri-colored Heron Portrait in Morning Light ©Debra Martz After this one finished with some extended preening, it turned to the side and caught the early morning light just perfectly to illuminate its beauty. Image captured in March at the wetlands of Leonabelle in Port Aransas, Texas. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved

Dreamy Heron ©Debra Martz I had just been admiring another Tri-colored Heron from the boardwalk over the marsh area, then I turned onto the boardwalk that goes out to the bay when I spotted this one in the Mangroves. I thought this was a beautiful, dream-like pose by this Heron as it gently preened its gorgeous plumage. Captured along the 4800 ft boardwalk at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center the last day of February. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: Feathered Friends 3 20230228-DSC_6689.NEF

No Man's Land - Oklahoma Panhandle - Black Mesa by Debra Martz The Santa Fe Trail, heavily used by wagon trains, linked Eastern US and Mexico and cut through this corner of Cimmarron County from 1820s to 1860s. Rugged, remote and lawless, it became a popular hideout for criminals. The Notorious gang of William Co's headquarters "Robbers Roost" was located near here. April 22, 1899, No Man's Land officially became part of the Oklahoma Territory. But eons before any of that, dinosaurs roamed here but now, in this day and age, it's a nature conservancy with free range cows and a place for hikers! ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved

House Finch Hello You by Debra Martz I had my camera ready and waiting on this Male House Finch to fly but instead it gave a quick turn around and looked directly down at me! Captured along the Buck Lake trail at South Llano River State Park near Junction, Texas while out on a bird watching hike and enjoying the surrounding nature. ©Debra Martz In My Gallery/Collection "Feathered Friends" 20190425-DSC_5385

Wild Purple Bearded Iris by Debra Martz While out bird watching at the Great Salt Plains State Park in northern Oklahoma, I came across a patch of these beauties growing in the wild! ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved

Early Morning at Great Salt Plains Lake by Debra Martz We enjoy going to the Great Salt Plains State Park in Northern Oklahoma and staying a week or two in our RV. We like getting up early and checking out the the sunrise from a variety of locations. The sun was slow to show its light due to heavy cloud cover but it finally started breaking through those clouds. The lake is terribly low due to drought. The water should be all the way up to this grass edge. Pray for rain. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20221008-DSC_7312

American White Pelican Migration ©Debra Martz I discovered this migration path for these Pelicans in 2019 and return each year to watch in amazement as the numbers grow the first few weeks in October. Captured at the Great Salt Plains State Park in Northern Oklahoma in During Fall Migration.

San Juan Mountains New Mexico ©Debra Martz I love northern New Mexico and traveling U.S.64 scenic byway over the San Juan Mountains of the Rockies is a favorite. This section is between U.S. 84 at Tierra Amarilla (7529') and U.S. 285 at Tres Piedras (8081') reaching a maximum altitude of 10,507 feet at the summit. I always take advantage of the many pullouts for scenic views! Not quite to the Brazos Summit but my compass showed 10,402' at this stop. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20220913-DSC_6754

Abstract Swirled Bridge Planks by Debra Martz A closeup photograph of the wood planks/boards of the Queen Emma Bridge in Curacao. I digitally enhanced with brushes to create patterns and colors because Willemstad is such a colorful city. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved

Scratch Where It Itches by Debra Martz What fun to have this Great Egret land on my back deck....and then do some preening and scratching. Made me think of the quote "Fill what's empty. Empty what's full. And scratch where it itches." by Alice Roosevelt Longworth. She was the only daughter of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, and his first wife, Alice Hathaway Lee.

pirit Warriors of Little Bighorn, Debra Martz Photography.......................................................... I felt the need to look back as I left the Spirit Warriors circle. This is what I saw and I understood my feelings of why I had to look back............................................................ This bronze sculpture of three Native American Spirited Warriors riding off to battle was designed by Oglala artist Colleen Cutschall. It is a part of the circular Indian Memorial at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in Montana. Within the full circle are granite panels containing photographic images of and quotes from chiefs and warriors. In addition, each tribe worked to identify those who fought and those who di...

Brown Pelican In Flight at Aruba ©Debra Martz I was walking along the beach and came to a small gathering of pelicans when this one decided to fly away into the blue yonder. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved

Swainson's Thrush by Debra Martz I captured this little one just as I was getting ready to leave/complete my day of bird watching. It was a late Spring migrant passing through Port Aransas, Texas. ©Debra Martz 20190514-DSC_0970

Tricolored Heron Angel Wings by Debra Martz I captured this image of the heron from the Leonabelle boardwalk in Port Aransas, Texas. When they spread their wings it reminds me of the wings of an angel. Tricolored Heron are beautiful with colors of blue-gray, lavender, white and yellowish legs. They are easily identifiable because unlike other dark herons, they have a white belly and white stripe down the middle (front) of its long neck. Scientific Name: Egretta tricolor ©Debra Martz In My Gallery/Collection "Feathered Friends" 20190514-DSC_0718

Good Morning Great Kiskadee ©Debra Martz We had just arrived at the South Padre Island Nature and Birding Center but before heading out on the 4800 ft boardwalk we took a walk through the butterfly garden. I didn't see butterflies but did get several different birds! A great way to start the bird watching! ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: Feathered Friends 3 20230228-DSC_6617.NEF

Sparrow Blending In With Its Winter Habitat ©Debra Martz I do not doubt that I have walked trails, looking for birds, and simply walked right on by them. I almost did with this one but caught a glance at the last minute. Birds aren't always up in the trees, they are often on the ground or in the brush just at hip level like this Song Sparrow. Image captured on the Eagle Roost trail in the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge of northern Oklahoma. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20210203-DSC_3583.NEF

Morning Flight During Fall Migration ©Debra Martz The early morning light provided a pink cast sky that reflected on water in the foreground. American White Pelicans departing for another area of the lake. What appears as small white dots flying across the lower level of the trees is mainly American Avocets as they migrate here in large numbers, too. October 12th at the Great Salt Plains state park in northern Oklahoma. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: Feathered Friends and Oklahoma 20221012-DSC_5845.NEF

High Stepping Whistling Duck ©Debra Martz I was not quite sure what the high stepping was all about but this Black-Bellied Whistling Duck did this repeatedly. Odd thing was that it only di this move with its right leg and foot. The left took a normal step each time. Captured along the 4800 ft boardwalk at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center the last day of February. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: Feathered Friends 3 20230228-DSC_6754.NEF

Palms Surround the Luxor - Las Vegas, Nevada by Debra Martz The Luxor is one of many beautiful hotels and casinos located on Las Vegas Blvd. The streaks in the sky are contrails from passenger jets as the hotel is very near the airport.

Cascading Bottlebrush Blooms ©Debra Martz Many would refer to it as a bush, but given its significant height, I consider it a tree! This image was captured on South Padre Island, Texas in March. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: Flora 2024-03-05-DSC_0341 Alt Text: Vibrant red flowers burst from the branches of a shrub against a soft, white background. Each flower is composed of numerous delicate stamens that create a fluffy appearance amidst the green foliage.

Downy Woodpecker With a Tight Grip ©Debra Martz The active tiny Downy Woodpecker is a common sight in our backyard, just slightly larger than the Chickadees that also frequent the area. This black-and-white bird feels right at home on small branches, as is seen here clinging with its tiny claws on either side of the limb. While there is a larger lookalike, the Hairy Woodpecker, it is a rare occurrence to spot it in our backyard. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20242/20210217-DSC_3986.NEF

Make Room For Incoming @Debra Martz In Rockport, Texas there is a large stand of Live Oak trees that serves as a rookery each year during breeding season. It is across the street from the bay which is a source of food for the Herons making this an attractive place to nest. Hundreds of them nest here and as you can see from this small section, the nests are very close together. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 2024/20190214-DSC_3000.NEF

Brilliant Red Northern Cardinal ©Debra Martz While walking along the Green Jay Trail, I was in search of the Altamira Oriole. But who can resist the sight of the male Northern Cardinal? He gave me several poses before he flew back into the thicker limbs. Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park in southern Texas on March 3rd. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved

Mandalay Bay - Las Vegas, Nevada by Debra Martz This resort is located on the far south end of The Strip, Las Vegas Blvd. It is known for its pools and lazy rivers, having been voted "Best Pool of Las Vegas" award for seven years in a row. It also boasts great restaurants, theatre shows and much more.

Dust Bowl Bedroom by Debra Martz Houses, during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, often had very little between the outside wall and the inside. Lining the walls in newspaper, which was plentiful, meant that less dust came in with the wind between the cracks of the boards or timbers. One of the inside rooms of the Dust Bowl House replica at the Cimarron Heritage Center in Boise City, Oklahoma. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 2022-09-28-IMG_2975-Edit.tif

The Best of My Backside ©Debra Martz The Tri-colored Herons are beautiful in any side you get to see especially in the Spring when they add extra flair for breeding season. It's standing on a board, possibly a remnant from Hurricane Harvey, from the old boardwalk. The brackish water attracts a large amount of shorebirds to the Leonabelle area of Port Aransas, Texas. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved

Wooden Vaneless Windmill by Debra Martz We were driving scenic highway 12 between La Veta and Cuchara Colorado when I spotted this windmill. It is one of the most beautiful windmills I've ever seen so of course, it was a "turn the truck around" moment. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved

Alligator Lurking In the Water ©Debra Martz Is it defending territory or is it people watching? Captured along the 4800 ft boardwalk at South Padre Island Birding And Nature Center the last day of February. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20230228-DSC_6630.NEF

Roseate Spoonbills Resting Time ©Debra Martz As luck would have it I would finally see some Roseate Spoonbills at a decent distance but they all had there heads tucked in for a nap. Perhaps because they rest on only one leg, this one wobbled a bit so I at least got a quick sight of its namesake, the spoonbill, before it tucked back into position. Captured along the 4800 ft boardwalk at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center the last day of February. Light painterly touches add to the reeds and water only to remove/smooth some distractions. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: Feathered Friends 3 20230228-DSC_6859-Edit.tif

Portland Head Lighthouse Cape Elizabeth Maine Black and White Painterly ©Debra Martz One of the most photographed lighthouses in the country was commissioned by George Washington. Portland Head is Maine’s oldest lighthouse and is still active, guiding ships into the Portland Harbor. There is only one day each year when the Coast Guard allows a limited number of visitors inside this storied lighthouse: the annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day in September. Fortunately, there is a museum operating from Memorial Day through October 31 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) inside the 1891 keeper's quarters where you can view several lighthouse lenses and interpretive displays. Black & white conversion and digital brushes and textures were applied to my photo.

Nassau Harbour Lighthouse ©Debra Martz This is the oldest of the lighthouses in the Bahamas, builit in 1817. It is built of brick and stands 68 ft tall. This view is from the cruise ship once in the Nassau Port, Prince George Wharf, looking back toward the open sea.

Dinosaurs Once Roamed Here by Debra Martz See that informational sign center, left edge; I learned something new about the area. The amazing story of dinosaur life; some of the larger dinosaurs were discovered in the early 1930s in the Black Mesa area. Dr. J. W. Stovall, who spent a large portion of his career studying the geology and paleontology of the Cimarron Valley in Oklahoma and New Mexico, excavated 17 dinosaur quarries between 1935 and 1942 in Cimarron County alone. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved

Chinese Goose Deep In Thought by Debra Martz There were 1000s of geese and ducks both in and around the water at Meadowlake Park in Enid, Oklahoma but this one goose found a way to separate itself from the others. Perhaps it needed some quiet time away from all the honking! It looked to me like it was deep in thought. The Chinese Goose is a domesticated goose with its origins from the Swan Goose of Asia. ©Debra Martz 20191223-DSC_6237.NEF

Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House Seafood - New Orleans Louisiana by Debra Martz Located in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Dickie Brennan's is all about fresh seafood. If it is not in season, you won't find it on the menu. In addition to seafood, it is also known for its Bourbons. It is after all the Bourbon House located on Bourbon Street!!! They state that the restaurant offers New Orleans' most extensive and impressive selection of small batch and single barrel bourbons, a delicious Frozen Bourbon Milk Punch, and the one and only New Orleans Bourbon Society. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: "New Orleans Louisiana" "Digital Art Photography" "Signs" 202220210512-DSC_4595

Little Blue Heron Foraging ©Debra Martz It was a pull-off-the-road moment when I spotted this Heron working the water near the edge of the road leading to the Boca Chica beach on the southern tip of Texas. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20240301-DSC_9935.NEF Alt Text: A Little Blue Heron is foraging in shallow water, its neck extended towards the water as if it's about to catch prey. The bird's reflection is visible on the lightly rippled water's surface.

Monarch Butterfly Simplicity by Debra Martz Just a day outdoors taking a hike, looking for birds but finding beautiful butterflies. Digital brushes used to add a slight texture to the soft background. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection "Butterflies Bees Insects" If interested in a license agreement copy and paste this link https://licensing.pixels.com/profiles/debra-martz.html?tab=artworkgalleries 202020170123-DSC_2073-Edit.tif