Rainbow Road

Pride Parade, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

The last full weekend in June is traditionally the time when many communities hold their gay pride festivals and parades.  This was the scene in Atlanta a decade ago as the giant pride flag made it's way up Piedmont Avenue just past 10th Street.

Fallen but not Forgotten

Fallen Tree, Zion National Park, Utah, USA

We were immediately mesmerized by this fallen tree's color, size, and texture.  Although this enormous tree's life is over, it will provide a home and nutrients to creatures large and small for many years to come.

A New Focus

Periodicals, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

This is a close up of an assorted collection of American Heritage magazines from the late 1960's and early 1970's.  In the old days, books, magazines, and newspapers were the main sources of reading material.  Now these compete with the Internet.  While we love the Internet, we also still love the feel of books and magazines and spend much time holding and reading these.

This picture marks a change in the Topograpix focus.  Heretofore, we've only used simple point and shoot cameras.  This photo was taken with a "bridge" camera, an intermediate camera positioned between simple point and shoot cameras and SLR cameras.  Our new camera is still very affordable, but it can do so much more than a point and shoot camera can.  In fact, the above photo was taken in a dim room from about 10 feet away.

Nothing can beat a small point and shoot camera for portability and spontaneity, so we want to share why we've upgraded.  Basically, it's the lack of a viewfinder.  Most of today's small cameras lack a viewfinder.  During our hunt for a new viewfinder-equipped camera, we fell in love with the Canon SX40 HS.  It's not small nor is it as rugged as our little pocket friends, but it sure takes some awesome photos for an affordable price.

Whatameal

Whataburger, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

As college students, Whataburger was the ultimate fast food restaurant.  Under that big a-frame roof we could always find hot and crisp Whatafries, sweet and satisfying Whatamalts, tasty Whataburgers, and juicy Whatacatches.  The Whataburger of our college days was a splurge for us, but it made us feel so good!

Surfing Safari

Surfer, Manhattan Beach, California, USA

The boys (and girls) of summer will soon take their boards to the beaches and enjoy the wind and waves.  Surfing may be best in the winter months, but with school out kids can spend whole days at the beach for weeks on end.  This picture was taken one April evening a few years ago.

Welcome to Chicago

Miró's Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Situated in a courtyard next to a city church and resembling Jesus Christ with a crown, this sculpture is actually a woman wearing a tiara and is named Miró's Chicago.  Whatever it really represents, the sculpture is stunning and is framed beautifully by the surrounding buildings.

The Path is Lit

Blue Ridge Parkway, Mount Pisgah, North Carolina, USA

The beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway covers 469 miles across Virginia and North Carolina.  The official purpose of the road is to connect Shenandoah National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  Truth be told, the road is a destination unto itself.  The scenery is stunning, and the lookouts so plentiful, that it is really the least efficient way to travel from park to park!  If you have the time, drive part or all of this treasured American landmark.

2011: A Cooling Odyssey

Crown Fountain, Chicago, Illinois, USA

The wonderful Crown Fountain, at the western edge of downtown Chicago's Millennium Park, is a cooling oasis for body and mind.  Usually crowded with hordes of tourists, this little boy somehow got a moment all to himself.

Flags for the Flagships

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago, Illinois, USA

At Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD), American Airlines' Concourse K is a skylit hall adorned with the flags of many nations with a modern globe as its centerpiece.  Timeless and modern all at once, the hall transmits positive energy to the hustle and bustle.

Love is in the Air

Pink Azalea, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
The beautiful blossoms of this pink azalea tell us that love is in the air, especially for the birds and the bees.

A Peaceful Piedmont

Piedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Lake Clara Meer is a beautiful man-made lake in Atlanta's Piedmont Park. Locals and visitors alike love to walk around the lake, site-see, people watch, feed the ducks, and just have a good time. The 189-acre park is beautiful in all seasons and offers many fine views of Midtown Atlanta.

Flying Zoo

Frontier Airlines Aircraft, Denver, Colorado
Based at Denver International Airport (DEN), Frontier Airlines has a fleet of aircraft decorated with various wild animals. Whenever we fly Frontier, we're eager to see "who" we're flying. If you're in Denver, a quick trip over the bridge between the main terminal and Concourse A is always a welcome diversion for plane-spotting!

Roll Up, Roll Up for Some LOVE

LOVE entrance, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
On this Valentine's Day, we send you some LOVE. Featuring the music of the Beatles, this Cirque Du Soleil show is presented at the Mirage Resort on the famous Las Vegas Strip. The resort has LOVE and psychedelia throughout the lobby and casino floor.

Imagining Summer

Lummus Park Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
This picture was taken in the middle of October, but you'd never know that by the scene. In fact, it was over 80 degree Fahrenheit! No wonder Miami Beach is so popular during fall and winter.