Friday, April 30, 2010

Whatever Floats Your Boat


Watercraft, Lake Lanier, Georgia, USA
With a mild climate, Georgia's lakes and waterways are enjoyed during much of the year. This picture, at the height of summer, shows a variety of boats, houseboats, and docks. We took this picture from a small propeller plane while flying between Atlanta and Gainesville.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Moor Fabulous Shows


Fabulous Fox Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
The Fabulous Fox Theatre originated as a movie palace in the 1920's. It has unique Moorish and Egyptian architecture inside and out and boasts a
a 3,662 pipe theatre organ. Though movies are still occasionally shown at the Fabulous Fox, folks usually come to see classical and popular musicians and the Atlanta Ballet.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

So pretty it doesn't need to bark for attention!


Dogwood Flower, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
The 74th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival was this past weekend. Here's a dogwood flower soon after opening. After a while, the petals fall to the ground and create a beautiful white ground cover!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Anna Ruby Falls Twice


Rushing Creek Water, Anna Ruby Falls, Georgia, USA
This picture was taken below the Anna Ruby Falls. Anna Ruby Falls is a twin falls. Two different creeks fall over the same spot and then eventually come together as one.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Delicious Blossoms


Apple Blossom, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
These beautiful blossoms contain pollen which fertilize this tree (and others) for the making of apples.