Runways Without Approach

Naval Air Station Alameda, Alameda, California, USA

Naval Air Station Alameda (NGZ) closed in 1997 and has not been used for much since that time.  We took this photo while climbing out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is located just across the bay.

Holding Back Colorado at Nevada and Arizona

Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Colorado River, Nevada and Arizona, USA

Hoover Dam is an incredible structure which holds back the Colorado River to form Lake Mead and provide hydroelectric power and water to millions of citizens in the Southwestern United States.

In this photo you can clearly see the dam, penstock towers, a spillway, Lake Mead, the Colorado River, and the bypass bridge.

This photo was taken near the end of the same flight from which we snapped yesterday's photo of Emory University and the CDC.  Like yesterday's photo, the plane was turning, but instead of climbing, it was descending.  This required being prepared and taking many shots in rapid succession.

We were lucky that there was no cloud cover and that our flight path flew past Hoover Dam where we could see it from our side of the plane.

Roebling On The River

John A Roebling Suspension Bridge, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Spanning the Ohio River between Cincinatti, Ohio and Covington, Kentucky, the John A Roebling Suspension bridge was at one time the longest suspension bridge in the world. 

John A Roebling may not be a household name, but a more famous bridge he made in Brooklyn demonstrates the quality and longevity of his work.

Towering into the Clouds

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, USA

In clear weather, the Golden Gate Bridge is instantly recognizable from afar.  Here is an up close, side view of one of the towers.  The famous San Francisco fog makes it impossible for us to see the top of the tower and we think this effect makes this photo more interesting.

It's all a Blur

Spence Bridge Over Ohio River, Kentucky and Ohio,USA

We snapped this shot while crossing the Spence Bridge into Cincinnati.  Everything but the US 50 badge is blurry in this picture.  We have no idea how or why the 50 is clear, but it makes for a fascinating picture.

Memphis on the Mississippi

Memphis, Tennessee, USA
In this aerial shot of Memphis, you can easily see downtown, the Pyramid Arena, the Mississippi River, the Hernando de Soto Bridge (with a tip of Arkansas), General DeWitt Spain Airport, and the confluence of Interstates 40 and 69. Landmarks like the Peabody Hotel, Beale Street, and Sun Records are in the picture, but cannot be seen clearly.

Walking in the Sky

Sky Bridge, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Hovering 6 stories above ground level at its eastern terminus, this sky bridge in downtown Atlanta takes pedestrians one very long block (about 2/10 of a mile) over downtown Atlanta. From a drab parking garage to the Peachtree Center mall, you can reach adjacent office buildings and avoid the bleak city streets below.

Thamer Than the Tower

Tower Bridge, London, England
Unlike the nearby Tower of London, the Tower Bridge houses no torture chambers, just a museum and bridge equipment.

Cables for Cars

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
The Ravenel Bridge (aka Cooper River Bridge) is the longest cable-stayed bridge in the Western Hemisphere. Opening in 2005, the bridge has a main span of 1,546 feet (471 m).

Rope Climb

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, USA
Structural Saturday is about buildings and other large man-made objects.

Welcome to Topograpix

Marc and Ned on the Walnut Street Bridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
We love traveling and taking pictures. Using relatively simple cameras, we've gotten many awesome shots!

We want this site to inspire you, regardless of your skill level or equipment, to create great photos and explore your world, near and far.

Welcome to Topograpix!

Marc and Ned