Visit to Niagara Falls

Antarctican · Oct 22, 2006

Two weeks ago I went to Niagara, and marvelled yet again at what a pretty place it is. The fall leaves weren't quite at their peak, but given the area got hit one week later with a freakishly early and heavy snowstorm that knocked the power out to 300,000 people, this is as good as it got

1. The American Falls, as seen from the Canadian side. The two boats, called the Maid of the Mist, go close to the base of the two waterfalls at Niagara (the American and the Canadian Falls).

2. Looking back at the American Falls from up near the Horseshoe Falls (aka the Canadian Falls). There is often a double or single rainbow here, given how much mist is in the air.

3. Looking back at the Rainbow Bridge, one of the busiest border crossings between the US and Canada. It's a few hundred feet from the American Falls.

4. The edge of the Horseshoe Falls (~176 ft/54 m tall, flow of 600,000 US gallons a second in peak periods. It's the second largest falls, next to Victoria Falls in southern Africa.)

5. Looking up the Niagara Gorge at the Horseshoe Falls. Note the Maid of the Mist right near the foot of the Falls.

Thanks for looking

Arch · Oct 22, 2006

cool shots anty.... now thats one place i gotta go sometime.... that looks awesome... and i'd love to experiment with those rainbows, tfs. :thumbup:

abraxas · Oct 22, 2006

Great shots. Thanks for taking us.

Antarctican · Oct 22, 2006

Archangel said:
cool shots anty.... now thats one place i gotta go sometime.... that looks awesome... and i'd love to experiment with those rainbows, tfs. :thumbup:

Hey Arch, if you ever make it to Toronto, I'll take you to the Falls.

song2006 · Oct 22, 2006

these are beautiful, great series... it brought back alot of memories for me, its one of the best visual sights i have ever seen on the east coast.

oldnavy170 · Oct 22, 2006

I always love photos of the falls. Great job! I love the one with the rainbow.

LaFoto · Oct 23, 2006

One day ... don't know when but ... I will go and look at this sight myself and with my own eyes (and camera). Yes...! Decision's been made. I must see this, I feel!!!
And hear it!
Hear it more than see, even, I think. It must be THUNDERING!

lostprophet · Oct 23, 2006

Nah its not a bad little waterfall, I get a simillar effect when I run a bath :lol:

4 and 5 for me

rebelnotarget · Oct 23, 2006

Nice pictures. I love the rainbow.

photo gal · Oct 23, 2006

Gorgeous series......what a beautiful scene!! : )

JTHphoto · Oct 23, 2006

great series anti, well captured. and to think I get excited over any little waterfall i can find even if it's only a drop of a few inches. I would probably just stand there in awe and completely forget to take a photo...

Hoppy · Oct 23, 2006

These are stunning shots Anty.
I never realised there was a built up area near the falls, in all the shots ever shown the buildings are usually cut out.Thanks for showing these.

I was worried how LP was going to finish his comment

Mansi · Oct 23, 2006

wonderful series anty!!!
lovely set of shots showcasing the falls...
i remember my time there as a kid... was kind of thrilling at the time getting soaked in the maid of the mist ride
#4 would be my fave

thanks for the memories !
cheers