Traveling Backwards

Posted by Mike on August 31, 2013

Traveling Backwards
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-00mm f/4-5.6, 55mm, f/5.6, ISO 200

Swamp Sundown

Posted by Mike on August 30, 2013

Swamp Sundown
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/25, 1/10, 1/400s bracket), 21mm, f/9, ISO 100

Sundown Scatter

Posted by Mike on August 20, 2013

Sundown Scatter
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/250s, f/8, ISO 200

Skyline

Posted by Mike on August 17, 2013

It had been a looonnnggg time since my last visit to Niagara Falls. The opportunity to visit could not be overlooked when I was scheduled for a training class on the outskirts of Buffalo. I’m not sure which aspect of the area I was more intrigued by, the never explored state park or the change/growth of tourism in the area. Besides the falls, the biggest attraction 30 years ago was the Skylon Tower (or Marineland if you had kids!). Now there are casinos, entertainment attractions and huge hotels. I still like the parks though…

A view of the Canadian skyline from the American side of the gorge.

Niagara Falls Skyline
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/6, 1/25, 1/100s bracket), 38mm, f/18, ISO 100

The Upper Falls

Posted by Mike on August 15, 2013

I finally have processed the last of the waterfall images from Letchworth State Park. The Upper Falls were a short walk from Middle Falls and although not as large in size they are visually impressive due to the sky high train bridge straddling the gorge right above them.

After capturing a few images I heard a low rumble as I was breaking down the tripod to walk to the very edge of Upper Falls. It had to be a train! I quickly got everything back in position and was rewarded with a very slow moving train across the bridge. I don’t think I could have timed it better if I tried.