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Skyline

Posted by Mike on

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

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 Rage

Posted by Mike on

The pre-show area of the American Falls in Niagara Falls State Park would have to be the rapids. The energy and raw power of the moving water was mesmerizing. It didn’t help to already have a fascination with water prior to visiting. I had to keep reminding myself to continue the walk to the observation deck, the sun was setting and I was loosing light. This is a section of the rapids about a 100 yards from the falls.

The Rage Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 0.4s, 28mm, f/18, ISO 100

The Rage
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 0.4s, 28mm, f/18, ISO 100

Kinetics

Posted by Mike on

Squared – SQ07

Another in the Squared series. A small section of the Niagara River just prior to the American Falls. The best view of the falls is from the Canadian side of the river. The traffic was more than I cared to wait through and I had never explored Goat Island which is home to Niagara Falls State Park. I found this little section of turbulent water along a path from Luna Island toward the pedestrian bridge to the observation tower.

Kinetics Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/8s, 28mm, f/13, ISO 100

Kinetics
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/8s, 28mm, f/13, ISO 100