Bridal Veil Falls and American Falls Photo

Photographer’s Note

Back to Canada for today's post.
I am going to continue with my theme of typical views.

This photo was taken from probably the most commercialized part of Canada. Yes you got it right ... its taken from Niagara Falls, Canada.

In the photo you can see the American Falls and the Bridal Veil falls (much smaller falls on the right). These falls are not as pretty as the Canadian Horseshoe falls but it was much easier to take a photo of these falsl rather than that of the Canadian Falls. The reason being that there is always so much of mist around the the Canadian falls that is usually blowing towards the canadian side.

So what do you think about this photo ... well it is such a typical shot, I don't think it will do well on TE, but I guess to continue with my gallery, I had to post something from Niagara Falls

Facts
The American Falls is 53 meters or 170 ft. Its width is 330 meters or 1,100 feet across.

My Dilemma
I had a hard time deciding whether I should put this photo in Canada or USA, the catch is that the Falls in the photo are on the American side but I took this photo from the Canadian side. What do the other members think I should have done about US/Canada.

svo555, pbernardon, fcuk81, Photograph2u, rabani has marked this note useful

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fcuk81 (141) 2005-06-10 15:09

Ok picture. As you say its a very typical view. From a composition point of view it would look better if the branches in the foreground were cut out.

rajhema (1867) 2005-06-10 15:50

after I bought the digital camera I've been wanting to take the falls and couldn't do it. I know it is difficult to find a good spot because of the crowd there. But I guess it could have been sharpened more. Nevertheless a good picture. I guess you took it with the light on the falls.

pbernardon (593) 2005-06-11 17:44

thios part of Niagara falls are the american side if i remember, the U horse is Canadian side.

thebig_d81 (777) 2005-06-13 2:48

Great shot. I think the niagara falls really works really well at night. I am not to sure if i like the leaves in the front right. Has this been scanned? Possibly just a little rotation clockwise. Well Done.

bnallama (3755) 2005-06-15 12:33

Hi sarju I like the composition and the light.. nicely captured... Frankly I dont what does it matter which side you mention the fall!!! :-))Bala

ndb1958 (9249) 2005-06-17 6:42

Hi Sarju, I like it. I think it does well on TE. I wish I were there to see it myself. Great and mystic light. It looks a bit unreal, like an artwork of Cristo.

Luan (15935) 2005-06-21 3:51

Wow, I can ear the powerful sound of this waterfall. Nice catch Sarju, there is a very nice light here.
Well done
Luan

michalu (792) 2005-06-21 9:44

Hi sarju! good night photo. The falls are lighting. very good composition with the plant at front. When I`m right over the fall can I see a star.
Regards
Michael

migsy (349) 2005-06-25 22:49

This is a very good shot of the falls - well done!

oochappan (22032) 2005-07-03 19:53

A curious coloring in this waterfall, some grains in the sky still very good matching the impressive view.

danyy (69447) 2005-07-07 14:33

Bonjour Sarju,
uen féérie des lumières que tu as captée avec professionnalisme et aussi sensibilité.
C'est grandiose et mérite certainement davantage d'égard et de commentaires.
J'adore.
Bien à toi.
Daniel.

john_c (24635) 2005-07-07 18:25

Hi Sarju. Great composition and excellent lighting here. The foreground greenery to me is quite appropriate and enhances. The only improvement I can see would be running Neat Shop or equivalent to eliminate sky noise. Otherwise a very well captured shot of the Falls. Well done
John

Ulises (1026) 2005-07-12 20:46

sarju,
indeed a very astonishing picture, i love the effect of the slow shutter speed, great focus and sharpness.
rgrds
ulises

udijw (392) 2005-07-18 13:04

Hi Sarju,
Very nice long exposure of the Niagara Falls. The picture has a dreamt quality to it, and I like it.
Including the tree at the front is a superb choice.
The noise levels however are very high, i have posted a workshop with neat image to rty and reduce some of the noise.
Friendly,
J.

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ArtLook (2332) 2005-08-10 4:52

Hi Sarju,
Nice view of this waterfall at night. Interesting colors you captured here, very impressive.
With bEST regards,
Arthur

DLM (6447) 2005-10-06 14:03

Hi Sarju,nice composition with great notes to match,unusual colour tones too.
Well done,
Dave.

greg64g (11193) 2005-10-27 3:26

Hi Sarju

This is a great image, i love the special colors on the sky. and the blue water with a long exposure. that's great, in fact i am sure you could give me advise for night shot ;-)
cheers
greg

xavshot (63125) 2005-12-08 13:23

Bonsoir Sarju,
en me promenant dans ta galerie je me suis arrêté sur cette photo magnifique
j'aime la lumière et le rendu de l'eau
c'est un bel endroit
merci pour le partage
Xavier

svo555 (1028) 2006-02-19 3:20

Hi Sarju.
Great views of the falls with great perspective.
Light control is excellent.
I made a WS with cropping and reducing noise.
Sergi

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rabani (9427) 2006-02-21 4:39

Whatever side of the border, this side of the waterfall is expressive enough. And for a night shot, the veil is pretty rich. It is a bit soft but understandable for a long exposure and with high humidity and breeziness contributing to its haziness. There are grains on the night sky you might like to work at Sarju. Like any other beautiful scene, you need to get there over times to get that perfect shot.
..And by the way, thank you Sarju for mentioning my warped speed work.
Namaste
Bani