Onguiaahra Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Niagara Falls is a set of massive waterfalls located on the Niagara River in eastern North America, on the border between the United States and Canada. Niagara Falls comprises three separate waterfalls: the Horseshoe Falls (sometimes called the Canadian Falls), the American Falls, and the smaller, adjacent Bridal Veil Falls. While not exceptionally high, Niagara Falls is very wide. With more than 6 million cubic feet (168,000 m³) of water falling over the crestline every minute it is the most powerful waterfall in North America and possibly the best-known in the world.

The name "Niagara" is said to originate from an Iroquois word "Onguiaahra" meaning "The Strait." The region's original inhabitants were the Ongiara, an Iroquois tribe named the Neutrals by French settlers, who found them helpful in mediating disputes with other tribes.

Native American legend tells of Lelawala, a beautiful maid betrothed by her father to a brave she despised. Rather than marry, Lelawala chose to sacrifice herself to her true love He-No, the Thunder God, who dwelt in a cave behind the Horseshoe Falls. She paddled her canoe into the swift current of the Niagara River and was swept over the brink. He-No caught her as she plummeted, and together their spirits are said to live forever in the Thunder God's sanctuary behind the Falls.

From Wikipedia

Make: NIKON
Model: E4300
Software: Adobe Photoshop 7.0
Exposure Time: 10/3538 sec
F-Stop: f/7.6
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal Length: 8 mm
Date Taken: 2006-08-09 22:52
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, auto mode
File Size: 179 kb

robertosalguero, AnneFrance, ChrisJ, besnard, andante, isabela_sor, syd1946, vascao, carper, pasternak, axiotea, fayeulle has marked this note useful

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robertosalguero (110) 2006-09-05 3:46

Very nice picture of the mist over the falls Paolo. I like this perspective of the falls with the Maid of the Mist on the lower right corner. Very nice rainbow too :-)

Roberto

AnneFrance (921) 2006-09-05 3:47

Hi paolo!
wow amazing view, beautifull!!!!!
and the boat, so vulnerable, so little in front of these enormous falls.....
ciao
A-Fr

ChrisJ (70521) 2006-09-05 4:01

Ciao Paolo

A fantastic shot of these iconic ne America waterfalls. Good inclusion of the boat bottom right to add scale & a superb rainbow in the misty spray. Bellisimo!

besnard (31348) 2006-09-05 4:03

Bonjour Paolo
Très belle vue des chutes. Lorsque je les ai vues, il pleuvait. J'étais quand même sur un petit bâteau identique à celui-ci. Il donne bien la mesure des chutes. Bel ar-en-ciel.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

delkoo (35024) 2006-09-05 6:52

hi paolo
Good inclusion of the boat bottom right to add scale, nice rainbow, the boat seems very small in front of the gigantic falls.
well done
didier

feather (50560) 2006-09-05 6:56

Welcome back Paolo after your holiday. I never get tired of seeing shots of Niagara Falls. Good capture here with the double rainbow. Well timed too with the "Maid of the Mist" emerging from the mist.
Kath

jinju (14265) 2006-09-05 7:01

Hey Paolo,

cool Niagara falls photo. The rainbow is the great finishing touch particularly nicely balancing the boat. So, holiday in Canada?

isabela_sor (42757) 2006-09-05 8:40

Very nice picture....A double rainbow! Great catch... Exellent work,full of attractions,
and in a great way you composed it.A lessson as well about Niagara
Thank you
Isabela

syd1946 (17999) 2006-09-05 8:47

Hello Paulo,
You are very lucky to see this nature phenomenom!And you did a great work.Excellent pov and exposure for your image.Very beautiful!

Best wishes,
Thomas

vascao (192) 2006-09-05 10:33

A classic image, Paolo. The rainbow in first plane is an extra bonus that makes it even more impressive.
Many TFS.
Sergio

carper (66132) 2006-09-05 12:28

wauw Paolo,
I love it it's a fantastic one, with two rainbows, good point of view and marvelous the fantastic fallsw, very good job, my compliments for it.
gr. jaap

pasternak (13796) 2006-09-05 12:34

Ciao Paolo, nice to see you back on TE, hope you've had a nice vacation! Very nice framing of this Iroquese (not IrAqese!;) property, with the double rainbow as a big bonus and a chraracteristic water dust wall. Very good to have this boat there.

Cheers
Alexander

AmiBe (6042) 2006-09-05 14:43

Ciao Paolo,
Sardegna, Canada, what's the next stop ? Sydney ? :)
Great picture of this famous subject.
The rainbow and the boat are well seen.
Well done

Fis2 (46713) 2006-09-05 15:52

Witaj Paolo!
Excellent shot. I like the composition and colors. Rainbow makes impression. Good work.
Regards
Krzysztof

Graal (59126) 2006-09-06 2:30

Hi Paolo,
great view, good composition and note. Fantastic Niagara. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

tjanze (5674) 2006-09-06 3:40

Hi Paolo!
World known place.You catch it very well.I think rainbow is always there because of water drops.Good composition.We can feel the power of water. Regards!

axiotea (16359) 2006-09-10 0:34

Ciao Paolo,
Beautiful view of the water falls and the rainbows.The boat looks really small and adds scale to these huge falls...I like as well the legend of Lelawala...
Have a nice day,
Marilyn

serenadanesi (926) 2006-09-14 7:52

Bellissima inquadratura. E fortunato a cogliere il doppio arcobaleno.
Complimenti.
Serena

pat0500 (21513) 2006-09-15 6:25

Hi Paolo,
Very nice picture and very good POV.A place that everyone would like to visit.Very beautiful image with a rainbow moreover.Good shot..!
Well done,
Patrick

fayeulle (26547) 2006-10-23 7:39

The misty atmosphere is amazing my dear Paolo
I also like the wayyou framed the rainbow
Well done
JP

paulalex32 (4) 2007-04-16 8:31