Ethereal Niagara Falls

 

Last October, we went to Niagara and I was extremely excited because this time, taking photos is a priority. I remember when I was in Niagara for the first time a few years back, I think I only took around five photos and I only liked two of them. 

Geared up with a tripod, a telephoto lens and some strong will to nail long exposure shots of the fall, I came prepared and I was not disappointed.

Four Seasons 

The next four photos are the "American side" of the falls. When I was taking the photos, I didn't think too much of what colours I was taking I just took tons everytime they changed the colours.

During post processing I realised that the four photos that I liked most seemed to represent the colours of the four seasons.

Warmth of fall

Chills of winter

Vibrance of spring

Deep water of summer

Fire and Ice

The Horeshoe Falls a.k.a. the "Canadian side" is majestic at any time of the day but even more beautiful at nighttime with the lights. 

This was a lot more tricky because I had to get close enough to get a good shot but still I had to be careful that my gear won't get blown away by the wind or get soaked too much. I'm just thankful that I brought the correct lens to get the job done.

For the Horshoe Falls, the colours that I was able to witness and take shots of reminded me of the poem Fire and Ice by Robert Frost.

 

"Some say the world will end in fire,

 

 

Some say in  ice 

 

 

From what I tasted of desire,

I hold with those who favour fire.

 

 

But if I had to perish twice,

I think I know enough of hate

To say that  for destruction 

Ice is also great

And would suffice"

 

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