Gallery - Richard K Niner

Niagara Falls 12/13

2007-06-03T12:00:00-05:00

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These 13 photos are from my recent trip to Niagara Falls.

It's probably not a good idea to jump into that sheet of water.

Niagara Falls 11/13

2007-06-03T12:00:00-05:00

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These 13 photos are from my recent trip to Niagara Falls.

Another rainbow, this time from beside the Horseshoe Falls.

Niagara Falls 10/13

2007-06-03T12:00:00-05:00

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These 13 photos are from my recent trip to Niagara Falls.

Looking back at the US lookout onto the Horseshoe Falls, that bank still looks noticeable. I'm still wondering why I never thought about it before.

Niagara Falls 9/13

2007-06-03T12:00:00-05:00

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These 13 photos are from my recent trip to Niagara Falls.

The Canadian view of those American falls. The Bridal Veil is to the right.

Niagara Falls 8/13

2007-06-03T12:00:00-05:00

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These 13 photos are from my recent trip to Niagara Falls.

Eventually, I decided to return to Canada.

Niagara Falls 7/13

2007-06-03T12:00:00-05:00

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These 13 photos are from my recent trip to Niagara Falls.

Finally, I got to the Horseshoe Falls, the main attraction of Niagara. However, as I approached the lookout, I noticed something: the rocky bank on the US side appears to be too neat to be a natural formation. That looks like some sort of brick work!

Niagara Falls 6/13

2007-06-03T12:00:00-05:00

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These 13 photos are from my recent trip to Niagara Falls.

One of the nice thing about waterfalls, is the fact that their mist seems to create a rainbow; if you find the right spot, it'll even look complete. The platforms down below are accessible using an elevator on Goat Island, but that costs money, and I forgot to put some greenbacks in my wallet (it was still in loonies).

Niagara Falls 5/13

2007-06-03T12:00:00-05:00

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These 13 photos are from my recent trip to Niagara Falls.

A side view of the Bridal Veil Falls…

Niagara Falls 4/13

2007-06-03T12:00:00-05:00

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These 13 photos are from my recent trip to Niagara Falls.

This is the often ignored "Bridal Veil Falls", quite possibly because a quick check on Wikipedia reveals that its name is not very unique. Its narrow shape easily allows tourists to cross (via a low bridge) to the other side, offering another view of the American falls, and a side view of these ones.

Niagara Falls 3/13

2007-06-03T12:00:00-05:00

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These 13 photos are from my recent trip to Niagara Falls.

The whole point of coming to the US side, of course, is to get a different view of the falls than that offered by the Canadian side. So now I have a side view of the American falls (the taller, narrower, less popular one).

Niagara Falls 2/13

2007-06-03T12:00:00-05:00

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These 13 photos are from my recent trip to Niagara Falls.

…So I decided to pay a visit. The border guard let me in, somewhat disappointingly (I could've sworn I was on the list by now). Note that, while there are a few people around on this side, there are typically many more on the Canadian side.

The partially obscured tower on the right belongs to Casino Niagara, so you can think of this shot as looking back at the first one.

Niagara Falls 1/13

2007-06-03T12:00:00-05:00

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These 13 photos are from my recent trip to Niagara Falls.

Our story begins at the Canadian end of the Rainbow Bridge, not far from Casino Niagara; this opening view gives us a glimpse of both falls, and the much more sparsely populated US vantage points. Heck, it looks kinda empty right now…

Hey, I know that building!

2007-01-08T03:00:00-05:00

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That's the building I used to work in!

Clearly, looking through Byward Market from this high up gives a different perspective on things.

Off in the distance

2007-01-08T01:00:01-05:00

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Continuing that aforementioned walk, I spotted the peace tower (and downtown core) off in the distance.

Across the river

2007-01-08T01:00:00-05:00

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Well, I went on a walk yesterday, and noticed something: it's the middle of January, and there's no ice to be seen on the Ottawa river. Also, the birds are back

Calm reflection

2006-03-04T01:50:37-05:00

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I got this idea today. This is, in fact, a photo of a reflection my face's outline on my computer monitor (turned off) that I felt looked kinda cool. The two lines (red and blue) come from my window, probably being diffracted (and dispersed) between the border and the blinds.