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Impressive Sight
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Copyright: Linda Stanzel (Pepper13) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 166 W: 30 N: 254] (1384)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-06-25
Categories: Nature
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-03-08 23:55
Viewed: 394
Points: 2
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This is the American Falls in Niagara Falls, NY from my vantage point on the Canadian side. The small falls to the right is called Bridal Veil Falls because it resembles a bridal veil.

The red stairs to the right near the river and edge of the falls is the Cave of the Winds. The Cave of the Winds trip takes you closer to the waters of Niagara Falls than you thought possible. You ride an elevator 175 feet (53 meters) deep into the Niagara Gorge. Then, clad in a bright yellow poncho and wearing the special footwear provided, you follow a tour guide over a series of wooden walkways to the famous "Hurricane Deck". As you stand at the railing, you are a mere 20 feet (6 meters) from the billowing torrents of Bridal Veil Falls. The rushing waters loom above you, dousing you with a generous spray as you face the thundering Falls head-on. Rainbows are usually visible day and night.

While there is no actual cave anymore, the original cave was a natural cave behind Bridal Veil Falls 130 feet (40m) high, 100 feet (30m) wide and 30 feet (9m) in depth. It was discovered in 1834, and originally dubbed Aeolus' Cave, after the Greek god of winds. Guided tours began officially in 1841, and continued until a rock fall in 1920 made it clear the passage was no longer safe. The cave was obliterated in a massive 1954 rock fall and subsequent dynamiting of a dangerous overhang.

The tour officially reopened in 1924, now bringing visitors to the front of the Bridal Veil instead of behind it, on a series of decks and walkways. Because of the force of the waters, the walkway and stairs has to be rebuilt every year. Tropical storm-like conditions can be experienced, as winds can reach up to 68 mph underneath the falls.

I cropped the photo, increased the saturation and contrast, filtered out some of the noise with Neat Image and added a border and signature.
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very nice scenery shot with good composition and combination .really well done. plus with good informative note.thanks for sharing.
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