Niagara Falls – The Big Melt

The photos in this post were taken just one month ago when I made a special trip to Niagara Falls to see them in their winter beauty. I had heard that the ice was beginning to melt so I joined a small group of my friends from the Oshawa Camera Club and made the 2 and a half hour trip on the Fun Bus. For a very reasonable rate, we made a day of it with the ride, a wonderful buffet lunch and opportunity to try our luck at the slots.

The weather on the 12th of march was absolutely beautiful! It was very sunny and warm enough to spend all of the afternoon outdoors. I wanted to share a few of the pictures which I took. Due to the time of day, the Canadian Falls were backlit and with the spray, I had very little luck in getting any decent shots but the American Falls were spectacular.

This was a wonderful sight. I encourage everyone to see Niagara Falls in the winter at least once. For me, it was well worth the trip!

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Jane Walker is a Newcastle photographer who creates framed photographs, photo trays and matted greeting cards reflecting the beauty of nature and gardens. Her recent interest in birds, owls and other wildlife is now being reflected in her posts. As a member of the Oshawa Camera Club, Jane has started to enter some of her photos for judging and appreciates the critiques by the judges. You'll be surprised at what shows up under the guise of "janewalkerscards".

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10 Responses to Niagara Falls – The Big Melt

Ginette Purser says:

April 17, 2015 at 1:13 am

These are spectacular photos Jane! Ginette

Sent from my iPad

- janewalkerscards says:
  
  April 19, 2015 at 8:57 pm
  
  Glad you liked them, Ginette. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
  
Debi says:

April 17, 2015 at 2:52 am

Very beautiful shots Jane!

- janewalkerscards says:
  
  April 19, 2015 at 8:58 pm
  
  Glad you liked them! Thanks.
  
Loreen says:

April 18, 2015 at 8:04 pm

Breathtaking!

- janewalkerscards says:
  
  April 19, 2015 at 8:57 pm
  
  They were breathtaking. Lighting was awfully bright but I managed to capture the American Falls and their late spring beauty. Thanks for commenting.
  
Judy Metcalf says:

April 20, 2015 at 4:28 am

Thanks for sending the photos of the falls. They are breath taking. It is hard to believe that one year the falls went dry because of ice build up on th Lake Erie side. Judy

Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 19:46:22 +0000 To: judy.metcalf@hotmail.ca

Stephanie O'Regan says:

April 21, 2015 at 3:04 am

Wow, spectacular pictures! They are so beautiful.

- janewalkerscards says:
  
  April 21, 2015 at 7:30 am
  
  Thank you, Stephanie. I am so glad I had a chance to see them and photograph such a spectacle.
  
Daniel LaFrance says:

April 22, 2015 at 7:38 pm

Beautiful captures, Jane!

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