American Falls portion of Niagara Falls by danapommet
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The American Falls, is one of three waterfalls, that together are known as Niagara Falls, on the Niagara River, along the US - Canada border. Unlike the much larger Horseshoe Falls, of which two-thirds of the falls is located in Ontario, Canada and one-third in New York State, US, the American Falls is completely within the US state of New York. The American Falls receive approximately 10% of the flow from the Niagara River, with most of the rest going over Horseshoe Falls, from which it is separated by Goat Island. It has a straight line crest width of about 830 feet (250 meters). The torrent of water passing over the crest of the falls is about 2 feet (0.61 meter) deep. The height of the American Falls ranges between 70 to 110 feet (21�34 meters). This measurement is taken from the top of the Falls to top of the rock pile (talus). The rock pile did not come down the river, it has fallen off the face of the falls. The height of the Falls from the top of the Falls to the river is 188 feet (57 meters). The tour boat is called the Maid of the Mist and guaranteed to get you wet. There is also a group of people, to the right of the falls, in yellow rain gear. There is a set of stairs to walk down to the base of the falls. The rain gear is not waterfall gear and you will get very wet. Some info from Wikipedia. 1990s photo scanned. Zoom works for a closer look.
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Dana
Comments (33)
Faemike55
Very cool shot and interesting information, Dana thanks
mgtcs
WOW...Dana this is a marvelous capture my friend, amazing looking image, great information, thank you! **
bobrgallegos
Wonderful shot and great information!!
Chipka
Waterfalls are such interesting hydro-geolocial thingies! I love the fact that they're constantly receding...inching their way up-river at a speed that can only be perceived if you're able to perceive things in Geologic Time; I always wonder what happens when a waterfall inches far enough back to kinda shimmy up against the source of its parent river. I'm sure that at some point, someone might actually be around to see that happen. Not me, mind you, but someone. And to top it off, you've captured a stunning shot! The falls are impressive, especially in conjunction with that boat, itself a pretty hefty beauty, but its dwarfed by all of that downward tumbling water. I love the colors as well. In short, this is a superb photo.
SSoffia
dear friend Dana! Spectacular view & perspective Wonderful capture!
Lashia
Beautiful summer capture- thanks for sharing! :) You should check out the Halloween Photography Contest! "Zombie Apocalypse!"
0rest4wicked
Great narrative and POV, superb colors!
m_j_s
Cool shot Dana! The people at the side really provide a wonderful sense of perspective.
durleybeachbum
Gosh, Dana! Having never been there, I had this romantic idea that no building would be visible in the vicinity. Thankyou for putting the Maid of the Mist into a real context!
Bossie_Boots
This is superb Dana i love those falls what a view breathtaking and thank you for info as always !
jayfar
This is a really superb shot and info Dana. I have never been there but would like to see it for real but in the meantime I will fav this one so that I can look at my leisure.
blinkings
Great shot mate. Are they the Canadians in blue? I think I remember the Americans being in yellow.
fallen21
Fantastic shot.
efron_241
amazing. it looks so peaceful
rainbows
Beautiful capture, dear Dana and great information. This is so lovely. I would love to see it in person. Hugs for all day. Di. xx
Feliciti
really impressive view and falls too !! thanks for info about !!
Grizabella
Great capture... impressive!
Isabelle711
WOW at the feeling one must have being on that boat. ;))))) So close to this powerful yet gorgeous site. :)))))) Most excellent capture of beauty my friend. :)))) Excellent info also. :))))))) Thank you for sharing all the beauty you see. :))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))))
adrie
Such a gorgeous view and capture dear Dana.
dakotabluemoon
Amazing shot and it is a beautiful place to see.
eekdog
super info and killer shot Dana, steve
jendellas
Beautiful, bet the noise of the water is amazing!!!
Jay-el-Jay
Terrific shot of this side of the Falls,which is not seen as often.My parents went there on their honeymoon years ago.
mariogiannecchini
Wonderful capture , shot and wiev , Dana ! Interesting info !
sandra46
GREAT CAPTURE
goodoleboy
Remarkable effects in this stark panorama of the American Falls, Dana.
npauling
A super capture of these beautiful falls and the boat looks to be dwarfed by them.
Richardphotos
very beautiful.I was surprised by the long reaching mist.good I did not have a good camera with me
kbrog
Wonderful scenic capture of the falls! :)
kagemusha77
Awesome, majestic, impressive, great work with this amazing waterfall!