Niagara Falls, NY

Niagara Falls. The very word conjures up thoughts of weddings, honeymoons and love. This is the spot Marilyn Monroe made famous in her 1953 movie “Niagara.” I’m not sure what it is that helps conjure those thoughts; maybe it’s the rush of the water combined with the lights, amusements and fireworks that creates a sensational atmosphere. For me it’s an opportunity to escape the hectic, busyness of everyday life. The sound of the water drowns out the traffic noise and it feels like your in another world. I can’t count the number of times I’ve stood on Three Sisters Island looking out over one of the footbridges and just watching the water. It has a refreshing almost cleansing feeling. I also enjoy watching people as they experience the falls for the first time. The “oohhs” and aahhs” describe their feeling for the view.

The falls at Niagara offers me the opportunity to reflect and time to find answers. I find the audio and visual impact of “the falls” always helps me to get centered and the answers I seek simply seem to come without much effort. Standing by the Bridal Veil Falls and witnessing the immensity and intensity of the water as it rushes by within feet of an outstretched hand makes me feel small and reminds me of the importance of humility.

I hope you enjoy these photos and the next time you visit the Falls you see something different and exciting in them.

The photograph below is a photo of the Canadian side of the gorge after it had become dark. We were waiting for the Canada Day fireworks display to begin.