The Rush

I am not sure if I like this image but Wendy thought it was great and liked the colors. It's kind of a cross between abstract and photo realism. Anyone have an opinion?

Water in Motion

ISO 80, with a variable neutral density filter. 1/6th of a second at f-8.

Niagara Pano

This is a 40 image pano made with my Canon Powershot SX50 HS. I used the sports mode to make 4 sets of 10 image bursts. I then transferred all 40 pictures to Photomerge in Photoshop CC. This technique was not only quick and easy. It blurs and softens the water like it would if I was using a slow shutter.

Selfie with Pirates Hat

High Key Portrait of Wendy

American Falls

Shooting for an old time effect on the falls. I tried to simulate a grainy film effect with Snapseed. Also removed all traces of civilization so this could very well look like what Father Hennepin and the early settlers saw when they came upon the area.

Iron Bridge

Rainbow Bridge

Niagara Series 02

Niagara Series 01

Selfie

Updated my obituary portrait ( just in case ) today...hahaha. I didn't want to do the hoakey photographer holding a camera picture that every photographer does. I am a Buffalo Bills fan and I wear this hat and t-shirts most of the time, so I guess this is me. Made with Nikon D3 exposure settings 85mm, 1/200 sec at f8, iso 500. Three Nikon SB600 speedlights. GO BILLS->>>

Color vs B&W

Sometimes a great color image can also look great in B&W. When I have an image I like, I always convert it to B&W to see if it holds the contrast. And sometimes I think wow this looks way better in B&W. You never know.

View from Prospect Point in Black and White.

American Falls

Gorged

Dramatic black and white of the lower gorge. An interesting view of the Niagara Falls, Canada skyline. Panorama made by stitching 5 images together in Photoshop CC.

Upper Rapids

Most photographers don't understand how to blur the water to give their images the feeling of motion. It's my opinion the smaller the waterfall the longer the exposure. Niagara Falls is a big drink of water and too long of exposure makes this water look mushy. I have found I prefer my shutter in the 1/2 to 1/4 sec. range. While with smaller waterfalls I like long 5-6 sec. exposures. All this is achieved with ND filters to reduce the amount of light so you can drag your shutters.

Early Morning

Early morning view of the upper Niagara rapids.