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.

Bridge to Canada

Lewiston Queenston bridge.