T.G.'s Photography Blog

Maid of the Mist A Maid of the Mist tour boat nears the Horseshoe Falls, at Niagara Falls. The Horseshoe Falls is the largest of the three water falls that comprise Niagara Falls . In the upper right corner is a Gull Island, and next to right of the island is the scow barge that has been lodged above the Horseshoe Falls for over a 100 years. Photo taken: July 8, 2013. Niagara Falls, Ontario.

July 11, 2013. North York, Toronto, Ontario. Looking toward Laskay Emporium, at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Photo © Tom Gatermann.

Skylon Tower Elevator A yellow elevator makes its way up to the observation deck of Skylon Tower at Niagara Falls. The tower gives visitors great aerial views of all of the waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls . November 23, 2010. Niagara Falls, Ontario.

American and Bridal Veil Falls A view, looking toward the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, with the Rainbow International Bridge in the distance. The bridge spans the Niagara River between the United States and Canada.The green tower between the bridge and American Falls is the Niagara Falls Observation Tower , which is part of the Maid of the Mist boat tour complex. Photo taken: November 23, 2010, from Niagara Falls, Ontario

Niagara Falls Observation Tower Seen here is the observation deck and tower on the United States side of Niagara Falls, in Niagara Falls, New York. The tower is part of the Maid of the Mist tour boat complex, and houses the elevator that takes people down to the boat docks. This photograph was taken from the Skylon Tower in Niagara Falls, Ontario. July 8, 2013, from Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Niagara Falls In this view from the Skylon Tower's observation deck, you can see the American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls that comprise Niagara Falls. The Skylon Tower's observation deck offers great aerial views of Niagara Falls . Photo taken: July 2013, at Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Olympic Stadium Tower The observation tower at Olympic Stadium (Stade Olympique), in Montréal . If you look closely, on the right side of the tower you can see a lift that takes people to the observation deck at the top of the tower. Photograph taken: July 17, 2013, at Montréal, Québec.

Alter at Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal These two photographs are of the main altar at the Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal (Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal). In the photograph below you can see a bit more of the lower portion of the altar, while above you can see more of the surrounding arches above the altar. The design of the altar, as well as the pillars and arches surrounding it, is very ornate. With the rest of the basilica being dimly lit, the altar really stands out when you walk into the basilica . Alter at Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal Photographs taken: July 16, 2013, at Montréal, Québec.

Toronto Power Generating Station at Niagara Falls Looking toward the unused Toronto Power Generating Station building that is upriver from the Horseshoe Falls , at Niagara Falls. The power station was shut down in 1974, and has sit unused since.  Photo taken: July 8, 2013, at Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Bridal Veil Falls This view is looking toward the American Falls (partially shown on the left) and the Bridal Veil Falls (on the right). The two water falls are separated by Luna Island. Both of these waterfalls are on the US side of Niagara Falls, however, I took the photograph from the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. The walkways and decks that the tourists are on are part of the Cave of the Winds experience. The three buildings in the background, from left to right, are: The Giacomo, a hotel in the former United Office Building, built in the Art Deco style; the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino; and The Niagara building.The United Office Building was built in 1929, and is listed on the United State's National Register of Historic Places.   Photo taken: July 8, 2013, at Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Montréal Skyline from Mont-Royal A view of the Montreal skyline, from the grounds of Chalet du Mont-Royal. Photograph taken: July 17, 2013, at Montréal, Québec.

December 24, 2011. Vaughan, Ontario. Construction cranes tower above a row of homes, in the community of Thornhill. Photo © Tom Gatermann.

December 23, 2011. Toronto, Ontario. In a former life, the North Toronto Railway Station served as a Canadian Pacific Railway station, however, today it is a Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) liquor store. Photo © Tom Gatermann.

1/2 Hour Photo - New Kennedy Square Having grown up during the one hour photo years, I chuckled when I saw this sign at New Kennedy Square for a half hour photo service. Photograph taken: September 10, 2015, at Markham, Ontario.

Journey Behind the Falls In this view tourists are viewing the Horseshoe Falls from above and below, on the Niagara Falls, Ontario, side. The tourists below are on the Journey Behind the Falls viewing platform. Above, tourists are watching the falls from vantage point next to the Falls Welcome Center. The building in the background at the top of the photograph is the Rankine Generating Station, which has been decommissioned and is no longer used. Photo taken: November 23, 2010, at Niagara Falls, Ontario.