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.

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.

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.

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.