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View 398: Tourists at Taughannock Falls

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

I normally visit Taughannock Falls State Park near Ithaca, New York very early in the morning and avoid the summer crowds. Not the case last weekend as I wanted to get ready for an upcoming trip which will have crowds of … Continue reading →

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View 362: Walk on the Wild Side

Posted on July 6, 2015 by

Back in 2013, I shared a few maps and models from the New York State Fair. Many times the projects behind them never get past that fancy looking stage. Today, I want to share with you one of those models which … Continue reading →

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View 325: Riding the Skywheel

Posted on April 28, 2014 by

Niagara SkyWheel is a 175-foot (53.3 m) tall Ferris wheel in the middle of Clifton Hill’s world famous Street of Fun by the Falls in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The SkyWheel is a Ronald Bussink Professional Rides designed R60 Giant … Continue reading →

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Early Spring at Niagara Falls

Posted on April 23, 2014 by

After a long, cold winter, Niagara Falls had built up a large ice pack around the falls and on the talus rocks at the bottom.  Last summer, I photographed the Bridal Veil Falls as people in yellow raincoats walked on the … Continue reading →

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View 306: People on the Edge

Posted on November 19, 2013 by

It was astounding to me while visiting Grand Canyon National Park how people would go to great lengths to get as close to the edge of the canyon’s rim as possible.  When there was protective fencing, like at Mather Point, … Continue reading →

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