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Aboard the Maid of the Mist - Large Post

Discussion in 'Landscapes, Architecture, and Cityscapes' started by CrystallP, Jul 26, 2005.

  1. CrystallP

    CrystallP

    3,925
    May 3, 2005
    Owings Mills, MD
    Hi All,

    I was ready to chuck my 24-120VR lens until I viewed a few images from my recent voyage about the 'Maid of the Mist VII :shock: :

    Breathtaking!
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    The ride lasts less than 20 minutes yet takes your breath away. Hope you get a chance to experience this incredible view someday! :D 
     
    CrystallP, Jul 26, 2005
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  2. Chris101

    Chris101

    34,612
    Feb 2, 2005
    Arizona
    It would have been fun though, throwing a lens into the falls, wouldn't it? ;) 

    These are great Crystall! Even more here than in the lens lust thread! The second one really gets the majesty of the place. Although I have sworn off the east, I do hope to get to see this place sometime. Hopefully I'll still have my 24-120vr!
     
    Chris101, Jul 26, 2005
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  3. Ken-L

    Ken-L Guest

    All wonderful shots......and the same can be said for your other photos on pbase.
     
    Ken-L, Jul 26, 2005
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  4. hans

    hans

    827
    Feb 5, 2005
    The Netherlands
    Impressive,great series
     
    hans, Jul 26, 2005
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  5. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Very nice and yes it is a plac to see last tiem I was there I only had my coolpix camera, the 24-120 is a very nice lens
     
    mike mac, Jul 26, 2005
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  6. RFCGRAPHICS

    RFCGRAPHICS

    6,668
    Apr 30, 2005
    Very nice series of images :)  Looks like you had a great time. Did you use anything to protect your camera from the water mist ?


    Regards

    RFC
     
    RFCGRAPHICS, Jul 26, 2005
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  7. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Beautiful shots Crystall. The detail in the water as it just drops over the falls is great, and you've done an excellent job of holding the highlights in the foam.

    I might mention that I was on the Maid of the Mist about 50 years ago (probably not the same boat ;-)), but I didn't have my D2H with me at the time. :lol:

    Very well done.
     
    Flew, Jul 26, 2005
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  8. Russ Smith

    Russ Smith

    197
    May 15, 2005
    Tallahassee, FL, USA
    Crystall

    Those are very impressive. Can't imagine what it was like being there.

    Russ
     
    Russ Smith, Jul 26, 2005
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  9. beaucamera

    beaucamera

    5,963
    Mar 11, 2005
    SF Bay Area, California
    Crystall, what a wonderful tour this must have been! You've really captured the feeling of being there. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

    Virginia
    aka beaucamera

    P.S. Sorry to be such a dummy, but I don't know what location this is.
     
    beaucamera, Jul 26, 2005
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  10. Gilles

    Gilles

    1,602
    May 20, 2005
    Québec, Canada
    Crystall don't chunk your lens, if you have a favorite place near home to take pictures, take only
    one lens at a time and test it with all kind of subjects. You can go back another day and take pictures of the same subjects with another lens that way you will know which one to use and when. You can repeat that with all your lenses.

    The last three are the one I like the most. The one with the ballon give a nice touch.
     
    Gilles, Jul 27, 2005
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  11. nburwell

    nburwell

    204
    Jul 14, 2005
    Philadelphia, PA
    Simply beautiful, Crystall
     
    nburwell, Jul 27, 2005
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  12. TOLady

    TOLady

    14,461
    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    Simply beautiful, Crystall. You've captured the power of the falls in these pictures.
     
    TOLady, Jul 27, 2005
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  13. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,088
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Woah Crystall, those are some falls when captured from the bottom like that. Nice job.
     
    greyflash, Jul 28, 2005
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  14. CrystallP

    CrystallP

    3,925
    May 3, 2005
    Owings Mills, MD
    Thank You All for your kind comments. It was a very memorable trip. I hope to return to the Falls in two years. I also have a new respect for the 24-120mm VR lens.

    Virginia,

    Those images were captured with a D70 and a 24-120mm VR lens aboard the 'Maid of the Mist VII', Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.


    Robert,

    I kept my camera under the blue ponchos provided by the tour. I tried to pull it out from under the poncho at opportune moments to capture some of the more breathtaking scenes. I used my husband's towel to keep it dry when we entered the mistiest portion of the ride. My camera also remained relatively dry because I was on the lower deck. I probably would not recommend using your equipment on the top deck. You are guaranteed to get soaked.
     
    CrystallP, Jul 28, 2005
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