Inspiring Photo: I l l u m i n a t i o n #6687257

I l l u m i n a t i o n

Uploaded: August 02, 2008 18:28:02

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Niagara Falls
USA on the left; Canada on the right.
The Skylon Tower, with an exterior elevator visible, is on the upper right.

God's magic; joined by two nations.
Shared with the world.

Nikkor 18-200 VR. Tripod.
ISO 100 f9.5 1.5sec EV -0.5

Exif: F Number: 9.5, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 10/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Roxana H. McRoberts August 02, 2008

Beautiful night capture. Great comp and colors. Well done! #972387

Michelle Alton August 03, 2008

Wow! What a brilliant night capture, Lisa. The POV you chose makes it spectacular! #6264193

Jean Campbell Creamer August 03, 2008

Great night shot. Love it. #6264439

August 03, 2008

Beautiful night scene Lisa, I was there 2 years ago and didn’t even own a camera. This is a wonderful shot :) #6264670

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. August 03, 2008

IT'S A WONDERFUL IMAGE HERE.
KARU #6264699

Irene Colling August 03, 2008

Lisa, this is magnificent!!! Everything...the color, the lights, the detail is perfect. Most of all it is a different perspective from the usual postcard pics I've seen of the falls. This is the first time that I knew there were tall buildings within view of Niagara. #6264963

Ulysses A. Villamin August 03, 2008

Simply breathtaking! #6265263

Joan E. Hoffman August 03, 2008

Completely Stunning Lisa! I see another finalist coming your way!

Is the side with the tall buildings Canada...?? Gosh has been years and years since I have been there... The town of Niagra Falls, Ontario, was such a small place then! #6265935

M.Christine Duncan August 03, 2008

Whenever you guys make it to Niagra Falls Ont, let me know! I'm a half an hour down the road...lol. You'll be surprised at how big it is now Joan, lol. Another fabulous shot Lisa!!! This really is magical, your exposure was right on, the color is amazing! Hmmm, winner....? I'd say so! #6265980

Lisa J. Boulden August 03, 2008

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Thank you all for responding so kindly!
Irene and Joan, Niagara Falls, Ontario certainly has developed and grown over the past 10 years or so. The skyline, until recently, sparse, has really blossomed! For tourists, Niagara Falls, Ontario is a bustling playground of activity... So many sites to see and experience!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #6265996

Lisa J. Boulden August 03, 2008

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Ooops, missed you Christine. (typing at the same time) Thank you for such wonderful and encouraging support! Would be great to meet there some day, as I live about 20 minutes away, on the American side.
If anyone is in the NF, USA area, please drop me a line. I love playing tour guide; love it when someone sees the Falls for the very first time! And, it's always fun to have a partner to shoot with.
Matter of fact, I'll be shooting there with some friends tomorrow night (8/4); probably going to walk over the bridge to the Canadian side. (a new vantage point for me!)
Smiles, Lisa♥ #6266034

Larry L. Redmon August 03, 2008

Fantastic shot, Lisa! #6266070

Sherry McClead August 03, 2008

Wow Lisa... this one is swesome too! great capture girl!
Sherrybear :} #6266143

Janet McNeil August 03, 2008

Fantastic capture of these magnificent falls!! The lighting is incredible!! Haven't been there in awhile (I live in Syracuse!) Your photos really make me want to make the trip!! #6266348

Kathy L. Clark August 03, 2008

I second or third all the rest of the comment Lisa. Magnificent for sure. A winner girl. #6266634

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 03, 2008

Your Niagara Falls images are ALL incredible, Lisa!!!!! Gorgeous lighting and compositions!!!!! ♫ k
#6266651

Laura E. Swan August 03, 2008

Strictly professional. It belongs in a magazine Lisa. -Laura #6267242

Vladan D. Djordjevic August 04, 2008

This is a fantastic night image taken with terrific lighting, colrs and comp. Super work, Lisa! #6269533

Karen Engelbreth August 04, 2008

Wonderful night shot, Lisa..... #6269609

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 04, 2008

AWSOME Lisa, Truely BEAUTIFUL!!! #6272179

Molly A. O August 05, 2008

Wonderful movement and motion in your shot. Brilliant. I too wish I could go back up, its a 4 hour drive for me. Your made a beautiful image! #6273746

A P August 05, 2008

Awesome capture, Lisa. Outstanding POV on this eveningscape of the falls. I wish I could have joined your shoot last night 8/04 Can't wait to see the new pictures. #6274840

Luigi Di Serio August 06, 2008

My oh my... I am jealous your Niagara picutures rule! Amazing work. I've never seen the falls from the American side #6279228

Kathleen K. Parker August 06, 2008

Oh wow---this is fabulous, Lisa!
kk #6279836

Leigh Van Kirk August 07, 2008

A magnificant image Lisa. #6283005

Bill Knaps August 10, 2008

Lisa your night shots are beyound my vocabulary to describe their beauty. Wow.....Bill #6294120

Lisa J. Boulden August 10, 2008

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Your wonderful responses leave me smiling!!!
Thank you, Larry, Sherry, Janet, Kathy,Kitty, Laura, Vladan, Karen, Nancy, Molly, Ann, Luigi, Lathleen, Lee, Don, and Bill!
Smiles, Lisa♥ #6294147

Barbara E. Sturgis August 10, 2008

Beautiful night shot!!!Lisa. #6294549

Amy JACKSON August 10, 2008

Excellent image, Lisa!! It is so beautiful at night! #6294609

Tammy Espino August 11, 2008

Magical mystical capture :) #6301045

Linda D. Lester August 11, 2008

This is beautiful...I hope to see this one day! Awesome capture! #6301080

Daniella Puente August 12, 2008

Awesome photo Lisa, congrats! EXCELLENT work... #6304823

Kathleen R. Struckle August 12, 2008

Very stunning capture Lisa!! :) #6306417

Ryan Murphy August 13, 2008

Wow. This is AMAZING. What a fantastic capture. This is added to my favorites! #6309276

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 14, 2008

Magical Lisa!!! What great colors and light! #6315174

Lynne S. Fried August 15, 2008

Hi Lisa
This is beautiful - I'm sure you'll be noticed! Makes me want to travel to the Falls. #6319383

Eivor Kuchta August 15, 2008

This is absolutely stunning, Lisa! Submit again, if they passed this over. #6319457

Erica Murphy August 16, 2008

Sooooo beautiful Lisa! #6323148

Nikki McDonald August 17, 2008

I just don't think they can be done for the 3rd, Lisa. I have a hopeful on that date, too, but this is simply stunning. #6326498

Joannie Bertucci August 22, 2008

Another stunning night image Lisa! I have a feeling either one or both are going to go on to the gold! #6352808

Joannie Bertucci August 27, 2008

The first step is an EP...one down two to go! :-) #6375142

Lisa J. Boulden August 27, 2008

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Joannie, I really appreciate your support and vote of confidence!
Thanks to you and ALL who've visited and responded so kindly!
Many blessings, Lisa♥~ #6375244

Laura E. Swan August 30, 2008

COOL LISA! I knew this one would get an EP. How could it NOT?!?!? (Darn it. Guess this means my lady bug doesn't stand a chance! Ha!) -Laura #6389060

Sherry McClead August 30, 2008

EP? that is great! WTG!!!
Sherrybear :} #6389249

Wendy Moghadam August 31, 2008

Wow!!! This is another awesome one. I smell winner! #6392902

Jeffrey D. Estacio September 02, 2008

This is an excellent shot. Nice work. #6403095

Reynaldo D. Reyes September 06, 2008

Truly awe-inspiring Lisa. This is breath-taking and I keep telling myself regarding missed opportunities...next time, next time...hmmmm! Thanks for sharing and this is a Winner indeed! #6419616

Nikki McDonald September 22, 2008

Beautiful finalist, Lisa. Number 3 and counting :) Congratulations and good luck. #6489120

Lynne S. Fried September 22, 2008

Fabulous and congratulations on your Finalists. You continue to be one of favorite awe inspiring photographers. Keep up the grood work and I wish you the best on this photo!
#6489289

Vladan D. Djordjevic September 22, 2008

Congratulations on your terrific finalist, Lisa! #6489356

Laura E. Swan September 22, 2008

WONDERFUL! Huge congrats Lisa. Are we surprised? NOPE! -Laura

#6489417

Stefania Barbier September 22, 2008

gorgeous finalist Lisa, congratulations!!! #6489597

Sherry McClead September 22, 2008

Great now a FINALIST!!! next stop gold!

Sherrybear :} #6489689

Elida Gutierrez September 22, 2008

Congratulations on your FINALIST!!! #6490116

Eivor Kuchta September 22, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist! #6490815

Patricia Seidler September 22, 2008

Finalist congratulations. Good luck in the next round. #6491445

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 22, 2008

Outstanding Lisa, a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! #6491509

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 22, 2008

WTG!!!!!! Congratulations on this finalist!!!!! Good luck in the next round!!!!! :-) k #6491516

Jeana Clark September 22, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS ON
THIS FABULOUS FINALIST!!!!!
WAY TO GO!!!!!
~J~ #6491711

Nadya Johnson September 22, 2008
Spectacular!! Congratulations on your stunning finalist! #6492044

Michelle L. Frick September 22, 2008
Gorgeous finalist Lisa! Hope we see this one again in the winner's circle! Congratulations! #6492335

Susie Peek-Swint September 22, 2008
Many congrats on this stunning night capture Lisa! #6492460

Janet McNeil September 22, 2008
Congratulations and good luck, Lisa!! #6492970

Steve M. Harrington September 22, 2008
Good on you for your well deserved finalists, Lisa. :)
Steve #6493050

Shannon D. Miller September 22, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS on this BEAUTIFUL finalist Lisa! Shannon~ #6493253

Mike D. Perez September 22, 2008
Beautiful lighting and colors, Lisa! Congratulations! #6493517

anonymous September 22, 2008
Congratulations Lisa on all of your beautiful finalists! Best of luck in the next round! B- #6493560

Jim Baines September 22, 2008
Lisa, congratulations on this perfect FINALIST! #6493822

Sam Britt September 22, 2008
Congratulations, Lisa!! #6494594

Wendy Moghadam September 22, 2008
Congratulations! I smell winners circle! #6495054

Lisa J. Boulden September 22, 2008
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Wow! What a great surprise! That you all for such kind support and sweet words!
Many blessings, Lisa♥ #6495074

Corinne M. Thompson September 22, 2008
Magnificent capture Lisa, congrats on your Finalist! #6495366

frank w. degenhardt September 22, 2008
Lisa- The falls have been good for you. They are all beautiful. Congratulations, Good luck in the next round. #6495579

Bill Knaps September 22, 2008
Congrats Lisa. WTG Bill #6495857

Renee Doyle September 22, 2008
Absolutely gorgeous!! Congratulations Lisa!! #6495992

Sharon Sawyer September 22, 2008
Lisa, congratulations on your awesome finalist !!!!! #6496132

Stephen Zacker September 23, 2008
Just stunning. Congratulations #6497233

M.Christine Duncan September 23, 2008
Okay, I called it way back at the beginning... let's see this work it's way to the top girl!!! CONGRATS!!! #6499346

Angie Sidles September 24, 2008
Another amazing finalist Lisa! Big congrats! :) #6505472

Alex T. Mizuno September 24, 2008
I love your Niagara series Lisa! This is spectacular! Congratulations on your Finalist!! #6508664

Linda Blair September 28, 2008
Awesome....congratulations!!!! #6524936

Reynaldo D. Reyes September 29, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, really great Lisa! #6529201

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