Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Journey Behind the Falls

Around the U.S.

From the Canadian side of Horseshoe Falls, a series of tunnels have been cut through the rock behind the falls that allow visitors to reach a viewing area on the northwest end of the falls. The roar of the falls from this point is almost deafening, and mist billows across the viewing decks almost continuously.

From the lower viewing area, which is more sheltered from the spray, I was able to get this picture of Horseshoe Falls during a short break in the mist.
Horseshoe Falls
 
The view of the falls from the upper deck is slightly better, but I had a much harder time getting a clear picture through the water drops on my camera's lens.
Horseshoe Falls
 
A tunnel has also been cut to come out directly behind the falling water of Horseshoe Falls. While I couldn't see much more than a sheet of water just outside the tunnel's exit, it certainly was amazing to be standing directly under the falls.
End of the Tunnel

2 comments:

Susanna said...

That tunnel picture is cool - it looks like you're underwater.

Unknown said...

What a view!I love the clouds behind the falls.