Niagara Falls at Night

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Showcased by Smashing Magazine as one of the 35 Elegant Smoke Photographs on Oct 05, 2008 and among the 60 Beautiful Examples Of Night Photography on Nov 09, 2008.

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4PIZON says:

Now thats fantastic! Man, look at those colors!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

daita says:

It's so great.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

sweet uncertainty says:

Those colours are just brilliant. Love it!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

citybumpkin says:

Magical capture.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

loveu2hey says:

WOW all those colors thar's just so magical. Awesome capture.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

m_ i_ n _o_ r says:

still with my mouth open
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

* vikel * says:

Fantastic!!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

airport sleeper says:

incredible! This has inspired me to go to NF this weekend.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Thank you all for your kind words :D

@airport_sleeper: It's good to visit NF this time, you may see exactly what's in my photos. The only minor thing is the extremely low temperature!!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

45street | www.victorpuig.com says:

Spectacular colors and light!. Fantastic views. Beautiful picture. Brilliant composition.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Bash Linx says:

Wao incredible!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

GenkiGenki says:

Stunning.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Michelle Miramontes says:

woow, great capt
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

KewlGrrl says:

Brilliant reflection of colors...gorgeous capture...k
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

staleblue [deleted] says:

Great shot! But who had the idea to illuminate these majestic falls in colors like that?!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

outre says:

Very nice colors and image.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

whologwhy says:

Hey, please take me to that nice spot on earth.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

martytdx says:

Beautiful shot.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

pdvos says:

Fantastic colors. Love the composition.The World Through My Eyes
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

bulldog7897 says:

Wonderful photo! Makes me want to visit the falls again! I haven't been there since I was a kid...
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

gomi says:

nice colors
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

I'm Brian Fellow says:

I didn't know it lit up like that. way cool

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Dailyville says:

Lovely sight! The World Through My Eyes
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

koduckgirl says:

holy fabulous colors batman I love it no wonder it such a honeymoon spot!!! well done

1on1nature
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Marko_K says:

Very good shot.
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Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

PeterKvG says:

great shot, nice to see!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

olvwu | 莫方  says:

Thank you again for all of your kind words!!!

Thank you Marko_K, I am really honored! Thanks!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

JonasMyLove says:

my goodness! what an amazing capture! wow, are all those colors for real?
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

olvwu | 莫方  says:

@ JonasMyLove:
Yes. The colorful and changing light was projected from Canada side.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

globalindex says:

excellent!!!

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Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

zoomspook says:

Masterful instant FAVE.
(from the 1on1 Nature group)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

bluemist57 says:

Just incrediable!!!!!!!Fantastic photo! (from the 1on1 Nature group)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Leviathor says:

Very cool view of Niagara Falls--much more interesting than all the day shots.

Found at specland.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

ShawnXian (Busy trying to Heal) says:

Stunning!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Morela says:

just amazing! didn't know they could look like that
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

lightspeeder1 says:

WOW! Was it taken on the US or the Canadian side?
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Irene V says:

Beautiful!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

ak8003 says:

This is from american side I guess, yes in night it looks amaaazing... Great shot Olvu.

www.flickr.com/photos/13193570@N00/63416983/i n/set-720575...
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

!Shot by Scott! says:

WOW
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

litutuc says:

Beautiful colors; great night shot !
1 on 1 nature
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

wildpianist says:

the water droplets on your lens add a great deal of interest - so nice!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

O.o°•AnGeL•°o.O says:

WOW Amazing . .
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Joy in a moment says:

Wow!!! This is a fantastic capture!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Pink Poultry says:

That's gorgeous!
You have the perfect timing, too.
Wonderful display of colors. ♥
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ssjl says:

oh wow. beautiful, with the laser lights and all!! i love the silky water very much. was it snowing then? ;}
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

olvwu | 莫方  says:

ssjl:
No, but the temperature was below the freezing point.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

berling says:

spectacular.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

indiecupcake says:

Where did you go to get such a clear picture? It looks really nice. I wish I could have gotten a picture of them lit up when I went. But my dad had taken the good camera.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mega mark says:

Excellent!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

filters75 says:

Un arc en ciel en cascade ! magnifique !
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

I.am.Dat says:

wow :O gorgeous!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

LenSOP says:

Spetacular! Perfect! My FAV.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

george Greek says:

fantastic
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Remiss63 says:

a major WOW. the colors and sublety are wonderful. the sihouette of the tree branches gives the whole thing scale and grounds the image.
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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

topoblue says:

Wow!!! that's great... very nice..
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

winterlove says:

amazing effect!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris, says:

Looks great. I normally see them from the other side though. ;)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

::: Luca Brasi ::: says:

Awesome!!! By the end of this year I plan to travel to usa and visit niagara falls among others great cities, places and attractions!!!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Detailswe4sake*Photography says:

You are invited to post this photo to the 21st Contest: FOG in the Flora Nature Group. Contest ENDS October 20.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

My little camera2005 says:

amazing colours and drama!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

johnpiercy says:

Niagara Falls Flickr Group You are invited to add this image to The Niagara Falls Flickr Group.
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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

JF en Chine says:

Great shot !
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

czd72 says:

really exellant picture, wish i was back at niagra falls, top place.

:)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

livatlantis says:

Wow, fantastic! This is cheating - Niagra Falls *cannot* possibly be so beautiful! ;) Amazing!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

AmyLew2 says:

I hope you dont mind that I stole it to use in my blog. :)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

johnpiercy says:

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Please tag this photo with Niagara Falls when you add it to the pool.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

dloran01 says:

That's a Beauty.....
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Perla* says:

Very beautiful photograph! The colors are amazing!

Please post it at "It’s multi-colored!!!" @
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

ShoshanaEpsilon says:

Beautiful. Thank you!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Frozen in Time photos by Marianne AWAY OFF/ON says:

great colors. I've been there twice and really would love to go back with my digital camera. its so beautiful there, especially at night.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

pilipala9 says:

Great shot. Wish I had taken it!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

xserveg5 [deleted] says:

fantastic colors!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Constanza ZLT [deleted] says:

Nice shot man!!
I love that photo
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Al Betrayal [deleted] says:

That´s beautiful! well done

Al
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Green Heat says:

Most amazing shot of Niagara I've ever seen, wonderful job, absolutely breathtaking
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

mittelallgäu says:

Wow!!!!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

photoeyesee says:

A Wonderful view and Capture !!! I think this is a great image !
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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

HansWobbe says:

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Vallesana says:

WOW!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

dj_itch says:

Outstandin' x 3
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

bellameli20 says:

AMAZINGLY GORGEOUS AND INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!<33
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

maril85 says:

shocking colours!! thanks
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

lake.sider says:

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Killerbee2k says:

Amazing shot. Was this a time lapse or what was the settings that were used in this shot?
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

@ly$ in wonderland says:

stunning!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

ohmann alianne says:

=] i love living so close
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

OPro says:

Very lovely! I love the silky effect and the colors are wonderful!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

mediastone says:

mmm......absolute balance
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Anthony Cronin says:

this is simply a lesson in nigfhttime photography in itself, Thank you for sharing it with us
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

MarPee says:

Beautiful!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Lerxst Ohio says:

Wonderful! And a different angle than most! Lovely!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Davey.. says:

This is so cool. Great night capture. Very well done!!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

U_SF says:

Amaaaaaaazing water ..

brilliant long exposure =.O

very well done ^_^

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

alexgrod photos says:

I don't know how to say, is wonderful, the falls are like a gigant delicate fabric, I don't know...silk, I wanna be there definitive.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

sugboanon says:

BRILLIANT COLORS!
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called flickr in full color, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Feel free to join in the group. Thanks!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

jsarcadia says:

Stunning!
(seen in flickr in full color)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

nature photographer. says:

Very,Very good.....!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

theevilpigeon says:

wow this is just magical!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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