How to Take Pictures of Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is one of the documented wonders of the world and taking pictures of the falls is an essential way to preserve lasting memories of your visit to the city of Niagara and of the famous falls. There are two falls that make up Niagara Falls: the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls. Photographs can be taken from almost any direction from on foot, the air or from the bottom of the falls.
Other People Are Reading
Things You'll Need
- Camera
- Money and tickets to attractions
- Comfortable, waterproof walking shoes
- Umbrella or raincoat
Instructions
-
-
1
Photograph a panoramic view of both the Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls from the top of one of the tallest land points in Niagara, just outside the Hard Rock Hotel and the Niagara Casino. Stand by the outside entrance on Falls Drive to get the best overview of the falls. These spots will give you a great photo of both of the falls from a distance.
-
2
Proceed to walk down Falls Drive to the Skylon Tower. From here you will go up to the top of the tower, which is 775 feet above the falls. Walk over to the enclosed observation deck and take pictures of the falls from above. You will need to purchase a ticket to ride to the top of the tower.
-
-
3
Travel to 3731 Victoria Avenue in Niagara and purchase tickets for a Niagara Helicopter ride above the falls. From this view you will be able to take pictures from above the falls and panoramic photos from every direction of the falls.
-
4
Proceed to 6650 Niagara Parkway in Niagara Falls to visit the Journey Behind the Falls exhibit. From here you will be able to take pictures of Horseshoe Falls from the bottom of the falls. You will need to purchase tickets for this attraction.
-
5
Move on to the Whirlpool Jet Tours at 61 Melville Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake. From here you will be able to view the falls from the Whirlpool (where the falls dump into.) Take photos of the Whirlpool area and both falls during your jet boat trip. You must purchase a ticket for this attraction.
-
6
Travel over to the edge of the falls from city of Niagara. Lean up against the railing and begin to snap pictures. Walk along the trail and take pictures from the edge. Watch for outlook posts that have binoculars near the edge as these locations will provide you with up-close and detailed pictures of the falls. Here you can also take pictures of the falls at night or during the fireworks displays.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Be sure to bring a raincoat or umbrella when traveling to the falls. The mist generated from the falls will get your hair and clothing wet.
Check online (see Resources) for printable coupon specials and exact attraction times for the events you want to attend.
There is no admission charge for the park area near the falls but be sure to bring a minimum of $300.00 per person if you wish to attend all of the paid attractions.
You will have to pay for parking. It is best to find one parking location and walk to all of the attractions.
Check with all the locations to assure they are open during the winter months.
Try to book a hotel with a falls view as they have prime viewing locations for picture taking.
Watch for ice and slippery locations if you are visiting the falls area during cold temperatures.
Avoid getting the camera wet during excursions and when near the falls.
Avoid areas where mist and fog are forming because this will not allow you to take a clear picture of the falls.
Resources
- Photo Credit http://www.sxc.hu/
