Daily Archive for February 21st, 2008

“Niagara Falls” by Darwin Wiggett

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Graham
on February 21, 2008
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I was recently in contact with Altitude Publishing about a few books they have that are Niagara Falls-related. They have sent me a couple to write about. The first one is Niagara Falls, a photo book from Darwin Wiggett. I had never heard of Darwin Wiggett before, but apparently he is a fairly well-known Canadian photographer. Based on the book, I’d say he’s well-known because he is so good. The pictures in the book are gorgeous.

The book is quite large 9″ x 12″ and so the full-page pictures are clear and detailed. There is no story in the book at all. The story of the area is told in the photos. There are pictures of not just Niagara falls, but also some lesser-known places in the Niagara Region. Among other things, there are pictures of the skyline, the Falls at dusk, Oakes Garden, Ball’s Falls, Morningstar Mill, rainbows, and more. Although it is not a hard cover edition, it would make a great “coffee table” book as it shows how magnificent Niagara Falls can truly be

The inside cover of the book has this to say:

Niagara Falls has been recognized for centuries as one of the most beautiful and spectacular places in North America. This collection of photographs by Darwin Wiggett is one of a series of books exploring the light and landscape of Canada’s natural wonders.

The back of the book has this to say about the photographer:

Darwin Wiggett’s photographic specialties include Canadian landscapes, children, animals, and outdoor recreation. His work has appeared in hundreds of publications including, Outside, Nature’s Best, National Geographic Traveler, Outdoor Photographer, Dogs in Canada, Business Week, and Photo Life. His first three books were published to great acclaim: Darwin Wiggett Photographs Canada, Dances with Light - The Canadian Rockies, and How to Photograph the Canadian Rockies. Darwin also teaches photography courses and leads photography tours. For more information, visit www.darwinwiggett.com

Here are a few samples of the pictures:

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After Iguazú, Niagara is puny

Published
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Graham
on February 21, 2008
in Niagara Falls News
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The Lexington Herald-Ledger has an article about the Iguazú Falls in Argentina and mentions Niagara Falls a couple of times:

…a horseshoe of more than 275 separate falls, dwarfs Niagara Falls in height, width and volume…

…Next to Iguazú, Niagara Falls seems like the drizzle from your shower head…

…A more daring version of Niagara’s Maid of the Mist, the Great Adventure took us beneath the outer edges of two of the falls…

…Savoring my experiences at Iguazú, I was reminded of Eleanor Roosevelt’s words upon first seeing these falls: “Poor Niagara.”

Empress Inn for sale

Published
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Graham
on February 21, 2008
in Niagara Falls Hotels
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I don’t know when the last time this hotel was open, but the other day when I was on Clark Avenue (near the Victoria Avenue intersection), I noticed that the Empress Inn was for sale.

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Hooters newsletter - Weekly Specials

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Graham
on February 21, 2008
in Niagara Falls Dining
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On Tuesday I received the latest newsletter from Hooters. They are promoting their daily specials.

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To subscribe to the Hooters newsletter, visit the Hooters web site, then click on the Niagara Falls location, then click on the Newsletter link.

21 places to take the kids on March Break

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Graham
on February 21, 2008
in Niagara Falls Hotels and Niagara Falls News
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Last week the National Post had an article about places you can take the kids during the March Break. Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls was on the list under Water Parks:

One big happy family At Great Wolf Lodge, in Niagara Falls, bask in 29C temperatures with not a chance of flurries as you splash your way down 13 waterslides, as well as wave pools and spray pads. The day starts off with a wolf walk in the Grand Living Room, and ends with a group bedtime story.