Panorama-mania

During the West Coast Trip, pictures were taken that could be used for panoramic photographs.  With these pictures and Adobe Photoshop Elements, I was able to create the following 12 photographs to share with everyone.  I hope that everyone will enjoy them as much as I do.  Keep in mind, one has to enlarge the photographs for maximum enjoyment.
I still need to post the trip map and to finalize the details of the trip as well.  Hopefully this will be accomplished within the next few weeks.
So until then "The Traveller" is signing off.

Panoramic Photograph # 12

These pictures were taken of both USA and Canadian Niagara Falls from the city of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada on June 7, 2012.  One can also see the Observatory Tower shown on the left of the photograph.

Panorama Photograph # 11

These pictures were taken of some of the Pinnacles in the Badlands National Park in South Dakota on June 2, 2012.  Love that blue sky!

Panoramic Photograph # 10

These pictures were taken of Twin Lakes (center below) and the surrounding areas from Beartooth Highway, Montana on May 31, 2012.  At an elevation of nearly 11,000, one can see why the Highway had just opened the day I arrived there.

Panoramic Photograph # 9

These pictures were taken of St Mary Lake in Glacier National Park, Montana on May 30, 2012.  At an elevation of nearly 4500 feet, the lake rarely rises above 50 degree Fahrenheit.  This was one of the most beautiful areas visited of the entire trip, it just doesn't get much better than this folks!

Panoramic Photograph # 8

These pictures were taken of the Kolob Canyons, Northwestern region of Zion National Park, in Utah on May 25, 2012.  As one can see in the photograph there are many narrow canyons and red cliffs that form what is known as the Finger Canyons of the Kolob.

Pamoramic Photograph # 7

These pictures were taken of the Hoover Dam from the McDonough-Tillman Memorial Bridge Arizona side on May 24,2012.  One can see just how many cables, wires and other supporting structures that are being used to generate power here.

 

Panoramic Photograph # 6

These pictures were taken of the Red Rock Sandstone formations in Sedona, Arizona on May 23, 2012.  As one can see from this photograph the array of rock formation were just absolutely beautiful.

Panoramic Photograph # 5

These pictures were taken of the Mojave Desert in Joshua Tree National Park, California on May 20, 2012.  One can see all the vegetation that grows in the desert in this photograph.

Panoramic Photograph # 4

These pictures of LA, California were taken from Griffith Observatory, California on May 18, 2012.  One can definitely see why LA is known as the Smog capital of the USA.

Panoramic Photograph # 3

These pictures were taken of Emerald Bay on Lake Tahoe, California on May 5,2012.  One can see why this is one of the most photographed areas in the USA and World.

Panoramic Photograph # 2

These pictures were taken of Lake Tahoe from Memorial Point, Nevada on May 5, 2012.  Inclined Village is shown in the foreground of the photograph.

Panoramic Photograph # 1

These pictures were taken as I was entering Washoe County, Nevada on May 4, 2012.  I tried my hardest to drive out onto the Flats but with no success.

Sweet Home...New York

What a great day for the ending of the 60 Day vacation as the temperature low and high were 68F and 80F respectively.  The sun was again out in full force as well.  Other then the week I was in the Northwest where I encountered a bit of rain, the weather pretty much behaved itself.  There was the occasional snow and dense fog in the high elevation but that is to be expected from time to time.  I for one am not complaining.  The last gasoline purchase was for $3.739/gallon.  I will give the total figures for gasoline on the trip when the math is finished.  Car rental, hotel accommodations and other costs will also be documented at a later time.  Top ten listing and nights in each state is also on my list of things to finish before I wrap up this trip.  I will say that the total mileage on the Toyota Corolla clocked in at 7939.6 miles.  Earlier I had documented the mileage on the Cruze in the blog so a total mileage of the trip can be calculated.  I enjoyed Niagara Falls so much the day before, I decided to travel down to the site again only this time to the American Side.  I then headed towards home and arrived there at 4:58 PM New York time.  Although the pictures posts have ended, there is still some unfinished business with the blog yet, so y'all come back and visit sometime.
Big Al here, start sending the wheres to our meeting places again.
Saying goodbye for now!

The Traveller

American Falls Underview

This picture was taken from walkway to the American Falls in Niagara Falls, New York.  One can see and just feel the raw power being generated here.  These Falls were definitely worth a second look.  

Rainbow Bridge (Niagara Falls)

This picture was taken from the Observatory Tower Overlook looking downstream of the Niagara River in Niagara Falls, New York.  This international Steel Arch Bridge across the Niagara River Gorge connects the cities (left to right of the photo) of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada to Niagara Falls, New York, USA.  This is the bridge (950 feet in length) I used to cross back from Canada into the USA.

Niagara Falls-New Day

This picture was taken from the Observatory Tower Overlook (American Side) of the Niagara River in Niagara Falls, New York.  One can see from this photo just how far the rocks have fallen away from the American Falls.  The largest rock falls occurred in 1954 at Prospect Point, foreground of photo.  The white mist in the background far right is that of the Horseshoe Falls (Canadian Falls).

Water and More Water Day-Day 59

The weather continues to make this a great vacation as the temperatures low and high were 64F to 78F and the sun again was out in full force.  Ever since leaving Oregon, with the exception of maybe a couple of days, the weather has really cooperated on this trip.  The drive through Canada for stops in Sarnia, St Catharines, and Niagara Falls made for a fantastic day.  The Blue Water Bridge, Lock # 3, and Niagara Falls were all awesome sites as one can see in the photos.  The gasoline purchased was at $3.799/gallon today.  After crossing back into New York, this appears to be the going price back home as well.  The last day of my vacation trek is planned tomorrow and am not exactly sure what sites, if any, I will see.  I will tell everyone, the trip has been another wonderful journey.
Night everyone!

The Traveller

Rainbow Mist

This picture was taken at Table Rock Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.  There was a constant mist from Horseshoe Falls that created many of rainbows just like this one.  I really think this is the best rainbow photo I have ever taken.  Thank you Horseshoe Falls.

Niagara Falls, Canada Side

This picture was taken off Niagara Parkway in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.  This photo shows the Canadian Side of the Falls, commonly known as Horseshoe Falls, although about 1/3 is on the American Side. 
The height of the Falls from the top of the Falls to the river is 174 feet.  The depth of the Niagara River below the Falls is estimated to be around 184 feet, deeper then the Falls itself.  When viewing the Horsehoe Falls near Table Rock Centre, one can just feel the power being generated.  This truly is an awesome Falls.