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Many have asked about the Header image above, which I named 'Eerie Genny'. It was originally shot with film [taken on the shore of the Genesee River near the Univ. of Rochester]. During the darkroom development, I flashed a light above the tray. The process, known as 'solarization', produces eerie, ghostlike effects; some have mistaken this image as an infra-red photo. Some 35+ years later, I scanned and digitized the print, and did a little modern day editing, and, voila.
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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Rochester's High Falls [Sky Watch Friday]


Right in the heart of downtown Rochester is a waterfall [ca. 80 feet high]; actually, there is a 2nd one further along the Genesee River. I had lived here more than 10 years and was unaware of its existence. My discovery of it is somewhat of an embarrassment. I was flying back from somewhere or other and, as we happened to pass over the downtown area, I looked down and saw the falls. I exclaimed,"Where has the plane been diverted to?" LOL-- my bad-- Anyway, it is a wonderful sight, albeit not Niagara Falls [which is about 1 1/2 hours away].  There is quite a bit here to see/enjoy in the Flower [nee Flour] City. So, come on down/up/over--

7 comments:

eileeninmd said...

It is a pretty waterfall, I am glad you found it. Great shot! Happy skywatching!

VaishVijay said...

Quite a discovery, great shot!

Visiting from skywatch:)

Shirley @ The Gardening LIfe said...

Isn't it funny how we can live somewhere and still be unaware of some of the wonderful sites to be seen!

Kel said...

always good to be a tourist in your own town

JO said...

wow! that is so beautiful! and your header photo is just perfect! I love it!


~ Jo's Precious Thoughts ~

Wanda said...

What an extraordiary shot. Just beautiful with sky, buildings, waterfall....it has everything you'd want in a great shot.

Lori Skoog said...

You plug Rochester and I will keep on posting Brockport. Two worthwhile stops in the area. It's like going on a private tour.