Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls is located in Oregon east of the city Trutdeyl, USA, in the canyon of the Columbia River.
The depth of the canyon in some places up to 1200 meters and extends over a distance of 130 km in the Cascade Mountains.
Columbia River - is the only navigable route through the Cascade Mountains.

Columbia River Canyon is known for a high concentration of waterfalls, only in Oregon it has more than 90. Some of them are the most visited in Oregon due to its proximity to the big city of Portland.

Calm water flow down into two stages: the first begins at an altitude of 165 m, and then, breaking a few meters downstream, the pillar of water breaks down the rocks again, this time at a height of 21 meters. The difference between the two heights of 3 meters.

Multnomah Falls, being the highest in the state of Oregon, is a deuce waterfalls United States, which never freeze, so its beauty can be admired year round.

How is done a statuette "Oscar"

In 1939 the librarian of the Academy, and later its executive director, Margaret Herrick, exclaimed at the sight of statues: "This figure reminds of my Uncle Oscar!". From the moment the most prestigious film prize art is called that way.

Each year, a small foundry factory in Chicago receives major order from Los Angeles: cast figurine knight, hoisted on the reel of film.

First, a mixture of molten tin and lead is poured into the form. This is followed by grinding

The biggest problem - the eyes, of "Oscar." If there are too deep furrows, "Oscar" may break during grinding. These are returned to the facility.

Niagara Falls at night...

Niagara Falls - the common name of three waterfalls on the Niagara River, which separates the U.S. state of New York from Ontario, Canada.

In dozens of Niagara installed floodlights with a total capacity of 1.5 million kW. Colored spotlights. Once it gets dark, their beams are directed to a continuously moving wall and waterfall, creating a fantastic illumination, enhance an already impressive picture.