0002 THREE SISTER ISLANDS Series
by Michael Frank Jr
Title
0002 THREE SISTER ISLANDS Series
Artist
Michael Frank Jr
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Photograph - Photography
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The Three Sisters Islands are islands which lie off the west shoreline of Goat Island. The islands are part of Niagara Falls, New York.
Accessible from Goat Island, the Three Sisters Islands are located just beyond the Canada/U.S. border in Niagara Falls, New York. The islands are named after Celinda, Angelina, and Asenath Whitney, (all three are buried in Oakwood Cemetery (Niagara Falls, NY) daughters of General Parkhurst Whitney of Niagara Falls, New York. General Whitney (also buried in Oakwood Cemetery (Niagara Falls, NY), was one of the more prominent early settlers of Niagara Falls, New York. The General moved to Niagara Falls, N.Y. in 1810 and is best known as the founder and operator of the Cataract House Hotel located near the upper rapids just above the falls. General Whitney’s daughters are believed to be the first settlers to have trekked to the three small islands. Before European settlers arrived in North America, Iroquois shamans made sacrifices of food and gifts on the islands and communed with He-No (Mighty Thunderer), the spirit who dwells in the mist-enshrouded cave at the base of the falls. Modern day psychics believe any one can hear the voices of the spirits if they listen carefully while visiting the Three Sisters Islands
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April 21st, 2012
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Peter Chilelli
Cool shot of the rapids..nicely done Michael
Michael Frank Jr replied:
Thank you Peter! Can't wait for the next time I go! It was my 1st time being there (don't know HOW I never knew of this place) and we got there later than expected. Still shot some pix, but also realized my cam mount was AT HOME! >:( LoL Learned my lesson! Will always triple check my stuff before leaving out for a shoot. Spontaneous or not! lol