Frozen Falls Photo Contest Winner Announced

0:00Niagara Falls just shook off a rare deep freeze, one that happens about once every 10 years, and Niagara Parks wrapped up their frozen falls social. Media contest with the big winner. Folks snap photos and videos of the icy spectacle for a shot at $5,000 in prizes. The top spot went to a photographer known as Mitt and I Photography who took home the grand prize. Earlier this week, as the ice began to thaw, organizers revealed the full lineup of winners. Another place went to Rob Miller for his shot called Under the Falls, earning him $1,000. Ajo Matthew snagged second with $2,500 for his capture. Judges, including Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati, called it a tough choice with everyday people turning phones into pro cameras. The mayor set some images hit him right in the chest, making him feel that arctic chill through the screen. Even though it looked frozen solid, the falls never actually stopped flowing. Distance spray just billed a thick ice crest on top while the water rushes below.

1:02Back in the day, locals heard total silence and even walked across the exposed riverbed. They kept things safe with strict rules, no risky shots or AI tricks allowed, and an ice boom has been controlling river ice since 19, 64. These epic photos now capture a moment that's melting away fast. This has been Vancouver News Today, powered by AI.