Lake Ontario Pebble Beach at Chimney Bluffs 2 Poster

One of my best pics. Taken just after sunset, when the soft light is scattered by the wet stones, taken at an angle because it just looks like you are flying over the shore.

The towering mud cliffs of the Chimney Bluffs, which drape down to a vibrant pebble beach, comprise what is easily the most beautiful vista over Lake Ontario. Less than an hour east of Rochester, the glacial landscape of the Bluffs is a draw for tourists all over Western New York. Nearly four miles of hiking trails traverse the park, with the most popular, the Bluff Trail, bringing hikers literally to the brink of thrilling cliffs made from glacial deposits and sculpted by harsh weather. The Chimney Bluffs never fail to give visitors breathtaking views of the Great Lake and a sense of wonder about this region’s natural history.

A lush forest envelops the hill behind the bluffs, while lively swamps surround three sides. The park wetland to the southeast is a favorite stopover for migrating birds...

My name is Matthew Conheady and I am the founder and operator of NYFalls.com, New York's premiere outdoor and photography website. I have been photographing nature in Upstate New York since 2004 and have one of the largest collection of New York Waterfalls, Lakes, and Nature scenes. Purchasing a print of New York, helps me fund that website. I have also been photographing my travels in Asia. Some of those photos I feature here. My full time Job is producing video games for kids. I work with Nickelodeon, Disney, Sesame Street, and more to bring engaging titles that help educate to market. In my spare time, I explore new technologies, study historical and other anthropological topics, as well as play games.