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Land and water clashing in the most spectacular place on Lake Ontario and in my opinion one of the most spectacular places in New York State. Under normal circumstances one can enjoy the beautiful sights from the high trail through the woods, or from the beach below. However, sustained winds from the north combined with the high water level of summer made the second option impossible and the rocky cliffs cut sharply straight in the water of Lake Ontario.

By the time this photo was taken the sun was very low above the horizon and its rays were coming from behind and to the left of the spires. Only the nearest and tallest peak was lit up by the setting sun. The others were low, and angled in a way that prevented the sun from hitting the side I was seeing.

It was a wonderful feeling watching this sunset scene unfold. The strong wind from the north was right in my face and with the temperature on the cool side it felt so fresh! It was also noisy with the wind howling. The waves below were wild. The last light!

The Chimney Bluffs State Park is located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario in Sodus Bay. It all started during the last ice age when drumlins got created near receding glaciers as a record of their last direction. Then, wind, rain, snow, and waves and their erosive power shaped up the terrain into the spires we can see today. As the erosion continues it can shave off up to 5 feet a year. From Sodus Bay to Oswego there are other bluffs but none as visited as Chimney Bluffs.

Sources:

- Drumlin on WIkipedia
- Chimney Bluffs State Park on Wikipedia
- Chimney Bluffs State Park on New York State Website

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