Iceland - Couple at Skógafoss Waterfall
Iceland Waterfalls are perhaps the country's most recognizable series of attractions. They're everywhere! Its collection of waterfalls rivals any other country in sheer power and raw beauty. The falls range from powerful and wide river-type monsters like Dettifoss, Gullfoss, and Goðafoss to tall and narrow ones like Glymur, Háifoss, and Hengifoss. Moreover, the country sports classic waterfalls such as the rectangular Skógafoss as well as unique waterfalls such as the trapezoidal Dynjandi. And these are just the famous ones! There are countless other waterfalls tumbling by the Ring Road as well as many more that don't even have formal names!
The waterfall Skógafoss is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. After the coastline had receded seaward (it is now at a distance of about 5 km from Skógar), the former sea cliffs remained, parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the coastal lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. The Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area, Þrasi Þórólfsson, buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again.
I have captured this place during my previous visit to Iceland but I surely could not miss it during the last trip. This time I got the bonus rainbow and a lovely couple standing at perfect place to give the whole scene a scale.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: 70.00 - 200.00 mm; Focal length: 121.00 mm; Aperture: 32; Exposure time: 4.0 s; ISO: 50
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Pablo · Ronald (7 months ago | reply)
Fantastic...
Derek Toye (7 months ago | reply)
Wow! Nice one.
Anastasia Egorova (7 months ago | reply)
this is amazing
SunyFLx4 (7 months ago | reply)
Stunning image! Very nicely done.
Steven&K20D (7 months ago | reply)
lovely!
Palojono (7 months ago | reply)
Fab
illyphoto (7 months ago | reply)
fantastic picture
Ang1989 (7 months ago | reply)
Great picture!
Darrell Godliman (7 months ago | reply)
An amazing sight and a great photo.
s0ulsurfing (7 months ago | reply)
incredible
zulbaning (7 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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Doctor Syntax (7 months ago | reply)
Fabulous.
Lisa-S (7 months ago | reply)
Wow, the couple give this a human scale.
Daniel2005 (7 months ago | reply)
Really stunning.
Asier. (7 months ago | reply)
In my opinion this one could be the best photo you've ever taken.
tigric (Ana Stefanović) (7 months ago | reply)
this is fantastic, love the softness!! well done!!
Mariovar [deleted] (7 months ago | reply)
Really amazing, very nice, 4s of exposition?, people doesn`t move???
jonrrr (7 months ago | reply)
Very good picture of a great waterfall
Đorđević Dragan (7 months ago | reply)
well done
Robert Wilson Photography (7 months ago | reply)
Stunning photo, love the rainbow.
greatvw2 (7 months ago | reply)
Great photo
Luis "Morningrise" Jordao (7 months ago | reply)
Absolutely gorgeous !
christian&alicia (7 months ago | reply)
Incredible colors on the waterfall, well done!!
philipleemiller (7 months ago | reply)
wow. sensational image and capture
Rick Alberigs Photography (7 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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André Pipa (7 months ago | reply)
Masterpiece!
Last Chance [ мs.н ] (7 months ago | reply)
awesome !!
Waldemar Halka (7 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot
Federico Steffenino (7 months ago | reply)
Stunning !!
sabine_in_singapore (7 months ago | reply)
wonderful shot!
Agnieszka Piatkowska (7 months ago | reply)
amazing
ChristineDepretto (7 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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Shahir Aboobacker (7 months ago | reply)
Sup.................
Jeff Eickhoff (7 months ago | reply)
Definitely one of the nicest Skógafoss shots I've seen. Tremendous image, Lucie.
alyshathompson (7 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot!
hannes vosgerau | unknown711 (7 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot! Fantastic waterfall and rainbow!
Ronjaa (7 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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aamir567 (7 months ago | reply)
Just speechless..
Schariq (7 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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Sylvia Andreu (7 months ago | reply)
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!
h.delic (7 months ago | reply)
Lovely.
stefano senaturo (7 months ago | reply)
Wonderful photo !!! ;-))
Thomas_M. (7 months ago | reply)
the small people shwo the power of the fall!
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RkRao (7 months ago | reply)
Awesome work ! Superb Execution Have a Great D A Y
COSKUNTUNA ... 800.000 ... THANK YOU_ (7 months ago | reply)
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WONDERFUL.
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Have a Super day dear friend.
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COSKUNTUNA
LAURA~MATESKY (7 months ago | reply)
This is off the chart!! I love this!!! The Iceland waterfalls are so beautiful ,as well as, all the scenery there! Your photography really does it justice!!
Iker Aizkorbe Agirre (7 months ago | reply)
Fantastic!!!
The people makes inmensity!!!
Nguyen Huu Thanh Hai (7 months ago | reply)
Beautiful captured here buddy, love the light, the mist and that epic rainbow!