Svartifoss - Iceland

Hello to all.

Here I will show Svartifoss waterfall (also known as 'blackwaterfall) in Skaftafell, inside huge Vatnajökull National Park (Iceland).
Typical characteristic of this waterfall are geometric dark lava columns.
Here a long exposure picture:

Some of the basalt columns have fallen, leaving surreal shards of rock in upper part.

Waterfall can be reached by a 45 minutes walking and they are one of the most attractive place (and unique in the world) to visit in this country.

From the opposite side, a view of Skaftafell, with its green hills and vast plains in background, plenty of rivers (melting water from Vatnajökull - the largest glacier of Iceland).

Picture taken with Nikon D800.
20.08.2015

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By going to such places, a person forgets all the sorrows of his life because the natural sights that are there are very beautiful to the human heart, the way we are seeing this waterfall is very beautiful.

Thank you very much!

Most welcome.

The first photo with the water silk effect is magnificent!
The hexagonal shape of this waterfall must also be striking!
Congratulations beautiful photos and beautiful hike!

Thank you very much!