Svartifoss ... by KarmaSong
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Svartifoss (Black Fall in icelandic) is a waterfall in Skaftafell National Park in Iceland, and is one of the most popular sights in the park. It is surrounded by dark lava columns, which give rise to its name. The hexagonal columns were formed inside a lava flow which cooled extremely slowly, giving rise to crystallization. Similar well-known lava formations are seen at the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, and on the island of Staffa in Scotland.
This photo was taken on my fourth visit to Iceland, on a dark and rainy day, but the magic of the place was still there ! Please zoom !
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Comments (63)
tommorules
Fantastic image. The rocks in the background look very regular in shape (rectangular). Amazing that crystallisation would do that.
sossy
pure life impression and with the light a bit magic! ;o)
blankfrancine
Outstanding nature photography. You have really captured the force of the water.