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Gullfoss is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland. Together with Þingvellir and the geysers of Haukadalur, Gullfoss forms part of the Golden Circle, a popular day excursion for tourists in Iceland. But when this was taken I was the only one there.
La cascada de Gullfoss fue de propiedad privada hasta mediado el siglo XX y se especuló con la posibilidad de aprovechar la caída de agua para producir energía eléctrica. La falta de capitales obligó a abandonar la idea. Esta paradoja, se hace presente en 2012 cuando la crisis financiera ha hecho que ciertos islandeses, desde una perspectiva utilitarista pero pensando sólo en el corto plazo crean que el futuro de Islandia es la producción de aluminio. Para ello serían necesarias varía centrales hidroeléctricas nuevas y la modificación de un paisaje, que como vemos es el principal atractivo turístico de Islandia. Lo que está claro es que no se puede combinar un modelo de industria pesada, con un modelo de turismo sostenible y ejemplar.
La cascada de Gullfoss se divide en dos partes, la segunda cascada es oblicua a la primera y lanza las aguas del río Hvítá hacía la zona por la que llegamos. Esto hace que las perdamos de vista y la sensación sea que se internan en la tierra, buscando tal vez a los exploradores imaginados por Julio Verne. El salto de agua es de 32 metros en un estrecho acantilado natural de unos 70 metros, lo que concentra el caudal y provoca un ruido ensordecedor. El cañón por el que el río discurre se extiende durante dos kilómetros y medio, aprovechando y ampliando a través de los milenios antiguas fisuras de lava. Hoy la profundidad de este cañón natural llega a ser de 70 metros en algunos lugares.
Gullfoss ("Golden Falls") is a waterfall located in the canyon of the Hvítá river in southwest Iceland.
The Hvítá river flows southward, and about a kilometre above the falls it turns sharply to the right and flows down into a wide curved three-step "staircase" and then abruptly plunges in two stages (11 metres or 36 feet, and 21 metres or 69 feet) into a crevice 32 metres (105 ft) deep. The crevice, about 20 metres (66 ft) wide and 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) in length, extends perpendicular to the flow of the river. The average amount of water running down the waterfall is 141 cubic metres (5,000 cu ft) per second in the summer and 80 cubic metres (2,800 cu ft) per second in the winter. The highest flood measured was 2,000 cubic metres (71,000 cu ft) per second.
Gullfoss ("Golden Falls") is a waterfall located in the canyon of the Hvítá river in southwest Iceland.
The Gullfoss Waterfall was imaged on a cloudy summer afternoon using two stop HDR to capture the extreme lighting conditions. A few rays of sunshine made it to the bank creating a beautiful scene. This waterfall is 105 feet in height and is located on the Hvita River in Southwestern Iceland.
Gullfoss is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland. About a kilometre above the falls it turns sharply to the right and flows down into a wide curved three-step "staircase" and then abruptly plunges in two stages (11 m and 21 m) into a crevice 32 m (105 ft) deep. The crevice, about 20 m (66 ft) wide, and 2.5 km in length, extends perpendicular to the flow of the river. The average amount of water running over this waterfall is 140 m³/s in summer.
more information here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gullfoss
Gullfoss is one of the most spectacular and easy to access Iceland's waterfalls. It has many potential capture perspectives however you have to balance the dramatic images possible with closer viewpoints against the constant challenge of spray which constantly fogs the lens. This shot is somewhat of a compromise but still, I believe conveys the vastness and power of Gullfoss.
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Der Gullfoss (Goldener Wasserfall) ist wohl der bekannteste Wasserfall Islands. Er liegt im Südwesten des Landes, in der Nähe der heißen Quellen und Geysire des Haukadalur. An warmen Sommertagen donnern pro Sekunde bis zu 1.200 Kubikmeter Wasser in die Tiefe.
Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall) is probably the most famous waterfall in Iceland. It is located in the south-west of the country, close to the hot springs and geysers of Haukadalur. On warm summer days, up to 1,200 cubic metres of water thunder down every second.
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The mighty Gullfoss, in Iceland. Not an easy spot to get too before dawn.
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Never experienced weather like this - 35mph with gusts. The power of the wind is lifting the water from the waterfall. Incredibly difficult to stand, let along capture an image.
Gullfoss is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland. The wide Hvítá rushes southward, and about a kilometre above the falls it turns sharply to the right and flows down into a wide curved three-step "staircase" and then abruptly plunges in two stages (11 metres or 36 feet, and 21 metres or 69 feet) into a crevice 32 metres (105 ft) deep. The crevice, about 20 metres (66 ft) wide and 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) in length, extends perpendicular to the flow of the river. The average amount of water running down the waterfall is 140 cubic metres (4,900 cu ft) per second in the summer and 80 cubic metres (2,800 cu ft) per second in the winter. The highest flood measured was 2,000 cubic metres (71,000 cu ft) per second.(Wikipedia)
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Gullfoss, o la cascada dorada en islandés, es uno de los saltos de agua más impresionantes de Europa, tanto pos sus increíbles dimensiones, como por las cantidades ingentes de agua que lleva su caudal.
No obstante, Gullfoss, no es ni la más grande, ni la más hermosa de las cascadas que hay en Islandia, aunque al estar tan cerquita de Reykjavík hace que sea la más famosa del país y, por supuesto, la más visitada. (www.diariodelviajero.com)
The entirety of the River Ölfusá crashes into a narrow crevice and abruptly changes course, forming the spectacle of Gullfoss, in Southwest Iceland. The name means "Golden Falls" in English, and perhaps there's a legend of treasure hidden behind the violent curtain, though I seem to recall several such stories associated with more than one waterfall in this land of rushing torrents and Viking lore.
A hundred or so years ago, speculative foreign hydroelectric interests set their sights on Gullfoss as a potential source of energy to be exploited. However, the locals did not like this idea, and fought for the permanent protection of the falls. It now belongs to the people, and if the crowds when we visited were anything to go by, it belongs mostly to tour bus operators. You can see why.
In this environment, one had to compose quickly, as the air was filled with water droplets. Happy Holidays to everyone, and may you be fortunate enough to enjoy the company of your close relatives!
Gullfoss or "golden falls". Near Reykjavik, on the Golden Circle, it may be Iceland's best-known natural wonder. River Hvítá.
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