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Skogafoss’s glacial waters are fed by two glaciers. The name comes from 'skogur' meaning forest and the word 'foss' meaning falls.
The south coast of Iceland is a magical area. The coastline is home to some of the most beautiful natural attractions in Iceland. From glaciers and volcanoes to black sand beaches, ice caps and riverbeds.
The Skogafoss Waterfall is one of the biggest waterfalls in the country with a width of 25 meters (82 ft) and a drop of 60 meters (200 ft).
This majestic looking Waterfall is situated on the Skoga River in the south of Iceland.
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Située dans le petit village de Skógar qui compte une vingtaine d’âmes, la chute d’eau de Skógafoss naît d’une rivière, la Skógá, qui descend directement du col Fimmvörðuháls. Arrivée à proximité de l’océan elle rencontre une falaise et chute donc de 62 mètres pour devenir Skógafoss.
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Visiting the 60m Icelandic waterfall on the Skoga River during twilight at least means a tourist free photo. Originally on the coast, the falls and former sea cliffs are now 3 miles inland.
The more closer I got the more darker and powerful the water current felt. My obsession with this waterfall dates back in 2015 when I first saw Skogafoss in an advert.
The Skógafoss is one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland. According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area, Þrasi Þórólfsson, buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall.
Skógafoss creates a double rainbow. This is one of many waterfalls on the South Coast of Iceland. I took the first one down because the data was missing. #Skógafoss #Iceland #waterfall #DoubleRainbow
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This monumental cascade needs no introduction as it's one of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland, if not the whole world. Here, the mighty Skóga River plunges 200ft in a thunderous cascade of water & mist. I arrived early on this particular morning as it can get very busy, and my eagerness paid off as I had it all to myself.
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Très puissante par son débit – qui est alimenté par la fonte des calottes glaciaires environnantes et les très importantes précipitations – et spectaculaire par son gigantisme (62 m de haut pour 25 m de large), la chute d’eau est visible de loin. On notera que, juste à côté, se trouvent d’autres cascades (comme Kvernufoss) qui sont plus modestes.
Skógafoss dispose aussi de sa propre légende. En effet, on raconte qu’un trésor se trouverait derrière la puissante cascade. Ce coffre aurait été déposé par le Viking Þrasi Þórólfsson et, quelques années plus tard, il fut découvert par un enfant. Cependant, le poids conséquent du trésor et peut-être une malédiction l’empêchèrent de le prendre et il ne put ramener qu’une poignée. Cette dernière serait aujourd’hui exposée au musée tout proche de Skógar.
This one is just so special for me. Ever since I started photography it was my dream to capture a long exposure at this magnificent waterfall in Iceland. With a drop of 60m and water gushing, this has been one of the best experiences of my life. My 5d Mk3 even experienced some direct contact with water but it was totally worth it.