Photo Essay: Spectacular Waterfalls of the World
1. Angel Falls, Venezuela
Salto Del Ángel, better known to English speakers as Angel Falls, is considered the highest in the world at 979 meters.
Photographer: Inti
2. Seljalandsfoss, Iceland
This picturesque 60m plunge has appeared on the likes of The Amazing Race. Hikers get a kick out of the trail that leads behind the falls.
Photographer: Daníel Örn
3. Victoria Falls, Zambia/Zimbabwe
Victoria forms the “largest sheet of falling water in the world.” Its extent is so great that it helps to have a view from the air (below).
Photographer: Sotti
Photographer: Jean-Louis Vandevivère
4. Bridalveil Fall, USA
One of the most photogenic falls in California’s Yosemite National Park, and that’s saying a lot.
Photographer: CLightPictures
5. Kaieteur Falls, Guyana
Though neither the tallest nor the widest, Kaieteur’s combination of height and volume makes it one of the world’s most powerful falls.
Photographer: madmack66
6. Takakkaw Falls, Canada
Takakkaw is one of the star attractions of British Columbia’s Yoho National Park.
Photographer: Michael Rogers
7. Tad Fane, Laos
Twin chutes of water plummet into a jungle gorge just beyond the balconies of the Tad Fane resort.
Photographer: krisprachant
8. Niagara Falls, USA/Canada
Niagara needs no introduction, but just like Victoria, its true scope can only be appreciated from the air (below).
Photographer: outofthebox27
Photographer: gilesclement
9. Barron Falls, Australia
Only a trickle for much of the year, the Barron Falls roar after a hearty rainy-season downpour.
Photographer: Shek Graham
10. Queulat Glacier waterfall, Chile
Sensitive environmentalists, avert your eyes. This one might as well be taken straight from a climate change poster.
Photographer: betoscopio
11. Iguazu Falls, Argentina/Brazil
There are 275 separate falls along this 2.7km stretch of the Iguazu River. Yeah, they’re awesome. Check out the panorama (below).
Photographer: Luca Galuzzi
Photographer: Martin St-Amant
12. Yinlianzhuitan waterfall, China
Though not as large as the nearby Huangguoshu waterfall, Yinlianzhuitan makes the list for one reason: this sweet pic.
Photographer: WaitinZ
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Hey man, you get me a shot of that tipped over hippo going down the falls and I’ll make it into its own photo essay!
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Stunning pictures. I can see why you included those falls from China, it really is a sweet pic.
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Fabulous photos! As if I needed reminding that waterfalls are among my favorite natural wonders.
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Not very kind to those of us in the middle of a drought, wishing for rain of any kind. But great shots.
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probably my favorite photo essay to date!
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3 down, 9 to go. Awesome pictures. Waterfalls just don’t get old.
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Beautiful- I’ve never seen shots of Victoria Falls. Just gorgeous.
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All hail the king of the photo essays. These are phenomenal. There’s nothing like a huge, raging waterfall to make you feel *that* big and insignificant.
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absolutely epic photos, thanks!
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Wow. That’s all I can say. The angles of these shots are what really make the photos pop- great work!
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Nice work Hal. My fave is Iguazu!
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I just spent the day outdoors in 92 degree temp, this photo essay was very refreshing, interesting and I loved the photos. Great job!
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Iguaçu waterfalls are my favourite, I’ve seen both Brazilian and Argentinian sides, there are no words to describe such beauty.
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