Iceland is a land of dramatic rugged scenery, especially along its south shore. There are lots of great sites here, one of my favorites being SkÓgafoss. Located in the pretty little town of Skogar, this was my second favorite waterfall on the island, a classic fall dropping over 200 feet (60m). A staircase to the right of the waterfall (not visible in this photo) leads to the top of the falls and provides close views of the falls and numerous birds nesting on the cliff, and access to hiking trails on the plateau behind the waterfall. Skogafoss is easily seen from the Ring Road.
I'm fond of this photo because of the elements it combines. Besides the beauty of the waterfall, you see a rainbow in the mist, with several tourists helping provide a size perspective to the magnitude of the scene.
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