Sunday, 15 February 2015

Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the state of Arizona in the United States. It is contained within and managed by Grand Canyon National Park, the Hualapai Tribal Nation, the Havasupai Tribe and the Navajo Nation. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery.

Experiencing Sutherland Falls | Fiordland, New Zealand

Sutherland Falls is a waterfall near Milford Sound in New Zealand's South Island. At 580 metres (1,904 feet) the falls were long believed to be the tallest waterfall in New Zealand. However, Browne Falls cascades 843 metres (2,766 feet) down a mountainside in Doubtful Sound, leading some to view that as the tallest. The beautiful water falls in three cascades, the upper is 229 m tall, middle - 248 m, lower - 103 m tall. Vertical fall of 580 m is made over 480 m of horizontal distance, thus the mean grade of falls is approximately 56 degrees.

Devils Punchbowl Waterfall, Arthur's Pass National Park in New Zealand

Devils Punchbowl Waterfall, Arthur's Pass National Park in New Zealand is one of the most impressive waterfalls in New Zealand, Devils Punchbowl Falls is located in the heart of Arthur's Pass National Park. However the waterfall may be seen from the highway itself, it still better to walk up to the waterfall's base and enjoy the it's power.

Upper Ebor Waterfalls - Guy Fawkes River - New South Wales - Australia

Upper Ebor Waterfalls - Guy Fawkes River - New South Wales - Australia is a cascade waterfall on the Guy Fawkes River, located near Ebor and about 37 kms north-east of Wollomombi on Waterfall Way in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. The falls is a famous tourist attraction within Guy Fawkes River National Park, with viewing platforms of the falls and walking tracks, a rest area with barbecues. Camping is not permitted at Ebor Falls, however camping is available at nearby Cathedral Rock National Park. The falls were first protected in a recreation reserve in 1895.  In September 2008 new lookout platforms were opened. These replaced platforms that were destroyed by fire in 2007.

Monday, 9 February 2015

The Cauldron Tree

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve contains some of the oldest trees in Europe, veteran oaks five centuries old and the world-famous Major Oak, still producing acorns after standing at the heart of the forest for an estimated 800 years! The 450 acre country park is part of the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, designated in 2002 by Natural England, the Government agency responsible for safeguarding our natural environment.

Angel Falls Venezuela

this is the Angel of the jump the highest waterfall in the world. The most dizzy dip part of the planet from the plateau of Mount Auyantepui, in the middle of the Amazon rainforest, and dives to precipice in one of the densest vegetation on Earth. One of the most famous natural wonders and love of Venezuela.
Legend has it that this cascade of its discoverer, Jimmy Angel, a bizarre and adventurous American pilot who, while flying over with his plane in 1937 the region Venezuelan plane entered stranded and forced him to make an emergency landing on the mountain Auyantepuy. Unharmed, walked for 10 days along the Rio Carrao reaching the first inhabited place. Still on top of the waterfall there is a reproduction of the famous plane that flew over the jump.

Ruacana Falls

Ruacana Falls are waterfalls located near Ruacana on the Kunene River in Northern Namibia. The waterfall is 120 meters (390 ft) high and 700 meters (2,300 ft) wide in full flood. It is among the largest waterfalls in Africa, both by volume and width. The Epupa Falls on the Kunene River are located 135 km (84 mi) downstream on the border of Angola and Namibia.

Sunday, 8 February 2015

The Great valley

Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.

Detian Waterfall in China

Detian Falls is a collective name for two waterfalls on the Quây Sơn River, that straddle the international border between China and Vietnam; more specifically located between the Karst hills of Daxin County, Guangxi, and Trùng Khánh District, Cao Bằng Province. The waterfall is 272 km (169 mi) north of Hanoi. Below the waterfall is a deep pool to a width of more than 200 meters (0.12 miles) and a depth of over 30 meters (0.02 miles).

Thursday, 5 February 2015

Waterfalls Lakes Plitvice, Croatia (National Park) is among the 20 most beautiful lakes in the world to 17th place.

Waterfalls  Lakes Plitvice, Croatia (National Park) is among the 20 most beautiful lakes in the world to 17th place. The park covers an area of 33,000 hectares and includes 16 lakes in succession, connected by waterfalls.Plitvice is the oldest national park in Southeast Europa.All'interno the park there are also many caves of which only a small part is agibile.I lakes are formed by two rivers: the White River and the Black River, which flow in the river Korana. 

Sizir Waterfall - Sivas - Turkey

Sizir Waterfall is located on Goksu creek, near the large village of Sizir in Gemerek town of Sivas province in Turkey. This waterfall has a big tourism potential. Trout breeding establishments are located in the area. Sorts of carp fishes may be found at some parts of Goksu creek.

Amazing View of Rhododendron in National Park Retezat, Romania


Elabana Falls in Lamington National Park is one of the most stunning waterfalls.

Elabana Falls in Lamington National Park is one of the most stunning waterfalls. The NP which is located in the Gold Coast hinterland is massive and so green and lush with so many little tracks to explore. 

The Grand Canyon, USA

The Grand Canyon is one of the most remarkable natural wonders in the world. It is located in the state of Arizona, USA, and it is one of the deepest gorges on Earth with an average depth of one mile (1.6km) and an average width of ten miles (16km). The canyon was carved over the past 6 million years by the action of the Colorado River as it drops over 2,200 feet (670m) along the 277-mile (446 km) length of the gorge. For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans who built settlements within the canyon and its many caves. The Pueblo people considered the Grand Canyon a holy site and made pilgrimages to it.

Bản Giốc fall - CaoBang - VietNam

The waterfall is located on the north of VietNam, 89km from Cao Bang town. This is considered the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam and is renowned as one of the famous scenic attraction in the world.

Angel Falls Venezuela, South America - Early Morning Light

Angel Falls - Early Morning Light by Ron Brinkmann.

Sunday, 1 February 2015

Canadian Falls with Full Moon - Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Niagara Falls is a Canadian city on the western bank of the Niagara River in the Golden Horseshoe region of Southern Ontario. From largest to smallest, the three waterfalls are the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. The Horseshoe Falls lie on the Canadian side and the American Falls on the American side, separated by Goat Island. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls are also located on the American side, separated from the other waterfalls by Luna Island.

The Seven Wonder - Iguazu Falls, Brazil

Iguazu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu.

American Falls at Night - Niagara Falls, NewYork

Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States; more specifically, between the province of Ontario and the state of New York.

The American Falls at Night ~ Bridal Veil Falls, Niagara Falls, NewYork

The waterfalls of Niagara Falls are located on the Niagara River which connects  two of the five Great Lakes. Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. Collectively the waterfalls are named Niagara Falls. They consist of three different waterfalls. The American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls in the USA and the Canadian "Horseshoe"  Falls in Canada.