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Uploaded: 09/09/06 8:58 AM GMT
Svartifoss
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Svartifoss - the "Black Waterfall" - is so named because of the black basalt columns that flank the picturesque foss. Again, a popular tourist spot, it's not worth photographing during the day due to harsh overhead light and tourists who like to clamber behind the waterfall. It's only forty minutes walk from the campsite however, so I made the trip back once the light started getting darker. I had the whole place to myself and was able to spend a couple of gradually darker hours taking photos and finding the right compositions. I liked this one the most of all due to the curving lines leading in from both sides, the sweep of the columns matched by the upwards curve of the rocks towards the bottom of the falls. Again, a must see, but only at the right time!

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::Anita54
09/09/06 2:09 PM GMT
This is very interesting, especially in b/w. Your composition and clarity are great and your writeup very interesting. Very pleasing to the eye.
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::Neamh
09/09/06 10:43 PM GMT
This is really some great photo!! Amazing looking with the comp you chose and the finely done exposure on the water.Going to my favs and Desktop..
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::sasraku
09/10/06 5:56 AM GMT
Fantastic, saw this in the voting booth and had to give it a perfect 10.

Mark.
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.21citrouilles
09/11/06 4:55 AM GMT
I was wondering what it was. Well, that's unusual and mysterious looking. I love the B&W and the water. I commend you for your dedication and patience. Great work. :)
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.AmNeSiA
09/12/06 2:42 PM GMT
This is just awesome. I love the water fall and the rockformation all over the place. I love the black and white theme that you have used here. Excellent work
Jason
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PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB ME AS I AM DISTURBED ENOUGH........hehe
::wheedance
09/14/06 6:12 PM GMT
How wonderful for us that you go to such lengths to get the perfect shot. Wonderful!
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.sonicfan
09/18/06 1:05 AM GMT
That is a beautiful picture. The basalt columns behind the waterfall really make this a unique picture. Thanks for sharing.
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.kaisharis_s
10/23/06 12:33 AM GMT
perfect ! it really is
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FINAO
10/26/06 9:12 PM GMT
the best i have seen in all photograph's sections well worth the time and effort spent thank you for you determination and patience
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::Paul_Gerritsen
11/04/06 9:05 PM GMT
Great, I love this!
Paul
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If you can't find the words, you may as well shoot it...
.kaisharis_s
12/15/06 4:20 PM GMT
Hi, you must be proffessional... amazing
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.shayshay11301
04/23/08 10:40 PM GMT
its a stunning image! you have much talent!! :-)
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krebbage
08/08/08 4:52 PM GMT
Surreal image, thanks very much, just beautiful!
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.rriesop
09/03/08 12:53 AM GMT
Unbelievable. This picture is well worth the wait. Very cool. Thanks for sharing. Added it to my Favorites.
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.CallieAnn
11/17/08 6:31 PM GMT
This is amazing. Very well captured. and i love how its b&w. Its added to my favorites as well!
Thanks for sharing!

-Callie
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