Waterfall Pictures

Waterfalls are one of the most difficult and rewarding landscape features to photograph well. Our waterfall photo gallery showcases waterfalls from Iceland to the Pacific Northwest, with a particular focus on Yellowstone National Park. In this waterfall gallery, you’ll find images of famous cascades like Skogafoss, Multnomah Falls, and Yellowstone’s Colonnade Falls. All our waterfall pictures are available for stock licensing.

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Bruarfoss Waterfall In IcelandIceland’s Bruarfoss Waterfall, where hundreds of waterfalls cascade into a blue stream. Moss and lichen cling to the damp rocks.

Bruarfoss is fed by the Bruara River, which in turn is fed by a melting glacier. Glacial melt takes on the characteristic blue shade seen here.

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Northern Lights Above Skogafoss Waterfall In IcelandSkógafoss might be Iceland’s most famous waterfall, but you’ve probably never seen it quite like this before. The aurora borealis adds an ethereal magic to the scene.

Skógafoss is no stranger to stunning light shows. During the day, its huge volume of spray produces big rainbows.

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Northern Lights Over Kirkjufell IcelandThe Northern Lights display their beautiful colors over Kirkjufell Mountain in Northern Iceland.

Located on Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula, Kirkjufell, or Church mountain stands 463m above sea level.

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Punchbowl Falls Of The Columbia River ValleyOn of my favovite falls, Punchbowl Falls, in the Columbia River Valley in Oregon.

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Rainbow At Skogafoss Waterfall In IcelandA rainbow arcs across the stunning Skógafoss waterfall in Iceland. According to the viking sagas, one of the first settlers of Iceland hid a treasure chest somewhere behind the falls.

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Seljalandsfoss At Sunset In IcelandThe Seljalandsfoss waterfall in Iceland. There was controversy over building an info centre near the waterfall because it would spoil the view and interrupt the natural look of the area.

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Avalanche Gorge Flowing WaterWhile exploring the Going to the Sun Road along the west entrance of Glacier National Park, we decided to hike along the Trail of the Cedars Nature trail. We crossed a small bridge over Avalanche Gorge and were rewarded with a beautiful gorge with swiftly moving Avalanche Creek bordered by a wonderful mossy rock canyon. The area feels like a rain forest with enormous trees and a lush green underbrush all around.

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Blue Waterfall Of IcelandThe blue hue of this remote waterfall in Iceland flows through years of eroded rock.

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Haifoss Waterfall In IcelandHaifoss Waterfall in Iceland

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Kirkjufell Waterfall With The Aurora BorealisThe Aurora Borealis displayed over the Kirkjufell waterfall on Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula.

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Mount Kirkjufell In IcelandMt. Kirkjufell is claimed to be the most photographed mountain in the country of Iceland. The Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall can be seen below the mountain. This gorgeous sight can be seen on our tour of Iceland.

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Multnomah Falls In The Columbia River ValleyMultnomah Falls in the Columbia River valley

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Seljalandsfoss Sunset In IcelandSeljalandsfoss waterfall on the South coast in Iceland is one of the most popular waterfalls in Iceland. The water falls 197 feet as the Seljalands River pours over the rockly cliff. Visitors are able to walk behind the waterfall to gain a unique perspective.

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Union Falls In Yellowstone National ParkUnion Falls in the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park are perhaps the most beautiful in the park. The falls located on Mountain Ash creek reach a height of 260 feet. Our horseback tour of the Cascade Corner of Bechler Canyon gave an insight to the beauty and majesty of the quieter side of Yellowstone. Few people will experience the tranquility of this remote falls.

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Waterfalls Of Yellowstone National Park Colonnade FallsThe upper and lower Colonnade Falls in the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park are a site to behold especially as the water spray creates a rainbow of colors at the base. The falls located on the Bechler River reach a combined height of 100 feet with the Upper falls measuring in around 35 feet and the Lower Falls measuring around 67 feet.

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Costa Rica WaterfallWater pours in an ancient volcanoes caldera in Costa Rica.

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Dettifoss In Vatnajökull National Park IcelandDettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe is located in Vatnajökull National Park in Northeast Iceland.

As a tourists looks at the massive waterfall, the power of the water can be felt as the ground shakes.

The water flows from the nearby Vatnajökull glacier down the 330 foot wide and 144 foot drop to the valleys floor.

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Goðafoss Waterfall In IcelandGoðafoss, the name of this wide, famous waterfall, means “Waterfall of the Gods.” Photographed in black and white to emphasize the unique light and shadow of Iceland’s landscape.

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Multnomah Falls And Benson BridgeMultnomah Falls, in the Columbia River valley of Oregon, is a 611 feet tall, multi-tiered waterfall. The Benson Bridge, pictured here in the lush forest, lets you experience closeup the powerful and icy cold features of this wonder. Waterfall image taken near Mount Hood.

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Northern Lights Over Kirkjufell Mountain IcelandThe Northern Lights puts on a show over Kirkjufell mountain and waterfall on the Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula.

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Skógafoss Waterfall In Iceland From AboveThe Skógafoss waterfall photographed from above on a grassy perch.

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Skógafoss Waterfall With PersonSkógafoss waterfall located in Iceland is one of the largest waterfalls in the country. It is 82 feet wide and drops 200 feet. As the sea receded, the cliffs of the former coastline remain.

This image contains the photograph in the foreground to show the true scale of this huge waterfall.

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Svartifoss Of Skaftafell National Park IcelandAs fall leaves it mark, the Svartifoss waterfall flows over the black basalt columns. Svartifoss in Icelandic translates to Black Falls.

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Waterfall In Iceland FlowingA waterfall in Iceland that is invisible until you’re very close to it. This picture clearly shows the path that lets you walk behind the falls in summer.

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Waterfall In Moab UtahOutside of Moab Utah, this waterfall glows in the afternoon light as the water flows down the steep hillside.

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Waterfalls Of Glacier National Park Virginia FallsAs the winter snow melts into spring run off, Virginia Falls in Glacier National Park splashes its visitors with a damp chill. A couple mile hike from the Going to the Sun Road and past St. Mary's waterfall will take you to view this incredible waterfall. Its mist is a great way to cool off in the warm summer months of Montana.

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Waterfalls Of Yellowstone Dunada FallsDunada Falls is a beautiful double waterfall in the back country of Yellowstone National park. A short horseback ride from our campsite in the Bechler Canyon area provided a gorgeous afternoon photo shoot.

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Colonnade Falls Of Yellowstone National ParkThe upper and lower Colonnade Falls in the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park are a site to behold. The falls located on the Bechler River reach a combined height of 100 feet with the Upper falls measuring in around 35 feet and the Lower Falls measuring around 67 feet. Our horseback tour of this area of Bechler Canyon gave an insight to the beauty and majesty of the quieter side of Yellowstone.

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Grand Canyon Of Yellowstone National Park Lower FallsLocated above the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone National Park, the lower falls measure in at an overwhelming height of 308 feet, which is twice as high as Niagara Falls. The Yellowstone River carves this 1,000 foot plus canyon for nearly 20 miles in the heart of the park. This waterfall is visible from many areas in the Canyon Village section of the park.

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Alaskan Bald Eagle Screams With Waterfall In BackgroundThe Chatter of Autumn - As fall comes to Alaska, the Bald Eagles migrate to feed off of rivers swollen with salmon. This special season occurs for only a few weeks every year, proving American Bald Eagles and Grizzly Bears with a feast unparalleled during any other time of year. Starting in early September, three thousand eagles migrate to this area near Haines, Alaska. Sightseers and native alike can hear their echoing cries and chatter up and down this region's many long, winding rivers and waterfalls.

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Foss A Sidu With Icelandic HorseAn Icelandic horse photobombs a shot of the Foss A Sidu waterfall. Icelandic horses are famous for walking with gaits that no other breed displays.

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Icelands Dettifoss WaterfallDettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe is located in Vatnajökull National Park in Northeast Iceland. The water flows from the nearby Vatnajökull glacier down the 330 foot wide and 144 foot drop to the valleys floor.

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Scenic And Sunny Icelandic Waterfall ImageA warmly lit waterfall image taken along the southern coastline of Iceland. There are hundreds of waterfalls on this island, so many that some are unnamed. Landscape photography is at its best in the Land of Fire and Ice.

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Shoshone Falls Niagara Of The WestShoshone Falls is a waterfall along the Snake River with a 212 foot drop. Revered by the Native Americans and called the "Niagara of the west" by early settlers, this massive features is actually taller than the Niagara Falls. Waterfall picture taken near Twin Falls, Idaho in the Magic Valley region.

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A Glimpse From The CaveA view from the cave behind the Seljalandsfoss waterfall. There are so many angles to get the perfect picture of this unforgettable area.

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Famous Skógafoss Waterfall Image With DroneOne of Iceland's many attractions, this waterfall image of the Skógafoss is quite impressive. Looking closely we see a person walking on the path to the falls. This puts the enormous size and power of this water feature in perspective. Outdoor image from our Iceland photo tour.

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Historic Multnomah FallsHistoric Multnomah Falls on the Columbia River.

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Icelandic Horse With WaterfallAn Icelandic horse poses for the photographer in front of a waterfall on the Southern shore of Iceland.

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Image Of Silky Water Flowing Down CreekSmooth flowing stream - Photographer Matt Shetzer adjust his camera to catch the silky effect of the water as it flows down a stream near Keystone, Colorado. Aspen trees can be found along the stream side, and small plants and grasses line the waterway.

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