What would you do if Hrafnabjargafoss disappeared? I just found out the National Power Company of Iceland is planning to build a dam on the Skjálfandafljót River in Northern Iceland. The Skjálfandafljót River is home to several stunning waterfalls including; Aldeyjarfoss, Ingvararfoss, Hrafnabjargafoss and Goðafoss. The new Hrafnabjörg Power Plant and dam would divert water away from a long stretch of the river downstream and would lead to the loss of several waterfalls. There are currently 3 different options on the table for the dam. For option A, Aldeyjarfoss, Ingvararfoss, Hrafnabjargafoss would all dry up and disappear and for options B and C Ingvararfoss, Hrafnabjargafoss would be gone. Having seen these waterfalls in person, I feel it would be an incredible loss if they were to vanish. I do understand the need for energy, but it seems like there are better places than this area to build a dam. What do you think? Early evening light at Hrafnabjargafoss in northeast Iceland. This waterfall has some serious power and it was quite an experience standing near the edge.
"The Photographer" A photographer composing an image at the edge of Dettifoss in Northeastern Iceland. This waterfall is 45 meters (150 ft) tall.
Twilight glow at an incredible tent site at the Fjallsárlón Glacial Lagoon in SE Iceland. Camping at this location was a surreal experience. It was really relaxing going to sleep listening to the ice cracking and melting into the lagoon. We were really amazed by the length of the days in Iceland and the fact that it never actually got dark at night.
"Azure" Incredible blues in the Brúará river at Brúarfoss, Iceland, July 2013.
"Jökulsárlón Wildflowers" Twilight at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in southeastern Iceland
"Vík Church" Sunset light and lupines at the Vík Church in southern Iceland.
"Geothermal Blues" An incredible sunset at the Bjarnarflag Geothermal Power Plant in the Mývatn area of northeastern Iceland.
"Aldeyjarfoss Wildflowers" Summer wildflowers and heavy fog at Aldeyjarfoss in northeastern Iceland.
"Snæfellsjökull Sunset" Sunset light and summer wildflowers at Snæfellsjökull in western Iceland.
"Tranquil" Soft sunset light, fog and a small pool of water in the central Snæfellsnes Peninsula of Iceland.
"Ljotipollur, Iceland" Translated into English means "The ugly puddle" I'm not sure who named this place, because it was beautiful!
"Brúarfoss" Incredible blues in the Brúará river at Brúarfoss, Iceland, July 2013.
Seljalandsfoss, Southwestern Iceland
"Landmannalaugar Hills" Summer greens and melting snowfields near Landmannalaugar, Iceland.
"Þjófafoss' High water at Þjófafoss on the river Þjórsá in Iceland.