Visit One of the Highest Waterfalls In the World

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David S
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Waterfalls are a true masterpiece of nature, no matter how tall they are. Huge amounts of water falling off of a cliff and edge, seeing the path of the water drop by drop and the mesmerizing clouds at the bottom is a view everyone appreciates and is worth experiencing.

On this list are four of the highest waterfalls in the world – the four giants that are to be admired from both above and below – just stay out of the stream!

Angel Falls

Located at Canaima, Venezuela, this breathtaking waterfall is not only the tallest by the vertical drop, but also by its cumulative height of 979 meters.

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presents the N I G H T S C A P E R • Photo Award to … . @anselmo.hoffmann . Breaking moonlight over Salto Angel (Angel Falls) ~ Venezuela. Congratulations to Anselmo Hoffmann‎. “A rare and fleeting moment when the milky way aligned in pure enhancement with ‘Salto Angel’ in Venezuela. With a height of 979 meters (3,212 ft), the Salto Angel is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall. Believe: almost 1 km of free fall! To do this picture I did an epic adventure. After 02 days on the road, I got a flight in a little airplane over Canaima National Park. I reached Canaima NP and then the next day I took a boat on a river up trip (6 hours upstream) to the Angel Falls trail. Then, it is more 2 hours hiking a hill until reach the waterfall. I had to wait 2 nights until clearly see the stars. I'll always remember that night… The milky way was incredibly beautiful over the cascade, making a wonderful natural marriage. I spent all night shooting, enchanted with so magic moment. The lights on the waterfall and on the Tepuy were made by the moon that came moments after. Those moments was an amazing and unforgettable! …What such a nature's spectacle,” says Anselmo! || Please show support to our guest artists by visiting their IG gallery. – TECHNIQUE & EXIF: Exposure Blend • Sony a7rII + Sony Zeiss 16-35mm f/4 • ISO 6400 • 02 exposures at the same exif: 01 picture for the stars (background); another for the waterfall and mountain (foreground). – LINKS: anselmohoffmann.com . . SHOWCASE Your Photo Here: Follow and tag with #nightscaper to be considered for a feature. – JOIN our NightScaper Facebook group (use the link in our bio) to see more great night images and to increase your chances for a gallery feature . . @MilkyWay_NightScapes #MilkyWay_NightScapes #milkyway #nightphotography #angelfalls #saltoangel #venezuelan_places #venezuela #waterfall💦 #waterfalls #waterfall #timelessuniverse #universetoday #fantastic_universe #milkywaygalaxy #milkywaypics #milkywaychasers #milkywaygrams #natgeospace #ig_nightphotography #intothenight #nightscape #nightscapes #nightscapephotography #night_shooterz #magic_at_night #nightshot #nightsky #nightshooters

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Tugela Falls

The Natal Nat’s Park in South Africa holds the second tallest waterfall at the Tugela River with a height of 948 meters.

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Ever wanted to see the second highest waterfall in the world? Then take up the challenge and do the Drakensberg Amphitheatre climb. The view from the top is breath-taking! Plus, from this point you will get to view the five consecutive leaps of the Tugela Falls, as they do not fall as one sheet of water. This is one outing you don’t want to miss out on! 📸: alexnail #witsieshoek #witsieshoekmountainlodge #mountainlodge #drakensberg #northerndrakensberg #drakensbergmountains #transfrontierpark #southafrica #visitsouthafrica #meetsouthafrica #exploresouthafrica #getaway #mountains #hiking #hikemzantsi #drakensberg #tugelafalls #hikingculture #hikingtheglobe #adventureisoutthere #adventurethatislife #landscape_lover #landscapes #backpackwithme #letsflyawayto #theoutdoorfolk #theoutdoorpassion #lessismoreoutdoors

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Tres Hermanas Falls

These three sisters take third place on the list with their height of 914 meters. Located in the Otishi National Park in the Peruvian region of Junin, they are a real treat for the eyes.

Olo’upena Falls

At 900 meters, these are the highest falls in the United States, and forth in the world. These gems of nature are located in the northeastern part of Hawaii.

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