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Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Iceland (i.imgur.com)

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[–]The_Total_Focus 18 points19 points ago

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I visited Iceland when I was about 13, it was the most humbling experience of my life and truly opens your eyes to what possibilities nature has.

PS Check out Gullfoss, it's absolutely astounding.

[–]spacelemon 3 points4 points ago

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iceland really is beautiful, if only they would name things in a way that could be pronounced

[–]loki010[S] 17 points18 points ago

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Photographer: Amnon Aichelberg.

[–]someshooter 1 point2 points ago

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Nice music.

[–]NoSoySerenita 34 points35 points ago

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After seeing the Glosoli and then Holocene music videos, I have decided that the entirety of Iceland must look like this and I need to visit.

[–]Dyrantua 11 points12 points ago

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I lived there for half a year and you're pretty much correct. Although I must admit that I haven't seen the northern part of the country. If you like the scenery, you should definitely go there sometime! If you visit during the winter, you might even get to see the Northern Lights as a bonus.

Btw. it is a lot easier if you rent a car because the land is huge!

[–]askur 11 points12 points ago

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I've lived here most my life so I kind of envy people for finding this so special.

In turn, I find large, organized, agriculture plots off different varieties simply fascinating. Both driving through and flying over the Netherlands has been one huge 'wow' moment for me. Same goes for forests, (as you know) we don't really have them here. I remember being somewhere in Sweden when I was really young and start to find that stuff wasn't right around me and have a mild freakout inside when I realize the trees around me were friggin' huge. That wasn't even inside a forest! What I'm saying is forests are pretty cool things in my books!

Oh and real horses. They freak me out. I got very used to calling our ponies "horses" when I was young.

[–]Dyrantua 2 points3 points ago*

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It's funny that you mention the Netherlands, because that is where I live and the things you mentioned are very normal to me and not as interesting as the raw nature of Iceland. But I suppose everything that is different from ones home becomes interesting.

The complete lack of trees took some getting used to! But to be honest, it took me a few days to figure that out because I was too overwelmed by the vulcano's, rocky landscapes and the rough ocean that surrounded me (I used to live in the south, on Vestmannaeyjar).

What I loved about the Icelandic animals is that they are a lot tougher then the ones we have here. Our sheep look kind of cute and cuddly, but the sheep I saw there where badass and jumping on the high cliffs like it was nothing! Oh, and their wool is used in those awesome sweaters.

Edit: This picture gives a better impression of the Icelandic sheep

[–]buckX 2 points3 points ago

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If you ever make your way out California way, I encourage you to visit Muir Woods. It's a really neat experience.

[–]contrary_stereo 0 points1 point ago

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Muir is nice, but I'd suggest Montgomery Woods if you really want your head asploded by giant trees. Way larger and a tenth of one percent of the people. And free. And far, far more ginormous trees.

[–]XalemD 7 points8 points ago*

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If you go in the summer, you get twilight at midnight. Once my cousin suggested we go check out a national park in the northeast of Iceland at 1 in the morning.

add: Oh, yes, the north of Iceland is very amazing as well.

[–]dontgoatsemebro 0 points1 point ago

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I can't decide what time of year to go.

[–]dracovich 0 points1 point ago

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Well if you want to see the nature similar to this picture i recommend summer. You'll have daylight by the bucketful, and there won't be snow everywhere (although that obviously has it's charm as well).

[–]dontgoatsemebro 0 points1 point ago

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(although that obviously has it's charm as well).

Exactly! And also the aurora.

[–]noveltylife 2 points3 points ago

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IT'S NOT CHARMING RIGHT NOW ! IT JUST WON'T STOP SNOWING ! THIS GOD DAMN SNEEZING IS KILLING ME ! FUCK.

[–]Wood-angel 0 points1 point ago

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Where in Iceland do you live? I live in South-west and i want snow. It says it's gona rain and the white, fluffy snow we have had for the past 2 weeks will go :(

[–]noveltylife 0 points1 point ago

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Reykjavík. Kópavogur. I'v been pretty much sick for the last two months, finally seem to get over it. SNOW EVERYWHERE ! cue me getting a cold.

[–]Wood-angel 0 points1 point ago

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I have permanently stuffed nose during the winters. I want more snow. I live in Keflavik and it rained all yesterday. Even though there are still much left alot of it is slushy. And i want white hollidays so it will have to snow more.

[–]dracovich 0 points1 point ago

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Also, protip if you're into hiking:

Lónsöræfi is the most beautiful part of Iceland, i just spent five days there this summer, it blew my mind (and i'm Icelandic!) the colors there are just ridiculous. It's a hassle to get there, you need to drive for like 6 hours and then get a local farmer to driveyou for 2 hours before hiking one hour just to get to the cabin, but it's sooooooo worth it.

[–]dontgoatsemebro 0 points1 point ago

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Awesome, I'm there!

[–]dracovich 1 point2 points ago

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The trails btw don't demand you to be experienced, i went there with 3 friends that had never really been hiking, but you need to be in decent shape and have real good hiking gear (GPS won't hurt, a lot of people get lost and even die on the highlands if not properly prepared).

P.S. go the tröllakrókar route if you get there (google it to see the images), it's a LONG day, like 10 hours of hiking, but totally worth it.

[–]TrainFan 0 points1 point ago

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Btw. it is a lot easier if you rent a car because the land is huge!

As opposed to...?

[–]nonviolentprotestor 5 points6 points ago

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a bus tour?

[–]mcfandrew 5 points6 points ago

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The Vatican.

[–]noveltylife 2 points3 points ago

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Think he's talking about a lot of open land with so many spots to visit.

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    [–]aplusbi 8 points9 points ago

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    Do it.

    [–]nonviolentprotestor 5 points6 points ago

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    I went this past summer for my honeymoon. My wife and I are dreaming of our next trip there. It's expensive, but worth every krona.

    [–]arnar 3 points4 points ago

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    Come. We're waiting for you.

    [–]TEDIUM88 2 points3 points ago

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    Protip: If you ever fly to Europe (assuming you're in the states) Iceland Air usually offers great rates due to required layovers in Reykjavik. I had a friend do this over the summer, and due to volcanic activity his flight was delayed and they paid to put him up in a hotel and enjoy Iceland for a few days.

    [–]NoSoySerenita 0 points1 point ago

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    Hm, I've always flown Delta to Europe (mostly to London) because it's the cheapest. I think Reykjavik would be particularly out of the way from Orlando. I'm always down for saving money, though, so I'm definitely going to check it out next time. Thanks for the tip :)

    [–]fross 0 points1 point ago

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    All flights to Europe from the US go up towards greenland / down from the pole, it's generally the shortest route, and the longest area with continuous land beneath it (obviously of benefit in case of emergency).

    [–]Manwelle 1 point2 points ago

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    Looks like an even bleaker version of the highlands in Scotland, although I wonder if the Icelandic have to put up with swarms of midgies(gnats)

    [–]Svanhvit 0 points1 point ago

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    Some places are terrible, others not so much.

    [–]NoSoySerenita 0 points1 point ago

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    Doesn't the whole world have to put up with gnats? I thought they were an indiscriminate kind of plague.

    [–]Eymundur 0 points1 point ago

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    Yes, I fucking hate gnats, them and their silent "g".

    [–]Gangleri 0 points1 point ago

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    Iceland is fairly bug free, for an example mosquitoes can't survive except around the odd geothermal pool due to the wildly fluctuating temperature in spring.

    [–]gufcfan 0 points1 point ago

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    It does. I was there.

    [–]HitMePat 0 points1 point ago

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    But where is all the ice?

    [–]khalestorm 12 points13 points ago

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    I went here last year and visited the waterfall and golden circle as well. The country is gorgeous and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for countryside traveling.

    http://kylehale.net/blog/personal/iceland-2/

    [–]NealHatesMath 0 points1 point ago

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    Aaaaaand now you make me want to plan that as my next vacation.

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      [–]lbmouse 17 points18 points ago

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      I believe it looks more like this today.

      [–]DJBJ 4 points5 points ago

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      That is even cooler.

      [–]Limiate 7 points8 points ago

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      This was the first waterfall on my ten day journey through Iceland with one other American and Icelandic friend - we all were in the same guild in WoW and followed thourgh with the whole "we should hang out some time" thing.

      The best part of Seljalandsfoss is that you can get behind it easily.

      PROOF ZOMG: http://imgur.com/a/K8tjA

      [–]21000 15 points16 points ago

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      related: /r/Earthporn

      [–]dichloroethane 1 point2 points ago

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      control f'ed for this

      [–]gufcfan 0 points1 point ago

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      Simultaneously the most appropriate and inappropriate subreddit name in the history of reddit.

      [–]dutchguilder2 6 points7 points ago*

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      Are those elves in the background?

      [–]zg912 6 points7 points ago

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      Nah, that's just Bjork being weird.

      [–]dontgoatsemebro 3 points4 points ago

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      Huldufólk.

      [–]steffenstr 4 points5 points ago

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      I'm leaving for Iceland in three days! Can't wait to celebrate Christmas in such a beautiful country!

      [–]Number127 8 points9 points ago

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      I hope you like perpetual darkness!

      [–]we_need_evidence 1 point2 points ago

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      That sounded really really mean. Muahahahahah

      [–]steffenstr 0 points1 point ago

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      I think it'll be nice. I'm used to short days, living in Norway and all. Hoping to see some crazy northern lights though!

      [–]teacuptrooper 2 points3 points ago

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      If you are staying over the new year, try to be in Reykjavik. We go a bit overboard with the fireworks

      [–]noveltylife 1 point2 points ago

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      I went with the family to Denmark last new years. Looking forward to explode with my kin again.

      [–]steffenstr 0 points1 point ago

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      Sadly I'm only staying untill the 28th. I'm used to fireworks like that though, back when the regular rockets was allowed in Norway. Great stuff!

      [–]snorri 0 points1 point ago

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      I've lived in Norway and Iceland (I'm Icelandic). And I'm sorry for being blunt, but no, you haven't seen fireworks like that. Even before the ridiculous rocket ban, the Norwegian displays never came close to the craziness of Icelandic New Year's Eve. :/

      [–]dracovich 1 point2 points ago

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      By the way, fair warning since apparently a lot of tourists don't know this, NOTHING IS OPEN DURING HOLIDAYS, the 24th shit will be open until like ... 2-3pm, MAYBE, your hotel restaurant should be open, but everything else is closed. 25th is even worse, 24/7 supermarkets MIGHT be open, but probably won't, no stores are open. The 1st of january is the same.

      [–]noveltylife 1 point2 points ago

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      Also a neat thing for tourist to know. If you find yourself alone next to a mountain, DO. NOT. CLIMB. IT ! (Unless you really know what you are doing, and don't just think you know). A lot of sad stories about tourist just deciding that climbing a mountain is easy and just walking up not even in proper clothing.

      [–]steffenstr 0 points1 point ago

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      Yep, I already know this. Checked when the stores were open before we ordered. I can see many tourists burning themselves on that one. On the closed days we plan on visiting the lagoon, as it is open year around. But other than that we don't know. Probably some strolling in the streets. Thanks for the heads up anyway! :)

      [–]vman81 1 point2 points ago

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      I was just in that lagoon this saturday.. it was 25F outside, and the water was between 80 and scalding... Try lying on your back with your lungs full, you'll just float around the salty water with your ears below water in warm darkness (the sun sets around 3pm now).. It's just indescribable... and there's a bar.

      [–]steffenstr 0 points1 point ago

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      Haha, I know all about it! I was there in the summer of 2009. I just love the bar, but the payment system is a little scary, sooo easy to pay!

      [–]barcelonatimes 4 points5 points ago

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      There we go...there's my proper motivation for playing Skyrim today. See ya guys.

      [–]hrafnigaur 2 points3 points ago

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      Icelander here, I'll answer any questions you might have.....

      [–]Eyght 5 points6 points ago

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      How long before this all gets blown up by a volcano?

      [–]subindie 1 point2 points ago

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      Did Seljavallalaug ever re-open after the eruption? It's my favorite place on earth.

      [–]dracovich 3 points4 points ago

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      Since he hasn't answered i'll take a stab.

      It was actually badly damaged and filled to the brim with ashes, eventually a facebook group was started and a bunch of people donated their time to dig it up and fix it.

      See a video of the actions here:

      http://mbl.is/frettir/innlent/2011/05/14/mokudu_osku_ur_seljavallalaug/

      [–]lool75 2 points3 points ago

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      loved that place as a child, i grew up under eyjafjöll and we used to go there everyday to swim in the green mud :D

      [–]yb1337 0 points1 point ago

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      I switched planes in Reykjavik once and I couldn't see a single tree. What's up with that?

      [–]adamfutur 1 point2 points ago

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      Did the Danes cut them all down for naval stores?

      [–]dehpz 1 point2 points ago

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      We sure did!

      [–]snorri 0 points1 point ago

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      They were basically gone before the Danes got here. Early settlers (vikings) chopped down what little there was of forests for fuel. Then forests struggle to grow here because of the harsh climate and winds.

      [–]Gangleri 1 point2 points ago

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      The airport is in the middle of a peninsula which is pretty much just a collection of lava fields, while most of the country is without trees the area around Keflavík airport is especially bleak. If you know where to look there are some pretty interesting sights in the area though.

      [–]dracovich 0 points1 point ago

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      Iceland doesn't really have "real" trees, not like the huge fucking forests of the neighboring countries. Most are more bush like, and the trees that are here are somewhat low (i believe because of strong winds? not sure).

      But yeah, the airport itself is on a peninsula which consists mostly of old lava, so i don't think it's the greatest place for trees to grow, there's a crapload of moss though.

      [–]antibrian 3 points4 points ago

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      Minecraft world, in real life.

      [–]kvachon 3 points4 points ago

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      Iceland: Cheating at Scrabble since 930AD

      [–]Perk_i 2 points3 points ago

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      Mmkay, I'll post my Iceland waterfall pics again: http://imgur.com/a/chOUY

      [–]iChad17 7 points8 points ago

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      Looks so realistic to skyrim

      [–]arup02 0 points1 point ago

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      Skryim doesn't have plains like that.

      [–]iChad17 0 points1 point ago

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      Low draw distance i think

      [–]noveltylife 0 points1 point ago

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      Really wish I had clear skies these past few days.

      [–]sfcjohn 2 points3 points ago

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      How in the world do you pronounce Seljalandfoss, it's wunderbar.

      [–]hrafnigaur 3 points4 points ago

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      http://www.forvo.com/word/seljalandsfoss/

      [–]E-penguin 2 points3 points ago

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      Well first you have to split it up into the three words it is made out of:

      "Selja-land-foss"

      Then you have to ask an Icelander how to pronounce it correctly, as I am both waayyy too lazy to teach it as well as being Norwegian.

      [–]we_need_evidence 0 points1 point ago

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      I had a brain fart and I think I found something logic in that name.

      The first word, well..., Idk, but maybe a fall is the way land floss.

      Ok, I'm gonna be downvoted to hell.

      Edit: I found that Selja is a place, so my theory maybe right, haha.

      [–]arnar 6 points7 points ago

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      Not sure what you were smoking, but there is actually logic to it.

      Sel is an outhouse that is placed far away from the actual farm, where farm animals are kept over summertime. Selja is the plural genitive (genitive is usually used in compound nouns). Seljaland thus refers to an area named after several such outhouses, and the genitive of that is Seljalands - which is tacked on to foss which means (water)fall.

      [–]we_need_evidence 0 points1 point ago

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      You are into prolog, aren't you?

      [–]arnar 0 points1 point ago

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      no
      | ?-

      [–]we_need_evidence 0 points1 point ago

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      abort.

      [–]E-penguin 0 points1 point ago

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      Thanks!

      I knew "land", as well as "foss", as they're Norwegian words too, but I had no idea what "Selja" was.

      [–]KlM-JONG-UN 2 points3 points ago

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      same way as you pronounce eyjafjallajokull

      [–]ruslakallin 1 point2 points ago

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      seljalandsfoss : http://vocaroo.com/?media=vYPkuAGxdU4d8RpWN

      eyjafjallajökull : http://vocaroo.com/?media=v9tUX5Sltfx2C95UE

      This is how you pronounce it, I am from Iceland

      [–]snorri 1 point2 points ago

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      Trust him, he's a trash guy.

      [–]Albatrossi 1 point2 points ago

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      You know, this waterfall feeds from Eyjafjallajökull glacier. It does.

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        [–]Vorrador 1 point2 points ago

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        Sell ya lands fauce.

        That is if you are reading this as an american this is is pretty close...

        [–]Vorrador 0 points1 point ago

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        Though the s sound at the end of the word shoould be like a double c or a tripple s, if that makes any sense.

        [–]Vorrador 0 points1 point ago

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        More like Sell-ya-lands-faux-ss

        [–]arnar 0 points1 point ago

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        I like your first one better.

        [–]sfcjohn 0 points1 point ago

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        So do I.

        [–]surftuft 2 points3 points ago

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        I've totally been there! Go me!

        [–]ninjamunk 2 points3 points ago

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        This is me at Seljalandsfoss http://i.imgur.com/sta8b.jpg

        [–]LewisMK 2 points3 points ago

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        I think CKY was here back in the CKY2 days.

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgwRsFPHyd4

        go to 0:26

        [–]78fivealive 6 points7 points ago

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        HDR done with reasonable restraint.

        [–]Achalemoipas 1 point2 points ago

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        I just think it looks weird.

        Especially the water. It looks like it was artifically made and added. I don't understand why this is a fad.

        [–]toejam119 3 points4 points ago

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        That is mostly due to exposure. It makes it look unnaturally smooth.

        Google "exposure water" for examples.

        [–]chrispine 0 points1 point ago

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        Nope. I could tell from the thumbnail that this was way-overdone HDR. What lovely grey water... :-P

        [–]Dented 1 point2 points ago

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        Went there on a school trip. Fun times although nailed myself walking on your fucking glacier.

        [–]Gangleri 1 point2 points ago

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        Which glacier?

        [–]Dented 1 point2 points ago

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        I don't remember to be honest.

        [–]AsskickMcGee 1 point2 points ago

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        The falling water seems to be etching anew dragon shout in the lake.

        [–]dhaft88 1 point2 points ago

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        Iceland: where names are the products of keyboard mashing, and the women are beautiful!

        [–]Blitzwarp 1 point2 points ago

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        I've walked behind that waterfall. It was a fucking beautiful sheet of water.

        And Iceland is a gorgeous country. The air is just so...so...clear.

        [–]Number127 1 point2 points ago

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        I was behind it last winter. Absolutely terrifying. Replace the grass with slick ice, and the path with slick ice, and the safety rail with "what safety rail?".

        [–]Blitzwarp 3 points4 points ago

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        Those safety rails are the best kind. Because AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

        [–]Number127 4 points5 points ago

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        My favorite was the "safety rope" at the top of Skógafoss, which was carefully placed at about a foot high so as to maximize the tripping hazard.

        [–]LastRedCoat 1 point2 points ago

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        I hate Iceland!

        [–]mythstified 1 point2 points ago

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        Ahh yes, the perfect spot for my next multi-million dollar condo project

        [–]MattWich0r 1 point2 points ago

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        You see, it's not all ice after all.

        [–]Sirtet 0 points1 point ago

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        Sure it is..I bets thats a Ice water-fall.

        [–]IsThatALlama 1 point2 points ago

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        Oh wow, a place I've actually been! The guide said that the water in the stream was clean enough to drink, but he also said there were trolls in all the caves so I didn't entirely trust him.

        [–]Sirtet 2 points3 points ago

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        I wonder if I could find some slaughterfish eggs in there and a Nirnroot on the edge, look out for mudcrabs.

        [–]subindie 1 point2 points ago

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        Nice try, Icelandic Tourist Board.

        [–]hipsterKeyserSoze 1 point2 points ago

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        I'm not correcting anybody here but I though reddit would like to know that the foss part of Seljalandsfoss means waterfall. The name literally means the waterfall of Seljaland. So the title is a little reptitive.

        If anyone remembers the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in april/may of 2010, that name has meaning as well. Eyja = island, fjalla = mountain and jökull = glacier. The name literally means: the glacier of island mountain.

        [–]hlynurj1 1 point2 points ago

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        hið fallega ísland

        [–]tyr02[!] 1 point2 points ago

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        Pssh, I see stuff in minecraft like that all the time

        [–]bjams 1 point2 points ago

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        Who else said: "Seljaffblahjklasfoss Waterfall, Iceland" In their head?

        [–]dacona 1 point2 points ago

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        Dude the thumbnail looks like an old asian man eating a starfish! Check itttt outttt

        [–]the_chandler 2 points3 points ago

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        So where in Skyrim was this?

        [–]War_Machine 2 points3 points ago

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        Are you sure that's not the eksnlierlaeflifgesa waterfall?

        [–]hrafnigaur 3 points4 points ago

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        Pretty sure it isn't. LOL

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          [–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

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          This has got to be a contender for most beautiful place in the world.

          [–]CloddyV 1 point2 points ago

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          Was really icy when I went a year or so back, still didn't stop us from going behind it for some pics - including this one

          [–]jimbo454 0 points1 point ago

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          i now must leave these mundane shores and visit the places of lore and beauty that i cannot fathom, thank you.

          [–]elimit 0 points1 point ago

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          god fucking damn it

          [–]tertiumdatur 0 points1 point ago

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          Wow. Reality sucks, but its graphics is superb.

          [–]calebb 0 points1 point ago

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          What subreddit can I subscribe to where I get loads of pics like this?

          [–]Sec_Henry_Paulson 2 points3 points ago

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          /r/earthporn

          [–]crysco 1 point2 points ago

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          r/earthporn

          [–]haiku_robot 1 point2 points ago

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          What subreddit can 
I subscribe to where I get 
loads of pics like this?

          [–]devilsadvocated 0 points1 point ago

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          Wow, a little cold for skinny dipping, but he looks like he's having fun.

          [–]Tummes 0 points1 point ago

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          Looks like something from Spyro the Dragon

          [–]Inneri 0 points1 point ago

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          i feel like I would quickly get hypothermia, unable to control my urge to jump into all these beautiful waterfalls and lakes. Scumbag Iceland.

          [–]nonviolentprotestor 0 points1 point ago

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          Must go back.

          [–]Really_Likes_Nutella 0 points1 point ago

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          Not sure if this is a repost or just another beautiful bit of Iceland.

          Iceland why are you so beautiful?

          [–]anothercopy 0 points1 point ago

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          Seriously can anyone except the locals read those names ?

          [–]Number127 0 points1 point ago

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          I was there for a week last March. On my last day I managed to pronounce a street name correctly. I was so proud of myself!

          Then I forgot how to say it again. :(

          [–]hassani1387 0 points1 point ago

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          I'd love to visit Iceland but I'm afraid of the spelling.

          [–]Icyballs 0 points1 point ago

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          There is so much HDR going on in this photo. . .beautiful nonetheless.

          [–]Senseicads 0 points1 point ago

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          Is this one that was on the amazing race a while back? it looked a bit like this i think, that was amazing looking as well

          [–]oreocreamslurp 0 points1 point ago

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          Hey, I've been there!

          [–]MacFatty 0 points1 point ago

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          What game is this?

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          [deleted]

          [–]Eymundur 2 points3 points ago

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          My family already thinks I'm weird enough.

          [–]Gemsbok88 0 points1 point ago

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          Was here with my girlfriend in June. Amazing, you can walk behind the water it's a cool experience. This waterfall is in the Southern part of the island right near Eyjafjallajokull...er uh, that volcano that messed up all of Europe's travel plans.

          [–]vectorjohn 0 points1 point ago

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          Pictures like that should not be allowed on the internet unless they are big enough for a wallpaper.

          [–]ibelimb 0 points1 point ago

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          Definitely adding this to my list of places to visit

          [–]Deltamon 0 points1 point ago

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          What's this game and when will it be released?

          [–]mapkinase 0 points1 point ago

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          This does not exist. You drew it in Photoshop, confess.

          [–]rabble123 0 points1 point ago

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          I want to go to there.

          [–]benamation 0 points1 point ago

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          Is anyone else wondering if there is some easy coal/iron to be found in that mountain? Better punch some trees!

          [–]Sirtet 0 points1 point ago

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          My new background for a quick piece of a tranquil feeling..

          [–]wally_bucko 0 points1 point ago

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          Skyrim soundtrack started playing in my head when I looked at this.

          [–]mothracaused911 0 points1 point ago

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          And just to the right is the abfhaioswebfoaw waterfall

          [–]XtremeCheese 0 points1 point ago

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          Such a beautiful picture! I was there this summer with school friends, and it was amazing! Stood behind the waterfall to get a picture, and all of a sudden the water decided to change its path and move to right where I was standing. Even though I was soaked for the rest of the day, it was an amazing experience! On my list of places to travel once I'm out of school for sure!

          [–]kosherkant 0 points1 point ago

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          Wallpaper size anyone?

          [–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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          I want to be in this place right now.

          [–]katiecrimespree 0 points1 point ago

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          I need to travel the world. Shit, I'm broke.

          I need world traveling criminals to take me hostage.

          [–]Peekee 0 points1 point ago

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          Definitely worth the three hours I spent trying to sound it out.

          [–]chrisdub 0 points1 point ago

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          fake

          [–]gufcfan 0 points1 point ago

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          That's not even the most impressive thing in that area. Soooo much stuff that just makes you go wow.

          [–]anjibern 0 points1 point ago

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          The land my dreams are made of ....

          [–]Vagabunt 0 points1 point ago

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          I've been there :-)

          I even drank out of the waterfal - whuppi!

          [–]Platinum_Racing 0 points1 point ago

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          Reminds me of Minecraft.

          [–]Alkthree 0 points1 point ago

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          This water is not ice, therefore not Iceland.

          [–]noveltylife 0 points1 point ago

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          Foss = Waterfall. Doesn't really need the "waterfall" in the title .

          [–]Outi5 0 points1 point ago

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          You spelled Skyrim wrong.

          [–]Boldprussian 0 points1 point ago

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          Is this real life?

          [–]Sir_Dimos 0 points1 point ago

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          My sister-in-law biked around iceland for a month or so and when we were looking through the 100s of pics she took, I couldn't help but notice that in Iceland, waterways just seem so young.

          Same goes for this pic - It almost seems like the waterfall just happened one day a few years ago and the surrounding landscape had to improvise an outlet for the water.

          [–]NinjaViking 0 points1 point ago

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          They seem young because they are. It's a very young country.

          [–]queenmaeree 0 points1 point ago

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          Thanks for posting. This just became my desktop wallpaper.

          [–]Simucat 0 points1 point ago

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          When you live in a place that looks like this, it makes their belief in elves a little more understandable :p

          [–]Undead_Adamis 0 points1 point ago

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          Alright who posted the Skyrim screenshot?

          [–]Edogyip 0 points1 point ago

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          I want to go to there!

          [–]spartancrazy26 0 points1 point ago

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          That doesn't look icy at all.

          [–]reason78 0 points1 point ago

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          me under said waterfall, back in 2009: http://imgur.com/lxNwW

          [–]arnar 2 points3 points ago

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          That's Skógafoss, which is 15 minutes further east.

          [–]reason78 0 points1 point ago

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          Ack you are right. I saw so many damn waterfalls...

          [–]Lucid-Pasta 0 points1 point ago

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          Where's all of the ice?

          [–]doobiemakesmepsychic 0 points1 point ago

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          So all of you guys can read this?

          [–]gandothesly 0 points1 point ago

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          Would the water completely hammer you into a pulp underneath a fall this tall?

          [–]bettereditor 0 points1 point ago

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          Totally thought this was going to be an Icefall in Waterland and I'm pissed.

          [–]Epicman 0 points1 point ago

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          Here Is how I read that title:

          "sdgfasrngasif Waterfall, Iceland"

          [–]cracktacular 0 points1 point ago

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          Looks so amazing, that it looks fake.

          [–]geopuxnav 0 points1 point ago

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          Is this anywhere close from where at 1:25 of this video, it was shot ?

          [–]calor 0 points1 point ago

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          iceland fapfapfap

          [–]tallwookie 0 points1 point ago

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          pic needs a scale (like someone standing at the base).

          [–]zynna-lynn 0 points1 point ago

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          aaand new computer wallpaper. :)

          <3 pics

          [–]Smarzotais 0 points1 point ago

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          Its from minecraft!

          [–]abunchofbabyducks 0 points1 point ago

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          For some reason it reminds me of this part in FFXIII. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIhAJHHiZ2k&t=2m35s

          [–]Yewbert 0 points1 point ago

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          New life goal: see this in person.

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