Waterfalls seem to have some hypnotic power on us; staring at them and listening to their flow often bring us peace and serenity. We selected some beautiful photographs of waterfalls from around the world that we hope will inspire you to go see them in person.

Iceland

Seljalandsfoss

Kirkjufellsfoss

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Photo: Martin Jernberg

Laos

Tad Sae Falls

Norway

The Vøringfoss

Photo: kennymatic

Zambia

Victoria Falls

United Kingdom

Skye

Guyana

Kaieteur Falls

Photo: Tim Snell

New Zealand

Fiordland National Park

Brazil

Iguazu

Iguazu Falls, Argentina/Brazil

Photo: SF Brit

Canada

Ball’s Falls, Ontario

Takakkaw Falls

Niagara Falls

 Journey Behind the FallsNiagara Falls, CanadaJust outside Journey behind the Falls Is the best view of Niagara Falls. You can stand just above them where the water plunges over the falls and you really feel the power. #hiking #touristspots #scenicviews #scenic #photo #photography #photoop #canada #waterfall #waterfalls #water

United States

Salt Creek Falls, Oregon

Yosemite Valley, California

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Photo: Perry Kibler

Upper Waikani Falls, Hawaii

Sempervirens Falls, California

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Photo: Wilson Ye

Cascade Falls, Washington

Wall of Tears, Puu Kukui, Hawaii

Photo: jurvetson

Dominican Republic

El Salto del Limón

 El Salto del LimónSamaná, Dominican RepublicA beautiful waterfall in the northeast of the Dominican Republic.
It does get pretty crowded there so I suggest going at an off hour. #hiking

India

Photo: spo0nman

Guadeloupe

Chute du Carbet, Capesterre Belle Eau

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Photo: Sweet Ice Cream Photography

Japan

Daigoji, Kyōto-shi

Australia

Hopetoun Falls, Beech Forest, Victoria

Barron Falls

Barron Falls, Australia

Photo: Phil Long

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