Capturing Háifoss: A Breathtaking Encounter

At the end of our second full day in Iceland's Highlands, we made a stop at Háifoss. This spectacular waterfall is renowned for its impressive height of 122 meters and its remote location in the south-central region of Iceland, within the Þjórsárdalur Valley, part of the Highland interior. Its Icelandic name, "Háifoss," translates to "High Falls." The waterfall dramatically plunges from a cliff into a deep, narrow canyon carved by the Þjórsá River. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rugged, volcanic terrain, creating a stunning and starkly beautiful natural attraction. While we had been informed that reaching Háifoss typically requires just a short hike from the nearby parking area, strong winds on this particular day made it a challenging endeavor. Although the trail offered excellent views of the waterfall, I occasionally hesitated to approach the canyon's edge for a better vantage point with my camera. The fear of the wind pushing me into the canyon or causing my camera and tripod to vanish into its depths held me back. Nevertheless, I managed to capture a handful of shots, and I'm relatively pleased with two of them – Háifoss, Þjórsárdalur Valley, Highlands Region, Iceland.