Facing the Fall of Gods
Many of the most powerful European waterfalls lies in Iceland. Here, tumble the mighty
Goðafoss.
According to the Norse legends, in 1000AD a mighty viking chieftain threw his pagan idols in the waterfall after it was decided that Christianity would become the official religion of the country. Hence the name of the place: "
Waterfall of the gods".
Date: Monday, July 28 2008
Camera: NIKON D300
Focal length: 18 mm
Aperture: f/9
Exposure Time: 1/100 sec
Flash: Not Fired