8 most beautiful waterscapes in the world
When you hear the word landscape, what comes to mind? Mountains, hills or countryside? In fact, landscape in a broader sense means "all visible features of a certain area", which includes bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, ponds and the sea. In the field of photography, shooting such areas is classified as seascapes, and the sea may not necessarily be the main subject of photography - a variety of water features are usually present in the seascape, ranging from the ocean and rivers to waterfalls and lakes. These natural and man-made areas are some of the most beautiful and breathtaking places in the world. Today we take a look at eight of them. They are exactly the places that inspire us to travel, filling us with the spirit of adventure. But photographs of these places also make us want to live a better, more meaningful and fulfilling life.
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1. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Croatia, the Plitvice Lakes are a series of 16 lakes that are connected by magnificent waterfalls. The lakes are located in the national park, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. They are able to change their color from azure and green to gray and blue. Due to the deposits of travertine (powdery white limestone rock) lying under the lakes, the water in them always remains crystal clear. It is surprising that lakes are creations of nature and nothing more. Plitvice Lakes National Park is a must visit for photography or nature lovers. Nowhere in the world can you see such a beautiful combination of lakes, waterfalls, rivers and forests in one place. (Photo: Jack Brauer)
2. Abraham Lake in Canada
Visit Abraham Lake in winter and you will see an incredible natural phenomenon - air bubbles frozen under water. Often the appearance of such bubbles is attributed to the presence of methane in the water, which is trying to come to the surface. Bubbles frozen in icy waters from November to March give a stunning look to this artificial lake. The surface of the lake is very slippery, and the thickness of the ice can vary from 5 to 25 cm. The ice covering the lake also contains cracks and crevices that make visiting this water attraction a real adventure, especially for photographers (Photo: Emmanuel Coupe Kalomiris).
3. Lake Hillier, or Pink Lake, Australia.
To believe in the existence of this natural wonder, you need to see this lake with your own eyes. Lake Hillier, located in Western Australia, shocks with its color at first sight - it's pink! Scientists are baffled as they cannot figure out why the water here is bright pink, although many believe it is caused by the sea salt reacting with sodium bicarbonate. Another option is the presence of a red halophilic bacterium in salt crusts. Interestingly, the color is permanent and, moreover, has coloring properties. When water from the lake is drawn into the container, it turns pink. (Photo: Vusan Alekeberov)
4. Halong Bay, Vietnam
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay (or "Bay of Descending Dragons") in Quang Ninh Province in northeast Viet Nam is a must-see destination. There are about 1600 limestone islands crowned with lush vegetation in the bay. Among these islands you can find hidden lagoons, beautiful beaches, countless caves and grottoes of all shapes and sizes - places that are waiting to be explored. It's easy to see why this seascape is often included in lists of natural wonders of the world. Photo: (Air Pano)
5. Lake Baikal, Russia
Visit Lake Baikal, the deepest freshwater lake on Earth, during the winter and you will be one of the lucky ones to see this supernatural wonder of nature. In the cold months, Baikal freezes over, and the combination of wind, temperature changes, frost and sun leads to the appearance of faults and the formation of bumps. These masses of broken ice have a gorgeous turquoise color and look like shards of glass that break out of the lake, rising high into the sky. The ice hill can be up to 15 meters high, shimmering like a giant stone on the surface of an ice-bound lake. Already over 25 million years old, Baikal is a natural wonder and one of the largest and deepest lakes in the world. Incredibly, this is where one fifth of the world's fresh water is located. (Photo: Alexey Trofimov)
6. Wuhua Hai or Five Flower Lake, China
Wuhua Hai in Jiuzhaigou Valley, China is a shallow lake filled with relic fallen trees that can be seen through the crystal clear waters. The multicolored nature of the lake arose due to the reaction of the trees lying in the lake to certain minerals. The name - Lake of Five Flowers - comes from the fact that at any time of the year there are at least 5 different flowers in the lake. This gem of Jiuzhaigou is also called Peacock Lake. (Photo: All That's Interesting)
7. Cano Cristales or River of Five Colors, Colombia
Come to Caño Cristales at the right time and find out why it is called the most beautiful river in the world. For most of the year, green moss covers the bottom of this river. But just once a year, between the wet and dry seasons, in September or November, this river just explodes with a variety of colors. The unique plants that line the bottom of the river are called Macarenia clavigera. Only at certain times of the year they turn bright red, and in combination with yellow sand and blue water, they are an unforgettable picture. (Photo: Twisted Sifter)
8. Iguazu Falls, Brazil and Argentina
Roaring Iguazu Falls are located on the border of Brazil with Argentina. The 270 waterfalls are 1.7 miles wide and some of them can be up to 269 feet high. It is better to look at them from the Brazilian side, standing on a U-shaped ledge, which is called the Devil's Throat. Here the water falls with such tremendous force that there is a constant booming roar and a cloud of spray. Surrounded by lush jungles with tropical plants and animals, Iguazu Falls are one of the most beautiful places not only in South America, but in the whole world. (Photo: Andrew Murray)