<< Previous Next >>

"GREAT WATERS" (2)


Photo Information
Copyright: Aires Mario da Cruz (oscarromulus) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1146 W: 190 N: 2134] (5690)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-03-19
Categories: River
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-09-14 10:44
Viewed: 1043
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
IGUAZU FALLS in Argentina viewed from Brazil.
The following notes were printed on yesterday's posting of "GREAT WATERS."
This is merely a follow-up:
ARGENTINA viewed from BRAZIL.
Some 275 individual cascades are strung along the rim, 2.5 miles long, in a crescent-shaped cliff plummeting 269 feet into a gorge. From miles away one can hear their thunderous roaring.
Rio Iguazu starts at Serra do Mar flowing westwards 820 miles across southern Brazil. Before flowing into the Atlantic it tumbles over 70 waterfalls, interrupting its course. One of them is the Nacunday Falls, as high as Niagara Falls (131') in Ontario.
But where it forms a boundry Argentina/Brazil it takes its greatest leap plunging 269' into the gorge below. It is likened to the " awesome spectacle of an OCEAN pouring into an abyss." The THUNDER: " Its like white noise on a million televisions with the volume turned all the way up!" ... Vince Purcell, sound recordist for The Greatest Places. These 275 individual waterfalls are seperated by rocky, densely wooded islets. They also send up clouds of mist and spray, creating a dazzling display of rainbows.
(In the days to follow these will be posted.)
Their lush surroundings make them more beautiful. These luxuriant forests are filled with delicate tree ferns, bamboo & palms. One sees brilliantly feathered Ararajuba & Macaws (parrots) flitting through the foliage, showing off their bright colours as if in competition with the colours of the exotic blooms of wild orchids, begonias, and bromeliads, also to be posted in the days to come.
Iguazu means " great waters" in the native language.The natives still believe that the waterfalls were created in an outburst of rage of the god who lived in the violent area of the downpour called "GARGANTA do DIABLO." ( DEVIL'S THROAT ) The falls are close to where the Parana rivers join; &, this is where the boundries of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay converge.
The famous "ITAIPU DAM" is a short distance away in
Paraguay.( All to be posted in due time. )
There no comparison between these falls and any others
around the world. In my opinion, BUT I AM BIASED, this is "IT."
njmv79, pablominto, mlines has marked this note useful
Only registered TrekNature members may rate photo notes.
Add Critique [Critiquing Guidelines] 
Only registered TrekNature members may write critiques.
Discussions
ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To pablominto: Thanks for visiting, my friend.oscarromulus 1 01-13 20:27
To emifoto: Thank you very much.oscarromulus 1 09-15 21:36
To njmv79: Thanks.oscarromulus 2 09-15 01:06
You must be logged in to start a discussion.

Critiques [Translate]

Hola Aires,
Breathtaking view, beautiful view,
TFS,
Nelson

Ciao bella questa iqudratura. Viene voglia di mettersi sotto queste cascate.
Emilio

Hello Mario,
I was a bit confused here... "Wow! Do they really have waterfalls like this in Alberta?!" Then I read the note...
Interesting point of view, and you capture the drama of nature so well!
I like inclusion of the houses on the riverbank, and the rain forest in the back...
Greetings,
Pablo -

  • Great 
  • mlines Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 539 W: 24 N: 596] (2870)
  • [2007-02-27 15:30]

Hi Mario. A very fine POV to show the natural force of water crashing over these famous falls. Good clarity and colours.
You are showing some far out of the way places which is good to see. TFS. Murray.

PS Maybe go in and edit the location which reads Calgary.

Calibration Check
















0123456789ABCDEF