The most beautiful scenery of spring nature in the world. The most beautiful landscapes
In this age of digital technology, it is difficult to trust photographs: many people master the art of color correction. And to “screw up” the brightness of the landscape is a matter of 5 minutes. But there are places on our planet that Mother Nature herself has worked to create. They are real, fantastic, enchanting, breathtaking. And no photoshop! We present the ten most striking landscapes in the world according to the online publications Telegraph and CNN.
1. Lake Hillier (Australia)
There are several glamorous pink lakes in the world, but the Australian one is the brightest and most beautiful. The reason for this color of water is considered to be specific microorganisms and salinity, but the tests carried out did not confirm the scientist's assumptions. On this moment no one has yet solved the mystery of the pink lake Hillier.
2. Colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia (China)
The incredible beauty of the rainbow mountains was formed as a result of the subsidence of layers of red sandstones and conglomerates over 24 million years. Motley Mountains of Chinese geological park listed world heritage UNESCO.
3. Wave Rock Formation, Arizona (USA)
The unique rock formation was formed over many millions of years from sand dunes, and over time, rain and wind gave the sandstones bizarre shapes. The sand galleries are very fragile, so access is limited, and it is very difficult to get into Volna - a maximum of 20 people are allowed here per day.
4. Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park (USA)
Bird's eye view of the largest hot spring in the world looks like the eye of a huge dragon. Up close, it is also impressive: a bright orange border near the coast to the center is replaced by a piercing turquoise color. The iridescent shades of the source are formed by billions of bacteria living in the water.
5. Keukenhof Royal Flower Park (Netherlands)
The world-famous Garden of Europe takes visitors into a vivid fairy tale: 7 million flower bulbs are planted annually on 32 hectares of the park. And every year a certain theme is chosen, for example, in 2016 it is the “Golden Age”. True, to see a miracle, you need to hurry - the park is open only 2 months a year, from March 20 to May 20.
6. Fly Geyser, Nevada (USA)
This colorful geyser appeared by chance - at the Fly Ranch located here, a well was drilled for a well and a geothermal pocket was punched. Since 1964, boiling water has been erupting to the surface in jets, and minerals dissolving in it create an unusual landscape.
7. Lavender fields, Provence (France)
The lilac realm of the main lavender province of France in July-August attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists. lavender fields virtually all of rural Provence is planted, but the most extensive area is the Valensole valley. It is actually one huge lilac field.
8. Colorful volcano Dallol (Ethiopia)
The active volcanic crater in the Danakil depression resembles alien landscape. Potassium salts leach to the surface and solidify in bizarre shapes, dyed in the brightest shades of yellow, scarlet and green. They say that this is exactly what the surface of Io, the satellite of Jupiter, the most geologically active celestial body in the Solar System, looks like.
9. River Caño Cristales (Colombia)
The colored waters of the Colombian river gave it several poetic names: "The River of Five Colors", "Liquid Rainbow". This feature of the water flow is explained by the presence of flowering algae Macarenia clavigera in the waters, which color the river in red, yellow, blue, green and gray colors.
There are an almost infinite number of magical landscapes on Earth, and each one is different depending on its location. But, nevertheless, we took upon ourselves the responsibility to single out the most beautiful landscapes peace.
1. Perito Moreno, Argentina
Perito Moreno is the brightest of the 365 blocks of ice in Los Glaciares Park in Patagonia. Its fame has grown over the past seven years, with visitors exceeding 500,000 a year. The nearest city has also changed: out of 4,000 people, its population has increased to more than 20,000, not counting tourists staying in many hotels and lodges in the area.
Note that this huge mass of ice, rising about 60 meters above the lake, is a beautiful sight, especially when large blocks of ice can be seen breaking off, which occurs very often from water pressure.
2. Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA
Located in the state of Arizona, in the United States, this canyon was created due to the erosion caused by the Colorado River, which cut through the plateau over the course of several million years. The height of the canyon currently reaches 1600 meters in some places, while it stretches for 450 km in length.
You can explore the canyon by walking along the outskirts, or if you want to experience a real adventure, you can go down and swim along the river. The experience of visiting the canyon will be simply unimaginable, and it is not in vain that it takes pride of place in our list of "The most beautiful landscapes".
3. Terraces of Yunnan, China
For hundreds of years, the inhabitants of the southern part of this region have dug and formed artificial in the mountains in order to grow rice, and as a result left this colorful scenic landscape. In addition to the incredible scenery, the attractive part of this place is its rich culture, which includes the largest number ethnic minorities in the country. Of the 56 ethnic groups that exist in China, Yunnan has 25. This city became one of the first points of departure to Tibet.
4. Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
The Cliffs of Moher are located in the southwest of Ireland, in County Clare. More than 8 kilometers long, these cliffs rise 120 meters above Atlantic Ocean, and in some places the height of the whitefish is 214 m. The breathtaking view from these rocks attracts about one million tourists every year, and on a day with good visibility, you can enjoy the scenery of the Aran Islands.
It is also important not to miss the spectacular waves of the Atlantic, which have swallowed overburden for millions of years and formed these beautiful landscapes. You can explore the area around with the help of trails.
5. Iguazu, Argentina and Brazil
Another amazing place on the list of recommended are the Iguazu Falls, which are located on the border between Argentina and Brazil, and are also close to the border of Paraguay (15 km). When visiting these countries, you should definitely take time to this place with beautiful landscapes, which was discovered by the Spanish conquistadors in the sixteenth century.
The entire territory consists of 275 waterfalls fed from the stream of the Iguazu River. Devil's Throat with a height of 80 meters is the highest and most visited. Here visitors can stay less than one meter from falling water. These waterfalls receive over a million tourists.
6. Uluru, Australia
To visit this rock that reaches 350 meters in height, you must have the permission of the Anangu aborigines, who are the guards on this sacred place and serve as guides. Please note that to fully enjoy these landscapes, you need to contemplate them in combination with the local legendary sunset, when the color of the earth turns red. IN winter time the rock takes on a silvery gray hue with a bit of black due to the growth of algae in the water sources.
When visiting this place, be careful, because not everything is allowed here and there are some areas that are prohibited for photography and video filming.
7. Cappadocia, Turkey
Millions of years ago, thanks to the eruptions of two nearby volcanoes, wind and water, this one of the most beautiful and strange landscapes on Earth was created, which continues to attract many visitors year after year. But the whole landscape does not end with the landscape. It also includes underground cities Derinkuyu and Kaymakli, which were built as a refuge from continuous invasions.
If you decide to visit the best preserved treasure of this unique geological formation in the world, you will have to make sacrifices like riding a donkey on a dusty dirt road. In the end, you will understand that it was worth paying for it.
8. Torres del Paine, Chile
This natural Park has 181,000 hectares and in it you can enjoy a varied landscape of valleys, mountains, waterfalls, rivers and lakes topped by glaciers. Main attractions: mountains and a huge variety of flora and fauna. In addition, Torres del Paine is one of the most visited places in Chile. Here you will see unforgettable landscapes.
9. Mount Cook, New Zealand
This mountain is located in the Southern Alps and is known as one of the most favorite destinations for climbers. The place receives the most tourists in the country - about 2 million. An important role in its popularity is played by the fact that some scenes of the Lord of the Rings were filmed here.
If you want to climb this very high mountain in New Zealand, you have to live six full days adventure. This is an easy climb, but depending on the physical conditions of each tourist, it takes from 16 to 20 hours to reach the top. If you are not ready to climb for so long, then you can just enjoy the scenery , offered by the country.
10. Banff National Park, Canada
This national park occupies 6.6 km2 in Canadian rocky mountains. His beautiful landscapes, formed by lakes, coniferous forests and glaciers, delight more than five million tourists every year. And not only the scenery attracts visitors, but also 56 various kinds mammals and the possibility of skiing in winter.
This is definitely one of the most famous places for diving in the world. With over 300 meters wide and 120 deep, blue hole Belize in her crystal clear waters contains hundreds of unique marine species. The place has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This landscape hole is believed to have formed over 10,000 years ago when sea levels were lower than they are today.
12. Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Over the years, Monument Valley has been the stage for Western films more than any other place in the United States. This is a unique formation of red hills surrounded by sandy desert provides perhaps the most beautiful landscape of the American West.
Friday:). I don't want to talk about floods, violence, wars and drug addicts. Let's take a better look at the amazing beautiful pictures nature.
(Total 46 photos)
1. Tourists walking near the fortress of Peter and Paul in Russia are reflected in a puddle on April 7, 2006.
2. Tourists visit famous ancient windmills in the village of Campo de Criptana in the region of Castile-La Mancha in central Spain on April 16, 2006. La Mancha windmills are mentioned in Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes,
3. fly over the city of Bristol, during the Bristol International Festival balloons, in the southwest of England on August 8, 2006. The annual event lasts four days and includes concerts, celebrations and a massive balloon launch.
4. A Bedouin rides a camel in the desert, not far from tourist resort in Sharm el-Sheikh on August 22, 2006.
5. Red leaves in a vineyard on a sunny autumn day near Ueberlingen on lake constance October 26, 2006.
6. A young man launches a model aircraft on an autumn evening in Dornbirn, about 20 km (13 miles) from Lake Constance on November 14, 2006.
7. In autumn, at sunset, a young man with a model aircraft. Dornbirn 20 km (13 miles) near Lake Constance on November 14, 2006.
9. A girl walks through dense fog in Leicester, central England, December 21, 2006. The fog has left passengers at many of the country's airports fearful that they won't be able to join their families abroad on Christmas Eve.
11. Tourists are carried along the frozen river Turne to Jukkasjärvi, above the Arctic Circle, in northern Sweden on December 24, 2006.
12. A man looks at the sea near the beach houses, while a cold front covered Muizenberg in Cape Town, August 12, 2003.
14. Cattle wander through the fog and snow on the North Downs near Maidstone, Kent, in the south-east of England, on January 25, 2007.
15. A couple at Lake Michigan at 6 degrees Fahrenheit (-14 degrees Celsius) at dawn in Chicago, February 2, 2007.
16. Runners are not afraid bad weather, they continue their run in St. James's Park, in London, February 8, 2007.
17. Lanterns along the street during the celebration in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, February 21, 2007.
18. St. Paul's Cathedral is seen from the restaurant window at the Tate Modern gallery in London on March 15, 2007.
19. People look at the waters of the Neva, which carry ice floes upstream to Gulf of Finland, in St. Petersburg on March 22, 2007. Temperatures, in Russia's second largest city, reached 12 degrees Celsius above zero (54 degrees Fahrenheit) on Thursday.
20. A rowboat and clouds reflected on Loch Lynn in Fort William, western Scotland on May 12, 2007.
21. A couple stands on the Volga embankment in Samara, about 1,000 km (620 miles) southeast of Moscow on May 18, 2007.
22. Icebergs reflected in calm waters at the mouth of the Jakobshavn fjord near Ilulissat. Photo taken May 15, 2007.
23. Father and daughter look at a huge lantern during the exhibition of lanterns, which was attended by more than 500 participants. The exhibition was held in a park in Guangzhou, the capital of the southern Chinese province Guangdong, September 5, 2003. Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month lunar calendar, falls on September 11 this year.
24. Skating after the grand opening of the ice rink at Somerset House, London, November 26, 2003
25. Tourists enjoy the sunset at Kovalam Beach, in the southern Indian state of Kerala on October 1, 2005. Kerala is one of the most popular tourist destinations.
26. George Washington Bridge across the Hudson River and connects New York (right) with New Jersey, seen early in the morning through the fog. Photo taken from Fort Lee, New Jersey on January 30, 2006.
27. A pair of swans reflected in a lake in the southern Bavarian town of Kochel, about 80 km (50 miles) south of Munich on a warm autumn day, October 14, 2005.
29. Dark clouds and a lone bird over the Millennium Wheel in London, July 8, 2004. A sharp cold snap and worsening weather led to problems with transport and communications in England and Wales.
30. Indonesian villagers ride bicycles across a bamboo bridge at dawn outside the city of Yogyakarta in Central Java on July 24, 2004. The bridge was built by residents of nearby communities.
32. An Australian holds a candle on Kuta Beach during a vigil on the Indonesian island of Bali October 12, 2005. Bali on Wednesday marked the third anniversary of the 2002 nightclub bombings that killed 202 people, mostly tourists, including 88 Australians.
33. Frost-covered trees among vineyards in the Alsace countryside near Strasbourg, France on January 11, 2006.
34. People on Primrose Hill watch the sun set over London on November 16, 2003. Many Londoners came out to enjoy the cool but sunny weather in anticipation of how daylight hours will be reduced with the onset of winter.
35. A man enjoys a sunny spring day near the southern German city Lindau, 8 May 2005.
36. A man walks through a snowy park in Tervuren near Brussels on February 27, 2004. slowed down traffic in the territory and caused flight delays or cancellations at international airports.
38. The Cathedral of the Resurrection-on-Blood is reflected in the melting ice of the Griboyedov Canal in St. Petersburg, March 10, 2004. The cathedral was built on the site of the assassination of Alexander II, who was killed by a bomb thrown by a student in March 1881.
39. The lights of the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan are reflected in the East River after sunset on November 17, 2004.
40. Sunset on Uluru (Ayers Rock), about 350 kilometers (220 miles) southwest of the Australian city of Alice Springs on April 19, 2004. 40 years ago, Uluru, which belongs to Australia's indigenous people, the Anangu people, was visited by about 1,000 tourists annually. Since then, about 400,000 visitors come here every year.
42. Tourists inspect sand dunes in the Mauritanian desert near Nouakchott on July 29, 2005. Western countries will support the military junta that initiated the bloodless coup in Mauritania, if it actually ensures democratic elections.
43. A woman walks with an umbrella along the coastline of Lanikai Beach at dawn in Kailua, Hawaii, on May 28, 2004. Hanauma Bay, about 20 miles south of Lanikai Beach, topped the annual ranking of the most the best beaches Hawaii by Steven Lizerman, a Florida environmentalist. The beaches of Hawaii have won the championship over the beaches of Florida, although there are a large number of them in the ranking.
44. The building of the British Parliament during pouring rain in London on January 17, 2005.
45. A resident of Sri Lanka holds an umbrella, passing by the bay in the city of Kalmunai on east coast Sri Lanka January 19, 2005.
46. giant waves at the Cape Town breakwater in Bay Harbor, August 27, 2005. The height of the waves reached, according to estimates, nine meters. Photo taken August 27, 2005.
