23 Waterfall Photos That Capture Nature’s Dynamic Beauty

ByMarc Andre Updated on
Closeup of a gentle waterfall over moss-covered rocks
Photo: Claudio Testa/Unsplash

Waterfalls are a favorite subject for many landscape photographers and viewers alike. Whether the shot is captured with a slow shutter speed to blur the water or a fast shutter speed to freeze the motion, a waterfall can be a captivating subject.

Here, we’ll showcase a collection of beautiful waterfall photos for your inspiration. Browse the collection and you’re sure to get some ideas you can use in your own photography.

👉 Related reading: Essential Tips for Beautiful Waterfall Photos

View from behind a waterfall at dusk
Photo: nicos_fotowelt/Pixabay
Rainbow at the bottom of a powerful waterfall
Photo: heymatthew/Pixabay
Multnomah Falls
Photo: Connor DeMott/Unsplash
Lupin Falls in Canada
Photo: wirestock/Envato Elements
Long exposure photo of a tall waterfall
Photo: siegifts/Pixabay
Multi-tiered waterfall in the forest
Photo: Nordseher/Pixabay
Waterfall at Vogel State Park
Photo: Sean Pavone/Envato Elements
Waterfall in New River Gorge
Photo: hokietim/Envato Elements
Photo: Yves Alarie/Unsplash
South Falls at Silver Falls State Park in Oregon
Photo: Chris Briggs/Unsplash
Havasu Falls in Arizona
Photo: Stephen Leonardi/Pexels
Waterfall over basalt columns
Photo: Stephen Leonardi/Pexels
Waterfall with small cascades in the foreground
Photo: WenPhotos/Pixabay
Rainbow Falls at Watkins Glen State Park
Photo: James Mirakian/Pexels
McWay Falls in California
Photo: BKD/Pixabay
Closeup of a gentle waterfall over moss-covered rocks
Photo: Claudio Testa/Unsplash
Waterfall in deep forest
Photo: Wei86_Travel thailand/Pexels
Rajdari Waterfall in Uttar Pradesh
Photo: Rahul Mishra/Unsplash
Dettifoss waterfall in Iceland
Photo: Richard Dorran/Unsplash
Waterfall flowing over a cliff in Iceland
Photo: Zak Boca/Unsplash
Long exposure of waterfall flowing over rocks
Photo: dimitrisvetsikas1969/Pixabay
Closeup photo or waterfall and rocks
Photo: Seaq68/Pixabay
Seljalandsfoss in Iceland
Photo: Pierre Bouillot/Unsplash

Marc, the founder of Explore.Photography, is an avid landscape and travel photographer living in Pennsylvania. His passion for photography began with a desire to capture quality photos from his own travels. Marc is a husband and father to two kids, and he loves exploring new places with his family. Connect with Marc on LinkedIn.