CANADA ~ The Johnston Canyon Waterfalls - Banff National Park - UNESCO ~

... Pretty views of a breathtaking natural attraction in Banff National Park... these waterfalls are one of the many found within the scenic Johnston Canyon itself... it is a wonderful example of centuries-old rock formations... Johnston Canyon is an extremely popular and scenic trail which takes one along the waterfalls, lime stone rock tunnels, caves, steep canyons and blue-green pools at the end of the hike... a must-visit attraction and one of the busiest in the Canadian Rockies... Thanks a lot Glenn!✿◕ ‿ ◕✿ and this time no pen cancel but great *clear* postmarks!👍

The Johnston Canyon Waterfalls comprise a Lower Falls and Upper Falls as well as few more smaller ones.

Johnston Canyon was caused by erosion of limestone rock as Johnston Creek, a tributary of Bow River, empties into the Bow River. Over thousands of years, the erosion has formed gorges and waterfalls.

Banff National Park is Canada‘s oldest national park, established in 1885 in the Rocky Mountains and is the third-oldest national park in the world. Today, Banff National Park is 6,641km2 in area, the second largest of Canada’s mountain parks behind Jasper National Park.

In 1984, Banff was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stamps:

Fauna - Snow Mammals

(Issued 16-02-2021)

ITALY ~ Marmore Falls - Terni - Umbria ~

... Wonderful view of an amazing mighty "manmade" waterfall... the highest of its kind in Europe.... although the waterfalls are a human construction, it is a great demonstration of the forces of nature.... the 165 metre high waterfall cascades over three sections, with the first drop at 83 metres being the highest... built by the Romans more than 2000 years ago😲... there are views of the cascade at various vantage points... today the water flow is controlled by a hydroelectric dam and is only in full flow for a few hours at a time to satisfy the needs of tourists and the power company... at night-time, the show is even more breath-taking, since the waterfall is illuminated by a LED system which makes it a truly unique experience... it is also an ideal place for water sports like rafting and kayaking... Thanks so much Gian Luca and Raffaella for 5 fantastic postcards!!¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The waterfalls were created in 3rd century BC on the orders of Curio Dentato. The valley was a swamp and stagnant, to fix the problem Dentato created a canal called Cava Curiana, this had the water from the River Velino cascade over the cliff into the River Nera below.

The waterfalls were altered and restored with canals for better water flow between the 15th and 18thC with the current look being created in the 18thC.

The Marmore Falls take their name from the calcium carbonate salts present in the rocks, which make them very similar to marble.

Stamp:

Matera - European Capital of Culture
(Issued 04-03-2019)

SRI LANKA ~ Atha Mala Ella Waterfall - Morawaka ~

... Lovely Sri Lankan waterfall view... home to many waterfalls which ends their journey in the Indian Ocean from varies points of the island... surrounded by beautiful nature... wildlife and birds whose songs mix with the sound of rushing water... Ayubowan and Thanks Ravindra!!【ツ】

The source of the fall is the Deniyaya Gongala mountain range with a height of 52m.

It is said that this massive waterfall fed by the Nilwala River was on a Elephant Migration Path and an elephant fell to death off this 52 meter fall. Thus this waterfall was called Etha Mala Ella.









Ⓒ Vijitha and Lalana Yapa

Stamps:

The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Baddegama Wimalawansa Nayaka Thero
(Issued 31-12-2013)

2X United Nations Day of Vesak
(Issued 12-05-2017)

SRI LANKA ~ Laxapana Falls ~

...  New great waterfall view for my collection... set in beautiful greenery with a nice natural pond... one of the most fascinating waterfalls...  Sri Lanka, in comparison to its size, has perhaps the largest number of waterfalls of any country in the world... Lanka Council of Waterfalls (LCWF) has recorded 382 waterfalls... Thanks a lot Ravindra!!✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

Laxapana Falls is 126m high and the 8th highest waterfall on the island. It is situated in Hatton area in Nuwara Eliya District. It formed by Maskeliya Oya near the confluence of Kehelgamuwa Oya and Maskeliya Oya which forms Kelani River.

The Falls gives its name to twin Hydroelectricity Power stations, Laxapana which generates 50MW of electricity and New Laxapana which generates 100MW.

Popular folklore tells this was the place where Buddha mended his saffron robe when he was visiting Sri Pada. The name of the Falls derived from Sinhala words of "Laxa" means Hundred thousand and "Pahana" or "Pashana" means rock.

Stamps:

2X United Nations Day of Vesak
(Issued 12-05-2017)

SRI LANKA ~ Mapalana Ella Falls ~

...   Another lovely view of one the many waterfalls around the island... also known as a waterfall paradise... Mapalana is Ratnapura's most picturesque waterfall... it is 4th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and highest in Ratnapura district... this district contains the largest concentration of water falls on the island... Thanks once more Ravindra!!ヽ(ヅ)ノ➞  Lighthouses on Post Cards

Situated amongst medicinal herbs, the 141 m high Mapalana Ella fall consists of three sections and is served by a stream (Minuwan Dola, Heen Ella Dola ) which originates from the Thoranabandigala (or Kondagala) in the Samanala mountain range.

During the rainy season the simultaneous flows can be heard from up to 6km away.

According to legends, the fall gets its name from a local nobelsman (maapaa) who used to bath at this fall.




Photo: Shaan Hettiarachchi

Stamps:

The 8th Conference of the Association of SAARC Speakers & Parliamentarians
(Issued 04-10-2017)

United Nations Day of Vesak
(Issued 1205-2017)

SRI LANKA ~ Devon Falls ~

... Another lovely view of one the many waterfalls around the island... also known as a waterfall paradise... situated in the hills, roads and a tea castle gives it a wonderful surrounding... Devon Falls is one of the most popular waterfall in the country specially due its clear view from the popular Hatton Nuwara Eliya Road... Thanks a lot Ravindra!! ❁◕ ‿ ◕❁

Devon Falls is a 97 m (318 ft) fall lying off the Hatton-Nuwara Eliya road, just outside Talawakele.

 It is the country's 19th tallest and lies on the Kotmale Oya, which is a tributary of the Mahaweli, Sri Lanka's longest river.

This fall gets the name because of the pioneer British coffee planter, Mr. Devon whose cultivations and plantations are nearby the fall. This 97 m high cascade is above 1159 m from sea level.






Ⓒ Vijitha and Lalana Yapa

Stamps:

 United Nations Day of Vesak
 (Issued 12-05-2017)

SRI LANKA ~ Deniyaya ~

... Nice view of one the many waterfalls around the island... it is known as a waterfall paradise... Deniyaya is one of the rural cities whith plenty of hidden natural beauty.... “Ayubowan” is the traditional greeting in Sinhalese meaning "MAY YOU ENJOY LONG LIFE.“.... so ayabowan to you my dear postcard friend Ravindra!! \_(♥‿♥)_/

Deniyaya is a town situated in a mountainous area close to the world heritage site, Sinharaja forest a tropical forest reserve.

Sinharaja Forest Reserve is one of the least disturbed and biologically unique lowland rain forests now remaining in Sri Lanka.

The mountains of Sri Lanka are plentiful with waterfalls of cascading beauty. Numbering over a hundred and many of them virtually unknown, they are hidden away mostly in forest surroundings or approachable by steps and tea plantation tracks.




Photo: Ⓒ Vijitha Lalana Yapa

Stamps:

2017 United Nations Day of Vesak
(Issued 12-05-2017)

SRI LANKA ~ Bambarakanda Falls - Balangoda ~

...Great waterfall in an amazing setting... the tallest on the island... it is not a wide waterfall but drops as a thin line from a rocky outcrop... this is the first of 12 new postcards issued by Sri Lankan post showing unseen places of natural beauty... I already know for sure that 2017 will be once more a fantastic postcard yearツ... looking forward to see more...always special with a matching stamp...Thanks so much Ravindra!!\_(♥‿♥)_/

With a height of 263 m (863 ft) is it  the 299th highest waterfall in the world. The Bambarakanda Falls  lies in the Badulla District among a evergreen forest in the Kalupahana Area.

The fall is formed by the Uduweriya Haputale mountain and Kuda Oya, a tributary of Walawe River.

Stamp:

 Bambarakanda Falls
(Issued 02-12-2016)

SPAIN ~ Algar Waterfalls - Costa Blanca ~

...Beautiful view of the impressive Algar waterfalls... a must see when in Benidorm...a natural aquatic attraction...they show a different, very quiet and even cool Spain...Thanks Dorien and Ben! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The Fonts del Algar is a series of naturally occurring waterfalls and natural pools which are only 15km from Benidorm.

The Valencian government has declared the waterfalls and surrounding area a Protected Wetland. The Algar Falls and the hills and valleys around it offer a great combination of exercise and sightseeing,

Stamp:

Tourism
(Issued 02-01-2016)

USA ~Kauai - Hawaii ~

..Lots of wonderful views of the oldest island in the Hawaiian archipelago...a tropical paradise and
 nature lovers dream...Thank you so much Andron for thinking of me on your vacation!!✈ (♥‿♥)

Kauai is an island in the mid-Pacific, part of the Hawaiian archipelago and is Hawaii’s fourth largest island.

It's nicknamed "the Garden Isle" thanks to the tropical rainforest covering much of its surface. The dramatic cliffs and pinnacles of its Na Pali Coast have served as backdrop for major Hollywood films (Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, George of the Jungle..) while 10-mile-long Waimea Canyon and the Nounou Trails traversing the Sleeping Giant ridge are hiking destinations.



Clockwise, from top to left:
Yellow hale plumeria
Bali Hai
Wailua Falls
Nā Pali Coast

Stamp:
 "The Moon" Global Forever stamp
(Issued 22-02-2016)

CROATIA ~ Krka National Park Waterfalls ~

... New great National Park to add to my collection...beautiful impressive waterfall view...you can even swim in these waterfalls ㋡...Thank you very much Agi!! ♥

Krka National Park is one of the 8 Croatian national parks. The park is named after the river Krka that it encloses. It is the seventh national park in Croatia and was proclaimed a national park in 1985.

Krka is a river in Dalmatia with a length 72.5 km. In the parts of the course where the Krka flows through marly soils, certain extensions are created. In limestone it forms a narrow and deep canyon (up to 200 m), flowing over travertine (a form of limestone) barriers and creating waterfalls.

Stamps:

Easter
(Issued 08-03-2016)

International Children's Festival
(Issued 14-02-2011)

CANADA ~Walters Falls - Ontario's Grey Bruce Region ~

...More of  nature's beauty ♥...one of the many waterfalls in Grey County...with lovely UNESCO stamp too...Thanks a lot Andron for this lovely surprise in my mailbox!!

Photo © Telfer Wegg The magnificent Walter’s Falls are located along the Niagra Escarpment in Walter’s Falls Ontario.

Named for the pioneer John Walter and his family, the picturesque settlement grew around its waterpower, which continues to provide energy for a gristmill. The location is now home to the spectacular accommodation The Falls Inn.

The Bruce Trail (Canada's oldest and longest footpath) crosses over these falls. The trail follows the Niagara Escarpment, which is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, from Niagara Falls to Tobermory on the top of the Bruce Peninsula.

Stamp:

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Canada
(03-07-2015)

SRI LANKA ~Ravana Waterfall - Ella~

...A wonderful natural structure in a stunning setting...one of the most beautiful and popular waterfalls (the island has an impressive list of more than 50 waterfalls over 33ft in height)...Thanks a lot Ravindra!!

This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in height and cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. During the local wet season, the waterfall turns into what is said to resemble an areca flower with withering petals. But this is not the case in the dry season, where the flow of water reduces dramatically.

The falls form part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary and is situated in Badulla district near the Ella-Wellawaya road.

According to legend, it is said that King Ravana (who was the king of Sri Lanka at the time) had kidnapped princess Sitha, and had hidden her in the caves behind this waterfall, now simply known as the Ravana Ella (ravana falls)

Stamp:

The 60th Anniversary of the Election Department
(Issued 30-09-2015)

SRI LANKA ~Ramboda Waterfall ~

...beautiful scenery on the Nuwara Eliya Road into the Central Hills...Thanks a lot Ravindra !

Photo: © A. Felix J. Perera Ramboda Falls is 109m high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in the Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass .It was formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945m above sea level.

This gigantic waterfall has three parts; the first part above the road in the jungle while the other two parts are close to and below the road.

Stamps:

Solar System:Mercury-sun-earth
(Issued 05-12-2014)

VIETNAM ~ Ban Gioc Waterfall ~

...First great postcard sent by friend Benny who traveled last year through Vietnam and sent lots of postcards from different places he visited...so more to come... Bedankt Benny! :-D

Ban Gioc Waterfall is one of Vietnam’s most impressive natural sights. Located in the northeastern province of Cao Bang,. It is 53 meters (173 feet) high and 300 meters ( 984 feet) wide, Ban Gioc waterfall has 3 layers from the peak to the river, making Ban Gioc the widest – but not the highest – waterfall in the country.

Ban Gioc Falls lays on the border of Vietnam and China. It is considered to be the largest waterfall in Vietnam. The Falls are made out of three main waterfalls.

Stamps:
Architecture - Landscape of Vietnam - Bridge Pagoda
 (Issued 16-01-2012)

Architecture - Landscape of Vietnam -One-pillar Pagoda
 (Issued 16-01-2012 )

ICELAND~Skogafoss Waterfall~

...Received second card (this one with no rainbow) showing one of the most impressive waterfalls in all of Iceland...just see how tiny everyone appears in front of the waterfall...Thanks Svea!!

With nice  tourist stamps III- Sjálfberg rock.
(Issued 16-01-2014)

©Photo: Palmi Gudmundsson Skógafoss is a waterfall situated on the Skógá River in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful classically-shaped rectangular waterfall of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters.

SRI LANKA ~Bakers Waterfall ~

First of two great nature views from Sri Lanka...one of the most famous waterfalls in a magnificent scenery... Thanks once again Ravindra!


With a set of really nice stamps!

Baker's Falls  waterfall is situated in Horton Plains National Park on a tributary of the Belihul Oya.

The height of the Baker's waterfalls is 20 metres (66 ft). The falls were named after Sir Samuel Baker, who was a famous explorer.

 Many Rhododendron and Fern bushes can be seen around the waterfall.






Gefthec Enterprises
Photo - A. Felix J. Perera

ICELAND~Skogafoss Waterfall~

...Breathtaking view of one of the most impressive waterfalls in all of Iceland...Just see how tiny everyone appears in front of the waterfall... Thanks a lot Patrik!!!


Nice stamp with great clear postmark.
Tourism II Icelandic Nature - Aldeyjarfoss
(Issued 24-01-2013)

Skógafoss is a waterfall situated on the Skógá River in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline.

The Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful classically-shaped rectangular waterfall of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days.

SRI LANKA ~Devon Falls~

...An amazing waterfall view surrounded by beautiful tropical forest...Another wondeful gift from Mother Nature... And this one is ranked as 19th highest on the island...I was thinking how spectacular must the highest waterfall then look ! Thanks a lot Ravindra!!

With three great stamps:
World Tourism Day 2011 Sri Lanka waterfall stamps.
58th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (Issued 19-09-2012)
25 Years of Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Sri Lanka Branch (Issued 09-02-2012).

Named after a pioneer coffee planter called Devon, whose plantation is situated nearby the falls.This waterfall is one of the most prominent waterfalls of Sri Lanka which is situated near to Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya District. It is a massive waterfall which is 97 meters high and has several continuous cascades.

SRI LANKA ~Kadiyanlena Water Fall

Thanks Yasara for this lovley nature view!:D
No real stamps...:(

This water fall is near to Nuware Eliya. Its called "the little england" not only because of the cold weather but also the buildings and surroundings all looks same as the england.Full of waterfalls and green.And also you can find the world's end with lot of animals and plants and water streams,waterfalls,lakes.