Turquoise water flowing over a small cascade between smooth pale-gray rocks in Valle Maggia near Locarno, Switzerland

Turquoise Waterfall and Eroded Rocks in Valle Maggia

This panoramic landscape photograph shows clear turquoise water moving through a narrow rocky channel in Valle Maggia near Locarno, Switzerland. Its overhead view highlights the sculpted stone, deep pools and small white-water cascade.
A summer panorama of turquoise water, deep pools and smooth eroded rocks in Valle Maggia near Locarno.
A turquoise cascade flowing through eroded rock in Valle Maggia, Ticino.
19.07.2007 · Via Vallemaggia, Locarno, Circolo di Locarno, Distretto di Locarno, Ticino, 6652, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
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A narrow cascade of clear turquoise water flows through smooth, heavily eroded rock formations in Valle Maggia near Locarno, Ticino. Deep pools, rounded boulders, ledges and shaded cavities create a richly textured natural watercourse in bright summer sunlight.

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Captured in summer, the image presents a natural watercourse shaped by flowing water and erosion. Pale-gray rock walls, rounded boulders, ledges and cavities surround the turquoise channel, while direct sunlight creates crisp shadows and strong contrast. The scene is located on Via Vallemaggia in the Locarno area of Ticino and offers a focused view of the region’s rocky river environment.

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Bring the distinctive character of Valle Maggia to your visual collection with this detailed panoramic view of clear water, sculpted rock and deep natural pools. The strong overhead perspective emphasizes texture, movement and the striking contrast between pale stone and blue-green water.

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A clear turquoise cascade flowing through smooth, eroded rock formations in Valle Maggia.

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The supplied location is Via Vallemaggia in the Locarno area of Ticino, Switzerland.

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The photograph was captured in summer on 19 July 2007.

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