We did descend to the valley floor but didn't get very far. The ground was soggy and the passage under the bridge completely under water,823 views
Looking from under the bridge.810 views
The view from the Big natural bridge already reveals the high level of the river Rak, which has flooded a large portion of the otherwise dry meadow.753 views
Lake Cerknica is extremely high, flooding a large area along with many trees.614 views
New grass.541 views
Under the bridge.478 views
The river flows down into the cave of Tkalca jama.475 views
In the dry season this river bed is completely dry.461 views
Green shore.456 views
The seemingly slow and docile river turns into rapids right under the bridge.449 views
The river Rak was fast and furious.447 views
Under the bridge.443 views
Under the bridge.440 views
Climbing down the other side provided me with more photo ops.435 views
Flooded trees.432 views
Remnants from last fall.429 views
I almost got wet a couple of times standing very close to the water.423 views
But as luck would have it, I left the tripod in the car and had to shoot long exposures hand-held.421 views