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,1183 views
Looking from under the bridge.1130 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.1124 views
Lake Cerknica is extremely high, flooding a large area along with many trees.1054 views
New grass.944 views
Under the bridge.792 views
Remnants from last fall.791 views
The river flows down into the cave of Tkalca jama.776 views
Climbing down the other side provided me with more photo ops.774 views
The seemingly slow and docile river turns into rapids right under the bridge.773 views
Green shore.762 views
The beginning of the rapids.758 views
Flooded trees.746 views
In the dry season this river bed is completely dry.745 views
Under the bridge.744 views
Under the bridge.741 views
The river Rak was fast and furious.736 views
Under the bridge.736 views
I almost got wet a couple of times standing very close to the water.728 views
The bridge is 37 meters high.725 views
Under the bridge.723 views
A stick wedged between the rocks.713 views
But as luck would have it, I left the tripod in the car and had to shoot long exposures hand-held.700 views