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,1207 views
Looking from under the bridge.1155 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.1149 views
Lake Cerknica is extremely high, flooding a large area along with many trees.1083 views
New grass.984 views
Under the bridge.818 views
Remnants from last fall.817 views
Climbing down the other side provided me with more photo ops.798 views
The river flows down into the cave of Tkalca jama.796 views
The seemingly slow and docile river turns into rapids right under the bridge.795 views
Green shore.782 views
The beginning of the rapids.781 views
Under the bridge.774 views
Under the bridge.773 views
Flooded trees.770 views
Under the bridge.765 views
In the dry season this river bed is completely dry.762 views
The river Rak was fast and furious.757 views
I almost got wet a couple of times standing very close to the water.751 views
The bridge is 37 meters high.745 views
Under the bridge.743 views
A stick wedged between the rocks.733 views
But as luck would have it, I left the tripod in the car and had to shoot long exposures hand-held.722 views