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,927 views
Looking from under the bridge.914 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.837 views
Lake Cerknica is extremely high, flooding a large area along with many trees.752 views
New grass.663 views
Under the bridge.570 views
The seemingly slow and docile river turns into rapids right under the bridge.566 views
In the dry season this river bed is completely dry.566 views
The river flows down into the cave of Tkalca jama.559 views
Climbing down the other side provided me with more photo ops.544 views
Green shore.543 views
Under the bridge.542 views
Flooded trees.535 views
The beginning of the rapids.530 views
Under the bridge.530 views
The river Rak was fast and furious.529 views
Remnants from last fall.524 views
I almost got wet a couple of times standing very close to the water.522 views
A stick wedged between the rocks.511 views
The bridge is 37 meters high.509 views
But as luck would have it, I left the tripod in the car and had to shoot long exposures hand-held.508 views