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.1134 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.1126 views
Lake Cerknica is extremely high, flooding a large area along with many trees.1055 views
New grass.947 views
Under the bridge.794 views
Remnants from last fall.792 views
The river flows down into the cave of Tkalca jama.778 views
Climbing down the other side provided me with more photo ops.776 views
The seemingly slow and docile river turns into rapids right under the bridge.776 views
Green shore.765 views
The beginning of the rapids.758 views
Flooded trees.751 views
In the dry season this river bed is completely dry.746 views
Under the bridge.746 views
Under the bridge.742 views
The river Rak was fast and furious.740 views
Under the bridge.739 views
I almost got wet a couple of times standing very close to the water.732 views
The bridge is 37 meters high.727 views
Under the bridge.725 views
A stick wedged between the rocks.715 views
But as luck would have it, I left the tripod in the car and had to shoot long exposures hand-held.702 views