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... and even more bluish ...Oct 07, 2007
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The light slowly turned bluish ...Oct 07, 2007
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The redness only lasted for about five minutes, then it began to fade away.Oct 07, 2007
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It was breathtaking.Oct 07, 2007
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When we got to Stara Baška, I ran to the beach to capture this.Oct 07, 2007
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Punat marina.Oct 07, 2007
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Alone.Oct 07, 2007
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Lone cove.Oct 07, 2007
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The texture of the sea was really interesting in the shades of orange.Oct 07, 2007
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Orange-grey-orange.Oct 07, 2007
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On the way to Island Krk, the late afternoon light was a sign there would be a great sunset.Oct 07, 2007
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Looking towards Island Cres.Oct 07, 2007
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And I thought I'd be back after dark! :)Sep 30, 2007
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Cows didn't mind being photographed.Sep 30, 2007
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A few more minutes and the sun was gone.Sep 30, 2007
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The walk back took less than an hour and I just made it in time to catch the last sunrays.Sep 30, 2007
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When I was finally done with the photo session, I headed back to the tower.Sep 30, 2007
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The camera was held high up above my head for this one.Sep 30, 2007
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The only place to stand are the elevated paths, and if you step off them, you might sink knee-deep into the mud. I had to maneuver a bit to take some of the photos.Sep 30, 2007
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It was such a nice day and the light played right into my hands.Sep 30, 2007
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I just couldn't stop taking photos. This place is really photogenic.Sep 30, 2007
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Looking back towards the tower.Sep 30, 2007
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Grass and water.Sep 30, 2007
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The grass was glowing red in the late afternoon sun.Sep 30, 2007
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Reflections.Sep 30, 2007
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First of the lakes.Sep 30, 2007
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On the top deck of the viewing tower.Sep 30, 2007
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The ground is boggy and elevated wooden paths had to be built for visitors.Sep 30, 2007
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It took one hour to get to the Lovrenc lake area. First, I climbed the viewing tower. You can't even see the lakes as they are hidden among the low but thick vegetation.Sep 30, 2007
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Heading into the woods again.Sep 30, 2007
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An ideal spot to rest.Sep 30, 2007
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It's not a demanding walk - it's more or less level and the path leads through some woods and across several clearings.Sep 30, 2007
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The hike starts at Rogla at about 1400 meters above sea level.Sep 30, 2007
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I was surprised the place was almost deserted. I hardly saw any visitors, and that's a shame.Sep 30, 2007
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Roof.Sep 30, 2007
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Light and shadows.Sep 30, 2007
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Interior of the church.Sep 30, 2007
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Interior of the church.Sep 30, 2007
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Looking into the sky.Sep 30, 2007
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Interior of the church.Sep 30, 2007
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I absolutely loved the interior of the church! Roofless, bare walls, grass on the ground, interesing shadows ... but tough conditions for a photographer!Sep 30, 2007
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The church.Sep 30, 2007
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One of the newer buildings.Sep 30, 2007
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The courtyard.Sep 30, 2007
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Inside one of the towers.Sep 30, 2007
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High up on the tower.Sep 30, 2007
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Reflection.Sep 30, 2007
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Walls with towers.Sep 30, 2007
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3-D model.Sep 30, 2007
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In the tower there is a 3-D model of the monastery.Sep 30, 2007
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In the middle of the walled courtyard only a few buildings were renovated, the rest are in ruins.Sep 30, 2007
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Trees grow on top of the walls.Sep 30, 2007
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The monastery is hidden in a narrow valley and is easy to miss.Sep 30, 2007
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Once you enter through the main gate, the church ruins are on your right. I though I saw a face here! :)Sep 30, 2007
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Golden pastures.Sep 24, 2007
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Mt. Skuta dominating the background.Sep 24, 2007
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Last sunrays licking the top of Velika planina.Sep 24, 2007
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The Kamnik Alps in the late afternoon glow.Sep 24, 2007
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Open gate.Sep 24, 2007
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Fall colors are beginning to show.Sep 24, 2007
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Cattle pen, now empty before the winter.Sep 24, 2007
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Kašna planina hut - already closed for the season.Sep 24, 2007
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Red fern.Sep 24, 2007
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"Piles" of grass around the pond.Sep 24, 2007
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Reflections. Menina planina in the background.Sep 24, 2007
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Many hoofprints around the pond.Sep 24, 2007
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The sun was setting quickly and the pond was already in the shade.Sep 24, 2007
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The last pond and red leaves on the trees.Sep 24, 2007
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Wooden trough.Sep 24, 2007
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Drinking trough. In the background from left to right: Raduha, Rogatec and Lepenatka.Sep 24, 2007
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Backlit grass and glittering on the water surface.Sep 24, 2007
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The ponds are full of various vegetation - no idea what this starlike grass is called.Sep 24, 2007
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Clouds, water, grass.Sep 24, 2007
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Bright green grass growing from the humid soil.Sep 24, 2007
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There are many small ponds on Kašna planina which makes it even better for pasture - cows don't have to go far to get a drink. ;)Sep 24, 2007
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Clouds like a veil.Sep 24, 2007
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A box with a notebook in which hikers write their name to prove they've reached the top.Sep 24, 2007
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Looking to the north from the top: Velika planina and the Kamnik Alps in the background.Sep 24, 2007
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Looking to the south from the top.Sep 24, 2007
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A strange plant.Sep 24, 2007
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Kranjska reber, 1435 meters above sea level.Sep 24, 2007
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The whole slope ofthe mountain is covered in blueberry shrubs which has already turned reddish.Sep 24, 2007
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Tree silhouettes on Velika planina.Sep 24, 2007
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Green path.Sep 24, 2007
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Hiking to the top of Kranjska reber only takes about 30 minutes, but for me it was longer as I stopped to take photos all the time.Sep 24, 2007
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Not suitable for bikes!Sep 16, 2007
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.Sep 16, 2007
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Picturesque alley.Sep 16, 2007
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By the town walls in Korčula.Sep 16, 2007
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Red roofs.Sep 16, 2007
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.Sep 16, 2007
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.Sep 16, 2007
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.Sep 16, 2007
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.Sep 16, 2007
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On the pier.Sep 16, 2007
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View from the restaurant terrace where we ate dinner. I literally didn't have to get up from the chair to take this photo.Sep 16, 2007
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Waterskiing.Sep 16, 2007
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Waterskiing.Sep 16, 2007
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Coming home.Sep 16, 2007
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A family on a boat.Sep 16, 2007
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)Sep 16, 2007
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Framed by vegetation.Sep 16, 2007
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.Sep 16, 2007
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A paradise for snorkelers.Sep 16, 2007
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.Sep 16, 2007
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)Sep 16, 2007
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Rocks and pines.Sep 16, 2007
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Another village for another late afternoon excursion. This time it was Žuljana. The coast was quite rugged here, too, and beautiful just the same.Sep 16, 2007
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.Sep 16, 2007
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After sunset.Sep 16, 2007
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After sunset.Sep 16, 2007
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After sunset.Sep 16, 2007
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After sunset.Sep 16, 2007
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Layers of rock.Sep 16, 2007
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.Sep 16, 2007
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)Sep 16, 2007
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The coast beyond Lovište is not really suitable for swimming as the rocks are rugged and it's difficult to get into the water.Sep 16, 2007
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A sailboat with no sails.Sep 16, 2007
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One day we drove to the village of Lovište at the very end of the peninsula. The sunset was really that red.Sep 16, 2007
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White shutters.Sep 16, 2007
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Dark clouds over the town.Sep 16, 2007
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Sea front with private beaches.Sep 16, 2007
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.Sep 16, 2007
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Town beach.Sep 16, 2007
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Town beach.Sep 16, 2007
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.Sep 16, 2007
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Grey, green and white.Sep 16, 2007
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Harbor.Sep 16, 2007
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The water in the harbor is unusually green. It was funny seeing a few locals fishing on the main pier!Sep 16, 2007
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.Sep 16, 2007
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.Sep 16, 2007
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Orebić is the main town of the Pelješac peninsula and is dominated by a mountain called Sv. Ilija. One day the peak was shrouded in a strange-looking cloud.Sep 16, 2007
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Viganj at night.Sep 16, 2007
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Viganj at night.Sep 16, 2007
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Viganj at night.Sep 16, 2007
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.Sep 16, 2007
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.Sep 16, 2007
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Crystal clear waters.Sep 16, 2007
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One day we went to a deserted beach a few kilometers from Viganj that is only accessible via a steep path down the slope from the road.Sep 16, 2007
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The beach.Sep 16, 2007
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.Sep 16, 2007
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Measuring the strength of the wind.Sep 16, 2007
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.Sep 16, 2007
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The surf and the sea.Sep 16, 2007
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Resting and waiting.Sep 16, 2007
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The beach.Sep 16, 2007
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The beach.Sep 16, 2007
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.Sep 16, 2007
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.Sep 16, 2007
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.Sep 16, 2007
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A whole spectrum of colors.Sep 16, 2007
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.Sep 16, 2007
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.Sep 16, 2007
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.Sep 16, 2007
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The air was clear after the rain ...Sep 16, 2007
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.Sep 16, 2007
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...Sep 16, 2007
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Waves in the sunset.Sep 16, 2007
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It was really that red.Sep 16, 2007
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. Sep 16, 2007
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.Sep 16, 2007
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Island Korčula.Sep 16, 2007
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Grasses and a chapel.Sep 16, 2007
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Viganj and Island Korčula.Sep 16, 2007
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There is a road that ascends the hills above Viganj and offers great views over the coast and Island Korčula across the channel. The land jutting into the sea on the left is our beach.Sep 16, 2007
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The town of Korčula.Sep 16, 2007
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Creamy cloud.Sep 16, 2007
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A little girl jumping.Sep 16, 2007
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Sunset.Sep 16, 2007
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The sky and clouds turned orange.Sep 16, 2007
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A windsurf in the sea.Sep 16, 2007
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Last rays.Sep 16, 2007
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Island Korčula.Sep 16, 2007
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.Sep 16, 2007
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.Sep 16, 2007
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Sweet light.Sep 16, 2007
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.Sep 16, 2007
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There is Island Korčula on the right.Sep 16, 2007
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... and after a short downpour rushed to the beach, which was already glowing in the late-afternoon, after-rain light.Sep 16, 2007
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...Sep 16, 2007
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The ferry was rather small.Sep 16, 2007
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Walking on the pier.Sep 16, 2007
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.Sep 16, 2007
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...Sep 16, 2007
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Making a turn.Sep 16, 2007
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.Sep 16, 2007
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.Sep 16, 2007
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.Sep 16, 2007
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.Sep 16, 2007
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That was close. :)Sep 16, 2007
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.Sep 16, 2007
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Our journey began in the wee hours and by mid-morning we reached the coast near Makarska where the road crosses a mountain ridge and descends to the sea.Sep 16, 2007
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"I'll hide in the woods!"Sep 04, 2007
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"I'll get you!"Sep 04, 2007
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Chickens in a row.Sep 04, 2007
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"Catch me if you can!"Sep 04, 2007
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Val: "What do you want?"Sep 04, 2007
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Ela being mischievous.Sep 04, 2007
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Živa practicing to be a model when she grows up.Sep 04, 2007
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ŽivaSep 04, 2007
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