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,967 views
Looking from under the bridge.959 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.894 views
Lake Cerknica is extremely high, flooding a large area along with many trees.830 views
New grass.716 views
Under the bridge.602 views
The seemingly slow and docile river turns into rapids right under the bridge.601 views
The river flows down into the cave of Tkalca jama.599 views
Green shore.597 views
In the dry season this river bed is completely dry.594 views
Remnants from last fall.584 views
Climbing down the other side provided me with more photo ops.577 views
Flooded trees.575 views
Under the bridge.567 views
The river Rak was fast and furious.566 views
The beginning of the rapids.563 views
Under the bridge.563 views
Under the bridge.562 views
The bridge is 37 meters high.555 views
I almost got wet a couple of times standing very close to the water.551 views
Under the bridge.542 views
A stick wedged between the rocks.535 views
But as luck would have it, I left the tripod in the car and had to shoot long exposures hand-held.529 views