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,919 views
Looking from under the bridge.909 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.832 views
Lake Cerknica is extremely high, flooding a large area along with many trees.745 views
New grass.655 views
Under the bridge.567 views
The seemingly slow and docile river turns into rapids right under the bridge.561 views
In the dry season this river bed is completely dry.559 views
The river flows down into the cave of Tkalca jama.554 views
Climbing down the other side provided me with more photo ops.539 views
Under the bridge.538 views
Green shore.537 views
Flooded trees.529 views
The beginning of the rapids.526 views
Under the bridge.525 views
The river Rak was fast and furious.524 views
Remnants from last fall.520 views
I almost got wet a couple of times standing very close to the water.518 views
A stick wedged between the rocks.508 views
The bridge is 37 meters high.506 views
But as luck would have it, I left the tripod in the car and had to shoot long exposures hand-held.504 views