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,924 views
Looking from under the bridge.913 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.836 views
Lake Cerknica is extremely high, flooding a large area along with many trees.750 views
New grass.659 views
Under the bridge.568 views
In the dry season this river bed is completely dry.564 views
The seemingly slow and docile river turns into rapids right under the bridge.563 views
The river flows down into the cave of Tkalca jama.558 views
Climbing down the other side provided me with more photo ops.542 views
Green shore.540 views
Under the bridge.539 views
Flooded trees.534 views
The beginning of the rapids.528 views
Under the bridge.528 views
The river Rak was fast and furious.527 views
Remnants from last fall.523 views
I almost got wet a couple of times standing very close to the water.521 views
A stick wedged between the rocks.511 views
The bridge is 37 meters high.508 views
But as luck would have it, I left the tripod in the car and had to shoot long exposures hand-held.506 views