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,971 views
Looking from under the bridge.960 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.903 views
Lake Cerknica is extremely high, flooding a large area along with many trees.834 views
New grass.720 views
The seemingly slow and docile river turns into rapids right under the bridge.605 views
Under the bridge.605 views
The river flows down into the cave of Tkalca jama.602 views
Green shore.600 views
In the dry season this river bed is completely dry.597 views
Remnants from last fall.587 views
Climbing down the other side provided me with more photo ops.581 views
Flooded trees.578 views
Under the bridge.571 views
The river Rak was fast and furious.569 views
The bridge is 37 meters high.568 views
The beginning of the rapids.567 views
Under the bridge.565 views
Under the bridge.565 views
I almost got wet a couple of times standing very close to the water.558 views
Under the bridge.546 views
A stick wedged between the rocks.538 views
But as luck would have it, I left the tripod in the car and had to shoot long exposures hand-held.531 views