2019-05 Slovenia #1 with Van Os Photo Safaris

  • Farm
    Farm
    We stopped for gas and snacks just across the border after leaving Zagreb.
    Highway to Bled, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
    2019-05-09#4931
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pr Matjon Guesthouse
    Pr Matjon Guesthouse
    We stayed here for 5 nights.
    Selo, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
    2019-05-09#4935
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Union Beer
    Union Beer
    One of the many local beers that I enjoyed with lunches.
    Sova Restaurant, Bled, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
    2019-05-09#0820
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Seafood Pasta
    Seafood Pasta
    Sova Restaurant, Bled, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
    2019-05-09#2725
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lake Bled
    Lake Bled
    Low clouds and light rain.
    Bled, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
    2019-05-09#4940
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Barn
    Barn
    Selo, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
    2019-05-09#4965
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hay Rack
    Hay Rack
    The traditional method of drying hay.
    Selo, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
    2019-05-09#4969
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hoverfly
    Hoverfly
    Epistrophe leiophthalma
    Bled, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
    2019-05-09#4987
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wall Moss
    Wall Moss
    Bled, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
    2019-05-09#4989
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Barn
    Barn
    Bled, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
    2019-05-09#4997
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Door
    Door
    I take a lot of photos of doors and windows, portals to local life.
    Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5006
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bled Castle
    Bled Castle
    Part of Napoleon's Empire from !809 to 1813.
    Lake Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5007
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pletna Boats
    Pletna Boats
    A limited number of these boats are allowed and passed down through generations.
    Lake Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5011
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Church of the Assumption
    Church of the Assumption
    This day provided better photos of Lake Bled than any that followed.
    Lake Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5055
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Flower
    Unknown Flower
    Lake Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5059
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-breasted Merganser
    Red-breasted Merganser
    Mergus serrator
    Lake Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5089
    Larry L. Jackson
  • St Martin's Parish Church
    St Martin's Parish Church
    Churches are some of the nicest buildings.
    Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5116
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Honey Bees & Peony
    Honey Bees & Peony
    Apis mellifera - we slipped into a garden area for a few photos.
    Vila Vltava, Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5140
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Peonies
    Peonies
    Vila Vltava, Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5141
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crown Anemone
    Crown Anemone
    Anemone coronaria
    Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5161
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tulip
    Tulip
    Tulipa species - feathery petals.
    Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5168
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Produce
    Produce
    Radovljica Old Town, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5174
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Planter
    Planter
    Radovljica Old Town, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5175
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Door
    Door
    Radovljica Old Town, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5177
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Dining
    Street Dining
    Radovljica Old Town, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5179
    Larry L. Jackson
  • St Peter's Church
    St Peter's Church
    Radovljica Old Town, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5192
    Larry L. Jackson
  • St Peter's Church
    St Peter's Church
    Radovljica Old Town, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5194
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cat
    Cat
    Radovljica Old Town, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5219
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Church Of St Primoz
    Church Of St Primoz
    I photoshopped out construction material.
    Jamnik, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5226
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Church Of St Primoz
    Church Of St Primoz
    Blue Hour, Jamnik, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
    2019-05-10#5242
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Firewood
    Firewood
    Selo, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
    2019-05-11#5250
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bled River
    Bled River
    Selo, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
    2019-05-11#5259
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bee Hives
    Bee Hives
    Bee keeping is very common in Slovenia.
    Kralov Med, Selo, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
    2019-05-11#5300
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bee Hive
    Bee Hive
    Rescued from a downed tree.
    Kralov Med, Selo, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
    2019-05-11#5302
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bee Pollen
    Bee Pollen
    Kralov Med, Selo, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
    2019-05-11#5303
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pollen Separator
    Pollen Separator
    The hole size strips many of the pollen clusters from the bees entering the hive.
    Kralov Med, Selo, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
    2019-05-11#5306
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Alpine Butterwort
    Alpine Butterwort
    Pinguicula alpina
    Pericnik Falls, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
    2019-05-11#5357
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Slow Shutter Pericnik Falls
    Slow Shutter Pericnik Falls
    After a steep climb to the falls, my photos from the parking lot proved better.
    Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
    2019-05-11#5372
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Slow Shutter Pericnik Stream
    Slow Shutter Pericnik Stream
    Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
    2019-05-11#5381
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Julian Alps
    Julian Alps
    We took the long way around due to overnight snow.
    Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 12, 2019
    2019-05-12#5385
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Soca River
    Soca River
    Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 12, 2019
    2019-05-12#5390
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Soca River
    Soca River
    Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 12, 2019
    2019-05-12#5409
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Foot Bridge
    Foot Bridge
    There is a long trail along the river in the national park.
    Soca River, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 12, 2019
    2019-05-12#5413
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Soca River
    Soca River
    Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 12, 2019
    2019-05-12#5424
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stone Cross
    Stone Cross
    1400 WW1 soldiers are buried here.
    Austro-Hungarian Military Cemetery, Soca, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 12, 2019
    2019-05-12#5445
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Strmec
    Strmec
    Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 12, 2019
    2019-05-12#5466
    Larry L. Jackson
  • WW1 Fortification
    WW1 Fortification
    Strmec, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 12, 2019
    2019-05-12#5473
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Radovna River
    Radovna River
    Despite or because of rain, this was a beautiful location.
    Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
    2019-05-13#5490
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Radovna River
    Radovna River
    Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
    2019-05-13#5491
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Trail
    Trail
    Radovna River, Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
    2019-05-13#5505
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Radovna River
    Radovna River
    Steep parts of the gorge have boardwalks built onto the walls.
    Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
    2019-05-13#5522
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Radovna River
    Radovna River
    Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
    2019-05-13#5540
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Twoflower Violet
    Twoflower Violet
    Viola biflora
    Radovna River, Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
    2019-05-13#5548
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Radovna River
    Radovna River
    Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
    2019-05-13#5552
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Radovna River
    Radovna River
    Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
    2019-05-13#5566
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Slow Shutter Radovna River
    Slow Shutter Radovna River
    Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
    2019-05-13#5599
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Slow Shutter Radovna River
    Slow Shutter Radovna River
    Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
    2019-05-13#5627
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Toilet Instructions
    Toilet Instructions
    Needed due to an influx of tourists from newer nations.
    Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
    2019-05-13#1834
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lake Bohinj
    Lake Bohinj
    The largest lake in Slovenia.
    Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
    2019-05-13#5677
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Church of St John The Baptist
    Church of St John The Baptist
    Lake Bohinj, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
    2019-05-13#5682
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Forest
    Forest
    Lake Bohinj, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
    2019-05-13#5691
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bird's Nest Orchid
    Bird's Nest Orchid
    Neottia nidus-avis - an unusual non-photosynthetic orchid.
    Lake Bohinj, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
    2019-05-13#5694
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Church of the Assumption
    Church of the Assumption
    Rainy, windy conditions.
    Lake Bled, May 13, 2019
    2019-05-13#5719
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lake Jezersko
    Lake Jezersko
    On our way to our next accommodation.
    Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Jezersko, Slovenia, May 14, 2019
    2019-05-14#5733
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Austrian Border
    Austrian Border
    The highway through the mountains passed through part of Austria.
    Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Slovenia, May 14, 2019
    2019-05-14#5757
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kamnik-Savinja Alps
    Kamnik-Savinja Alps
    Austria, Jezersko to Plesnik, Slovenia, May 14, 2019
    2019-05-14#5774
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Slow Shutter Zagerski Saw Mill
    Slow Shutter Zagerski Saw Mill
    Upper Savinja Valley, Luce, Slovenia, May 14, 2019
    2019-05-14#5815
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Suspension Bridge
    Suspension Bridge
    Luce, Slovenia, May 14, 2019
    2019-05-14#5823
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Suspension Bridge
    Suspension Bridge
    Luce, Slovenia, May 14, 2019
    2019-05-14#5830
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mary Help of Christians Basilica
    Mary Help of Christians Basilica
    Due to rain, our guides arranged a visit to this, the largest church in Slovenia.
    Brezje, Slovenia, May 15, 2019
    2019-05-15#5902
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 1863 Painted Ceiling
    1863 Painted Ceiling
    Mary Help of Christians Basilica, Brezje, Slovenia, May 15, 2019
    2019-05-15#5895
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Altar Dome
    Altar Dome
    Mary Help of Christians Basilica, Brezje, Slovenia, May 15, 2019
    2019-05-15#5852
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Church of St Francis Xavier
    Church of St Francis Xavier
    Another church visit due to rain.
    Radmirje, Slovenia, May 15, 2019
    2019-05-15#5908
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Church of St Francis Xavier
    Church of St Francis Xavier
    Radmirje, Slovenia, May 15, 2019
    2019-05-15#5912
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bar
    Bar
    Hotel Plesnik, Logarska Valley, Solcava, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
    2019-05-16#5965
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Relaxation Area
    Relaxation Area
    Spa, Hotel Plesnik, Logarska Valley, Solcava, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
    2019-05-16#5967
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Firepit & Pool
    Firepit & Pool
    The swimming pool has big trout in it.
    Hotel Plesnik, Logarska Valley, Solcava, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
    2019-05-16#5969
    Larry L. Jackson
  • High Altitude Farm
    High Altitude Farm
    Solcava Panoramic Road, Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
    2019-05-16#5992
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Green Valley
    Green Valley
    Solcava Panoramic Road, Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
    2019-05-16#6000
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grain
    Grain
    Hops and grain possibly for beer production grow in this area.
    Braslovce, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
    2019-05-16#6065
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Annual Daisy
    Annual Daisy
    Bellis annua
    Braslovce, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
    2019-05-16#6066
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Buttercup
    Buttercup
    Ranunculus species
    Braslovce, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
    2019-05-16#6071
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tunnel
    Tunnel
    On our way to Piran, on the coast.
    Highway E57, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
    2019-05-16#6081
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coastline
    Coastline
    Piran, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
    2019-05-16#6090
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fishing Boat
    Fishing Boat
    Harbor, Piran, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
    2019-05-16#6095
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fishing Boat
    Fishing Boat
    Harbor, Piran, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
    2019-05-16#6096
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street
    Street
    Piran, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
    2019-05-16#6100
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Reflection
    Reflection
    From a dock while waiting for blue hour.
    Harbor, Piran, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
    2019-05-16#6127
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Blue Hour
    Blue Hour
    Harbor, Piran, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
    2019-05-16#6143
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hilltop View
    Hilltop View
    Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
    2019-05-17#6186
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Door
    Door
    Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
    2019-05-17#6206
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Window
    Window
    Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunburst
    Sunburst
    Minorite Monastery, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
    2019-05-17#6219
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Church of St Franciska Asiskega
    Church of St Franciska Asiskega
    Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
    2019-05-17#6236
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Graffiti
    Graffiti
    Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
    2019-05-17#6242
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Seaside Cafe
    Seaside Cafe
    High season must be very busy from the looks of seating.
    Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
    2019-05-17#6252
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cape Madonna Lighthouse
    Cape Madonna Lighthouse
    Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
    2019-05-17#6255
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gelato
    Gelato
    David treated us all to our favorite flavor.
    Tartini Square, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
    2019-05-17#3842
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tartini Square
    Tartini Square
    Bell Tower View, Church of St George, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
    2019-05-17#6309
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stairwell
    Stairwell
    140 steps to the top.
    Bell Tower, Church of St George, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
    2019-05-17#6323
    Larry L. Jackson