I found the red ivy, combined with the architecture in this composition appealing. However, as I was setting up my tripod a group of teenagers walked up at sat down on these steps, apparently deliberately. They lit up their cigarettes and so began the waiting game. Eventually they moved on and I was able to get my image. Since I have sold several of these prints I guess it was worth the wait.

More art nouveau architecture in Ljubljana . These pale blue doors complement the subdued stone surrounding them.

The trail through Vintgar Gorge, roughly a mile in length, is not a long nor arduous hike by any means, but the gorge itself is spectacular. The Radovna River winds through the gorge in a series of waterfalls and quiet pools and, at times, the trail hugs the cliffs by means of a wooden boardwalk (seen here) lending an air of adventure to the trek.

Slovenia has a rich apiculture (beekeeping) tradition. Colorfully painted beehives, like this one, can be seen in the area around Lake Bled. In fact, we visited the apiculture museum in Radovljica and found it fascinating.

Morning reflections accent the art nouveau Cobblers Bridge in Ljubljana. Although there has been a bridge in this location since the middle ages, the current bridge was designed by Joseph Plecnik and constructed in the 20th century.

Autumn colors bring beauty to Vintgar Gorge as the Radovna River winds through the canyon.

Fall colors on the distant shore of Lake Bled serve as a backdrop for three docked pletnas. The boats, referred to as pletnas, are active throughout the day taking tourists to the island in the lake. I was drawn by the composition of the wood planks on the dock creating leading lines to the boats on this peaceful morning.

I thought a slight soft focus and warm digital filtering created an added ambiance to the dappled light of this scene.

Autumn colors reflect on Lake Bohinj nestled among peaks of the Julian Alps. We took a bus from Bled to the lake and the trip back was indeed memorable. The bus driver drove like a wildman all the time watchinga show on the little television screen mounted on his dashboard. I was quite relieved when we finally made it back to the town of Bled.

The trail through Vintgar Gorge, roughly a mile in length, is not a long nor arduous hike by any means, but the gorge itself is spectacular. The Radovna River winds through the gorge in a series of waterfalls and quiet pools with the trail hugging the towering cliffs.

Walking through the countryside in Slovenia allows one to stop and enjoy life at a slower pace. To the side of this barn stacked with wood, is a typical Slovenian hayrack, while the Julian Alps rise in the background.

The trail through Vintgar Gorge is spectacular. The Radovna River winds through the gorge in a series of waterfalls and quiet pools.

I was drawn by the architectural elements in this image. The composition of these elements combines with the light colors to create a high key feel to this image.

I was particularly drawn to the warm colors of this ornate window and pediment in Ljubljana.

The trail through Vintgar Gorge is spectacular. The Radovna River winds through the gorge in a series of waterfalls and quiet pools.

Our day trip from Bled to Vintgar Gorge consisted of an outbound bus trip followed by a day of hiking, and then walking back to town. The return hike from Vintgar Gorge involved a mixture of trails and roads. The quaint rural setting of the return hike was marvelous with the Julian Alps serving as a scenic backdrop.

Fall colors grace a woodland hillside in Vintgar Gorge.

Shabby chic might be the way one would describe this old home in the town of Radovljica.

The trail through Vintgar Gorge is spectacular. The Radovna River winds through the gorge in a series of waterfalls and quiet pools.