A selection of photographs from all around Slovenia including Bled, Bohinj and the capital Ljubljana taken during 2004 and 2005. Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge the photographs in this album.
Lake Bled in early morning
The classic view of Lake Bled (Blejsko jezero) showing Slovenia's only natural island (Blejski Otok) and 900 year old church.
The classic view of Lake Bled (Blejsko jezero) showing Slovenia's only natural island (Blejski Otok) and 900 year old church.
The sun setting over Lake Bled
The setting sun reflects on the waters of Lake Bled as it dips behind the clouds over Triglav - Slovenia's highest peak.
The setting sun reflects on the waters of Lake Bled as it dips behind the clouds over Triglav - Slovenia's highest peak.
The still waters of Lake Bled at night
A perfectly still night at Lake Bled, taken with long exposure, showing the island, Bled castle and the Karavanke mountains in the distance.
A perfectly still night at Lake Bled, taken with long exposure, showing the island, Bled castle and the Karavanke mountains in the distance.
Dusk over Bled castle
Dominating the shore-line of the lake, Bled castle (Blejski grad) stands atop a 100m cliff and now houses a collection of 16th centuary armour and weaponry.
Dominating the shore-line of the lake, Bled castle (Blejski grad) stands atop a 100m cliff and now houses a collection of 16th centuary armour and weaponry.
Pletna boats on Lake Bled
The traditional wooden pletna boat is iconic to Bled and is their take on the Venetian gondola. These boats are the main access to Bled island.
The traditional wooden pletna boat is iconic to Bled and is their take on the Venetian gondola. These boats are the main access to Bled island.
Fireworks and candles at Bled Days festival
The annual Bled Days festival ends with the floating of thousands of candles on the lake and a spectacular firework display.
The annual Bled Days festival ends with the floating of thousands of candles on the lake and a spectacular firework display.
Fireworks and candles at Bled Days festival
The annual Bled Days festival ends with the floating of thousands of candles on the lake and a spectacular firework display.
The annual Bled Days festival ends with the floating of thousands of candles on the lake and a spectacular firework display.
Flies around a lamp on the shore of Lake Bled
Flies are attracted to a streetlamp outside the hotel Jadran on a warm evening on the shore of Lake Bled.
Flies are attracted to a streetlamp outside the hotel Jadran on a warm evening on the shore of Lake Bled.
Morning on the shore of Lake Bohinj
Surrounded by the Julian Alpes, Lake Bohinj (Bohinjsko jezero) lies at the head of the Sava Bohinjka river with this view looking toward Bohinjska Bistrica.
Surrounded by the Julian Alpes, Lake Bohinj (Bohinjsko jezero) lies at the head of the Sava Bohinjka river with this view looking toward Bohinjska Bistrica.
Morning on the shore of Lake Bohinj
Surrounded by the Julian Alpes, Lake Bohinj (Bohinjsko jezero) lies at the head of the Sava Bohinjka river with this view looking toward the far end of the lake in the direction of Italy.
Surrounded by the Julian Alpes, Lake Bohinj (Bohinjsko jezero) lies at the head of the Sava Bohinjka river with this view looking toward the far end of the lake in the direction of Italy.
Cable car from Lake Bohinj to Vogel
A cable car links the shore of Lake Bohinj to the base of the ski resort on Vogel. This view is looking down from the top cable car station 950m above Lake Bohinj.
A cable car links the shore of Lake Bohinj to the base of the ski resort on Vogel. This view is looking down from the top cable car station 950m above Lake Bohinj.
The trees of Ostanki Pragozda, Vogel
Ostanki Pragozda (virgin forest) is a forest region south east of Vogel on the lower slopes above Lake Bohinj.
Ostanki Pragozda (virgin forest) is a forest region south east of Vogel on the lower slopes above Lake Bohinj.
A traditional farm building on a planina on Rudnica
Open, grassy clearings in forested areas are common throughout the mountains of Slovenia. This one is situated on the slopes of Rudnica, Bohinjska Bistrica.
Open, grassy clearings in forested areas are common throughout the mountains of Slovenia. This one is situated on the slopes of Rudnica, Bohinjska Bistrica.
Late afternoon on the Sava Bohinjka
Flowing from Bohinj in the Julian Alps, the Sava Bohinjka joins the Sava Dolinka near Radovlijica to become the Sava which flows out of Slovenia into Croatia.
Flowing from Bohinj in the Julian Alps, the Sava Bohinjka joins the Sava Dolinka near Radovlijica to become the Sava which flows out of Slovenia into Croatia.
Water flows over the wear at Škofja Loka
Škofja Loka lies at the joining-point of the Poljanska Sora and Selška Sora rivers. The city's skyline is dominated by Loška Castle dating from 1200 AD.
Škofja Loka lies at the joining-point of the Poljanska Sora and Selška Sora rivers. The city's skyline is dominated by Loška Castle dating from 1200 AD.
The Ljubljana roofscape
The architecture of Slovenia's capital is split between the Baroque Old Town and the modern new areas. Many buildingsare by the renowned architect Jože Plečnik.
The architecture of Slovenia's capital is split between the Baroque Old Town and the modern new areas. Many buildingsare by the renowned architect Jože Plečnik.
Predjama castle nestles in the cliff-face
Predjama castle (Predjanski grad) was built in the 13th century and was home to the robber baron Erazem Predjamski
Predjama castle (Predjanski grad) was built in the 13th century and was home to the robber baron Erazem Predjamski
The turquoise water at Most Na Soči
The reservoir formed at Most Na Soči where the Soča and Idrijca rivers meet. The mountains in the distance form the border with Italy.
The reservoir formed at Most Na Soči where the Soča and Idrijca rivers meet. The mountains in the distance form the border with Italy.
Refelections in the still water at Vintgar Gorge
Vintagr Gorge offers a stunning walk along suspended walkways from the village of Podhom to Zasip.
Vintagr Gorge offers a stunning walk along suspended walkways from the village of Podhom to Zasip.
The sun behind the clouds over Triglav
From the eastern shore of Lake Bled, the three peaks of Triglav to the north-west are hidden from view as the setting sun moves behind a cloud.
From the eastern shore of Lake Bled, the three peaks of Triglav to the north-west are hidden from view as the setting sun moves behind a cloud.
Ancient trees above Begunje
Famed for being the home to the outdoor equipment manufacturer Elan, Begunje village can be found on the plains of Dežela, at the lower slopes of the Karavanke mountains and the Kamnik Alps.
Famed for being the home to the outdoor equipment manufacturer Elan, Begunje village can be found on the plains of Dežela, at the lower slopes of the Karavanke mountains and the Kamnik Alps.
The open grassland at Kupljenik
Lying in the shadow of the Jelovica mountain, the tiny village of Kupljenik is to be found 5km away from Bled.
Lying in the shadow of the Jelovica mountain, the tiny village of Kupljenik is to be found 5km away from Bled.
Mist hangs in the mountains over Kranj
Situated in the heart of Slovenia's Gorenjska region is the City Municipality of Kranj. The forth largest city in the country, Kranj offers a rich mix of industrial, commercial and cultural heritage.
Situated in the heart of Slovenia's Gorenjska region is the City Municipality of Kranj. The forth largest city in the country, Kranj offers a rich mix of industrial, commercial and cultural heritage.
The impressive and ancient Loška Castle
Dominating the skyline of Škofja Loka is Loška Castle dating from around 1200 AD.
Dominating the skyline of Škofja Loka is Loška Castle dating from around 1200 AD.