Bear’s head

This time just one photo. It was taken this spring near Tolmin in Soca river valley. It was quite difficult to get this shot – it was raining and it was windy. Well it was worth to get all wet for a shot like this !

A night visitor

Last weekend Neja & I got a pleasant visit. A hedgehog! Lovely fat and sneezy hedgehog! I asked him politely if he would pose for a few photos in our garden. In exchange for some milk and cat’s food he agreed…
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A day among flowers.

Last week Neja and I went to Arboretum Volcji Potok. It was a beautiful day. just perfect to do some flower photos. In April and may the main attraction of the park is tulips. I used the opportunity although some of the tulips were already withered.
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Slovenian evenings – highlights!

Slovenian evenings by Židana marela have successfully started! I’ve been pretty occupied with all the arrangements for this events for the last month or so. This is the reason I haven’t posted anything on this blog for such a long time. But now when the evenings are running I can finally take a breath. I won’t write much, check the photos instead – they tell a story for themselves! Read more

Slovenian evening in Ljubljana!

The D-day is almost here! Next Friday (18th of April) we finally start with our regular Slovenian evenings in Ljubljana. Everything is set for this moment and we are waiting for it eagerly. After months of preparations Ljubljana will get an interesting product that was missing for such a long time. You can read more about it on our website and if you click on the image below you will see how our fliers look like.

I would love to hear your thoughts about it – all comments are welcome!

The spring is finaly here! II.

This time for real! Finally – I’ve been waiting for warmer weather for quite some time now. Especially because the winter was not really a winter – it was something “in between”. This photo is from Goriska Brda region where everything is in bloom right now. Two more months and we will have delicious cherries from this region!

The spring is finaly here!

Winter this year was not something I expected and wished for. If there was snow, cold and sunny weather, then I was travelling abroad. And vice versa.. I was quite irritated by this, because I didn’t get ONE decent winter show this year and when I said to myself – thanks God, the Spring is finally here… Read more

Baby Crossbills

Last week my father and I went to Dolenjska to take photos of juvenile Crossbills. I did not expect what I saw there. These cute little creatures were not shy at all! Actually they were true models – playful, nosy, comedians.
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I must live in heaven!

This morning was beautiful. I woke up at half past five to be on location before sunrise. Crt and I decided a day before to go to Ljubljana castle, because the visibility was supposed to be excellent due to rain and strong winds. Morning was just perfect – clear sky was promising great views and Ljubljana was caught in heavy fog. Here is just one of the photos that I succeeded to take.

Predjama castle

One of the most visited places in Slovenia is definitely Predjama castle. It is situated close to Postojna cave about 9 kilometres further down the narrow road. When you get there it is obvious why – the place is incredible! It is hard to imagine that how hard was to build it in this remote location in front of Karst cave. Virtually impossible to conquer – this was a true Eagle’s nest!
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Magic pills!

These pills are way better than Viagra sir!
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Alpine fairytale

Gorenjska region of Slovenia is probably the most picturesque part of the country. Its high mountains, narrow valleys, emerald rivers and small alpine villages attract numerous visitors both domestic and foreign. The peak season is summer, especially in July and August when the weather conditions are the best for hiking to the mountains. The main tourist hub is Bled, a small town famous for its lake with beautiful church on a tiny island in the middle of it. During summer it is usually quite busy especially on weekends when also Slovenians come to enjoy its beauties. Not far away, but well hidden is the magical Vintgar Gorge, a place well worth a visit.
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A voyage down the river Styx

In Greek mythology, the “River Styx” is a river which formed the boundary between Earth and the Underworld, Hades. Last week my father and I visited the Krizna cave (Križna jama) in Notranjska region, Slovenia. A very interesting guy invited us to accompany him on his routine trip to the cave. Mr. Alojz Troha is regularly taking samples of the underground waters which are sent to the institute for further research. He is an experienced caver, a photographer with extensive knowledge about geology, history and biology. Although he was quite busy with taking the samples, he was an excellent guide and his tips on photography were helpful indeed.

Our trip to the underworld was an adventure I didn’t expect. We were using professional caving equipment; high waterproof boots, caving suits, battery lights and inflatable boats. The cave has a pleasant climate, the temperature is slightly above zero and the air is fresh. But being four hours in the cave wading in cold river can be chilly and we were wearing two pairs of skiing sock, skiing underwear and two! fleece sweaters under the caving suits.
A waterproof backpack is a necessity, but even that did not prevent me from dropping my flash unit into the river. Luckily it was turned off and the water was shallow.

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Early morning at St. Ana hill

Usually I don’t like to get up early in the morning. But in photography early birds get the best shots. Sometimes even I manage to get my butt out of the warm bed take the camera and go shooting. It was a cold December morning and this time also Crt (you can check his photos here)joined me. We decided to climb the St. Ana hill, which overlooks the Ljubljana marshlands. The sunrise was beautiful and we managed to get a few excellent shots. Yes, a day like this can be really rewarding and we soon forgot, that we got up almost in the middle of the night… Enjoy the photos!

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ESOPRS conference in Ljubljana

Ljubljana was hosting the 25th ESOPRS ( European Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) meeting this year. On Friday, 14th September there was a Gala dinner organised and my company Židana marela was in charge of entertainment. Here you can see some photos from that evening. The evening was a succes!

This is the fancy ballroom of the Grand hotel Union.

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A helping hand for the newbies – Antony Mcaulay

Sometimes I check my name in the Google search engine. It is quite interesting to see where your name will appear. Yesterday I checked it again an voilla – I found this friendly blog post by Antony Mcaulay. Read more

About

As the founder of Adriatic2Alps Photography Tours and the company’s leading tour guide, Luka has been a professional tour guide for many years, leading trips and expeditions in Slovenia and abroad. While working for several travel companies, he visited more than 40 different countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and this experience led to him partnering to establish Židana Marela in 2004. In 2008, he finally realized the creation of A2A Photography Tours.

A passion for photography seized Luka while he was travelling around the world. Travel photography is his main field of work, but as a nature lover, he is also a keen landscape and wildlife photographer. His photographs have been published in different travel-oriented magazines, books, and travel catalogues all over the world. As a regular conductor of field photography workshops, he will be able to provide you with useful photographic tips. As his knowledge about Slovenia is extensive, you will also gain in-depth knowledge of the country from him as well.

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