Sound of the River Photo

Photographer’s Note

‘Vintgar Gorge - Sound of the river’

In the vicinity of Bled you can find one of the most popular natural features in Slovenia: the 1,6 km. long Vintgar Gorge.

In this gorge the Radovna river has carved its way through vertical rocks.
A path along the river and the steep cliffs leads you over several suspended walkways and bridges to the end of the gorge where a bridge overlooks the 16 m high Šum waterfall.

Since the Vintgar Gorge is very close to Bled, the highlight of Slovenia for many visitors, you won’t be alone on this trail.
But if you’re a little patient and wait till the groups of tourists have passed by, you find yourself alone with the beautiful sound of the river.

From http://www.slovenia.info/si :
The gorge has been arranged for visitors for more than a hundred years. Along the narrow passage, where the Radovna river thrashes loudly against its rocky confines, there are paths, galleries and bridges constructed in the rock. The trail runs through the 1600 m long gorge.
The Radovna flows over cascades and rapids, and in clear pools it finds peace for a few moments.
The Vintgar gorge ends at the delightful Šum waterfall, the highest river fall in Slovenia.

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npecanhuk (14532) 2009-10-26 1:58

Hello Paul!
That's a pretty interesting picture and truly beautiful!
The place seems to me very enjoyable and your picture is very good!
I specially like the colors of it!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

alin-m (1227) 2009-10-26 2:06

Wonderfull place and verry good picture.Congratulations.Alin.

belido (16775) 2009-10-26 3:52

Hi Paul,

it must be a beautiful place. I'm amazed by the color of the water. Here you have a bright image which makes good use of the pathway and the river. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

foozi (4735) 2009-10-26 7:03

Hi Paul,
this one attracts me very much. Lovely water and you have shoed it delicately in blue and the movement could be felt. The perspective is lvely leading into along the banks.
Well composed in great colours.

Regards,
Foozi

swiatopelk777 (9120) 2009-10-27 1:57

Hi Paul!
Wonderful dangerous river. Excellent scenery. Good POV and capture. Very good frame. Original picture.
Greetings from Warszawa!

lightsensor (721) 2009-10-28 13:21

hi, Paul,
hey, i can hear the "sound" from this shot! moving water hitting these rocks and maybe some birds singing...... what a place to go! i can image lots fishes under this crystal clear water. thanks for sharing this place to us.

J-P,

leonorkuhn (13957) 2009-10-28 14:22

Hi Paul,

Amazing place! The rocks covered with moss and vegetation, a hanging walkway, the river with clean and green waters make this lovely composition. Excellent POV, great depth, beautiful colors. Well done!

Greetings
Leonor

Charo (31677) 2009-10-28 16:33

Hello Paul,
A beautiful place to traverse by that walkway hanging literally rocks, although not seems very safer.
Water has a color wonderful and transmits freshness.
Excellent light and details.
Best wishes,
Charo

erdna (5358) 2009-10-29 18:39

Not only is the place beautiful but it is also very interesting. Looking at the wooden walk my feet are itchy to go and take pictures. I noticed that there was no sun when you took the picture and I guess that explains for a little flatness.

Andre'

gunbud (28121) 2009-10-30 19:22

Hi Paul,
Beautiful capture of this fantastic george with the wooden boardwalk seen above the beautifully colored river.
Love the bits of contrastaing white foam in this truquoise stream.
Regards, Tom

UlfE (9118) 2009-10-31 8:43

Hi Paul,

A really beautiful scene with the crystal clear water and the streaming water of the river. Yes, you could really hear the sound of it, and it sound nice. Great inclusion of the walkway and a perfect POV. TFS and have nice weekend!

Cheers,

Ulf

kevinos (6927) 2009-11-01 22:23

This is a very colourful and well framed presentation of some beautiful and rugged countryside, Paul, It makes an attractive picture.
Regards kevin

TopGeo (22145) 2009-11-02 4:19

Hello Paul!
That place is a pretty interesting picture and truly beautiful! Had seen your pictures from Greece and I liked. Here you give a splendid scene of nature of Slovenia with the splendid colours and the detail that impress
best regards
Georgios

Longroute (9731) 2009-11-02 6:35

It's very difficult to find good pov and a so a good composition when the environment is so narrow like in a gorge, but you succeded very well to obtain and interesting photo with a fine sense of depth. Surely the place is very picturesque: the green vegetation growing on the rocks gives a fine chromatic contrast with the blue of the water and the long trail is an eye-catching which enhances the sense of perspective. I like the lovely textures of both rocks, moss and water.

Best regards,
Donato

toto (18755) 2009-11-02 21:59

Bonjour,
belle photo de cette rivière qui serpente dans le fond de ces rochers, bonne idée ces passerelles pour se promener et admirrer la rivière sur une grande longueur.
Belle prise et bon POV.

Amitiés Thomas

paololg (14129) 2009-11-04 13:44

Ciao dear Paul,
beautiful image, especially for the color and the transparency of the water. An excellent photo of this suggestive place, famous for its uncontaminated nature. Compliments!
Ciao, have a nice day!
Paolo

photoray (1362) 2009-11-05 6:08

Hi Paul,

I would really enjoy walking along the plank platform and view the clear water and rock details.

Thanks for sharing,
Ray

paura (39052) 2009-11-08 17:02

Paul,
Quase se ouve de fato o ruido desse rio, tão boa tá a composição da fotografia. Lindo trabalho.

Abraço

Paulo

danos (33126) 2009-11-13 8:07

Hi Paul,
a great and panoramic view of the Vintar gorge with the sound of the river to be heard from my monitor.I like the existence of the wooden bridge,over the waters as the tranquillity of the place.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

adramad (3872) 2009-11-16 11:46

Hello Paul.
Wonderful environment the one that shows us your photography and the one that remembers a similar route in Spain, though probably it is not a throat so narrow as this one, treats itself about the Throat of the river Cares that this between Leon's regions and Asturias, I it have done in an occasion and it was an unforgettable experience, they are between 5 and 6 km and only it is possible to do by foot also.
In your photo I am charmed with the local colors especially this blue of the river. Well done.
Cordial regards.
Luis.

P/D. The note is very good.

abiesudiono (105) 2009-12-11 1:54

Hello Paul,

wow, beautiful photo of a river. I believe the rush of river water from the object picture you take will sound beautiful. composition and the sharpness of this picture is very interesting that more and more to beautify the overall value of this picture.

Thanks for share.

Warmest regard's Abie.