The elusive Mr Thomas peeks out of the thick mist for a quick look around!

By Ian Middleton

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After photographing Jamnik Church at sunrise, I headed over to the other great church view in Slovenia; Saint Thomas Church in the Skofja Loka hills. I deliberately didn’t go there first because I knew from experience that after a day of rain like Slovenia had had, there was a very high chance the mist in the valley would be so thick you wouldn’t see the church at all. When I arrived I saw that I was right.

Upon arrival the church was buried under the mist. There was just one photographer sitting sadly in his car obviously already having given up. He then drove off!

I first wandered down the road a bit to shoot some images of another church in the nearby hills which was above the mist. I rarely see images of this church. It’s amazing how everyone gets so enthralled by the classic views that they ignore the rest of the beauty around it.

When I returned I setup and waited patiently in the hope that Mr Thomas to give me a glimpse. Eventually he popped out of the mist for a quick look. I was ready, and cracked off a series of shots before he retreated again!

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Suggested accommodation in Ljubljana

Grand Hotel Union: Right in the heart of the city, a stone’s throw from Preseren Square. This four star hotel has everything you need, including a business centre and underground parking.

B&B Hotel Park: The three star Hotel Park is also close to the centre. It is located in a historically protected building and was partially refurbished in 2017.

Best Western Hostel Slon: Ideally located on the main street, Slovenska Cesta, this four star hotel has a fitness centre, bar, garden and free WiFi, and is 600 metres from Ljubljana Castle and 90 metres from Ljubljana City Theatre.

Intercontinental: This five star hotel offers superb accommodation and also a great view from its rooftop cafe.

Ljubljana Resort Hotel and Camping: This resort lies on the outskirts of Ljubljana but just a 10 minute drive to the centre and also well connected by the public bus. As well as a hotel there is also a campsite and a Laguna pool complex with over 60 water effects, Ljubljana Resort is set in a 7-hectare big park.