places to photograph in Slovenia Archives - Ian Middleton Photography

View from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) as it appeares out of the thick morning mist in the Skofja Loka hills, Slovenia.

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

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.

Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician at sunrise, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau with the kamnik alps and storzic mountain in the background, Slovenia.

The Annual Jamnik Church Sunrise

Every year the sun rises over the majestic peak of Mt Storzic behind Jamnik Church at two different times. See my photos from this year here…

View of the ruins of Smlednik Castle with Storzic mountain, part of the Kamnik Alps, behind, Slovenia.

Smlednik Castle & the Kamnik Alps

There are many lovely castles in Slovenia, but the old ruined castle at Smlednik is possibly the most interesting. In particular, the views from the top are some of the best in the country.

Church of Saint Michael by Joze Plecnik at dawn, Crna Vas, Slovenia.

Best time to photograph Saint Micheal’s Church on the Marsh

There are hundreds of churches scattered across Slovenia, but none as interesting and unique as the Church of Saint Michael on the Ljubljana Marshes.

Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana

The Dragon Bridge is possibly one of the most famous scenes in Ljubljana to photograph. Here I give you some tips.

Sun rising over Lake Bled and the island church of the assumption of Mary with the Karavanke mountains in the background, Slovenia.

Lake Bled viewpoint – part 1

The first in a series of articles showing you some of the best places from which to photograph this beautiful lake.

View across to the Sneznik mountain at sunset, seen from a hill in prezganje in the Jance hills to the east of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Sneznik, The Forgotten Peak

Sneznik Mountain may be dwarfed by its mightier alpine neighbours, but is equally deserving of our attention.

Planina, a floodplain in the Notranjska region in western Slovenia.

How to find great photography spots

As a landscape photographer I’m always trying to find great photography spots. There is one place I’ve known about for a long time, but it’s a seasonal lake, which means that you can only photograph it after long periods of heavy rain. Recently, after several weeks of rain, I not only got the chance but was also able to find an outstanding viewpoint thanks to a new photography location website called Photohound.

Full moon rising during the Blue Hourover Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau with the kamnik alps and Storzic mountain in the background, Slovenia.

Full Moon over Jamnik Church View

Coming up in a few weeks is the annual event when the full moon rises over the mountain peak behind Jamnik Church. Be sure not to miss it.

Sunrise view across Lake Bled to the island church and clifftop castle from Ojstrica as the run rises beside Storzic and Kocna mountains, Slovenia.

Lake Bled viewpoint from Ojstrica at sunrise

Through Spring, Summer and Autumn the sun rises over the mountains behind Bled Lake, and from the viewpoint of Ojstrica it makes for a great photo, weather permitting, Here’s the story behind the photo.

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