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First flowers of spring (crocuses) on the meadow leading up to the church of Saint Thomas, situated in the remote village of Gorenji Vrsnik, Slovenia.

Spring in Slovenia - Flowers and Snowcapped Mountains

It starts gently. Weeks before the mountain passes clear and the tourist coaches...

Blejski Vintgar gorge, Gorje, near Bled, Slovenia. The 1.6 km long Vintgar gorge has been carved through the vertical rocks of the Hom and Bort hills by the Radovna River.

How to photograph Vintgar Gorge

Read all about Vintgar Gorge near Bled in Slovenia and what you can see and photography...

Dawn view on the day after the Summer Solstice from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas), the Kamnik Alps, with the waning crescent Moon and Venus beside them, Slovenia.

Moon and Venus over Saint Thomas

Dawn view on the day after the Summer Solstice from Rantovše hill across to Sveti...

View of Mount Triglav at sunset from Saint Ana church hill on the Ljubljana Marshes, Slovenia.

A Stunning Viewpoint Near Ljubljana

On the southern side of Ljubljana lies the Ljubljana Marshes, a 160-sq km natural...

Lake Bled castle and church of Saint Martin with the Karavanke Alps behind during some soft morning autumn light, Slovenia.

Slovenia Autumn Workshop Report

Bad weather should never stop a workshop. It's an opportunity to show just what you...

Afternoon view across Lake Bled to the island church of the assumption of saint mary and hilltop castle, Slovenia.

Spring in Slovenia Workshop - Trip Report

My recent Spring in Slovenia photography workshop was a great success, and we had...

Sun setting over Izola harbour, Slovenia

A great view thanks to Photohound

Thanks to a website called Photohound, I was able to find a very unique view of Izola...

The Pagan Girl, also known as "Ajdovska Deklica" in Slovene, is entwined with local folklore, symbolizing a mythical giantess who was turned to stone.

The Face in the Mountain at Vrsic Pass

The Pagan Girl, also known as "Ajdovska Deklica" in Slovene, is entwined with local...

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 across Lake Jasna to the beautiful Julian Alps, near Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

Long Exposure over Lake Jasna in Kranjska Gora

I had been watching the weather forecast and Lake Jasna on the webcam most of the...

Full moon rising over the edge of the Kamnik Alps behind Tunjice church, Slovenia.

Caught by Surprise

Sometimes a moment takes you by complete surprise. This evening was no exception....

Autumn view from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) and the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia.

Worth Waiting for the Light

On this lovely autumn morning, the anticipated golden hour light didn't materialise. However,...

Pericnik Waterfall in the Vrata Valley, Julian Alps, Slovenia.

How to Photograph Peričnik Waterfall

Peričnik Waterfall is one of Slovenia's most beautiful waterfalls. Here I explain...

Last light on Mount Storzic in the Kamnik Alps at sunset, seen from Jezero Črnava (black lake) in Preddvor, Gorenjska, Slovenia.

What to photograph on a sunny day

Clear blue skies are a landscape photographer's nightmare. It's hard to know what...

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...

Sunrise over the Selca valley (Selška dolina) Skofja Loka, Slovenia.

Best sunrise photo not quite what I had planned on the day

The best sunrise images are not always what you had planned. On this morning I had...

Ljubljana Castle and city centre with a rainbow over, Slovenia. Seen from Neboticnik terrace cafe.

Rainbow over Ljubljana Castle

The story of how I captured a surprise rainbow over the Ljubljana Castle from Neboticnik...

View of Neowise over the kamnik Alps with Storzic mountain to the right. Captured just as a flash of lightning lit up the clouds right over the mountains.

Neowise comet meets lightning

The story behind the photo I captured of Neowise comet over the Kamnik Alps just...

View from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) in the Skofja Loka hills, Slovenia.

Long Exposure at Saint Thomas Church

It's important to be patient when doing landscape photography, but my patience was...

View across Lake Bled to the island church, clifftop castle and Mount Stol in all it's spring glory, Slovenia.

Lake Bled View Part 2

In this 2nd part I show you a great viewpoint where you can get the island church,...

Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana

The Dragon Bridge is possibly one of the most famous scenes in Ljubljana to photograph....

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...

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...

Ljubljana view from Neboticnik

Best View of Ljubljana

There are many great places to get a good view of Ljubljana, but where exactly is...

Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician at dawn, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau, Slovenia.

Jamnik Church in the mist

Jamnik church is a classic scene in Slovenia, and one I've photographed often; as...

Neboticnik spiral stairway with zoom burst effect, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

How a faulty lens helped me with Intentional Camera Movement

I started noticing a problem with my camera lens, but that problem, I was to discover,...

View of the church of Sveti Josef (Saint Joseph) and the church of Saint Anna (Sveta Ana). Both churches are perched upon an exposed hill overlooking the Ljubljansko Barje (Ljubljana moors) near the village of Preserje.

Finding a new perspective

At first I was annoyed when the usual road to Sveta Ana church was closed and I was...

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,...

View at sunrise from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) and the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia.

The magic moment.

At the icon view of the church of Saint Thomas in Slovenia, I headed out one summer...

Early sunrise at Lake Bled. View across Lake Bled to the island church and clifftop castle from Ojstrica, Slovenia.

Lake Bled at sunrise from Ojstrica

The story behind the shot. Making a success out of failure. The intention on this...

Savica waterfall, Triglav National Park, Bohinj Valley, Slovenia.

Savica Waterfall, Source of Lake Bohinj

Savica Waterfall lies at the far western end of the Bohinj Valley and is a great...

View from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) in the Skofja Loka hills, Slovenia.

The Golden Hour - Is it the best time of day to take pictures?

Is the golden hour the best time to take photos? Yes, if you want golden photos....

Springtime view at sunrise from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) and the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia.

A Different Perspective of a Classic View

A different perspective of the iconic Saint Thomas church view.

Tourist walking up the steps of Lake Bled's island church on a rainy autumn morning, Slovenia.

An eye for detail in the rain

The little things count Tourist walking up the steps...

sunrise over the mist on the Ljubljana Moors (Ljubljansko Barje), a large area of wetland 160 square kilometres in size.

Photographing the Ljubljana Moors at dawn and sunrise

In this video blog I show you how I photographed the Ljubljana Moors at dawn and...

Full Blood Micro moon on July 27th 2018. This was the longest lunar eclipse this century, and it was also in opposition with the planet Mars.

Blood Micro Moon 2018

My photos of the Blood Micro Moon July 2018. With Mars in opposition in the night...

Guide to photographing saint thomas church in Slovenia

Video Guide to Photographing Saint Thomas Church

Check out the first in a series of my video guides to great photography locations....

Beautiful light and clouds scattering over Bohinj Lake after a massive storm blew over the Bohinj valley, Triglav National Park, Slovenia.

Photography Workshops in bad weather

What do we do on photography workshops when the weather turns bad? Here I explain...

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

A Considerate Photographer's Dilemma at popular photography locations.

This world is full of many great popular photography locations, which can create...

View across the beautiful Lake Bled, island church at sunset with the beautiful Karavank mountains in the background, Slovenia. Lake Bled is Slovenia's most popular tourist destination and the Karawanke mountains form the border between Slovenia and Austria.

Exposing to the Right (ETTR) - The benefits

Overexposing your photos, why would you do it. Here I show you the advantages to...

Afternoon sunrays falling over the church of Sveti Josef (Saint Joseph) seen from the church of Saint Anna (Sveta Ana). Sveta Ana is perched upon an exposed hill overlooking the Ljubljansko Barje (Ljubljana marsh) near the village of Preserje.

What makes a great photograph?

What makes a great photograph? FInd out here in my first ever article for Landscape...

View of Mount Stol in spring from an area near Bled Lake, Slovenia.

Photography workshop in Slovenia - Spring 2018

A selection of some of my favourite photos taken during my spring photography workshop...

Sunrise at 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. Framed by some trees in Spring Bloom.

Focus Stacking - A Quick Tutorial

If you've ever wondered how you can extend your depth of field beyond what the camera...

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.

Lens Flare - How to avoid it

One of the problems a photographer has to deal with when shooting into the light...

Tree in bloom on a spring morning in Jamnik village, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau, Slovenia.

The camera cannot lie - is the biggest lie ever.

The camera cannot lie - Since the dawn of photography this myth has been perpetuated,...

Beautiful frescoes on the vaulted ceiling of Saint Peter's Church in Radovljica, Slovenia.

Lying down on the Job - How I got the shot

It’s often believed that photography is easy: just turn up and click the shutter,...

Lake Bohinj, Triglav National Park, Slovenia

The legend of the Lake Bohinj Merman

Many thousands of years ago the mighty glacial Lake Bohinj was abundant with fish,...

View across the beautiful Lake Bled, island church of the assumption of Mary, and hilltop castle, all topped off with the crescent of the waning moon at dawn, Slovenia.

The Legend of How Lake Bled was made

In northern Slovenia lies the beautiful lake Bled with its island church in the middle....

View at sunrise in winter from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) and the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia.

How to photograph St Thomas Church view

St Thomas Church (Sveti Tomaž nad Praprotnim) in the hills of Northern Slovenia is...

View at sunrise in winter from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) and the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia.

February Newsletter

Newsletter from February

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

Favourite Photos of 2017

A selection of my best photos taken in the year 2017.

Autumn colours reflected over Jezero Črnava (black lake), Hotel Bor in Preddvor, Gorenjska, Slovenia.

What does a polarizing filter do to water?

If you're annoyed by reflections on water, then check out my quick photography tip...

View from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) in the Skofja Loka hills, Slovenia.

Shadows in Photography

When learning photography you'll often hear the word "light" over and over again....

Polarizing filter effects

Two great polarizing filter effects

If you have ever wondered what a polarizing filter does, in this quick photography...

Kids playing in the rain

Photography in the Rain

Rainy Day Photography - Don't stay indoors when it rains, get outside and take photos....

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.

Landscape Photography from a Distance

Landscape photography is most often done with a small focal length, and the use of...

The famous Island church enshrouded in mist over Lake Bled.

Newsletter - September

Newsletter from September

Stormy weather and beautiful light and clouds scattering over Bohinj Lake after a massive storm blew over the Bohinj valley, Triglav National Park, Slovenia.

Stormy Weather Pictures

A selection of some of my favourite stormy weather photos from Slovenia - All photos...

View across hazy farming fields shimmering in the summer heat to some hay drying racks (kozolec) in the distance, Slovenia. Seen from Brnik, near the Ljubljana airport.

Newsletter - July

Newsletter from July

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.

How to Photograph Jamnik Church View

Jamnik church is perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau with the kamnik alps and...

A one year old Brown Bear Cub in the forest in Notranjska, Slovenia.

Brown Bear Photography in Slovenia

Story of how I, Ian Middleton, finally got to photograph the European brown bear...

View across Lake Bled to the island church and clifftop castle in all it's autumn glory, Slovenia.

Some favourite photos from my Autumn 2016 Workshop at Lake bled and Bohinj

Despite not having perfect weather on all of the days, my Autumn 2016 Photography...