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Copyright: Adrian Rusu (roges) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 570 W: 0 N: 1079] (5290)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-16
Categories: Nature
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-22 7:09
Viewed: 279
Points: 47
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Dear colleagues, today I present the first picture of Slovenia. It was the first time I visited this country on their way to Croatia. I left impressed by what I saw. Probably gonna come back in this country to visit.
I hope you will like.

Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia, is a country in Central Europe bordering Italy to the west, the Adriatic Sea to the southwest, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north. The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana.

Slovenia has been part of the Roman Empire; partly the Republic of Venice; the principality Carantania; the Holy Roman Empire; the Habsburg Monarchy; the Austrian Empire (later known as Austria-Hungary); the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (renamed to Kingdom of Yugoslavia in 1929); partly Kingdom of Italy; between the two World Wars occupied by Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Independent State of Croatia (1941–1945); and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from 1945 until independence in 1991.

Slovenia is situated in Central Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean . The Alps—including the Julian Alps, the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and the Karavanke chain, as well as the Pohorje massif—dominate Northern Slovenia along its long border with Austria. Slovenia's Adriatic coastline stretches approximately 43 kilometers[1] (27 miles) from Italy to Croatia. The term "Karst" originated in southwestern Slovenia's Karst Plateau (Slovene: Kras), a limestone region of underground rivers, gorges, and caves, between Ljubljana and the Mediterranean. On the Pannonian plain to the East and Northeast, toward the Croatian and Hungarian borders, the landscape is essentially flat. However, the majority of Slovenian terrain is hilly or mountainous, with around 90% of the surface 200 meters or more above sea level.

Four major European geographic regions meet in Slovenia: the Alps, the Dinarides, the Pannonian Plain, and the Mediterranean. Slovenia's highest peak is Triglav (2,864 m; 9,396 ft); the country's average height above sea level is 557 metres (1,827 ft). Although on the shore of the Adriatic Sea, near the Mediterranean, most of Slovenia is in the Black Sea drainage basin. The geographical centre of Slovenia is at the coordinates 46°07'11.8" N and 14°48'55.2" E. It lies in Spodnja Slivna near Vače in the municipality of Litija. Slovenia's coastline measures 47 km (29 mi).

Slovenia is a member of the European Union, the Eurozone, the Schengen area, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Council of Europe, NATO, UNESCO, WTO, and UN.

The Central European nation of Slovenia offers tourists a wide variety of landscapes in a small space: Alpine in the northwest, Mediterranean in the southwest, Pannonian in the northeast and Dinaric in the southeast.

The nation's capital, Ljubljana, proudly shows its Baroque and Art Nouveau influence, and the work of native born architect Jože Plečnik. Other attractions include the Julian Alps with the picturesque Lake Bled in Bled and Soča valley, as well as the nation's highest peak, Mount Triglav. Perhaps even more famous is Slovenia's karst named after the Karst plateau in southwestern Slovenia. More than 28 million visitors have visited Postojna Cave, while a 15-minute ride from it are Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Further in the same direction is the coast of the Adriatic Sea, with a jewel of Venetian Gothic, Piran. The hills around the nation's second-largest city, Maribor, are renowned for their wine-making. Even though Slovenes tend to consume most of the wine they produce, some brands like Ljutomer have made their appearance abroad. Geology has made the northeastern part of the country rich with spas, with Rogaška Slatina being perhaps its most prominent site.

Triglav National Park (Slovene: Triglavski narodni park) is a national park located in Slovenia. It was named after mount Triglav, a national symbol of Slovenia. Triglav is situated almost in the middle of the national park. From it the valleys spread out radially, supplying water to two large river systems having their sources in the Julian Alps: the Soča and the Sava, flowing to the Adriatic and Black Sea, respectively.

The proposal for conservation dates back to the year 1908, and was realised in 1924. Then, on the initiative taken by the Nature Protection Section of the Slovene Museum Society together with the Slovene Mountaineering Society, a twenty year lease was taken out on the Triglav Lakes Valley area, some 14 km². It was destined to become an Alpine Protection Park, however permanent conservation was not possible at that time.In 1961, after many years of effort, the protection was renewed and somewhat enlarged, embracing around 20 km². The protected area was officially designated as the Triglav National Park. Under this act, however, all objectives of a true national park were not attained and for this reason over the next two decades, new proposals for the extension and rearrangement of the protection were put forward. Finally, in 1981, a rearrangement was achieved and the park was given a new concept and enlarged to 838 km² – the area it continues to cover to this day.

Around half of the country (11,691 km²) is covered by forests; the third most forested country in Europe, after Finland and Sweden. Remnants of primeval forests are still to be found, the largest in the Kočevje area. Grassland covers 5,593 square kilometres and fields and gardens 2,471 square kilometres (954 sq mi). There are 363 square kilometres of orchards and 216 square kilometres of vineyards. There is a Continental climate in the northeast, a severe Alpine climate in the high mountain regions, and a sub-Mediterranean climate in the coastal region. Yet there is a strong interaction between these three climatic systems across most of the country. This variety is also reflected in climatic variability over time and is an important factor determining the impact of global climate change in the country.
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Very nice view great [hotos. Lovely colors and nature .
Regards Zoran

Hi Adrian,
Superb landscape with subtle lighting and sharp focusing.
I agree with you, Slovenia is just fantastic...its capital Ljubljana is marvelous!
Nice vivid colors with colorful buildings amidst!
Great shot - a superb postcard!
Well done,
Regards,

Francis Xavier

fantastic landscape shot with grt colours and pov tfs
regards bryan

Hi Adrian,

Beautiful shot of the lovely landscape with great clarity and superb focusing! I like the blue sky in the picture, which gives the landscape an exceptionally wonderful contrast, thereby making this a "Postcard" type picture from Maribor!
very well done, my friend!

best regards,
Paras

Salut ADRIAN

Quelle pour toi de visiter toutes ces régions et quelle chance pour nous que tu nous les fasses partager.
Un joli paysage bien tranquille et bien vert.
Amicalement
Valérie

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1358 W: 0 N: 2685] (21313)
  • [2009-09-22 8:52]

Hello,

mangigique vue de la belle cmapange, avec la vigne, l'église au toit rouge, les belle maisons, superbe ensemble3 très bien caapté.

bravo et maitié

Nicou

Ehh da:)

frumoasa priveliste si frumoasa zi
tu vrei sa l ajungi pe tipul ala si sa ezi toata lumea???:)
o seara frumoasa!

Oana

Adrian
Nici vorba despre asa ceva, Slovenia o admir ca un model in care estul a ajuns din urma vestul destul de repede.
Iar ca peisaje, are zone mirifice.
Horia

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  • Saba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 615 W: 0 N: 1685] (9475)
  • [2009-09-22 10:20]

Greet Adrian!

Beautiful scenery and composition.
Splendid colours and formulation.

Only warmths.
Barbara

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  • cocco Silver Note Writer [C: 3 W: 0 N: 20] (131)
  • [2009-09-22 10:32]

Fabuloso! Bravo!!!

Marcela

Hi Adrian,
You certainly have to go back to Slovenia. The mountain area is probably the best in Europe. If you like fly fishing, there are some wonderful rivers to go to. You captured the rural part of Slovenia perfectly with a great idea of living in this part of the world. I like the shape of the church and the wine culture that I did not know of.
TFS,
Niek

nicely composed landscape, but unsharp. Hope you have more pics in Slovenia, specially the Adriatic coast. cheers janos

Merhaba Adrian
Ne kadar güzel bir manzara ve ülke
Perspektif, renkler ve derinlik harika
Not çok açıklayıcı
Teşekkürler ve eline sağlık
Burak

Hello Adrian! Nice country, wonderful village, amazing landscape, beautiful colours. Good exposure. Well done!

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5763 W: 198 N: 2582] (10130)
  • [2009-09-23 5:17]

Ciao Adrian


Beautiful panoramic!
I love the whole look of this green, the landscape
Lovely presentation high quality and sharpness.
Excellent perspective through the nice choice of your angle.
Very well done, good landscape picture too.

Have a nice day,

Sergio

Seamana putin cu satele de pe la noi.Unde e multa verdeata nu poate fi decat foarte frumos.Salutari.Alin.

Hi Adrian
Slovenia is beautiful country
you have present very beautiful view
of this country.
take care
Riste

Ciao Adrian, lovely and peaceful composition with beautiful little village, splendid light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Adrian,
Beautiful scene as if It is a postcard. Nice contrast between white buildings and green tones. Vivid coloras and well seen composition
TFS
Selahattin E

Hello Adrian,
The blues and greens are most attractive in your composition of this charming town. The focus appears to be on the neat rows of grape vines on the b/g. The image is well framed with many wonderful elements. Best regards.
Danilo

hi Adrian .. so beautiful landscape shot such a beautiful colors well done my friend .. and thanks for showing us all those beautiful places you visit :) have a nice day .Harout.

This is an excellent pov and creates an excellent composition Nice colours and sharpness also TFS
warm regards
David

Hi Adrian,

This is a beautiful landscape. The POV from below to show the church, farmhouses and eventually vineyards (or perhaps orchards?) is a feast for the eyes. Very colorful and sharp with excellent DOF.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Warm regards,
Werner

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  • AKITA Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1057 W: 81 N: 66] (12645)
  • [2009-09-26 18:49]

dear Adrian,
a wonderful view shot of rich green and vivid white houses.
the church looks very nice to match this country forest and yard.
the atmosphere shows us timeless feeling,
thank you for your picturesque shot,
Akihisa

Hi Adrian,
Interesting and informative notes.Great depth in your image with natural saturated colours forming an excellent contrast. Great landscape.
erwin...

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