The Soča - it's my all time favourite river, I love it in every season, but most in Spring.
Soča
The Emerald Beauty in Slovenia
Before 2020 I have been in the Soča valley in Slovenia almost every week and you might remembe my many posts and photos from this river. Well, because of the restrictions and closed borders I haven't been there as often in the past two years, so I enjoy it even more now since traveling is not restricted anymore.
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This valley and the green river is beautiful at any time of year, but I think it looks best in Springtime when everything gets green again. The more or less brown and dull mosses and grasses on the rocks give everything a fresh look and the melting snow in the mountains turns the river into a raging river at places.
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The Soča valley, as beautiful as it is, has seen a lot of violence in World War I when the twelve battles of the Isonzo on the Italian front happened in this area. It's called "Isonzo" battles because on the Italian side the Soča is called Isonzo. Over half a million Austro-Hungarian and Italian Soldiers have lost their lives between May 1915 and November 1917.
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In Summertime the valley is a popular place for people and families who enjoy the nature and the crystal clear water of the river. Usually the parking spots along the narrow road through the valley are full of cars as soon as the morning sun is high and warm enough. I'm there in the early mornings and leave before most arrive and so it doesn't bother me a lot.
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You know I love the more intimate photos of waterfalls and often the smaller a waterfall is, the better 😊 So, this waterfall below is "Tiny", a tiny little waterfall that I have photographed quite a few times in the past years. When there's not much water in the river you can't see it, but after a rain it's always there just like in these photos. And I know that because of its height it can't be called a waterfall, but to me it is one 😁
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Spring
A bursting into greenness;
A waking as from sleep;
A twitter and a warble
That make the pulses leap:
A watching, as in childhood,
For the flowers that, one by one,
Open their golden petals
To woo the fitful sun.
A gust, a flash, a gurgle,
A wish to shout and sing,
As, filled with hope and gladness,
We hail the vernal Spring.
by H. G. Adams
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The Soča is 138 kilometres (86 miles) long and flows from its source in the Trenta Valley in the Julian Alps in Slovenia to the Adriatic Sea which the river enters near the town of Monfalcone in Italy.
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Another week has gone by and this weekend I'm completely free. We are visiting our daughter and a niece with her family in Lower Austria, but I hope to find some time to take photos while the others still sleep in the morning 😉
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All photos were taken in the Soča Valley in Slovenia with the Canon EOS R and one of these lenses: Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM, Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM, Canon EF 16-35mm 1:4 L IS USM, Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 L STM, SIGMA 105mm 1:2,8 DG MACRO HSM, Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6,3 DG OS HSM C.
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Wonderful captures of the river and waterfalls, Hannes. Good that the Covid restrictions have lifted and you can check out this amazing area again. Love the fabulous emerald color of the Soča River.
Spring brings out the beauty of the land. Like the poem says… We hail the vernal Spring. 💕
In hope your Sunday is going well and you had a lovely visit with your daughter, dear Hannes, 🤗
Hi Jo,
thanks so much kindly for your nice words and everything 😊
Sorry for my late reply but although we have been back already, I needed some time off the internet for another trip to Slovenia and photo editing yesterday ... so yes, my Sunday was great and the visit too, thanks 😁
We have sunny and warm weather with short rain or thunderstorms inbetween.
Wishing you a great start into the new week, dear Jo 🤗🌞
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glad you were able to make it back there, the beauty you have captured is spectacular
love all these images
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The walks are not too long - just driving fromone place at the river to the next and a few minutes to go 😉
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thats cool its not to much walking and so much beauty
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That's easier for old men like me 😉
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Here is the official poem dedicated to the Soča river
https://www.travel-slovenia.si/in-words/simon-gregorcic-to-the-river-soca/
https://www.frompoetrytomusic.eu/poem/soci/
You should visit Mostnica or Lepena.
Thank you so much kindly for the poems 😊
I know the one from Simon Gregorcic, but I thought it is too long for the post. Maybe next time I'll take it.
Oh, I know the Lepena Valley very well and I have visited the Šunikov vodni gaj just yesterday, and Mostnica is already on my list for a visit 😁
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Such an amazing emerald green color ....@johannpiber 🤗
Your photos are extraordinary, as usual. It is clear to me why your favorite river is Foca. As if he possesses magic .....
Two photos after the song are my favorite ....🥰
A song in accordance with the river 😊
I wish you a peaceful night and wonderfull Sunday ☀️🦋☀️
Hi @Suzana72,
sorry for my late reply, but I haven't been online since Saturday evening, and I have enjoyed this time to be honest😅
Thank you so much for your nice words which always make me happy, dear @Suzana72 😊 and I hope you have had a good start into the new week 🌞
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Hi @johannpiber 😊
Surely you enjoyed the fast internet and a relaxed weekend ..
It is my pleasure always 🥰
Thank you very much dear @johannpiber I wish you a great week ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
I enjoyed having no internet at all and I will certainly do that again - thanks so much again, dear @Suzana72, wishing you also a wonderful week 😊🌞
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Thanks a lot dear @johannpiber 😊
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Have a great Wednesday, dear @Suzana72 ☺️🌞
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I have already begun to suspect that the water has dried up in your waterfall and you are waiting for the rainy season, my friend) I hope that everything is in order with your health.
Hi my friend,
I am very okay and healthy and hope you're fine too 😊 but I don't have much time at the moment. So I enjoy any minute I have and use it for being in nature and to take photos instead of sitting at the computer 😉
Thank you so much kindly, my friend, I'm wishing you all the best 🤗
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You reassured me, work, these are not the chores that you should worry about, health is the most important thing. Have a great day and an easy work week!
You're very right, my friend, and you may believe me that I try anything but that's not easy. At the moment we are teaching 2 new co-workers who should do some of our tasks - including some of mine 😁
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The waterfall is very beautiful with the greenery. This makes the waterfall looks refreshing indeed. The emerald color of the water is so gorgeous. The formations of the rocks are amazing. It looks very nice atmosphere. Great capture! 🙂
I love this area and in Springtime it's double beautiful in my eyes. Thank you so much kindly for your nice compliments, @tangmo, I appreciate your kind words a lot ☺️
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Fabulous photos! Lovely place to hang around for half a day with a picnic basket!
Oh yes, and many people are doing exactly this in the warmer Summer months - families spend their days at this river and it's fantastic 😁
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Wow what a beautiful region, rich in sad history, man made borders, wars with blood stained land can never erase natures natural wonders.
Poetry entering invitation to rebirth, amazing photography, both first and last highlights my day here where floods have hit once again.
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Thanks so much kindly for your nice compliments, Joan 😊
The history is sad, but it's a happy and beautiful country now.
I have read your other reply and hope the damages have really not been too bad.
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Gorgeous set of photographs!!! I can see why it's your favourite river. :)
Hope that you have some enjoyable outings with your camera while you're away!
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Thanks so much for your kind words, Cath 😊
I didn't have much time for myself, but of course I've been able to take some photos for a future post 😉
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Here is the official poem dedicated to the Soča river
https://www.travel-slovenia.si/in-words/simon-gregorcic-to-the-river-soca/
https://www.frompoetrytomusic.eu/poem/soci/
You should visit Mostnica or Lepena.