Vintgar and Tolmin: photographing Slovenia’s gorges

Vintgar Gorge and Tolmin Gorge were two highlights of our journey through Slovenia’s Julian Alps. Both offered clear water, dramatic rock walls and very different experiences behind the camera.

We arrived at Vintgar as it opened. For roughly half an hour, the walkway was quiet enough to photograph with few people in the frame. Later, the growing crowds made that much harder.

Tolmin felt more varied, with different corners to explore rather than one main route. That spread visitors out and gave us more breathing room. I enjoyed both, although Vintgar’s scenery made the stronger impression on me.