ljubljana

Away from the crowds and walking tours there are many quieter streets and walks in the centre of Ljubljana to indulge in a bit of street photography and to try and capture the look and feel of the city, even around the Triple Bridge when it isn’t so crowded..

Ljublijana river — The river – Ljubljanica

Franciscan Church Ljublijana — The old Franciscan church

Ljublijana church — Ljubljana cathedral spires

Ljublijana kiosk — European cities excel in their wee kiosks

Ljublijana Library — The stand out stone work of the city library

ljubljana bridge — One of the Triple Bridge (s)

Ljublijana market — government offices.. and the main market

Ljublijana morris column — Morris Column and scooter – staples of all smart European cities

Ljublijana statue — Valentin Vodnik – poet, journalist and priest

Ljublijana street scene — a quiet street in the cathedral area

Ljublijana slovenians on a bridge — more Slovenians on another bridge

Ljublijana sign — Union Beer – Slovenia’s finest

All shot using the Ricoh KR5 and Fomapan 100

I had no real expectations regarding Ljubljana having little knowledge of the city or indeed of Slovenia beyond the usual photos of Lake Bled. It was however one of the friendliest, relaxed, photogenic and enjoyable cities I’ve been to in Europe, and there seemed to something going on at every junction along the river.

The area around the Triple Bridge can attract the artists and the crowds.

Ljublijana sax band — Shredding sax and drums

Ljublijana busker — Dylan / Neil young tribute act

Ljublijana protest — Animal rights protesters

There is a statue of France Prešeren, Slovenia’s greatest literary figure near the bridge which is a general meeting point – and the starting point for the excellent Free Walking Tour.

Ljublijana preseren — France Prešeren – national poet and Julija obsessive

And in direct line of sight from Prešeren is a little wall statue of his unrequited love and subject of many a poem, Julija Primic.

Juliija — Julija Primic – object of Prešeren’s desire

And of course if you’re hungry there’s many food vendors.

All shot on the Ricoh KR5 and Fomapan 100.

Late Developer

A Phifty-something Photographer

Hol18: Slovenia – Ljubljana 2

Hol18: Slovenia – Ljubljana 1