Supermoon from our Backyard

The weather is getting colder in Slovenia and every morning, there’s a thin layers of ice on the grass. I can totally feel the winter coming! Time for hat and gloves.

Going out in the cold is not exactly my favorite thing to do. I rather stay warm and cozy. Although, there’s an exception every once in a while, right?

Supermoon

Last night was cold and cloudy, but it was also the Supermoon. A full moon is called a Supermoon when it coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to Earth, it gives the impression of a bigger and larger moon. Despite my dislike for the cold weather, I just had to go outside and witness it with my own eyes. (Fortunately, we didn’t have to go very far to find a spot far from the “city” lights – our backyard did just fine!)

According to the astronomers, yesterday’s full moon was the biggest, closest as well as brightest  since 1948! The next Supermoon that will be this close will only be in 2034.

Supermoon with Cloudy Sky

Supermoon and Shadow Pinetrees

Unfortunately, the sky was very cloudy and it hid the brightest of the moon. We rarely take photos in the evening or at night and need a lot more practice. 🙂

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In Slovenia, it is believed that the full moon – polna luna is affect immensely the behaviors of Slovenians, although there is no proven scientific reasons. Believe it or not?

Until next time,
Anna.

Vacations in Rovinj, Croatia in Photos

Beautiful sight of Rovinj

Jellyfish in the Sea

Lapinou en Voyage, by the Sea

View of St. Euphemia Church from Street

Wonderful sight of Rovinj Old Town

Walking in Marina Rovinj

Lovely Street in Old Town Rovinj

Lapinou en Voyage, amazed in Rovinj

Old town Rovinj from the Port

View of Rovinj from Marina

Roving at After Sunset

These photos were taken during Vacations in Rovinj, Croatia in end of August 2016.

Strawberry Solstice Moon in Podvrh

Due to the heavy rain forecast in Gorenjska on June 20^th, my husband and I decided to go visit and help his sister, who lives in Podvrh, a small village near Sevnica with her partner.

Luckily, the weather was hot and sunny! After a good day of painting and work, we took a small stroll during the evening. I noticed right away the beautiful full moon and urged my husband to hurry and bring the cameras!

Strawberry Solstice Moon

Usually, the full moon of June is called the Strawberry Moon, referring to the beginning of the fruit harvest season.

This year, the full moon is known as the Strawberry Solstice Moon as the June full moon is also the Summer Solstice day – a rather rare event. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the next one will only be in Winter 2094!

Slovenians tend to make a lot of important decision based on the moon phase. It is also believed to have some special effects on their behaviors. Believe it or not? Read more about the Full Moon in Slovenia.

Under the Beautiful Stars at Podvrh

We don’t often venture outside for late evening or night photography (but after this experience, it might change!). During the Strawberry Solstice Moon,  the sky was clear and the moonlight simply fantastic and we were able to get this nice landscape shot, right? 🙂

Until next time,
Anna.

Early Canada Day Celebration in Goriška Brda in Photos

Šmartno from View Tower

Inside the Church of St. Martin in Šmartno

Landscape of Goriska Brda

View of the Adriatic Sea from Cerje Hills

View from the Fifth Floor

Photo or Painting – Inside the Dobrovo Castle

These photos were taken during Early Canada Day Celebration in Goriška Brda, in June 2016.

The Little World Around the House via Photo

Tiny Waterdrops on Lyre Flower

Honey Bee on Raspberry Bloom

Spider on Leaf

Fire Bug on Lovely Daisy

Fire Bug with Pollen

Curious Fire Bug on Daisy

Close-up Fire Bug on Daisy

Waterdrop on Grass

Red-Eye Fly on Leaf

Close-Up Dandelion Seed Head

Mid-Flight Honey Bee

Shield Bug on a Leaf

Busy Honey Bee on Raspberry Bloom

Beetle on Viola Tricolor

Taking advantage of the good weather in Slovenia, we decided to have some fun and took some photos in the garden and around!

These photos were taken around the house, end of May 2016.

Soteska Vintgar via Photo

Beautiful Rapids in Soteska Vintgar

Slower Part of Radovna river

The Žumer Galleries

Little Bird with Lunch Across the River

Reflections from Puddle Along the River

Beautiful River and Wooden Path

These photos were taken during a small outing at the Soteska Vintgar on a Cloudy Day, May 2016.

Sečovlje Salina Nature Park in Photos

Remains of Saltmakers House

Curious Shorebird in the Salt Field

Little Egret in the Salt Field

Evaporation Basins in Sečovlje

Lera Salt Pans in Sečovlje Salina Nature Park

Endless Salt Pans in Sečovlje

Beautiful Flowers in Sečovlje

These photos were taken during our visit of the Traditional Salt-Making in Slovenia at the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park, end of April 2016.

Arboretum Volčji Potok via Photo

Red and Purple Tulips

Red and Yellow Tulips

Rows of Red Tulips

Colorful Tulips within White Blooms

Lovely Tree Blossom

Reflecting Pond

Close-up of a Male Duck

Paths of Colorful Tulips

Beautiful Orange Bloom

Rows of Lovely Tulips

These photos were taken during A Nice Day at Arboretum Volčji Potok during its Tulips Exhibition, in April 2016.

Slovenia on Budget in Pictures

Beautiful Church of St. John the Baptist and Bridge at Lake Bohinj

Adorable Lipicanec taking a Selfie

Beautiful Emerald Water in Tolminska Korita

Massive amount of rock statues, Vršič Pass

Romantic Love Locks on the Butcher’s Bridge in Old Ljubljana

Beautiful Fountain of Robba with glimpse of a Church in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Impressive View of the Largest Castle above a Cave

Looking up the Bell Tower of St-Nicholas Church in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Beautiful Ceiling and Chandelier of the St-Georges Chapel in Ljubljana Castle

Beautiful View from the top of the Vršič Pass

Delicious Slovenian Cream Cake, Kreamšnita, in a Paper Boat in Castle Bled, Slovenia

A little Red Ant Climbing Wood in Bohinj, Slovenia

Sunny Day at the Slovenian Coast

 

These photos were taken all around Slovenia, when my parents came visit me, at the end of August 2015.

Photo Hunting with Foto Klub Tržič – in Photos

Looking up the Bark of a Tree

The Tree Back in the Blueberrie Clearing

Sunlight through the Gloomy Trees

A Tiny Spotlight in the Clearing

The Moon Around Sunset from a Planina

Looking up the Trees above the Blueberries Field

Nice spotlight next to a Tree in a Blueberries Field

Beautiful Evening View and Reflection of the Church of the Assumption in Lake Bled, Slovenia

Beautiful Wild Flowers with Lake Bled and the City in the back

Green Field with Beautiful Purple Wild Flowers with Sunshine in Planina, Slovenia

These photos were taken during a Photo Hunting Activity with Foto Klub Tržič (Fotolov – Zahajajoče Sonce), Summer 2015.