Doreen Sockel

 
 

 

 

DM Sockel Photography

  Site Design by
Cassidy Web Creations
February 22, 2025

 

 

 

 

FOGGY ALPINE FORESTS are realms of enchantment and mystery, the mist weaves through trees, transforming the mundane into the mystical and inviting us to explore the unknown. Light and shadow perform a mesmerizing dance as the sun filters through the fog. Light rays pierce the mist, creating ethereal beams illuminating the forest floor. Bohinjska Bela SloveniaEvery step feels like a journey into the unknown.

The Julian Alps stand as ancient giants, their rugged peaks piercing the sky, their slopes cloaked in emerald forests with swatches of autumn colors. Each craggy face tells a story of time, etched by glaciers and storms, while the valleys below cradle sparkling streams, their waters echoing the rhythm of the earth's heartbeat. The air is crisp and pure, a breath of life invigorating the spirit. The beauty and vastness of the mountain landscape can evoke a sense of awe and remind us of nature's raw and untamed beauty.

Lake Jasna is fed by the cold, alpine waters from the peaks of two mountains, Mt. Razor and Mt. Prisojnik. The two interconnecting man-made lakes are crystal clear because of a lack of sediment and algae. Their pristine clarity creates a stunning visual effect where the water appears like glass, reflecting the sky above and inviting exploration into its depths revealing rocks, plants, and fish swimming beneath the surface.

The Soca River's emerald green and aquamarine water flows from Northwest Slovenia to the Adriatic Sea. The water is an exquisite blue-green because of a high concentration of calcium carbonate and the clean translucent water allows light to penetrate deeply, intensifying the color.