About The Photographer
Jernej Leben is one of the most talented amateur photographers in Slovenia whose unrelenting passion for his hobby inspires him to capture the beautiful landscapes and nature of Slovenia with absolute perfection.
Here is a selection of Jernej’s photos from around Slovenia. You can see more of his work on his Facebook page Jernej Leben Photography!
Photo Gallery
A beautiful picture gallery containing 40 stunning landscape photos from around Slovenia by Jernej Leben.
A bench with the most stunning view of Lake Bled, winter edition.
The lovely little tear-shaped Bled Island is located in the middle of Lake Bled, a glacial lake in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. It’s the only natural island in Slovenia and it’s well known for its unique location. Placed in a picturesque environment, with snowy mountains all around, the Bled island is a magical place that looks like something from a fairy tale.
With extraordinary natural beauty, Lake Bohinj, together with its surroundings, ranks among the most beautiful places in Europe.
The postcard-worthy Church of St. John the Baptist sits along the shores of Lake Bohinj. It is what every medieval church should be – small, surrounded by natural beauty, and full of beautiful artwork and frescoes.
One of the most beautiful places on the Pokljuka plateau is the Zajamniki alpine pasture with well preserved shepherds’ huts positioned in a specific fish bone pattern. Today, these are of course weekend huts, but due to the state protection some characteristics have been preserved.
Skofja Loka is the oldest and most carefully preserved medieval town in Slovenia, with a central castle and a great set of old town walls.
Sorica is a lovely mountain village in the Zelezniki municipality in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It always amazes us how picture-postcard perfect the Slovenian countryside is.
Topolje is another charming little village in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.
The unspoiled natural beauty of the Zelenci nature reserve is phenomenal! It’s serene atmosphere is so relaxing.
There’s so much beautiful nature in Slovenia.
Triglav National Park covers almost 4 percent of the entire Slovenia and is considered as one of the oldest European parks.
Hayracks and churches are a distinct feature of the Slovenian landscape.
Rural hilltop churches are a special feature of Slovenia.
When visiting Slovenia take the opportunity to admire nature in its undisturbed, pristine beauty and make sure you spend some time exploring the Slovenian countryside.
The church of Saints Primus and Felician sits on top of a hill just outside the village of Jamnik in the eastern area of the Jelovica Plateau in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. From the church, you’ll see stunning views of the Ljubljana Basin and Kamnik Alps.
Yellow dandelion meadows in the spring look so beautiful with those yellow flowers.
The Slovenian Alps are a magical place in early summer when the meadows and mountains bloom with alpine flowers.
Slovenia belongs to the most forested countries in Europe. Parts of the forest on the Pokljuka plateau are one of the most beautiful forests in Europe.
The beautiful nature in the Slovenian Alps.
A herd of horses on a pasture in the Karst region of Slovenia with the Nanos mountain in the background.
A road traveling through the woods in late spring.
Cows in the Slovenian Alps on the mountain pasture.
Slovenia has a green heart, forests cover 58% of the territory of Slovenia.
Sheep grazing on alpine pasture in the Slovenian Alps.
Valley with the beautiful lake in the Triglav National Park. The combination of mountains and the lake amid beautiful nature is never out of style.
Mountain hut at the seven Triglav Lakes near the Double Lake in the Triglav National Park.
Right above the surface of the clouds, a whole different kind of world exists. It is not very often that we get to experience these peaceful and serene moments of simple beauty, but every so often during a hike up to a mountaintop in the Slovenian Alps, this beautiful world reveals itself.
Hidden in an almost cave like chamber, the Kozjak waterfall collects in an amazing turquoise pool.
There are many beautiful waterfalls in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.
Swimming season in Lake Bohinj lasts from mid-June to mid-September.
Lake Bohinj is Slovenia’s largest glacial lake and it looks so beautiful draped in winter white.
Lake Bohinj looks so beautiful with a new winter look.
Arguably the most beautiful tree in Slovenia stands in front of the lake Bohinj.
Snow is the magic dust that transforms the landscape into a winter wonderland.
Beautiful sunset over the waterfront of Piran, a picturesque historic town at the Adriatic Sea in Slovenia.
A beautiful sunset in the country side of Slovenia.
Hayracks are distinctive in the Slovenian countryside.
A beautiful sunset over the Adriatic Sea in Slovenia.
Beautiful night view of Piran from the harbour.
The famous bench on Ojstrica, overlooking Lake Bled. You can sit here for hours and enjoy the scenery.
Thank you so much Jernej Leben for sharing all these incredible Slovenia photos with us. You do a fantastic job! Your photos are outstanding and beautifully convey the amazingness of Slovenia!
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