Congress Square in Ljubljana is a block away from the river. It is a very busy place on weekdays. The only way to get a shot without people, which is sometimes desirable, is to go early in the AM. I'm getting the impression that Slovenians are not the earliest of risers. Not slug-a-beds to be sure but there aren't many places open at 7 AM. Or people on the street.
The church toward the background is the Ursuline Church. It was built in the first third of the 18th century. The original bell tower was destroyed in an earthquake at the end of the 19th century and eventually rebuilt.
Taken from the first step leading into the gazebo early Saturday AM.
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chase4
Loc: Punta Corona, California
Nice shot frjack, I like it.
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chase4 wrote:
Nice shot frjack, I like it.
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Thanks for commenting. Congress Square is a real gem. The marathon ends here, very lit up during Christmas, and generally bustling during the day. Except in the early morning.
Very pleasing composition and lovely light on the buildings.
Linda From Maine wrote:
Very pleasing composition and lovely light on the buildings.
Thanks. The lighting was courtesy of rising sun and periodic waves of very dark threatening clouds. Did not rain and the day turned into a spectacular one later. Am shooting directly west from the gazebo.
My home town! Thank you, frjack.
This gazebo was moved from upper right corner of the square - park (at the crossroads) to this site some years ago.
rastokirn wrote:
My home town! Thank you, frjack.
This gazebo was moved from upper right corner of the square - park (at the crossroads) to this site some years ago.
Thanks for commenting and thank you for that bit of information. In trying to imagine the gazebo at the upper right hand corner I'd say that the move was a good idea. It has a more prominent position where it is. I took that while making a retreat at the Franciscan Church. Woke very early in the morning and began walking as soon as the sun started coming up.
Very nice shot, Father Jack!
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