Maribor, Slovenia - Night walk along the banks of the river
Currently i am in Maribor, small city in Slovenia. It's quite picturesque with rich history and very beautiful neighborhood. Excellent food, nice wines, friendly residents... I enjoying being here.
Bridge across Drava, Maribor
Tonight I went for a little walk around the city, which reminded me of first visit to the city. It was in February, I was trying to arrange agreement with one local company. It was a long shoot, and I was almost sure that we do not have a slightest chances to get that job. Even more, I was sure that I will not going to have the opportunity to see Maribor again.
Night panorama of Maribor
So, after a long day, exhausted and very, very tired, I picked up my camera and went to a walk. It was a really cold night, but I didn't mind. I had a great desire to go around the city. My colleague told me that I am just acting stupid and childish, since I should rest for meetings, but I didn't want to go home without a glimpse of the city.
Bridge over frozen Drava, Maribor, Slovenia
Extremely cold and a foggy night, made me fall in love with the city at first sight. Step after step I was finding new views. Each new location was more beautiful then previous. Late evening become night, night become late night.... But I didn't mind. I didn't want to stop that magical feeling...
Banks of river Drava, Maribor, Slovenia
And little by little, I found myself completely alone in middle of the night at one of most surprising towns I visited lately. And I realized that I am not cold, not tired, not hungry... I was happy and full of energy. Almost in the morning, I returned to hotel, took shower and went straight to a meeting. That night gave to me some strange energy to shine and against all odds, we made a deal and got a job.
Bridge across Drava, Maribor, Slovenia
So, that's a story why I am so busy these days. It's because one cold, winter night, I didn't want to sleep. It's because I wanted to see more than a hotel. It was because I wanted to wander and feel alive. It's because I was childish. And that's my best advise for tonight: whatever society tell you to do or not to do - you should listen to your hart!
Banks of river Drava, Maribor, Slovenia
Camera: Sony A6000 & Sigma 19mm f2.8 DN
Photos info: Long exposures, panorama of multiple shoots
Post processing: Adobe Ligrtroom
As a Slovenian myself (actually coming from Maribor) I highly appreciate this post! Thank you for the beautiful pictures and I hope you enjoy your time in Maribor :D I followed you :D
Thank you @svashta
It is a very nice town, I really enjoy here :)
This is really good work! I like the way you link the photos and story together so I can walk along with you!
Thank you, I'm glad that you like it :)
nice!
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Thanks for these pictures. I drove through Slovenia once, but I had someone waiting for me in Italy, so there was no time to fool around and visit the place. I hope I'll be able to go back next year.
Same for me - this is a first time that I actually spending some time in Slovenia. Usually I just drive through. And it is a beautiful little country, very friendly.