Lens-Artists PC: My magic, part 1

• Manja Maksimovič

When I saw Leya’s prompt post and her magical garden, I could see it clearly. As I went through my photos, I could see it everywhere, and that’s when I realised: This is what my camera is doing. Magic-spotting.

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Since I had fifty photos immediately and elimination proved painful, I decided to do a double post: the first part today, the second part tomorrow, with twenty photos in each. Is this my excessive blog or what.

Today’s photos will be mainly from my summer in Slovenia, except the last four. Not because the grass was greener over there – Tuscany wins in the winter, Slovenia in the summer and autumn, whereas both are equally spectacularly green in the spring – but because magic clearly happens out of the ordinary, and Slovenia is this now for me.

Also, one must look for it. It’s where something blinks, shimmers, titillates or just is and you spot it and don’t quite believe it but it clearly exists because you’ve got photo evidence. Have a look.

For more magic, see the Good Omens series, if you have or haven’t read the book. Thank you, Leya, for the tip. I’ve watched the first part.

Oh, and oh yes, see you tomorrow for my magic, part 2.

  • Some places are pure magic. Lake Bled, Slovenia.
  • And then there is magic within magic. Right there.
  • If you build it, you have it. Bežigrad, Ljubljana.
  • The magic of random poignancy: “Here Veronika M. used to spend her salary and free time before she transformed the latter into helping others.” Recycle Yourself. A volunteering ad.
  • Oh, Veronika. You’re doing it wrong.
  • The magic of perfect placement. Piran.
  • Also in Piran. The magic of low-key beauty.
  • The magic of Tuscany away from Tuscany. The view of four countries from the Vinarium tower, Lendava, Slovenia.
  • The magic of uneven floor. Friedensreich Hundertwasser exhibition, Lendava Castle.
  • The magic of funky architecture. Lendava Cultural Centre.
  • The magic of just reward. Yes, she walked most of the Camino already.
  • The magic of life.
  • The magic of growth. Villa Moj mir (My Peace) in Fokovci.
  • The magic of bursting out. A mineral water source in Rogašovci. When you taste it, the magic stops.
  • The magic of a sign from an unlikely source (for me). “In this sign you will conquer.” I thought of my card game immediately. Pertoča.
  • The magic of level upbringing. Tito was the leader of socialist non-aligned Yugoslavia. This monument stands in Velenje.
  • Then it was back to Tuscany and the Orbetello lagoon. The magic of having a nature reserve for a neighbour.
  • The magic of a new friend.
  • The magic of a perfect dish. Spezzatino con patate.
  • The magic of motherhood. I asked mom to add her hand to this tiny window as a size comparison. She did this.

For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, hosted by Leya of To See A World in a Grain of Sand…: Magical

24 thoughts on “Lens-Artists PC: My magic, part 1”

  2. Manja, I love the way you love life and all of its magic! Wonderful shots from all your favorite places (almost… there’s tomorrow as well!) and the truth is – you always make me Happy, Smiling. It’s Manja Magic ♥ The view of four countries and the magic within magic makes me soar…out the window and down to you!

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  3. I too think the for countries photo is fantastic. Is it hard yo get there? Must add that to my travel wishlist. Love also the recycle yourself photo! It is clear you have a magical eye, Manja and are so giving to share these moments with the rest of us.

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    1. Thank you kindly, Amanda! 🙂 Do you mean to get to the top of the tower? There is a comfortable lift. Or do you mean to this part of the country? Not difficult at all, just follow signs for Hungary. The border is close. As are Croatia and Austria. Slovenia is tiny. 🙂

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      1. My apologies for not being so clear. I meant that geographic spot. As I drive on the opposite side of the road to you, I would probably be restricted to public transport. It might be a bit scary to concentrate on driving and navigating in a strange country on my own.

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      2. Oh, I bet! I have never driven or attempted to drive on the opposite site of the road either. But Lendava is the regional centre so buses should be available. But the best is to have a local guide with a car. 😉

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    1. Ahh, I’m glad you appreciate my banner photo. 😀 Lots of work with those in this theme. They are so narrow.

      I should have explained but was hurrying along: Hundertwasser, the painter and architect, is famous for the uneven floors of his buildings. He mentions their importance in his manifesto. It seems that he did the bowl with the uneven bottom too. 🙂 It made me smile. But I’m glad that you say so what if you’re perplexed. 🙂

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