On our last full day in Bulgaria, Jena and I again left the group behind and set out to conquer the Vitosha mountain overlooking Sofia. Well, not so much conquer as visit the Boyana Church nestled on the mountainside. The Church dates back to the 10th or 11th century, and benefitted from a restoration project which was completed a few years ago. On the way to the church, we passed the Boyana Film Studios, host to such film productions as Conan and Expendables 2. Our very kind bus driver pointed us in the right direction of the church, and we also stumbled across a beautiful river descending the mountainside and traversing through the forest. Snow was still present next to it. We spent a long time by the river taking long exposures, and also enjoying the elevated view of Sofia where we could, mostly now obscured by the countless construction projects on the mountainside.Well, it was another great day and a rather fun adventure that we weren't expecting to have, but as usual, our industry and perseverance helped us to win through. All in all, a great trip to Bulgaria for both of us.
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The Boyana Church, captured by Jena.
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My rendition, with the grave of Queen Eleonora in front.
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Sofia in the distance.
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The beautiful river running through the forest. Jena and I captured these long exposures using a 10 stop ND Grad filter attached to a Tokina 11-16mm F/2.8.
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Jena and I hold very still for a 1 second exposure!
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