In the hushed silence of the Loški Potok forest, after hours of treading the trails in search of the elusive Slovenian bear, I was about to abandon my quest. The light was fading, and with it, my hopes.
But just as I was about to turn back, a small silhouette caught my attention on the side of the road. A bear cub, alone, seemed to be waiting for me like a traveler in search of company. I stopped, breathless at this unexpected encounter.
Less than two meters away, he stood, curious and innocent, as I captured his image—a portrait of wild purity. A fleeting moment, where man and nature met, between admiration and respect.
What a wild encounter, imbued with the magic of the unexpected.