Ian Middleton: Photography

31/08/2026

Savudrija Lighthouse from basanija, Istria Coast, Croatia.

Across the little bay where the beach is situated, you can also see the famous Savudrija Lighthouse, next to the lighthouse campsite. At 36m tall, this is the oldest active lighthouse on the Adriatic, and was built in 1818. It’s also the northernmost lighthouse in Croatia.

According to local legend, the Austrian Count Metternich built this fabulous lighthouse for a beautiful Croatian lady he met at a ball in Vienna. The lighthouse was meant to be pledge to their love, and to be used as a love nest. Tragically though, his beautiful Croatian lady died of an illness before ever getting to see the lighthouse, let alone use it for its intended purpose. The grief-stricken count never visited the lighthouse again, but many still say that in the empty rooms you can hear the ghostly footsteps of the count desperately searching for this lover.

25/08/2026

If you are planning to visit Lake Bled this Autumn, here are some tips of where to get the best photos:

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24/08/2026

Summer sunset at Basanija, Croatia

21/08/2026

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21/08/2026

Adriatic Sunset

17/08/2026

Sunset at Basanija, Istria, Croatia.

12/08/2026

Well we got the first part, but then it went down behind thick clouds for the rest of the evening. I like this with the clouds as it makes it all a bit more interesting, rather then just the eclipsed sun against a totally black background.

12/08/2026

My location for the upcoming solar eclipse. We won’t get totality but if that cloud on the horizon isn’t too thick it could be good. Here it starts about 40 minutes before sunset so will be low in the sky which will diffuse the intensity some. The sea mist should help too. The maximum point of coverage is right at sunset, so if it can break through the cloud on the horizon it will be quite spectacular over the sea. Fingers crossed. Stay tuned for the results.

07/08/2026

Istrian Sunset.