Looking for the perfect shot among the floating lotus leaves and forested islands ‘was like a treasure hunt,’ says Zorica. Suddenly, through the helicopter doorway, she spotted one perfectly formed oasis. With only moments to capture the scene, Zorica took this image of a beautifully complex ecosystem.
Unlike most large inland deltas, the Okavango does not flow directly into the ocean, but drains into the sands of the Kalahari Basin. It floods every year after water from the summer rains arrives from the highlands. The local plants and animals have synchronised their biological cycles with this event, an exceptional example of life’s interactions.
Serbia / USA
Having received a formal education in anthropology, Zorica has an interest in not only world cultures but also the planet's rich biodiversity. She is driven by her attraction to the natural world, and her photography is a celebration of the nature and wildlife that she is so passionate about.
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