Wildlife / Animals nominee

During my trip to Dubai, the first week of march, just before the lockdown, to photograph the serene and beautifully tranquil sand dunes in the desert, suddenly a whole herd of about 40 camels/dromedaries appeared behind a high sand dune, contrary to the report that only camels were traded on the market in town. A breathtaking, unforgettable experience, especially due to the large number of calves, including a newly born white calf. I am so grateful that I had the, for me a once in a lifetime, opportunity to photograph this moment. . .

De Jager commenced her creative career as purchaser for interior designer Mag for the Bijenkorf, after which she decided to shift her focus onto Garden- and Landscape Architecture, specialising in Green Spaces Heritage.

During her studies she discovered her passion for highlighting the colour riches of shades of 'green' and she decided to complete her education by a brief follow-up study at the renowned Amsterdam Photography Academy.

De Jager grew up in Heiloo, as daughter of a flowerbulbgrower and lived in Bergen aan Zee for fifteen years. Her love for the sea and for ‘green’ is clearly identifiable in her photographic art, in which experts say she continues to surprise with detailed images and a unique blending of natural colours.