The Shape of Escape
An aerial moment of a zebra herd in motion, carving temporary paths through dust and shadow. Their stripes and dust turn into pure pattern--an instinctive geometry, fleeting and wild. Photographed from a helicopter at appropriate distance with a telephoto lens.
Awards
Art of Storytelling Contest
2025Honorable Mention
Natural World
Professional
The Shape of Escape
An aerial moment of a zebra herd in motion, carving temporary paths through dust and shadow. Their stripes and dust turn into pure pattern--an instinctive geometry, fleeting and wild. Photographed from a helicopter at appropriate distance with a telephoto lens.
About Artist
Holly Kirkland
Holly Kirkland is a wildlife photographer drawn to quiet moments where light, land, and animal presence converge. Her work centers on reverence rather than spectacle, using atmosphere and restraint to tell truthful stories of wild lives. Holly enjoys spending time outside marveling at the natural world, but in her free time can most likely be found working out or eating dessert. She also teaches floral design workshops and is a mixed-media artist.
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