Obedska bara and river Sava banks, 2013-2015.
At almost 1000km long, Sava is the largest tributary of the Danube river. It meanders heavily throughout most of its course creating wetlands and forest oases, but the greatest curves are on its downmost part in Serbia. Roughly 6000 years ago one of its great meanders started being slowly cut off, the stream carved a different path leaving behind a monumental oxbow lake - named Obedska Bara. Most parts of it are marshes and swamps, with limited areas which are navigable by small boats. A system of maintained channels and underground waters supports the lake, which is surrounded by lush forest. The whole area is under state protection, being a habitat for extreme number of bird and plant species.
Smaller wetlands are fairly common along the banks of Sava, but no less beautiful. Colors change dramatically during summer and autumn, which is probably the best time to visit.
