Sunce je blistalo iznad Plitvičkih jezera, dok su Ivana i Marko šetali slikovitom stazom.

The sun glittered above the Plitvice Lakes as Ivana and Marko walked down the picturesque path.

Listovi su plesali na blagom vjetru, obojani crvenim, narančastim i žutim nijansama.

The leaves danced in the gentle wind, painted in shades of red, orange, and yellow.

"Pogledaj kako su prekrasni!

"Look how beautiful they are!"

" uzviknula je Ivana s očima punim uzbuđenja.

exclaimed Ivana, her eyes full of excitement.

Imala je misiju - snimiti savršenu fotografiju jesenskog lišća koje se reflektira u kristalno bistrim jezerima.

She had a mission—to capture the perfect photo of the autumn leaves reflecting in the crystal-clear lakes.

Marko je bio oprezniji.

Marko was more cautious.

Držao je ruksak s ručkom uz sebe kao da čuva blago.

He held the backpack by the handle close to himself as if guarding a treasure.

"Moramo paziti na naš piknik," rekao je brizi u glasu.

"We need to keep an eye on our picnic," he said with concern in his voice.

Nije volio divlje životinje, a imao je posebno tajni strah od ptica.

He didn't like wild animals, and he had a particular secret fear of birds.

Ivana, zanesena potrebom za savršenim kadrom, odlučila je popeti se na mali brežuljak unatoč Markovom negodovanju.

Ivana, absorbed by the need for the perfect shot, decided to climb a small hill despite Marko’s objections.

"Samo minutu, Marko!

"Just a minute, Marko!

Gore ću imati bolji pogled," rekla je već udaljavajući se.

I'll have a better view from up there," she said, already moving away.

Marko je nevoljko sjeo na deku i pogurnuo ruksak pod drvo za slučaj da sunčane zrake padnu na njega.

Marko reluctantly sat down on the blanket and pushed the backpack under a tree just in case the sun's rays fell on it.

Onda je primijetio kako se približavaju neke patke, kljunova spremnih istražiti njegovu torbu.

Then he noticed some ducks approaching, their beaks ready to explore his bag.

U međuvremenu, Ivana je našla savršeno mjesto.

Meanwhile, Ivana found the perfect spot.

Krajolik ispod nje izgledao je kao iz bajke.

The landscape below looked like something out of a fairy tale.

Namjestila je kameru, pomno birajući trenutak.

She set up her camera, carefully choosing the moment.

Odjednom je začula Markov napeti glas - "Ivana, patke!

Suddenly, she heard Marko's tense voice—"Ivana, ducks!"

" Njezin fokus pucao je kao mjehur, a zrak je ispunio smijehom kad je pogledala prema dolje.

Her focus popped like a bubble, and the air filled with laughter as she looked down.

Patke su napale Markovu torbu dok je on mahao rukama pokušavajući ih otjerati, svaki put okrećući se unatrag kao da će svaka biti posljednja.

The ducks were attacking Marko's bag while he flailed his arms, trying to shoo them away, each time turning back as if the next shoo would be the last.

Marko je uspio uhvatiti torbu upravo kad je Ivana snimila fotografiju koju je željela.

Marko managed to grab the bag just as Ivana snapped the photo she wanted.

Povezali su se nakon što su patke konačno otišle, dijeleći osmijehe i pogled na oštećene sendviče.

They reconnected after the ducks finally left, sharing smiles and a look at the damaged sandwiches.

Dok su sjedili na deki gledajući plavičasto nebo preko jezera, Ivana je uz dubok uzdah rekla: "Sad razumijem zašto si uvijek oprezan.

As they sat on the blanket gazing at the bluish sky over the lake, Ivana sighed deeply and said, "Now I understand why you're always cautious."

" Marko se nasmijao: "A ja sada pomalo razumijem zašto voliš prirodu.

Marko laughed, "And I now somewhat understand why you love nature.

Iako, ptice su još uvijek previše.

Although, birds are still too much."

"Uz smijeh i ostatke piknika, njihova avantura završila je s ponovnim smirajem Plitvičkih jezera.

With laughter and picnic leftovers, their adventure ended with the calm of the Plitvice Lakes restored.

Počeli su cijeniti bolje strane svojih osobnosti, a plodovi jeseni svjedočili su jednom novom prijateljstvu.

They began to appreciate the better sides of each other's personalities, and the fruits of autumn bore witness to a new friendship.