Craig

Craig was one of Amboseli’s last great super tuskers, an extraordinary elephant whose tusks grew so long they almost reached the ground. For more than five decades he moved through the park’s swamps, woodlands and open plains, becoming one of Africa’s most recognised elephants and a symbol of successful conservation.

For several mornings, Craig remained hidden deep within the bush, never offering a clear view. After more than a year of planning this journey, the encounter finally came. Patiently waiting from a distance, we watched as he slowly emerged into the open, stepping into perfect light. It was a brief, unforgettable moment that rewarded days of persistence.

More than a portrait of an exceptional elephant, this photograph preserves the memory of an individual whose life became part of Amboseli’s history and whose legacy continues to define one of Africa’s greatest conservation stories.

Amboseli, Kenya, 2023

Awards

2023 Monochrome Photography Awards, Honorable mentions in Amateur Wildlife Category

2024 MonoVisions Photography Awards, Honorable Mentions in Nature and Wildlife Category, as part of the Magic Amboseli Series and as single photo.

2024 One Eyeland, World’s Top 10 Wildlife Photographers, Silver Award

2024 One Eyeland, Photography Awards 2024, Gold as part of the Magic Amboseli Series

2024 TIFA, Tokyo International Foto Awards, Gold Award in Nature and Wildlife as part of the Magic Amboseli Series and Honorable Mention as a single photo.

Available Sizes and Editions

Small: 50 cm on the longest side (Edition of 15)
Standard: 90 cm on the longest side (Edition of 10 + 2 AP)
Large: 130 cm or more on the longest side (Edition of 5 + 2AP)

Limited Edition Standards

All works are produced as archival pigment prints to museum standards.
Each print is personally reviewed and approved by me before release.
All prints are issued in strictly limited editions (from 5 to 15) and are signed and numbered.
Once an edition is sold out, it is never reprinted.
Each photograph is offered in different sizes depending on the work.
Each print is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
The works presented in the shop are a curated selection.
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