Delaney's Journal: Stories from the Wild

Step behind the lens and into the narrative of each photograph.

Discover the rare moments, raw emotion, and artistic vision that define these timeless black and white artworks.

"Salayexe" Leopard on the Prowl: A Legend Immortalised in Fine Art

A timeless fine art print capturing the legendary leopard Salayexe on the prowl in the Sabi Sands. Own a piece of African wildlife history.

Meet Salayexe: The Iconic Leopard

 
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A Perfect Moment in the Sabi Sands

Where was this photograph taken?

This image was captured in the heart of the Sabi Sands, within the Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa. It was here that the legendary female leopard, Salayexe, ruled her domain. The massive branch of a Marula Tree provided the stage for her graceful, powerful presence, a sight etched into the memory of all who were fortunate enough to witness her.

"Salayexe moved with a quiet authority that commanded respect. Photographing leopards often means patience and luck, but capturing this moment—her walking a perfect line, the raised paw, the clear, focused gaze, felt like receiving a gift from the wild itself. It wasn't just a photograph; it was a portrait of her spirit."
— Peter's Bush Notes

 

Video footage courtesy of the rangers at Elephant Plains, Greater Kruger Park.

 

More Than Just a Leopard

Who Was the Legendary Salayexe?

This portrait captures more than a leopard; it immortalises a legend. This is Salayexe, the iconic matriarch of the Sabi Sands.

Born into a royal lineage in 2005, daughter of Saseka and sired by the formidable Mufufunyane, Salayexe carried the spirit of the wild in her blood. For years, she was the reigning queen of Elephant Plains, a graceful shadow moving through the marula trees.

Her legacy was secured through her cubs—Nsele, Rhulani, and the famous Tiyani, ensuring her line would continue to rule the territory long after her passing in 2017.

When you bring this piece into your home, you're not just hanging a picture. You're preserving the memory of a specific, celebrated life. You're owning a chapter of African wilderness history.

 

Bring Salayexe Home, Gallery-Ready

This legendary leopard, presented on textured canvas. Floating frames. Ready to hang with free shipping.

 

Why This Image Endures

What makes this photograph so special?

This photograph captures Salayexe in her prime. The perspective is flawless, with no branches obscuring her face. A raised paw shows a hint of motion blur, conveying her silent prowl, while her head remains sharp and intensely focused. The surrounding branches and autumnal leaves create a natural frame, drawing your eye directly to the subject, a true master of her environment.

The black and white treatment elevates the scene, stripping away colour to focus on the raw texture, form, and the profound narrative of her life.

"This fine art print is more than a decoration; it's a testament to a life lived wildly and freely. Own the legacy."

 

Salayexe, Illuminated in Acrylic

Experience stunning depth and clarity. A contemporary heirloom, ready to hang with free shipping.

 

Imagine This Legend in Your Space

Bring the spirit of a legend into your home.

A conversation piece of unparalleled depth and beauty.

 

Premium Print & Presentation Options

How is this fine art print presented?

"Salayexe - Leopard on the Prowl" is available as a premium Fine Art Print in multiple presentation styles to suit your space. Each piece is hand-signed and includes a certificate of authenticity.

The Acrylic Presentation
The modern luminosity of acrylic glass creates a bold, frameless statement. Face-mounted to crystal-clear acrylic for stunning clarity and depth, with optional slimline metal frames in Black, White, Gold, or Silver for a defined finish. An heirloom-quality piece.

The Canvas Presentation
Experience the classic warmth of an archival matte canvas, gallery-wrapped on a solid wood frame and ready to hang. The textured finish enhances the organic beauty of the scene. Optional floating frames in Black Oak, Brown Elder, White Maple, or Natural Maple add a refined, gallery-style border.

The Fine Art Loose Print
A museum-quality loose print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 308 gsm cotton paper, offering ultimate flexibility for custom framing. The exquisite matte finish and exceptional archival longevity make this a collector-grade piece, crafted to endure for generations.

 

Own a Piece of This Legacy

How do I bring this legend home?

"Salayexe - Leopard on the Prowl" is available as a fine art print, ready to bring a piece of African legend into your space.

 

Frame the Legend of Salayexe

The museum-quality loose print. Curate your legacy. Includes free worldwide shipping.

 
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Curator's Choice: A Collection of Silence and Soul

A journey into the soul of Africa. Explore seven award-winning black and white fine art prints, curated by Peter Delaney for their quiet authority and powerful stories.

In a world saturated with noise, these artworks stand apart. Each has been selected not merely for its visual impact, but for its ability to command a room with quiet authority. These are the pieces that collectors return to—images that don’t just hang on the wall, but breathe within a space, offering a permanent pause and a connection to the untamed. This is more than a collection; it is a journey into the soul of Africa, rendered in the timeless language of black and white.

 

Elephant Ridge | Grey Ghosts of Etosha

“Etched in grey and grain — a fleeting glimpse of Africa’s quiet giants.”

 

The Journey Behind the Capture

The quest to capture this image was filled with anticipation and determination. For days, I traversed the vast Namibian landscape in search of this particular herd of over thirty elephants. Just as hope began to fade, I spotted the herd on the final day of my self-drive photographic safari. Positioning myself at a nearby waterhole on a small plateau, I set up my camera as the elephants began to move towards me.

With the dust and sand creating an ethereal atmosphere, I aligned my vehicle parallel to the ridge and captured the moment as the elephants moved gracefully along the ridge’s spine. This fleeting scene, immortalised in "Elephant Ridge," represents the beauty and transience of nature.

 
A panoramic black and white fine art print titled 'Ubuntu' showing a herd of predominantly tuskless elephants walking together in Addo Elephant National Park.

Ubuntu – Elephant Family

Where Strength, Trust, and Family Unite

 

At my favourite watering hole in Addo, I positioned myself not at the water, but on the path I knew they would take. I waited for the herd to walk towards me, their forms set against a landscape of short grass and soft, fluffy clouds.

This panoramic black-and-white print captures a tender moment within a unique elephant family. Nearly all the females here are tuskless, a profound legacy of survival shaped by past poaching. Their adaptation is a testament to resilience.

I titled this piece "Ubuntu," an ancient African philosophy meaning “I am because we are.” In the way the herd surrounds and protects its young, you see this philosophy lived—a universal story of community, compassion, and unbreakable bonds, set against a uniquely South African landscape.

 

Eye to Eye

A Stare That Commands the Wild

 

He was a dark shape, sleeping soundly in the rain. We cut our engine and waited. The silence was broken only by a distant roar.

Stirred by the call, he awoke. He rose from the soaked savanna, his wet mane clinging to a frame of pure power. Then, he fixed us with a primal, one-eyed gaze. In that moment, he was not a subject. He was a sovereign presence, and the silent, electric communication that passed between us demanded nothing less than reverence.

This fine art print immortalises that electric hush. It pulls you into the thunder of his presence, capturing the raw power and untamed beauty of a legendary coalition lion in his prime.

 
A lone giraffe stands beneath a solitary acacia tree in the Masai Mara, captured in a minimalist black and white fine art print.

Camelopard

A Quiet Majesty — The Soul of Solitude

 

In the quiet aftermath of a storm, the northern plains of the Mara lay drenched in green. From the stillness emerged a single bull giraffe, the last of five, lingering behind as the others moved on.

He stood beneath a solitary acacia, his form poised in perfect harmony with the land. His long neck arched as he leaned delicately to reach the last of the tree’s tender leaves. Above him, remnants of the storm floated in trailing white puffs.

There were no other animals, no distractions. Just him, the tree, and the breath of the earth. I didn’t make this photograph for the sake of composition alone—it was something deeper. In that instant, I felt the world fall away. Everything stilled.

Rendered in black and white, the image strips the scene to its bones—form, light, and feeling. No colour, no noise. Just the gentle power of presence. Camelopard is more than a portrait. It’s a meditation—a timeless echo of solitude, grace, and breath.

 
A minimalist black and white fine art print of two white rhinos, their horns crossed in an 'X', grazing in sync on the plains of Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

White Rhinos | Mirrored Souls

Harmony at the Edge of Extinction

 

On the vast plains of Ol Pejeta, the assignment was clear: to find a perspective lower than the rhinos, to isolate their monumental forms against the sky. With a client by my side, we watched and waited as these two gentle giants grazed, relaxed and untroubled by our presence.

Then, the moment of perfect synchronicity arrived. Their heads lowered in unison, their horns crossing to form a silent "X" at the heart of the frame. In that split second, their individual forms became one mirrored soul. This image is the result of that patience—a minimalist tribute to the profound bonds that endure in the wild and a starkly beautiful reminder of all that we stand to lose.

 
Award-winning black and white fine art print of a chimpanzee, 'Chimpanzee Dreaming', lying pensively on the rainforest floor in Kibale National Park.

Chimpanzee Dreaming

A Silent Yearning in the Forest

 

I was deep in the rainforests of Kibale, the air thick with humidity and the sounds of life, when the hunt began. A cacophony of screams, a blur of shapes—and then, an eerie silence. Separated from my group, a primal fear crept in. That's when I saw him: Totti, a powerful alpha male.

His focus wasn't on me, but on a female high in the canopy. I watched as he tried everything—calls, postures, overtures—to coax her down. She spurned every advance. Then, in a moment of pure, unexpected emotion, he gave up. He lay back on the forest floor, threw his arms behind his head, and let out a forlorn gaze towards his would-be lover.

In that fleeting moment, desire and disappointment became one. My years of experience took over; a slow exhale, a soft press of the shutter. This image, "Chimpanzee Dreaming," immortalises that raw, universal story of longing. It is a testament to the deep emotional lives of our closest relatives and the moments of quiet drama that define the wild. It later earned one of photography's highest honours: Winner, Animal Portraits, Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

 
Black and white fine art print 'Bonds of Love' showing a herd of elephants closely surrounding and protecting a newborn calf with their trunks

Bonds of Love

An Enduring Testament to Family and Devotion

 

A bull’s aggressive advance. A newborn’s terrified shriek. In an instant, the herd moved as one. They closed ranks, a living wall of protection, enveloping the vulnerable calf in a shield of bodies and reassuring trunks.

What makes this moment eternally sacred to me is that my own wife and our baby were beside me in the vehicle. The scene was so raw, so upsetting, that they asked to leave. As I turned the car around, a glance in my rearview mirror revealed the unfolding miracle—the family’s profound, instinctual act of love.

I had just one chance. One frame to capture the essence of their bond. This is that photograph. It is a testament to the fierce, universal language of family—a language of protection, reassurance, and love that knows no bounds between species.

 
Limited edition black and white fine art print of a young female leopard walking along a branch in Lake Nakuru's fever tree forest.

Fever Tree Leopard

A Portrait of Quiet Majesty

 

It began with the slightest movement in Lake Nakuru’s fever tree forest. A young female leopard, a whisper of spotted gold, yawned on a branch and then vanished into the grass.

Guided by instinct, I repositioned myself beside a towering tree with a gracefully broken limb. I waited, trusting she would return to this natural pathway. And then, she emerged.

She paused, her tail flicking in the dappled light, a perfect subject against the forest's yellow bark. In that silent moment of anticipation, as she turned her head, the connection was made. This image is the result of that trust—a quiet portrait of wild grace before she settled on the branch and drifted into a peaceful sleep.

 

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Why Do Collectors Invest in Limited Edition Black & White Wildlife Prints?"

Only 11 collectors worldwide can own each of Peter Delaney’s black and white wildlife prints. Find out what makes them so rare — and worth the wait.

Limited Edition Fine Art Prints — Only 11 Exist Worldwide

Discover why owning one of Peter Delaney’s black and white wildlife prints is more than acquiring art — it’s joining a legacy of storytelling and craftsmanship.

 
Only 1 Left at $800-Early Collectors Edition
Only 2 Left at $800-Early Collectors Edition
 

Only 11 Worldwide — A Collector’s Dream

Each photograph in Peter’s Limited Edition Collection is available in just 11 signed prints globally. This is not arbitrary. It reflects:

  • The 11 years Peter spent in finance before devoting his life to photography

  • The average elephant herd size in Amboseli, where many of his iconic images were captured

  • His desire to offer intimacy and exclusivity to serious collectors

    These are not open editions. Once all 11 are sold, no further prints are produced

 
Fever Tree Leopard black and white wildlife print displayed in modern living room with slimline black frame

Fever Tree Leopard | A Collector’s Rarity

Elegance in shadow, power in stillness — the leopard as art.

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What Makes These Prints So Sought After?

Scarcity + Craftsmanship = Lasting Value
Collectors seek rarity and authenticity. With Peter’s limited editions, both are guaranteed:

No reprints, no size variants — each print is released at A2 only (42 × 59.4 cm | 16.5 × 23.4 in), plus a white border

Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 gsm, a museum-grade 100% cotton matte paper used by legends like Ansel Adams

Warm Van Dyke brown toning enhances depth and timelessness

 
Detail of Fever Tree Leopard fine art black and white wildlife print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm

"Her gaze holds the quiet fire of the huntress—not sleeping, but strategically still.

In this arresting close-up, every detail whispers survival!

Sony World Photography Awards Finalist

 
Why This Leopard Print Was a Finalist at Sony World Photography Awards
 

Emotional Alchemy

Why Black and White?

Black and white removes distraction. It distils form, texture, and emotion into pure visual poetry.

By stripping away colour, Peter’s work reveals the raw structure of nature — eyelashes, hide, muscle, and movement — all rendered with emotional precision.

 
Close-up of Young Tusker fine art elephant print showing Van Dyke toning and archival paper detail

In this soulful close-up, the young bull embodies nature’s contradictions:

Eyes like polished amber, holding generations of ancestral memory

Eyelashes like charcoal strokes, softening the warrior’s profile

Skin webbed with fissures, not from decay but from seasons of survival

 

Museum-Grade Craft

Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm—the same cotton rag paper used by Ansel Adams.

Includes Collector’s Story (field notes from Peter’s encounter, included with each limited edition).

 
 

A Glimpse Behind the Print

Collectors of Fever Tree Leopard now get a rare behind-the-scenes look into the making of their print.

🎥 Watch the actual printing process — captured on video as this award-winning image is carefully produced on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 gsm paper, one print at a time.

Certificate of Authenticity for Young Tusker limited edition elephant print by Peter Delaney

A glimpse into the craftsmanship, care, and emotion behind every limited edition.

 
Certificate of Authenticity for Fever Tree Leopard limited edition black and white wildlife print by Peter Delaney

What You’ll Receive:
✔️ Signed archival print
✔️ Certificate of authenticity
✔️ Hand signed collectors story
✔️ Behind-the-scenes video footage (if available)

 

Why Collectors Wait Years for These Prints"

“Scarcity isn’t a marketing tactic—it’s my artistic creed.” – Peter Delaney

 

1. The 11 Rule

Peter releases only what he considers his absolute best work — fewer than 5 images per year meet his standard.

Each edition is strictly limited to 11 hand-signed prints worldwide. Edition: This work is limited to a strict edition of 11 hand-signed and numbered prints, plus 1 Artist’s Proof reserved for the artist’s archive.

Prints #1/11, #11/11, and the Artist’s Proof are designated as a family legacy and are permanently withdrawn from the market.*
No reprints. No alternate sizes.

No exceptions.

“Most photographers flood the market. I believe a true collector’s piece should feel like unearthing a diamond.”

2. One Size, One Vision

Exclusively A2 (42 × 59.4 cm) — sized for intimacy, not excess.
Why it matters: It forces the viewer to step closer, engaging with every eyelash and every crack in the hide — details often lost in oversized formats.
It’s a format that fits just as elegantly in a Tokyo apartment as it does in a Cape Town villa.

3. The Delaney Difference

No size variations — unlike artists who dilute their work with S/M/L options, Peter’s single-edition approach preserves the artwork’s integrity.

 

Young Tusker | Portrait of Quiet Strength

Every wrinkle, every lash — a life-sized moment in the wild, captured forever.

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“When you own a Delaney,

You’re owning what many consider some of the world’s finest black and white wildlife photography, an authentic piece of Africa’s wild heritage.”

 
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Is Contemplation the best Chimpanzee Portrait?

Discover “Contemplation,” an award-winning chimpanzee portrait from Uganda’s Kibale Forest. Available as a black-and-white fine art wildlife print.c

What chimpanzee photo won Wildlife Photographer of the Year?

My black-and-white image, Contemplation, was named Winner of Animal Portraits, Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017 — one of the most respected competitions in global wildlife photography.

But this moment wasn’t captured in comfort. It came after days of exhausting trekking in Uganda’s Kibale Forest, a place of tangled roots, constant humidity, and near silence.

I’d spent hours searching for wild chimpanzees. As time ran out and doubt crept in, the forest suddenly erupted in chaos — a hunting party of chimps dropped from the canopy with bone-shaking force. Then, just as quickly, the rainforest fell silent again.

That’s when I found him.

 
Award-winning chimpanzee photo titled “Contemplation” by Peter Delaney. Black-and-white fine art print of a male chimpanzee lying in Kibale Forest, Uganda.

Contemplation-Award-Winning Chimpanzee Portrait

A Silent Yearning in the Forest" -Bring Wild Emotion Into Your Home

 
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Why is this chimpanzee portrait considered iconic?

In that quiet moment, I saw a chimpanzee named Totti, an alpha male, staring up at a female high in the trees. He had displayed, called out, and postured — but she ignored him.

Then he did something extraordinary.

He lay down on the forest floor, stretched his arms above his head, and looked skyward in silence. His hands were clasped. His body relaxed. His eyes filled with longing.

It wasn’t a display of dominance. It was rejection. Vulnerability. Emotion.

As a photographer, I knew I had just seconds.

I breathed, composed, and pressed the shutter.

What I captured was not just wildlife — it was a moment of shared emotion between species.

 

Step into the heart of Kibale National Park, Uganda.
In this behind-the-scenes footage, experience the haunting sounds of the forest and fleeting glimpses of chimpanzees high in the canopy — the same wild apes that inspired my award-winning portrait Contemplation.

A moment of calm before the chaos…
A rainforest alive with anticipation.

 

Where was this chimpanzee photo taken?

This image was made in Kibale National Park, a 766 km² rainforest in southern Uganda. Home to 13 species of primates, it’s one of Africa’s last remaining strongholds for chimpanzees.

The park also shelters forest elephants, buffalo, giant forest hogs, crowned eagles, and hundreds of species of birds, insects, and amphibians. But it offers no guarantees. There are no paths. No hides. Just dense, humid forest and a slim hope of an encounter.

That’s what made this image so powerful — it was earned.

 

🎥  Behind the scenes in Uganda’s Kibale Forest. A brief glimpse into the moment I encountered Totti, the alpha chimpanzee who inspired my most personal and awarded work.

 
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Can I buy this chimpanzee image as a fine art print?

Yes — Contemplation is available as a museum-grade black-and-white print, crafted using archival materials to last generations.

You can choose from the following finishes:

  • Loose archival Hahnemühle prints (ideal for custom framing)

  • Acrylic glass prints with slimline aluminium frames (gold, silver, black, or white)

  • Canvas prints on solid wood with optional floating frames (black oak, brown elder, natural or white maple)

Available Sizes:

90 x 60 cm (35.43 x 23.62 inches)

105 x 70 cm (41.34 x 27.56 inches)

120 x 80 cm (47.24 x 31.5 inches)

135 x 90 cm (53.15 x 35.43 inches) 

150 x 100 cm (59.06 x 39.37 inches)

 
Framed black-and-white chimpanzee print “Contemplation” by Peter Delaney displayed above a bed. Minimalist interior with fine art wildlife photography.

Contemplation —

A Soulful Presence in the Room

Let Stillness Speak from the Walls, Transform Your Space with Emotion and Elegance

 
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Why I believe this is the best chimpanzee photo ever taken

There are sharper photos. Louder moments. More dramatic light.

But this… this is the truth. Emotion. Soul.

I believe Contemplation captures something rarely seen — a moment of silent connection that speaks across species.

That’s why it won Wildlife Photographer of the Year. That’s why collectors connect with it.

And that’s why, to this day, I believe it’s the most iconic “Chimpanzee Portrait” ever made!

 
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Why Choose Delaney Fine Art?

When you invest in a print from Delaney Fine Art, you’re choosing award-winning wildlife photography trusted by collectors and top editors worldwide. Each black-and-white print is crafted to museum-grade standards, offering lasting beauty and authenticity.

“Black and white portrait of a chimpanzee in deep contemplation, winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Animal Portraits category by Peter Delaney.”

Contemplation

Award-winning Chimpanzee Portrait

When you look into the eyes of “Contemplation,” you witness not just a chimpanzee — but a profound story of intelligence, emotion, and connection. This award-winning black-and-white print represents the intimate moments in wildlife that transcend photography to become timeless art.

Printed to museum-grade standards, this piece is available in custom sizes and finishes, perfect for collectors who value authenticity and artistry.

 

Why Choose Delaney Fine Art?

When you invest in a print from Delaney Fine Art, you're buying from one of the world’s most respected wildlife photographers.

My work has won prestigious awards, including Wildlife Photographer of the Year, and has been published in leading outlets such as National Geographic, where only the finest images are selected.

Collectors choose my “museum-quality wildlife photography” not just for its beauty, but because it carries authenticity, recognition, and lasting value. This goes beyond a hobby; it’s a dedicated lifelong profession, with my wildlife and landscape artwork treasured in private collections worldwide.

Every black and white African wildlife wall art print is carefully crafted, backed by a story, and produced to museum-grade standards — available in custom sizes and finishes.

 
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Behind the scenes: Watch the making of Contemplation — from field capture to fine art print.

 
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What Is an Elephant Matriarch – And Why Her Story Speaks to Women Everywhere

She leads by memory, not muscle. A black-and-white fine art tribute to Africa’s matriarchs, symbols of feminine strength and wisdom.

What Is an Elephant Matriarch – And Why Her Story Speaks to Women Everywhere

 

Experience the Matriarch’s Presence at Home

See how this timeless elephant artwork transforms refined spaces with grace and quiet strength.

 

Fine art black-and-white elephant portraits by Peter Delaney

In African elephant herds, the matriarch leads—not by force, but by memory. She is the oldest female, the most experienced. She carries the map of the land in her mind, the rhythm of the seasons in her bones, and the safety of the young in every step. She decides where to go, when to rest, and when to stand her ground.

In my years photographing elephants across Kenya’s Mara and Amboseli, it is the matriarch who has always drawn me in. She embodies grace under pressure. She walks with the quiet weight of responsibility. Many of my collectors, mothers, daughters, and grandmothers, see themselves reflected in her. In her strength. Her stillness. Her knowing.

This collection of black-and-white fine art prints pays tribute to these remarkable female elephants and the powerful symbolism they embody.

 

Matriarch | Amboseli

A portrait of strength and ancient wisdom captured in fine black-and-white detail.

 

The Matriarch | Amboseli

She moves with ancient purpose.

From the side, her immense form fills the frame. Skin marked by time.

Eyes are calm and steady.

She is alone in the shot, but never alone in purpose.

Every wrinkle tells a story of survival.

A portrait of leadership forged in the dust and light of Amboseli.

 

Elephant Family | Ubuntu

Where Strength, Trust, and Family Unite

 

This black-and-white fine art print captures a tender moment within a tuskless elephant family in Addo Elephant National Park.

Nearly 90% of females here are born without tusks, a legacy of survival shaped by decades of ivory poaching.

The title Ubuntu comes from an ancient African philosophy, meaning “humanity toward others,” reflecting the elephants’ deep bonds and the universal need for connection, protection, and care.

 

Ultra-Wide Panoramic 2.4:1Loose Print | Acrylic | Canvas

 

The Matriarch

Eye to eye. Ear to ear. A breath held. A life honoured.

She faced me directly, ears fanned wide, trunk curled delicately, her tusks symmetrical and ivory-white.

It was a moment of perfect alignment.

She stood as only a matriarch can: fully present, fully powerful.

 

The Matriarch

Grace and power in every line, a tribute to Africa’s majestic queens.

 

Why Collectors Choose These Prints

Many women who see these works tell me,

“She reminds me of my mother.”
“I want this for my daughter.”
“She is me.”

These matriarchs are not just elephants.

They are archetypes.

They are mirrors.

Strength, wisdom, gentleness, and endurance, all carried in a single frame.

If you feel drawn to her, it is because part of you is already like her.

 
Modern stylish interior with a framed black-and-white elephant fine art print displayed above a sleek console, blending wildlife artistry with sophisticated design.

Elevate Your Space with Timeless Art

Explore the elephant collection and find the perfect print to enrich your home.

 

Collector Reflection

“After some delay, I finally had Bonds of Love framed and placed on my bedroom wall—a gift from my husband for our 50th wedding anniversary. The image captures the spirit of my family—four daughters and seven granddaughters—gathering together, protecting one another with love and quiet strength.

My husband passed away not long after, and now, two years on, this photograph continues to comfort me. It’s the first thing I see every morning, and it gladdens my heart. It reminds me daily of the beauty of connection and the fragility of life. I will cherish it always.”
— Sally, Johannesburg

 

The Matriarch | Loose Fine Art Print

Framed in Walnut with Anthracite Mount Board

 

Elephant Matriarch Fine Art Prints

Crafted to museum standards, each piece is made to last a lifetime and honour the spirit of the matriarch:

Loose archival prints on Hahnemühle 310 gsm museum-grade paper

Canvas (hand-stretched on solid timber, with or without a 15mm floating frame in black oak, brown elder, white maple or natural maple)

Luxury acrylic (a crystal-clear, frameless gallery presentation)

Bring the wisdom of the elephant matriarch into your home.
Choose your preferred finish, and let her timeless presence speak from your walls—each day, a quiet reminder of strength, grace, and legacy.

 
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Limited vs Open Edition Prints: Understanding the Difference

Learn the key differences between limited and open edition wildlife prints — and how Delaney Fine Art offers flexible, luxury options for discerning collectors.

Limited vs Open Edition Prints: Understanding the Difference

 

“The Fever Tree Leopard” — A Collector’s First Chance

Shortlisted at the Sony World Photography Awards Limited Edition of 11 — First 3 prints at €800

A Rare Encounter in the Ethereal Forest

In the haunting quiet of Kenya’s Lake Nakuru, a female leopard rests in the canopy of a fever tree, poised, powerful, and impossibly still.

This award-winning monochrome portrait captures more than a fleeting moment; it’s a meditation on grace, solitude, and the unseen rhythms of the African wild. Every shadow, every line of muscle, every twist of the bark beneath her paws tells a story of survival and silence.

Only 11 will ever exist. This is the first release — just three prints at this price. Once they sell, the value will rise with each new release.

Printed to museum standards, signed and numbered, and delivered with a certificate of authenticity.

 

At Delaney Fine Art, I offer both limited and open edition wildlife prints — each with a distinct purpose.

 

Limited editions

are strictly capped at 11 prints, released in small batches.

After each batch sells out, the price increases, rewarding early collectors.

Every piece is signed, numbered, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

 
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Open editions

By contrast, offers more freedom and personalisation. These prints are available in a variety of luxury finishes, including:
Loose prints on archival Hahnemühle fine art paper
Canvas prints with hand-crafted solid wood floating frames
Luxury acrylic glass finishes for a sleek, modern presentation
Extra-large statement pieces (up to 100 inches wide) available loose or under acrylic glass

 
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Modern Asian-inspired luxury living room with natural wood tones, featuring a black-and-white giraffe artwork (Camelopard) by wildlife fine art photographer Peter Delaney.

Bespoke Art. Statement Walls

Open edition prints give you the freedom to bring world-class wildlife art into your space, on your terms.

Whether you're styling a serene retreat or a striking modern room like this, pieces like Camelopard offer size flexibility and a variety of finishes to match your vision.

Choose from:

 


Need a bespoke solution? I also offer custom framing options, including metal and aluminium finishes, tailored to your style and space.

Whether you’re a private collector or an interior designer, I’ll work closely with you to create a piece that fits your vision.

 
Let’s tailor your print to your space
 
 
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