Stories From The Wild
Step behind the lens and discover the stories, encounters, and moments that shaped each photograph.
Explore the patience, emotion, and artistic vision behind these timeless black and white fine art works.
Why I Only Have Two Colour Elephant Prints
I am a black and white photographer. Have been for twenty years. But Etosha has broken that rule twice — and both times an elephant was responsible. One image arrived as pure serendipity on an ordinary evening at the pan. The other took weeks of patience and one unrepeatable moment of red Kalahari dust and light. Here is why both stayed in colour.
Ubuntu — The Tuskless Matriarchs of Addo
In Addo's southernmost reaches, nearly 95% of female elephants carry no tusks — a legacy shaped by poaching, survival, and generations of quiet adaptation. This is their story, and the story behind Ubuntu.
What Is a Tusker – The Majestic African Elephant Captured in Fine Art Prints.
Across Africa, tuskers embody strength, wisdom, and endurance. From Craig’s final legacy to the Shingwedzi brothers, these black-and-white portraits capture monumental grace and the soul of the wild.
What Makes Elephant Photography So Powerful in Fine Art?
Discover why elephant photography holds such emotional power in fine art. From award-winning black-and-white portraits to a rare behind-the-scenes video filmed in Addo Elephant Park, Peter Delaney explores the deep connection between artist, subject, and collector.
"Is Bonds of Love the Most Famous Elephant Family Photo?"
Captured in a rare moment of elephant unity, Bonds of Love reveals the emotional strength of family in the wild. A powerful story of protection and connection.
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.