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.
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 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 | A Collector’s Rarity
Elegance in shadow, power in stillness — the leopard as art.
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
"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
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.
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.
A glimpse into the craftsmanship, care, and emotion behind every limited edition.
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.
“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.”
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.
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.
Behind the scenes: Watch the making of Contemplation — from field capture to fine art print.