Totti the chimpanzee lying on the forest floor, hands behind his head, lost in thought — black and white wildlife art print by Peter Delaney.
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Totti the chimpanzee lying on the forest floor, hands behind his head, lost in thought — black and white wildlife art print by Peter Delaney.
Chimpanzee dreaming-4.jpg (Copy)
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Contemplation | Chimpanzee Unframed Print | Peter Delaney

from $250.00

"Size selected is the final paper size with a white border. Final dimensions may vary slightly to preserve the original image ratio."

Contemplation. Kibale National Park, Uganda. Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 2017. Totti lay back on the forest floor, hands behind his head. I recognised something in that moment. I suspect you will too.

Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 310gsm cotton — every detail holds.

  • Museum-quality archival paper

  • White border included for framing

  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes video

✓ Free worldwide shipping ✓ Ships in 5–7 days, insured and trackable

"Each print is carefully reviewed before it leaves the studio to ensure it meets the standard the work demands." — Peter

Unframed Fine Art Print:

"Size selected is the final paper size with a white border. Final dimensions may vary slightly to preserve the original image ratio."

Contemplation. Kibale National Park, Uganda. Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 2017. Totti lay back on the forest floor, hands behind his head. I recognised something in that moment. I suspect you will too.

Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 310gsm cotton — every detail holds.

  • Museum-quality archival paper

  • White border included for framing

  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes video

✓ Free worldwide shipping ✓ Ships in 5–7 days, insured and trackable

"Each print is carefully reviewed before it leaves the studio to ensure it meets the standard the work demands." — Peter

Into the Wild — Contemplation | The Story

Some moments in the wild stay with you forever.

This photograph, Contemplation (also known as Chimpanzee Dreaming), was created deep in Uganda's Kibale Forest after days of trekking through dense rainforest in search of wild chimpanzees.

Then, in complete silence, this moment unfolded.

An alpha male named Totti lay back on the forest floor, hands gently clasped, gazing up into the canopy after being rejected by a female. For a fleeting moment, the boundary between human and animal emotion seemed to disappear.

This image went on to win the Animal Portrait category at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017, but to me it has always been about something far quieter: vulnerability, longing, and the quiet dignity of the wild.

On World Chimpanzee Day, it's also a reminder that these remarkable animals continue to face threats from habitat loss, disease, and the illegal wildlife trade. Protecting them means protecting the forests they call home.

What emotion do you see in his expression?

Unframed Fine Art Prints

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Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 308gsm, 100% cotton museum-quality archival paper

Velvety blacks, refined detail, and exceptional tonal depth

Ideal for collectors who prefer to choose their own frame

5–7 days • Free worldwide shipping

For bespoke requirements or any questions, please contact Peter.

Bespoke canvas and framing options can be arranged on request.