Fever Tree Leopard — Into the Wild | The Story
Some encounters don't announce themselves. They arrive like a breath held too long.
This was photographed in Lake Nakuru, beneath the soft curve of a broken fever tree limb bending low toward the earth. A young leopard had slipped into the tall grass moments earlier. Gone completely. No sound, no movement, just absence.
So I waited. And then, like something carried on the wind, she returned. Emerging slowly through the golden afternoon light, she moved with that effortless silence only leopards possess, part shadow, part presence, fully aware of everything and nothing all at once.
This frame was built on instinct, patience, and timing. The kind of moment you don't chase, you surrender to. One frame. One chance.
Shortlisted, Sony World Photography Awards 2025.
A quiet reminder of why leopards remain one of the most elusive and captivating subjects in Africa.
A brief moment from Lake Nakuru, watch the leopard move through the fever tree forest that inspired this limited edition print.
Craftsmanship & Materials
Museum-grade materials, hand-signed and produced to archival standards.
Certificate of Authenticity
Includes a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity detailing the edition number, archival materials, and year of production.
Hand-Signed & Numbered
Each print is individually hand-signed and numbered by Peter Delaney as part of this limited edition.
Archival Fine Art Paper
Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 308gsm, a 100% cotton museum-grade paper renowned for its exceptional detail, rich tonal depth, and archival longevity.
Digital Provenance
This limited edition is registered with Hahnemühle My Art Registry , providing collectors with an additional digital record of the artwork.
Edition Size: A2 (42 × 59.4 cm | 16.5 × 23.4 in), inclusive of a white border for framing. Final dimensions may vary slightly to preserve the original image ratio.
Questions or bespoke requirements? Please contact Peter directly.
Collector Stories
Reflections from collectors who have welcomed Peter Delaney's artwork into their homes around the world.
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. He passed away not long after, and two years on, this photograph continues to comfort me. It is the first thing I see every morning, and it gladdens my heart.
This is not a photograph hanging on a wall. It is a window into something vast and unhurried.
To have one of Peter Delaney's images in your home is your connection to a world few of us will ever experience, and a connection to nature and the earth that is truly rare.
Queen of the Mara has occupied a central place in our living room since 2020. It helped us feel connected to the world at a time when we... weren't.
Each print carries its own story, creating a lasting connection between the collector and Africa's wild places.