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Into the Wild — Craig | The Story
A giant has left the earth, but his legacy endures.
Craig, one of Africa's last great Super Tuskers, passed away on 3 January 2026. For decades, he walked the plains of Amboseli with quiet authority, his immense, ground-sweeping tusks making him one of the most recognisable and celebrated elephants in Africa.
Born in 1972, Craig became a symbol of hope, a living reminder that conservation can succeed. At a time when elephants with tusks weighing over 50 kg each have become extraordinarily rare, he stood apart: powerful, gentle, and unforgettable.
I had the privilege of photographing Craig during his lifetime in Amboseli beneath the watchful presence of Kilimanjaro. Accompanied by two other bulls, he moved through the landscape with the calm confidence of an old king, carrying decades of stories in every step.
In black and white, this image feels even more timeless, less a photograph, more a tribute. A tribute to a rare life. A tribute to resilience. A tribute to one of the last great giants of Africa.
Rest well, old friend.
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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.
