Discover the power and presence of Africa through our collection of wild animal art and black and white wildlife prints.

Each photograph is carefully crafted to reveal raw emotion, texture, and character — from the quiet strength of elephants to the watchful gaze of lions and the sculptural elegance of giraffes.

These fine art African wildlife prints are more than wall décor. They are intimate encounters with the wild.

Whether you are collecting fine art animal prints or selecting timeless artwork for your home or office, each piece invites Africa's untamed spirit into your space.

 

 
Over thirty elephants moving along a spine of land in Etosha Namibia black and white panoramic wildlife art print by Peter Delaney

Elephant Ridge | Grey Ghosts Of Etosha

Transform Your Home with the Power and Grace of Africa’s Elephants

 

 

Elephants – Wisdom, Family, and Legacy

Over thirty elephants are moving along a spine of land in Etosha, Namibia.

Elephants embody memory, connection, and resilience. Our black and white elephant prints explore these themes through intimate portraits and family scenes, highlighting textured skin, gentle interactions, and immense presence. Captured in Africa's wild landscapes, each image reflects the emotional intelligence and quiet dignity of these giants.

 

 
Rain-soaked lion from Serengeti Boys coalition direct gaze through mist and grass black and white fine art print by Peter Delaney

Eye to Eye

A rain-soaked lion from the Mara, with a direct gaze through mist and grass A stare that commands the wild.

 

 

Lions – Icons of Power and Presence

Our black and white lion prints celebrate the lion as an enduring symbol of strength, authority, and quiet confidence. Stripped of colour, the focus shifts to expression — scarred faces, flowing manes, and piercing eyes that speak of survival and leadership.

These fine art lion photographs bring a commanding presence to any interior, perfect for collectors drawn to powerful wildlife art with emotional depth.

 

 
Elephant family protecting a newborn calf in Addo National Park — black and white wildlife art print by Peter Delaney.

Bonds Of Love

Embrace the Bonds of Love – Elephant Families Captured in Stunning Detail

 

 

Elephants – Wisdom, Family, and Legacy

Elephants embody memory, connection, and resilience. Our black and white elephant prints explore these themes through intimate portraits and family scenes, highlighting textured skin, gentle interactions, and immense presence.

Captured in Africa's wild landscapes, each image reflects the emotional intelligence and quiet dignity of these giants, making elephant artwork a deeply meaningful choice for fine art collectors and wildlife lovers alike.

 

 

Collect With Confidence. Three Ways.

🎨 Unframed Hahnemühle – Archival paper, velvety blacks. Ready for framing. 5-7 days | Free shipping

🎨 Acrylic Glass – Vibrant, floating effect, free slimline aluminium frame. Ready to hang. 10-12 days | Free shipping

🎨 Canvas Wrap – Archival matte canvas, optional floating frame. Ready to hang. 10-12 days | Free shipping

📏 Sizes to suit any space | 🌍 Free worldwide shipping

Custom framing available — contact Peter.

 

 
Totti the chimpanzee lying on the forest floor, hands behind his head, lost in thought — black and white wildlife art print by Peter Delaney.

Contemplation | Award Winning Artwork

Where Elegance Meets the Untamed – Wildlife Photography that Speaks to the Soul

 

Totti | The Fallen King

Winner of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017

CIVIL WAR IN THE CANOPY.

His name was Totti. Named after an Italian footballer.

High ranking. Powerful. Then they turned on him.

Kicked out of the tribe, he lay in the Kibale forest — not defeated, but watching. Listening. Above him, a female called from the canopy. Behind him, a civil war was brewing.

Researchers say the group is splintering. It happens once every 500 years in chimpanzee society—Brother against brother.

I captured him in a moment of quiet calculation. Resting pose. Open eyes. A fallen king waiting for his moment.

In 2017, this image won Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

They call it the best chimpanzee portrait ever made.

I call it the calm before the storm.

 

 

Camelopard | Giraffe | Closer Look

A Quiet Majesty — Maasai Giraffe in Focus

 

 

Giraffes – Elegance in Monochrome

With their towering forms and calm composure, giraffes bring a sense of elegance and rhythm to the African landscape. Our black and white giraffe prints focus on line, contrast, and form, transforming these animals into sculptural works of art.

The absence of colour allows their patterns, posture, and expressions to take centre stage, creating refined wildlife artwork that suits both modern and classic interiors.

 

 
Leopard emerging from fever tree forest Lake Nakuru limited edition black and white fine art print by Peter Delaney

Fever Tree Leopard | Limited Edition

A leopard emerges from the fever tree forest, her form softened by dappled light and shadow.

 

Leopard – Elusive and Eternal

In this quiet moment, strength meets stillness, instinct balanced by awareness.

Fever Tree Leopard is a limited-edition black-and-white wildlife print that captures the elusive nature of one of Africa's most iconic predators, revealed rather than pursued.

Photographed in Lake Nakuru's fever tree forest, the image draws the viewer into a layered world of texture, contrast, and atmosphere. The monochrome treatment removes distraction, allowing the eye to rest on the leopard's gaze, the curve of her body, and the rhythm of branches that frame her presence.

It is a study in patience, camouflage, and quiet authority.

Limited edition of 11 hand-signed prints worldwide.

Printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag — 100% cotton, museum-grade matte fine art paper.

Each limited edition print includes a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity and a Collector's Story, signed by Peter Delaney.

 
 

 
wo cheetah brothers Ruka and Rafiki resting on termite mound Mara North Conservancy Kenya black and white fine art print by Peter Delaney

Ruka & Rafiki | Cheetah Brothers

Two brothers. One termite mound. A pact forged in kinship.

 

 

Cheetah – Speed and Brotherhood

In Mara North Conservancy, Kenya, two cheetah brothers — Ruka and Rafiki — rest atop a dark termite mound amid a flowing carpet of pale grass.

Rafiki stands alert, scanning the plains ahead. Ruka lies beneath him, glancing to the side. One watches forward. The other guards the rear. Constant vigilance. Shared survival.

I waited. Eventually, one brother stood. I positioned myself low, letting the dramatic empty sky dominate the frame. The long grasses flowed around the mound like a sea. Nothing to distract the viewer.

Only black and white could tell this story.

At the time, only around sixty cheetah remained in this area. Months later, both brothers crossed into Tanzania. Only Ruka returned.

To photograph them is to immortalise not just hunters, but heirs to a fragile legacy.

 

 
Nine ostriches standing tall in waist-high grass black and white fine art print by Peter Delaney Mokala Game Reserve

Camel Sparrows | Ostrich Fine Art Print

Nine heads, nine directions.

 

 

Ostrich – Watchful and Wild

Nine ostriches stand tall in waist-high grass, heads turned in different directions — alert, curious, watchful. Above, faint storm clouds linger without threat, their soft drama held in check so the birds remain the story.

The grass flows like a gentle sea, giving the image texture and rhythm without overwhelming the subjects.

Captured in the Northern Cape at Mokala Game Reserve — a quiet corner of South Africa known for its shy rhino, antelope, and unexpected moments of strange beauty.

Nine ostriches, each facing its own horizon, gathered in grass that rose to their chests beneath leftover storm clouds.

This black and white fine art print brings the quiet watchfulness of the Karoo into your home — a moment of wild stillness, neither dramatic nor tame.

"For those who find beauty in the watchful and wild."

 

 
Herd of African buffalo emerging from pale winter grass Masai Mara black and white fine art print by Peter Delaney Widowmakers

Buffalo | Widowmakers

Widowmakers’ Chorus – The Deadly Unity of the Herd

 
 

 

Buffalo – Unity and Survival

In the quiet embrace of late afternoon light, this high-key black-and-white portrait captures a subtle but powerful moment among a group of African buffalo in the Mara Conservancy.

Cloaked in a sea of long grass, four buffalo stand closely, three forming a small cluster. One buffalo, barely visible behind the group, peeks out with a single eye — adding a touch of curiosity to the scene.

The dominant character, sharply in focus, commands attention with an imposing set of horns that fan out majestically. Strength. Authority. A quiet resolve.

Its intense gaze, fixed on something unseen, conveys both the power and the vulnerability these creatures embody in the wild. Framed against faint, unobtrusive hills that add subtle depth without distraction, the buffalo's dark forms stand out against the soft light — their powerful silhouettes emerging with quiet intensity.

 

 
African buffalo bull intense gaze imposing horns black and white fine art portrait by Peter Delaney Widowmaker

Buffalo | Widowmaker

For the collector who understands that the most dangerous things in the wild make no noise

 

 

Why "Widowmakers"?

They call them Widowmakers. Not without reason.

The African buffalo is responsible for more deaths on the continent than any other large animal. Lions think twice. Hunters speak their names in low tones. A wounded buffalo does not run. It circles back. It waits. It remembers.

In Widowmakers, the high-key approach elevates the dark, almost foreboding presence of the buffalo — highlighting their resilience and the complex bond they share with this challenging landscape.

This is an intimate look at an animal whose life is defined by the delicate balance between loyalty, survival, and the deadly unity of the herd.

 
 

 

In 2026, Live With the Wild.

Collect the Wild, Not Just Art.

Elevate your space in 2026 with a glimpse of the wild. Each black-and-white print carries the soul of Africa, turning walls into stories and rooms into experiences. Choose from archival Hahnemühle loose prints, sleek acrylics, or canvas with floating frames—museum-grade quality that lasts a lifetime.

 

"Worldwide Shipping: Safe, Secure, and Delivered with Care to Your Doorstep"

Unframed prints: 7-10 days | Ready-to-hang acrylic & canvas: 10-12 days | Free worldwide shipping.

 

 

Peter Delaney

Peter Delaney spent a decade in London's financial district before walking away to follow the one thing that mattered more. Twenty years later, he is a three-time Wildlife Photographer of the Year, published in National Geographic, and recognised as one of the foremost black and white wildlife photographers working today.

He shoots on medium format in the field — in the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Etosha, Ol Pejeta — and prints on museum-grade archival paper at the largest scale his subjects demand. Every image is made to live on a wall for a lifetime.

He lives in George, South Africa, with his family — and still can't quite believe this is the job.

http://www.peterdelaneyphotography.com
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