Presence
Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa · Fragile Lives
Signed Limited Edition Fine Art Print - From the Fragile Lives collection
The Story
The elephants crossed the road ahead of our vehicle, moving together with a calm assurance that made the moment feel almost effortless. Among the larger bodies, the youngest remained carefully sheltered.
What struck me was the quiet coordination of the herd. There was no rush, no dramatic display. Each elephant seemed to have its place, and their shared movement revealed something deeply moving about the bonds within this family.
I watched as the smaller animal remained surrounded by the adults, its vulnerability answered by their immense physical presence. The contrast between strength and tenderness was unmistakable.
I wanted to capture more than a group of elephants crossing a road. I wanted the photograph to convey the sense of protection that emerged naturally from their positions and movements.
Presence is a reminder that strength in the natural world is not always expressed through power. Sometimes, it is revealed in the simple act of staying together.
Presence — Fine Art on Dibond — Unframed · 80 × 120 cm
Presence — Framed Fine Art on Dibond — Natural Oak · 84 × 124 cm
Presence — Framed Fine Art on Dibond — Alder Brown · 84 × 124 cm
Available Formats
Fine Art Paper Print — Unframed
Printed on Epson Fine Art Cotton Smooth Natural, a 100% cotton Fine Art paper with a smooth, natural surface that preserves delicate details and subtle tonal transitions.
Presented unframed, allowing collectors to choose their own framing and display.
Fine Art Print on Dibond — Unframed
Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta, a premium Fine Art paper offering rich tonal depth, fine detail and beautiful contrast.
The print is mounted on a rigid aluminium composite panel (Dibond), providing excellent flatness and a clean, contemporary presentation without a frame or glass.
Framed Fine Art Print on Dibond
Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta and mounted on a rigid aluminium composite panel (Dibond).
Presented in a handcrafted 20 mm solid wood Hamburg-style frame, available in Natural Oak or Alder Brown.
Combining the stability of Dibond with the warmth of solid wood, this presentation offers a refined, contemporary finish without additional glass or acrylic glazing.
Printing, Edition & Authenticity
All artworks are professionally produced by WhiteWall, an internationally recognised Fine Art printing laboratory known for its high-quality materials and craftsmanship.
Each presentation uses a carefully selected Fine Art paper:
Epson Fine Art Cotton Smooth Natural for unframed paper prints.
Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta for Dibond-mounted prints, framed or unframed.
Each size is produced in a strictly limited edition of 15 signed and numbered prints, shared across all available finishes. Choosing a different presentation does not create a separate edition.
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Once the edition of 15 for a given size is complete, the work will no longer be available in that size.
In addition, no more than 30 prints of the same photograph will be produced across all sizes and finishes combined.
Once this overall limit is reached, the photograph will be permanently withdrawn from sale in every size and finish.
Production & Shipping
Each artwork is made to order and professionally produced by WhiteWall.
Shipping costs are calculated according to size, presentation and destination. Delivery times vary depending on the selected configuration and destination country.
Every artwork is securely packaged for safe delivery.
Collection Note
Presence is part of Fragile Lives, a collection exploring wildlife through intimacy, stillness and quiet presence rather than spectacle.
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