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ARCHIVAL PIGMENT PRINT

LARGE edition of 12: 56” x 69” (71” x 84” framed)

STANDARD edition of 12: 37” x 46” (52” x 61” framed)

Words from David:

This photograph, entitled “Space For Giants”, was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic in Amboseli National Park, Kenya, and is a portrait of one of the most famous remaining big tuskers in the world; Craig. Big Tuskers are a genetic variation of an elephant with tusks so long they reach the ground. All the remaining 20 or so big tuskers live in Kenya.

During the pandemic, I had the good fortune to spend several days with Craig. I see this image as the end validation of an investment of time, not just with this iconic elephant, but also with the good people of the Kenya Wildlife Service. I want to thank Daniel Kipkosgei, the Senior Park Warden at Amboseli, for his support and encouragement throughout the summer.

This image involves a lot of fortune, most notably the clear early morning sky, allowing Kilimanjaro to add a layer of narrative and also the fact that we found Craig alone that day and in open ground. I would estimate the odds of that treble to be around 25/1.

2020 has reminded us all of the close relationship we still have with the wellbeing of the planet. I hope images like “Space For Giants” emphatically make the point that it is a relationship to be cherished.