Elephants in Amboseli | David Yarrow Photography

David Yarrow and team head to Amboseli, Kenya, to photograph some of the biggest elephants in the world.

The 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, we had the good fortune to spend several days with Craig. We 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. We 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. David estimates 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. We hope images like “Space For Giants” emphatically make the point that it is a relationship to be cherished.⁣⁣

Space for Giants is a conservation organisation that protects the great wildlife landscapes that Africa’s remaining elephants need to survive and thrive.

Space for Giants, in partnership with other reputable institutions, will also help to set up robust systems that will improve international policies for the protection of wildlife and natural ecosystems.

https://www.spaceforgiants.org/

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