An Interview With Alex Braczkowski
What To Expect From This Interview:
I got to know Alex Braczkowski when he was pitching a film to the Nat Geo Wild team about a project he was working on for National Geographic focused on the unique behavior of a pride of tree climbing lions in QEP, Uganda & the challenges they face. It’s always great to support a first-time filmmaker & his film premiered in 2018 & continues to be aired on Nat Geo Wild & on Disney + if you want to check it out & also check out his Instagram feed for more info on this evolving story. He’s a renowned Big Cat biologist, NG explorer & again someone who is passionate about bringing awareness to the issues around Big Cat conservation globally through his documentaries, magazine stories, scientific papers & fundraising.
In our conversation, we talk more about his In the field conservation work with big cats and where his fascination with these beautiful animals was born.
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Masai Mara 2025
This evocative lion portrait was captured in the Mara North conservancy early one morning. We spotted Saning'o and his brother when it was still dark. As they began to move the first hints of pre dawn light emerged, allowing me to capture this intimate portrait of this lion king , with his face and mane softly illuminated by the subtle glow of the sun.
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This evocative lion photo was captured in the Mara North Conservancy early one morning. I had spent the previous afternoon with the River Pride, including the powerful male coalition of Lenkoe, Enkong’u, and Saning’o, but most of the time had been spent watching the pride asleep, and by the time they stirred, the fading light had brought my encounter to an end.
At first light the following morning, I set out again, hoping to find the males. Fortune was on my side. While it was still dark, my guide located two of the coalition brothers. As they began to move, the first hints of pre-dawn light emerged, allowing me to capture this intimate portrait of Saning’o, his face and mane softly illuminated by the subtle glow of dawn.
Shortly afterward, Saning’o and his brother slipped into a nearby thicket, remaining hidden for the rest of the morning. Moments like this are fleeting, especially with male lions, whose lives are shaped by constant challenge and conflict and then resting.
Saning’o and his brothers have formed a formidable coalition, taking on rival males across Mara North and securing their place among the region’s dominant lions. Yet in this lion portrait, the strength and aggression often associated with male lions gives way to something more atmospheric and timeless. This portrait reveals a quieter, almost ethereal side of a true Lion King which I hope will make it a compelling piece of lion wall art that speaks to both their power and vulnerability.
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As with all images in the collections, 15% of the proceeds from each image will be split between four charities- Kicheche Community Trust, Great Plains Foundation, Big Cat Initiative & Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Learn more about giving back, here.