Solio 2023
Honorable Mention, Natures Best International Awards
2nd Fine Art Photo Awards, Wildlife Category
Honorable Mention, Mono Awards (Black & White version)
Honorable Mention, Mono Visions (Black & White version)
In the last year this image of a 1-month-old rhino calf and its mother has become my most successful in terms of awards recognition.
✓ Museum archival giclée paper
✓ Hand-signed & numbered by Jules
✓ Certificate of authenticity
✓ 10% to conservation
✓ Worldwide shipping
✓ Free UK delivery
It was taken at Solio Game Reserve in Northern Kenya which is a private sanctuary dedicated to the conservation of white and black rhino. Solio used to be a working cattle ranch but in 1973 part of it was turned into a wildlife sanctuary. The result: rhinos and other wildlife came back to the area. Nowadays, it’s a 49,000 acre ranch with 19,000 acres of wildlife sanctuary for approx. 200 black and white rhinos.
On the afternoon we spotted this rhino mother and young calf, I decided that I could potentially get some special images from their interactions, so focused my attention on this pair for the rest of the afternoon. It was time well spent.
Whilst the mother seemed unfazed by our vehicle, I wanted to make sure we didn’t get too close to the calf at this vulnerable stage. So, I used my 400mm lens to capture these images from more of a distance than I had been using on other rhino interactions at Solio.
However, one thing I was able to do with the help of Rashid’s guidance was to get out of the vehicle and lie down on the ground so I could get eye level images of the rhinos. Most of the time I focused my attention on the calf as it joyfully ran around as the mother continued feeding on the grass. Then there was this moment as both mother & calf came towards one another stopping briefly inches apart. I liked the juxtaposition in terms of their size difference. I also felt there was a poignancy to their connection as hopefully the calf will grow horns as big as its mother, without fear of poaching. The shape of things is yet to come.
All prints are printed on Canson® Infinity Rag Photographique which is a 100% cotton museum grade white Fine Art and photo paper.
Canson® Infinity Rag Photographique offers a unique extra smooth surface with a sensual feel. It has been developed to address the need for continued longevity requirements in the Digital Fine Art market.
Delivery is from the United Kingdom and is included free with the purchase of all prints. Delivery is by FedEx, DHL, UPS, or DPD depending on location. Once your order is shipped you will receive an email with your tracking number. Please allow up to two weeks to fulfil your order plus one week for delivery.
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.
Solio 2023
Honorable Mention, Natures Best International Awards
2nd Fine Art Photo Awards, Wildlife Category
Honorable Mention, Mono Awards (Black & White version)
Honorable Mention, Mono Visions (Black & White version)
In the last year this image of a 1-month-old rhino calf and its mother has become my most successful in terms of awards recognition.
✓ Museum archival giclée paper
✓ Hand-signed & numbered by Jules
✓ Certificate of authenticity
✓ 10% to conservation
✓ Worldwide shipping
✓ Free UK delivery
It was taken at Solio Game Reserve in Northern Kenya which is a private sanctuary dedicated to the conservation of white and black rhino. Solio used to be a working cattle ranch but in 1973 part of it was turned into a wildlife sanctuary. The result: rhinos and other wildlife came back to the area. Nowadays, it’s a 49,000 acre ranch with 19,000 acres of wildlife sanctuary for approx. 200 black and white rhinos.
On the afternoon we spotted this rhino mother and young calf, I decided that I could potentially get some special images from their interactions, so focused my attention on this pair for the rest of the afternoon. It was time well spent.
Whilst the mother seemed unfazed by our vehicle, I wanted to make sure we didn’t get too close to the calf at this vulnerable stage. So, I used my 400mm lens to capture these images from more of a distance than I had been using on other rhino interactions at Solio.
However, one thing I was able to do with the help of Rashid’s guidance was to get out of the vehicle and lie down on the ground so I could get eye level images of the rhinos. Most of the time I focused my attention on the calf as it joyfully ran around as the mother continued feeding on the grass. Then there was this moment as both mother & calf came towards one another stopping briefly inches apart. I liked the juxtaposition in terms of their size difference. I also felt there was a poignancy to their connection as hopefully the calf will grow horns as big as its mother, without fear of poaching. The shape of things is yet to come.
All prints are printed on Canson® Infinity Rag Photographique which is a 100% cotton museum grade white Fine Art and photo paper.
Canson® Infinity Rag Photographique offers a unique extra smooth surface with a sensual feel. It has been developed to address the need for continued longevity requirements in the Digital Fine Art market.
Delivery is from the United Kingdom and is included free with the purchase of all prints. Delivery is by FedEx, DHL, UPS, or DPD depending on location. Once your order is shipped you will receive an email with your tracking number. Please allow up to two weeks to fulfil your order plus one week for delivery.
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.
