TITLE: Majestic Craig

Meet Craig, the legendary supertusker of Amboseli. His massive tusks and noble presence inspire awe and reverence, a true icon of the wild.

A shot I've been waiting for for so many months when I planned my trip to Amboseli. He was in the thick bush found by the Masaai spotter. We patiently waited. After more than one hour he finally started to move toward us and my dream came true.

I love the symmetry of the hears, of the two dark bushes and of the clouds, the trumpet straight between the tuskers. I will never forget that moment when taking this shot.

Shot taken in Amboseli, Kenya.

AUTHOR: Alessandro Marena (Italy)

I’m a passionate amateur wildlife photographer who, by day, practices law. My journey into photography began at a young age, experimenting with black and white photography and developing my own prints in a darkroom at home. Over the years, I explored various genres of photography, but it was the pandemic that ignited my deep love for wildlife photography. Africa’s diverse landscapes and fascinating creatures have become a central focus of my work, capturing the timeless beauty of the natural world through the lens of black and white photography. The pandemic also kindled my determination to delve deep into the techniques of photography and the understanding of what goes into capturing a remarkable shot, fueling my desire to explore other continents in the future to photograph the new Big 5 and share their beauty with my photographs.

There’s no sensation quite like being in front of a lion, walking toward me with the perfect angle for a shot, or lying on my belly on the ground as a line of elephants approaches my camera. These moments in the wild are unparalleled, and through my photography, I aim to convey the awe and wonder that these encounters bring.