A male lion roaring through the night near camp is one of the more visceral experiences the African bush offers. The sound carries for kilometres, and it is felt as much as heard — a deep, resonant declaration of territory that leaves no ambiguity about who is in charge of the area. Tracking the source the following morning is a different kind of experience: quieter, more methodical, and often frustrating when the tracks go cold. The tracks went cold. The search was abandoned. And then, without warning, this lion walked out of the bush and sat down, staring. He had not been encountered before, but his credentials were immediately apparent — a thick, full mane, good condition, and enough scars to confirm he had fought his way to the top of the local hierarchy and intended to stay there. Print Details Printed on museum-grade fine art paper using archival pigment inks with a 100+ year lifespan Generous white border for easy framing Limited edition — signed, numbered and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity Shipped unframed in protective, eco-friendly packaging Carbon-neutral printing and packaging 10% of every sale supports Botswana Predator Conservation and African wildlife conservation Available Sizes Small: 12" x 8" | 305 x 203mm | Editions of 25 Medium: 24" x 16" | 609 x 406mm | Editions of 15 Large: 36" x 24" | 914 x 609mm | Editions of 10 X-Large: 60" x 40" | 1524 x 1016mm | Editions of 5 About This Image Location: Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana Photographer: Devon Jenkin Heard roaring near camp through the night, tracked the following morning until the tracks went cold, and then encountered unexpectedly when he walked out of the bush and sat down. A previously unknown male — thick mane, well fed, scarred from the battles that had established his dominance. The undisputed boss of the area, presenting himself without invitation.
