Delaney's Journal: Stories from the Wild
Step behind the lens and into the narrative of each photograph.
Discover the rare moments, raw emotion, and artistic vision that define these timeless black and white artworks.
The Journey of a Young Tusker | Amboseli
Follow a young tusker’s first steps beyond the herd in Amboseli, captured in striking black-and-white prints that celebrate Africa’s wildlife legacy.
Behind the Video
This footage accompanies the still images and shows him moving through the open plains, calm and deliberate, embodying the beginning of a powerful legacy. The herd has just passed, leaving him to step into his own journey—a narrative of growth, strength, and independence.
The First Steps of a Legacy
He walks alone, but not from loneliness, from purpose. This is the moment after the crowd, when the path becomes your own. A young tusker, his perfect, symmetrically curved tusks a promise of the strength to come, steps beyond the herd.
He carries the legacy of the giants in his blood and the shadow of the mountain on his horizon, yet his own journey is just beginning. He is the embodiment of that potent, solitary chapter: leaving the known for the possible.
Young Tusker | The Journey
Capture the soul of Africa with the iconic grace of its elephants.
The Portrait | Lineage
He moved with the quiet confidence of royalty, a giant whose curved tusks swept outward like ancient Arabian swords. His skin held a tapestry of time, etched with lines and wisdom, and his darkened eye watched the world with calm authority. As he stepped past me, trunk brushing the earth, every detail spoke of an unbroken lineage of Amboseli legends, a living monument of Africa’s last great tuskers.
Young Tusker | Lineage
Embrace the wisdom and strength of elephants in every piece of art.
Young Tusker Elephant | Limited Edition of 11 | Unframed Fine Art Print
He steps out of the pale Amboseli dust with the quiet certainty of a future giant, a young bull learning the ancient rhythm of the herds. The air is soft around him, the marsh winds brushing his ears as he follows the matriarchs toward water and safety. In this still moment, every detail speaks, the tender curl of his trunk, the long sweep of his lashes, the calm promise of a life just beginning.
Young Tusker Elephant | Limited Edition of 11
Wildlife Art for the Discerning Collector.
Why Collectors Love This Series
Emotional Connection: Witness the quiet power of a young tusker on his own path.
Archival Fine Art Quality: Prints are archival Hahnemühle, museum-grade, unframed, or ready-to-hang in acrylic or canvas.
A Legacy Preserved: Just as Craig’s journey is a testament to conservation, these prints immortalise the next generation of Africa’s elephants.
What Is a Tusker – The Majestic African Elephant Captured in Fine Art Prints.
Across Africa, tuskers embody strength, wisdom, and endurance. From Craig’s final legacy to the Shingwedzi brothers, these black-and-white portraits capture monumental grace and the soul of the wild.
Welcome the Legacy of Craig into your home
See how this iconic elephant artwork elevates interiors with ancient strength and quiet grandeur.
Archival fine art prints in black and white. Unframed, or ready-to-hang on acrylic or canvas with optional frames. Free worldwide shipping.
Craig, one of Africa’s last great super tuskers, passed away on 3 January 2026 of natural causes at the age of 54. With ground-sweeping tusks and a calm, commanding presence, he became a global symbol of successful conservation. This print captures his dignity and monumental presence, preserved forever as a tribute.
“For those who understand that true legacy outlives the moment.”
Tuskers Icons of Africa
Across Africa’s sun-scorched plains, riverbeds, and salt pans, few creatures command reverence like the tuskers. These rare bull elephants, with tusks often exceeding 100 pounds each, embody age, strength, and ancestral majesty. They are physical giants and spiritual anchors—guardians of memory, endurance, and the wild’s deepest rhythms.
Men often tell me:
“He reminds me of my father.”
“There’s something in his silence I recognise in myself.”
“I want my son to grow up with that kind of strength.”
Women say:
“He is my husband, my brother, my protector.”
“There’s such peace in his gaze.”
“He walks like he’s seen everything—and survived it.”
Tuskers speak to something primal in all of us—the call to endure, to lead without domination, to age with honour
Old Tusker | Amboseli
A Life Fully Lived
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Old Tusker | Elephant in Black and White
This Old Tusker moves with quiet conviction across the Amboseli plains. One tusk broken, the other curved and low, his mud-caked skin maps a lifetime of survival. Measured, immense, magnificent—he is the living history of this land.
Unframed prints: 7-10 days | Ready-to-hang acrylic & canvas: 10-12 days | Free worldwide shipping
Young Tusker | Amboseli
The Journey Begins
Young Tusker | Amboseli
A Portrait of Heritage and Quiet Majesty
An Amboseli tusker of rare lineage, his tusks curve in perfect symmetry like ancient blades shaped by time. His skin holds a labyrinth of lines and textures, each etched by decades of survival. As he stepped past me, trunk brushing the earth, his calm eye and long lashes revealed a presence both ancient and assured. This intimate portrait captures not just an elephant, but a living heir to one of Africa’s most revered bloodlines.
Unframed prints: 7–10 days | Ready-to-hang acrylic & canvas: 10–12 days | Free worldwide shipping
The Riverbed Ritual | Shingwedzi Tuskers
Elevate your space with archival black-and-white prints. Available unframed, or acrylic and canvas ready to hang, with optional frames.
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The Riverbed Ritual | Shingwedzi Tuskers
From a high bank of the Shingwedzi River, I watched two tusker brothers unlock the earth’s hidden water. First Nkuma, “The One of the Earth,” dark, monumental, grounded. Then N’wati, “The One of the Sun,” lighter, a creature of dust and light. Pausing together, as if by unspoken agreement, they turned toward me—a silent communion.
“For those who long to be in the presence of kings.”
Unframed prints: 7–10 days | Ready-to-hang acrylic & canvas: 10–12 days | Free worldwide shipping
Nkuma (The One of the Earth) | Shingwedzi
A timeless piece of African wildlife art for collectors who honour strength in stillness.
Nkuma (The One of the Earth) | Shingwedzi
Nkuma emerges from the riverbed, his skin a dark, gleaming tapestry of wet earth and water. He is the anchor, "The One of the Earth," grounded and immense. Having just anointed himself in the cool, life-giving water he unearthed, he carries the very essence of the Shingwedzi with him. His scimitar tusks, thick and strong, speak of countless seasons and his role as a pillar of this ancient land. This portrait captures his monumental presence at the summit, a giant momentarily paused in his eternal journey.
For those who seek the quiet strength that anchors the world."
Unframed prints: 7-10 days | Ready-to-hang acrylic & canvas: 10-12 days | Free worldwide shipping
N’wati (The One of the Sun) | Shingwedzi
Light and Legacy in the Sand
N'wati (The One of the Sun)
N'wati, "The One of the Sun," is cloaked in the fine, pale dust of the dry riverbed. His lighter hide glows with the memory of the sun, a stark and beautiful contrast to his brother. He is the other half of the whole, a creature of the air and dust, equally powerful but marked by a different element. Standing just feet away, his own impressive tusks sweep gracefully, a testament to the untamed elegance of Africa's megafauna. Together, they are "Mintlangu," a bonded pair that embodies the soul of the wild.
"For souls calmed by the light and warmed by the dust of wild places."
Unframed prints: 7-10 days | Ready-to-hang acrylic & canvas: 10-12 days | Free worldwide shipping
Kambaku | Mara Triangle
Solitary Majesty
Archival fine art prints in black and white. Unframed, or ready-to-hang on acrylic or canvas with optional frames.
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Kambaku – The Pillar of the Mara
“Kambaku,” meaning Great Tusker, emerged silently from the savannah in the Mara Triangle. Towering above the 4x4, his quiet, gentle steps conveyed an immense presence. The print captures the fleeting encounter, the elegance of his scale, and the stillness of his world.
"For the collector who recognises that the most powerful statements are made in silence."
Unframed prints: 7-10 days | Ready-to-hang acrylic & canvas: 10-12 days | Free worldwide shipping
Tuskers Of Africa
Bring The Wild Home
Why Tuskers Matter
These elephants are not just survivors—they are sculptors of the land, shaping waterholes, dispersing seeds, and carrying the wisdom of generations. They are vulnerable, yet resilient. Craig’s passing from natural causes reminds us that survival in the wild is a triumph, and his legacy stands as a symbol of hope for Africa’s remaining giants.