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Joachim Schmeisser Art

German, b. 1958

With iconic portraits of Africa‘s big game, Joachim Schmeisser became world-famous, and his distinctive visual language, which brought him great international acclaim, earned him the prestigious Hasselblad Master Award in 2012.

The timelessness and intimacy of his photographs are unique and characterized by a delicate sense of "greatness" that transcends ordinary beauty and makes the concept of the "sublime" palpable. He gives us the feeling of witnessing something infinite or unattainable, and his phenomenal lighting moods and incomparable compositions open up emotional levels that are difficult to put into words.

Joachim Schmeisser‘s unique perspective on the world sets him apart and goes far beyond the usual image of nature photography, documentary, or action photography. He reveals to us a magical vision of our world with equal individuals in which we ultimately recognize ourselves.

Joachim Schmeisser is among the most important artists in this genre worldwide. His books on Africa‘s endangered wildlife, "Elephants in Heaven" and "Last of their Kind," have become bestsellers.

(Biography provided by Immagis Fine Art Photography)

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Artist: Joachim Schmeisser
Patience, contemporary, wildlife, black and white photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 more sizes on request A Portrait of big majestic male lion lying in the sun. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are amon...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Lion Rock I, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 more sizes on request A big majestic male lion between the rocks. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the most ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Into the Mystic, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12 more sizes on request A female lion is sitting on a rock (Kopje) in the Serengeti. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs a...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Midday in Rift Valley, Africa, people, black and white photography, family
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5 More sizes on request A group of Massais are sitting in the shade of a tree in the midday heat. This black and white image was shot in Rift Valley...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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The Divine, Cheetah, black and hwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12 More sizes on request Portrait of a beautiful Cheetah Lady from her backside. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are am...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Kibo - Platinum Palladium Print, Elephant, black and white photography, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 12 The Platinum-Palladium process is the most stable and aesthetically rewarding of all black and white photographic printing techniques. Produced by coating specially manuf...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Into the Light, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 more sizes on request A big majestic male lion is looking into the sun. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Big bull walking, Elephant, black and white photography, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5 More sizes on request This image shows ta big elephant bull walking in front of the Kilimanjaro in Amboseli Park, Kenya. ​For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photog...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Wild elephant babies playing I, contemporary, wildlife, b+w photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10 more sizes on request A black and white image of wild elephant babies playing together in the tall grass in Amboseli National Park in Keny...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Lion King, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10 more sizes on request This encounter happened in the very early dawn. This mighty and splendid lion male was sitting in the grass and waited for his pack to co...
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Born a Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12 more sizes on request A big majestic male lion lying proud in the savannah. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are amon...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Imani I, Cheetah, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 More sizes on request Portrait of the Cheetah Imani and one of her cubs. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among th...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Elephant Bull with two birds, animal, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 3 LAST PIECE more sizes on request We needed several hours to get so close to this elephant bull. Step by step and foot by foot. It was this very one moment when he looked d...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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The Lioness, Lion, black and white photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 More sizes on request Portrait of a female Lion in Kenya. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the most sought-a...
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The Lioness, Lion, black and white photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition No. 5/12 image size 36,5 x 27 cm signed and numbered Framed with mat and anti-reflex glass Portrait of a female Lion in Kenya. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Wild elephant babies playing II, Kenya, 21st century, contemporary, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 15 more sizes on request A black and white image of wild elephant babies playing together in the tall grass in Amboseli National Park in Keny...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Shelter, contemporary, Lion, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 more sizes on request A scenery like a painting. Some lions enjoying the evening on a rock. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photo...
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Tano Bora, Cheetah, black and hwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12 More sizes on request Portrait of the 5 Boys called "Tano Bora". This coalition of five male cheetahs has been named the Tano Bora coalition, meaning ‘The Magnificent...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Bull dusting I, Kenya, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5 Available in different sizes This iconic elephant Primo, was with his 50 years one of the last remaining big boys in Africa with huge tusks. After several days followi...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Alliance I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12 more sizes on request A Cheetah family lies on a termite hut and watch out for food. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Couple I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5 Two young elephants playing together and hug each other with their trunks. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galler...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Searching for salt, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 3 more sizes on request The print is signed and numbered on the front. It comes with an extra signed Certificate of Authenticity. This was a very qualm and intimate momen...
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Heaven sent, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 more sizes on request A Cheetah family is sitting in the savannah and look out for prey. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photogra...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Black Tears I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12 more sizes on request A Cheetah mum is sitting in the savannah. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the most s...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Lord of the Land, Lion, black and white photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition No. 4/12 image size 28 x 28 cm signed and numbered Framed with mat and anti-reflex glass Portrait of a male Lion in Kenya, Masai Mara. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Best buddies, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10 More sizes on request Two orphaned elephant babies playing and cuddling together in Tsavo East National Park. Born in Germany in 1958, Joachim Schmeisser is best known f...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Reflection, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, gorilla, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 3 more sizes on request The print is signed and numbered on the front. It comes with an extra signed Certificate of Authenticity. This image shows a huge silver back. He is the head of a large...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Soulmates, Elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10 More sizes on request Two orphaned baby elephants from The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust cuddling each other in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya. Born in Germany in 1...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Lean on Me, contemporary, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 more sizes on request A Cheetah mum and her child are on a termite mould to look for prey. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photog...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Portrait of Tim, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10 More sizes on request. Tim was the biggest elephant bull in Amboseli Ecosystem in Kenya. He was one of the last really big tuskers in Africa. His tusks were so long that ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Wild elephant babies playing III, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 15 more sizes on request A black and white image of wild elephant babies playing together in the tall grass in Amboseli National Park in Keny...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Cut in Stone, Rhino, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
"Cut in Stone" Kenya 2019 Edition No. 9/12 Print size 37 x 28 cm signed and numbered Framed with mat and anti-reflex glass A white Rhino is standing in the morning mist. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the most sought-after and best-selling works in this genre worldwide and earned him an ever-growing following amongst art collectors. Born in 1958, has made a name for himself in various branches of photography. As an advertising photographer, the Munich native started working for international companies in the 1980s, and he was a pioneer in analogue compositing with his use of multiple exposures. But photography can be so much more than technical skill and a joy in experimentation. Building on his intense interest in his subject matter, his deeply personal view of the world, and his special way of seeing and self-expression, he has developed an equally unique and compelling visual language. This particularly characterizes the independent artistic work he has been creating since 2009 in places such as Ghana, Tanzania, and Kenya. With his iconic wildlife portraits, Joachim Schmeisser has gained widespread acclaim, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned publishing houses. His photographic work stands out from other artists in this genre and his unique visual language is often tried to be copied but never achieved. THE ETERNAL SUBLIME His deep interest in and his unique view of the world are what contribute to the profound impact of Joachim Schmeisser’s work. His photographs are always difficult to describe because they transcend the familiar and depict that which was once hidden, making it tangible. Joachim Schmeisser is world famous for his iconic images of Africa...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Primo coming out of the marsh, Elephant, animal, Africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition No. 9/12 image size 36 x 28 cm signed and numbered Framed with mat and anti-reflex glass This majestic bull comes out of the marsh in Amboseli National Park in Kenya. His na...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Elephant bull coming out of the marsh, black and white photography, animal
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5 more sizes on request This majestic bull comes out of the marsh in Amboseli National Park in Kenya. His name is Primo and he's one of the oldest bulls in the Amboseli E...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

The Matriarch, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10 More sizes on request The Matriarch guides her elephant family to the waterhole in Amboseli Ecosystem. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Beyond II, Kenya, Elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10 available in different sizes An elephant herd is walking through the open plains of Amboseli National Park in Kenya. In the background you can see the majestic...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Dramatic Crossing, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 7 available in different sizes An elephant herd is crossing a river in Masai Mara. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photogr...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Giraffe in front of MtKenya, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10 more sizes on request A Giraffe in front of the Kilimanjaro. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Platinum

Last Warrior, Kenya, Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 Signed on front or on an adhesive label This iconic Lion is called "Morani". He's one of the very famous "Musketeer" Coalition in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Joac...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Lionheart, Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12 More sizes on request Portrait of a beautiful and majestic male Lion. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Tim - Guardian of Eden, Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser "Tim - Guardian of Eden" Kenya 2019 Edition of 3 + 2 AP 4 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints Signed, titled and numbered Sheet size 76 x 112 cm / 30 x 44.1 inch T...
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The Bull and the Bird III, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5 available in different sizes A portrait of a massive Elephant Bull in Amboseli National Park. In front of him a small egret is passing by. Joachim Schmeisser i...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Lion Portrait II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 15 More sizes on request Portrait of a beautiful and majestic male Lion. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Bull dusting II, Kenya, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5 Available in different sizes This iconic elephant Primo, was with his 50 years one of the last remaining big boys in Africa with huge tusks. After several days followi...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Preserver of Peace I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5 LAST PIECE Available in different sizes and editions. This elephant Tim, is with his 51 years by far one of the last remaining big boys in Africa with tusks so long touch...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Portrait of Primo, Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser "Portrait of Primo" Kenya 2017 Edition of 3 + 2 AP 4 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints Signed, titled and numbered Sheet size 76 x 112 cm / 30 x 44.1 inch Total ...
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Platinum

Orbanoti II, Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12 More sizes on request Portrait of the male lion Orbanoti in Masai Mara, Kenya. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are a...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Archival Pigment

Bull with two Birds, Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser "Bull with two Birds" Kenya 2017 Edition of 3 + 2 AP 6 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints Signed, titled and numbered Sheet size 76 x 56 cm / 30 x 22 inch Total i...
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Platinum

Elephants crossing, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5 more sizes on request A small elephant family is crossing the dry salt pan in Amboseli National Park in Kenya. The elephants have to walk over an hour through this very dr...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Tim - Eye to Eye, Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser "Tim - Eye to Eye" Kenya 2019 Edition of 3 + 2 AP 4 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints Signed, titled and numbered Sheet size 76 x 112 cm / 30 x 44.1 inch Total i...
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Platinum

Giraffe's Eye, Kenya, Elephant, Painting, Photography, Mixed Media
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique Piece / One of a Kind An eye of a Giraffe. Museum Archival Print on Hahnemühle Laid paper, Photography painted with Drawing Ink, Gold Pigments. The...
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Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Pigment

Tim - Preserver of Peace, Platinum, animal, wildlife, black and white photograph
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser "Tim - Preserver of Peace", Kenya 2019 Edition of 3 + 2 AP 4 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints Signed, titled and numbered Sheet size 56 x 76 cm / 22 x 30 inch T...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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The Bull and the Bird, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10 More sizes on request ​For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giants of Africa at close range, creating exceptionally intimate portrait...
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Tim, the Gentle Giant, Kenya, Elephant, b&w photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10 This elephant Tim, is with his 51 years by far one of the last remaining big boys in Africa with tusks so long touching the ground. After several days following him I had...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Searching for salt, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5 more sizes on request This was a very qualm and intimate moment, when this little family was searching for salt and other minerals in the barren ground of the Amboseli ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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Cheetah with babies, blackandhwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12 More sizes on request Portrait of a spotting Cheetah and her cubs. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the mos...
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Elephant mother and calf, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10 More sizes on request An elephant mother strolls around in the plains of Amboseli National Park, with her baby by her side. ​For years, J...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art

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The magnificent Seven - Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5 The Platinum-Palladium process is the most stable and aesthetically rewarding of all black and white photographic printing techniques. Produced by coating specially manufa...
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