Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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
The bull and the bird II, Elephant, animal, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
more sizes on request
A black and white image of an elephant bull with an egret in Amboseli National Park in Kenya.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photograph...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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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 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 Photography
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Archival Pigment
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 Photography
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Archival Pigment
#239, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
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Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Pigment
#104, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
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Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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#97, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
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Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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#86, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
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Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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#78, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
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Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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#73, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
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Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Pigment
#47, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
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Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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#44, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
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Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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#20, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
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Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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#10, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
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Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Stormhunters, contemporary, wildlife, black and white photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
more sizes on request
Five Cheetahs are strolling through the savannah and look for some prey.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His p...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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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 Photography
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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 Photography
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Archival Pigment
Tim's Land, a Tribute to the icons of Africa, Elephant, wildlife, blackandwhite
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5
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Tim –The Preserver of Peace – was one of the last Super Tuskers in Kenya and the biggest Elephant Bull in East Africa. This picture shows him in fron...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Lying Giraffe, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
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A Massai Giraffes lying in a northern conservancy area in northern Kenya.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Tim in front of Kilimanjaro, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5
More sizes on request.
Signed and numbered on front
Tim was the biggest elephant bull in the Amboseli Ecosystem in Kenya. He was one of the last really big tuskers in Afri...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Elephant bull coming out of the marsh, animal, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
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 ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Tracks of the last Giants, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
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This picture is a sign of a millennia-old legacy and a journey into the past. Elephants are born wanderer. Their trails, often hundreds of miles l...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
At the waterhole II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 15
The black and white picture shows two orphaned baby elephants cuddling at the waterhole in Ithumba in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Mudbath IV, elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
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A group of young orphaned baby elephants of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust enjoying their daily mudbath in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya 20...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Lion King
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 3/10, museum archival print. Includes black frame.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giants of Africa at close range, creating exceptionally intimate...
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2010s Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
The Magnificent Seven, Kenya
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 1/7, rare handmade platinum palladium print. Includes black frame.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giants of Africa at close range, creating except...
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2010s Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Platinum
Shelter, Fine Art Photography, 2023
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Shelter, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser, 2023.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the ar...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Giraffes in the cloud, Kenya, Fine Art Photography, 2019
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Giraffes in the cloud, Kenya, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser, 2019.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
ELEPHANT BULL PRIMO - Coming Out Of The Marsh, Fine Art Photography, 1985
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Elephant Bull coming out of the marsh photographed by Joachim Schmeisser.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are do...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Imani II - Amboseli, Fine Art Photography, 2020
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Imani, majestic cheetah, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signe...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
ELEPHANT FAMILY - Amboseli, Fine Art Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Elephant family in Amboseli photographed by Joachim Schmeisser.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and sig...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
INTO THE LIGHT - Portrait Of A Lion, Fine Art Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Into the light, profile of a lion, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
LOST PARADISE - Gorilla In The Wild, Fine Art Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Lost paradise, a gorilla in their natural habitat, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
MORANI - Portrait Of A Lion, Fine Art Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Morani, portrait of a lion, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and sig...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
TIME TRAVEL - Landscape, Fine Art Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Time travel, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the arti...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
TOMORROWS LEADER - Landscape With Elephants, Fine Art Photography, 2019
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Tomorrow´s Leader, elephants walking, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are do...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
HIDE AND SEEK - Lioness Observing Her Prey, Fine Art Photography, 2022
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Hide and seek, lioness observig her surroundings, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All p...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
FAMILY BONDS - Tanzania, Fine Art Photography, 2022
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Family Bonds, Tanzania, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser, 2022.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and s...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Black Tears II- Cheetahs in the Savannah, Fine Art Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and White Photograph of Wild Cheetah in the Savannah, Tanzania, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2022. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-en...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Noble Soul, Fine Art Photography, 2019
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
A rhino looking straight into the camera, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2022. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All pr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
#214, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request.
Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
Category
2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Pigment
#56, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request.
Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Pigment
Circle of Life, Elephants in the mud, Fine Art Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
A bunch of elephants playing in the mud, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2022. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All pri...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Dust III - Young Elephant spraying red Dust, Fine Art Photography, 2013
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of a Young Elephant Blowing red Dust, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2013. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Black Tears I - Cheetahs in the Savannah, Fine Art Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and White Photograph of Wild Cheetah in the Savannah, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2022. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Giraffe Couple - with Mountains and Clouds, Fine Art Photography, 2019
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
A black-and-white animal portrait of two Giraffes standing together in front of Mountains, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2019. All prints a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Wild Elephant Babies Playing - Surrounded by Grass, Fine Art Photography, 2017
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
A black-and-white animal portrait of two Baby Elephants playing in high grass, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2017. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Alliance - Group of Leopards on a Hill, Fine Art Photography, 2022
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Black-and-white portrait of a group of Leopards sitting cuddled together on a hill in the savannah, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2022. All prints are limited edition. Availa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Wild Love - Animal Portrait of Male Lion Lying Down, Fine Art Photography, 2022
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Black-and-white animal portrait of a male lion lying in the savannah grass, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2022. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. H...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Rise - Animal Portrait of a Rhinoceros in the Dust, Fine Art Photography, 2019
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and White Photograph of a wild Rhino rising from the dusty desert ground, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2019. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple size...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Beyond II - Elephants and Mountains in the Desert, Fine Art Photography, 2019
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Panorama of a Landscape with savanna, mountains in the background, and a cloudy sky. A group of Elephants are walking through the foreground, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 20...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
The Bull and the Bird - elephant in the desert, fine art photography, 2017
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Zebra Duo - Close-Up fine art photography of two zebras in landscape, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifica...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
The King II - Lion in the wilderness looking to the side through the grass
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
This artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition. High-end framed with black hardwood box and 99% UV-resistant acrylic glass. Smaller size on request. Othe...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Tano Bora - Leopards sitting in grass
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
This artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition. High-end framed with black hardwood box and 99% UV-resistant acrylic glass. Smaller size on request. Othe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Silverback - gorilla sitting inbetween leaves and looking at camera in b&w
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
This artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition. High-end framed with black hardwood box and 99% UV-resistant acrylic glass. Smaller size on request. Othe...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Fleeing the storm - elephants in the dessert running away from a storm
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
This artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition. High-end framed with black hardwood box and 99% UV-resistant acrylic glass. Smaller size on request. Othe...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Bull with two Birds - Wild Elephant with Two Birds, Fine Art Photography, 2017
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
A black-and-white animal portrait of an elephant bull with two white birds, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2017. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
The Divine - leopards back looking ahead
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
This artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition. High-end framed with black hardwood box and 99% UV-resistant acrylic glass. Smaller size on request. Othe...
Category
2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
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