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
Rise I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, rhino, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
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This monumental white rhino bull stands up from the bottom of the ground in Solio, Kenya. Dust is blowing around.
For years, Joachim Sc...
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Alliance I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
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A Cheetah family lies on a termite hut and watch out for food.
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Giraffe Couple, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
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Two Massai Giraffes cuddling in a northern conservancy area in northern Kenya.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the...
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Imani I, animal, black and white photography, cheetah, Africa, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition No. 8/12
image size 28,5 x 35,6 cm
signed and numbered
Framed with mat and anti-reflex glass
A beautiful portrait of a cheetah nursing her cub.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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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.
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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 Photography
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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
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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 Photography
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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
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A portrait of a massive Elephant Bull in Amboseli National Park. In front of him a small egret is passing by.
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Remember when, contemporary, wildlife, Lion, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
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A Portrait of big majestic male lion lying on a rock and waits for the sun.
Born in Germany in 1958, Joachim Schmeisser is best known for his ma...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Lost Paradise, animal, wildlife, color photography, green, gorilla, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 3
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The photo shows one of the last mountain Gorillas in the green rainforest in the Volcano National Park, Rwanda. It's like a window to another world.
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Primo, Kenya, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5
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Primo was one of the "Big Tuskers" and oldest bulls in the Amboseli National Park i...
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Midday in Rift Valley, Africa, people, black and white photography, family
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5
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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 Photography
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Archival Pigment
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 Photography
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Archival Pigment
Alliance II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
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A Cheetah family on a termite hut searching for food.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Lion Rock I, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7
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A big majestic male lion between the rocks.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Into the Mystic, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
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A female lion is sitting on a rock (Kopje) in the Serengeti.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Wild elephant babies playing IV, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 15
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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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Searching for salt, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
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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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Wild elephant babies playing II, Kenya, 21st century, contemporary, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 15
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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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Lion King, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
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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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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Cut in Stone, Platinum, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, rhino
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser
"Cut in Stone" Kenya 2019
Edition of 3 + 2 AP
6 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints
Signed, titled and numbered
Sheet size 56 x 7...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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The bull and the bird III, Elephant, animal, Africa, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition No. 3/12
image size 28,5 x 37,5 cm
signed and numbered
Framed with mat and anti-reflex glass
This majestic elephant bull with an egret.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Wild elephant babies playing I, contemporary, wildlife, b+w photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
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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
Born a Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
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A big majestic male lion lying proud in the savannah.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Kibo, Platinum, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser
"Kibo" Kenya 2009
Edition of 3 + 2 AP
4 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints
Signed, titled and numbered
Sheet size 56 x 76 cm / 2...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Platinum
Sabachi, Kenya, Elephant, black and white photography, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
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This image shows the Orphaned elephant Baby named "Sabachi" in the Orphanage of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya.
Born in Germany in 195...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
The Divine, Cheetah, black and hwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
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Portrait of a beautiful Cheetah Lady from her backside.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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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
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A Giraffe in front of the Kilimanjaro.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Platinum
Tim in front of Kilimanjaro, Platinum, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser
"Tim in front of Kilimanjaro" Kenya 2019
Edition of 3 + 2 AP
8 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints
Signed, titled and numbered
Sheet size 76 x 56 cm / 30 x 22 inch...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Platinum
Big male Black Rhino, africa, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5
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This picture shows a big mal Black Rhino with an egret on his back.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giant...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Imani I, Cheetah, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7
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Portrait of the Cheetah Imani and one of her cubs.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
The Lioness, Lion, black and white photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7
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Portrait of a female Lion in Kenya.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
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 Photography
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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.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Orbanoti II, Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
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Portrait of the male lion Orbanoti in Masai Mara, Kenya.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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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
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 Photography
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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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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Platinum
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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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Platinum
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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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Platinum
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 Photography
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Platinum
Elephant Bull with two birds, animal, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 3
LAST PIECE
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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 Photography
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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
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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 Photography
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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
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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 Photography
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Best buddies, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
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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 Photography
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Sarabi + Simba, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, lion, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5
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This encounter happened in the very early dawn. This mother and her cub were relaxing after the hunt in the high grass. Less than 16,000 o...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Guardian of Eden, Kenya, Elephant, Painting, Photography, Mixed Media
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique Piece / One of a Kind
An elephant is grapping dust with his trunk. Museum Archival Print on Hahnemühle Laid paper.
Joachim is one of the multifaceted artists among Fine Art ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Pigment
Portrait of Primo II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
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Primo was one of the last big tuskers in Amboseli, Kenya. He unfortunately died of natural causes in February 2020.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Tomorrow's leader, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
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An elephant herd walk through the open plains and is led by a young baby elephant.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Huey, Dewey and Louie, Kenya, Lion, wildlife, photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5
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This encounter happened in the very early dawn. The three lion cups were playing in the grass and looked at me very curious. Less than 16,...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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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
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Portrait of a beautiful and majestic male Lion.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Tim - the Gentle Giant, Elephant, Mixed Media, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique Piece / One of a Kind
Joachim is one of the multifaceted artists among Fine Art Photographers and started this style of work already more than 30 years ago. All these pieces ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Pigment
Soulmates II, Kenya, elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 15
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Two elephant babies hugging each other.
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Young boy drinking, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
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A young elephant drinking at a waterhole.
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Lone Rider, Kenya, Elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
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A small egret is riding on an elephant through the plains.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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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 Photography
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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
Big Bull dusting, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
more sizes on request
Primo was one of the oldest and biggest bulls in Amboseli National Park. He was taking a dust bath to protect the skin of the glazing sun. Primo ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
The Bull and the Bird, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
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For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giants of Africa at close range, creating exceptionally intimate portrait...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Hadzabe, people, smoke, color photography, fire, africa, bushman
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 12
more sizes on request
An old man of the Hadza tribe is making fire.
Born in Germany in 1958, Joachim Schmeisser is best known for his major photographic series he has d...
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