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
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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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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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
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Platinum
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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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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Tomorrow's Leader, Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser
"Tomorrow's Leader", Kenya 2019
Edition of 3 + 2 AP
6 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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My Kingdom, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
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A big majestic male lion standing on a big rock in the Serengeti.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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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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Archival Pigment
#20, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
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#11, 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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#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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POWER II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
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This iconic elephant Primo, was with his 50 years one of the last remaining big boys in Africa with huge tusks. After several days following him ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Golden Giant II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
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It was in the evening, not far from the reintegration unit in Tsavo National Park. I had just taken my last pictures of the day and the orphans w...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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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
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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 Photography
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Archival Pigment
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
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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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
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Big bull walking, Elephant, black and white photography, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
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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 Photography
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Archival Pigment
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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Platinum
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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Archival Pigment
Cheetah with babies, blackandhwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
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Portrait of a spotting Cheetah and her cubs.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
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
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 Photography
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Archival Pigment
Elephant Bull with two birds, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
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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 directly at...
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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
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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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Archival Pigment
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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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.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among th...
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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
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
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
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
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
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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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
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 Photography
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Archival Pigment
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
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
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
Volcano II, animal, wildlife, color photography, gorilla, jungle, green
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
more sizes on request
A mountain Gorilla in the rainforest in the Volcanoe National Park, Rwanda.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giants...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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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 Photography
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Platinum
Lean on Me, contemporary, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7
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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
Imani II, Cheetah, blackandhwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
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 t...
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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.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Morani, Kenya, Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7
More sizes on request
This iconic Lion is called "Morani". he's one of the very famous "Musketeer" Coalition in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Joachim Schmeisser is ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Connected, Kenya, Elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
available in different sizes
A baby elephant and it's mother are cuddling together. A small egret is beside them.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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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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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Platinum
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
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
Two seconds left, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, rhino, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
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A big Rhino bull starts to run.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giants of Africa at close range, creatin...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Thunderstorm II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5
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"Distressed elephants fleeing a thunderstorm - a very rare photograph of a stampede. The storm caused immense turmoil and the entire herd ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Elephant mother and calf, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
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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 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 ...
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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
More sizes on request
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
Mudbath IV, elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
more sizes on request
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
Mudbath III, Elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5
Two orphaned baby elephants fom the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust are taking their daily mudbath in the Tsavo East National Park Kenya.
Born in Germany in 1958, Joachim ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
#99, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size
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Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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#96, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size
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Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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#95, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size
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Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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#94, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size
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Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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