ENTRY DESCRIPTION
I have been trying to get a shot like this for a very long time and have tried time and time again. To succeed with a big tusker has made me extremely happy and proud when you think that there are fewer than 30 left in the whole of Africa.

Twenty minutes before I got this shot I had my head in my hands because I had placed my camera on a game path as HA1 was coming to drink and he gently strolled right past my camera brushing it with his left tusk. Meanwhile I was about 50 metres away clicking like crazy. When I retrieved my camera, I was only to find out that no pictures had been taken at all. I thought I would never get that opportunity again but after this magnificent elephant had finished drinking it followed the same path away and this is what I managed to get.

I will never forget the hours I spent with this remarkable and friendly bull, I hope we meet again.

AUTHOR
James Lewin is an internationally acclaimed photographic artist based in Kenya. He has built a reputation for creating timeless masterpieces that bring a unique perspective into the lives of some of the world's most iconic inhabitants. Entirely self-taught, Lewin picked up a camera after working with anti-poaching and research units on the front line of conservation in Kenya, and has since received more than 25 international awards for his evocative work.
Lewin has spent nearly a decade exploring remote areas of Africa, following his subjects for weeks, waiting patiently for extraordinary compositions that will likely never reoccur. All his photographs are of wild animals in their natural habitats, with multiple artworks captured within a few feet of his subjects using customised vehicles or on foot. The captivating levels of intimacy, emotion and drama allow the viewer to experience his subjects' magnificence and unique characters. His artistic approach aims to engage people and inspire new appreciation and respect for the natural world.

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