ENTRY DESCRIPTION
This is a photograph of a black rhino on the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya. When the conservancy was made in 1984, there were just 15 rhino. Today there are around 160 which constitutes 15% of Kenya's population. I think this unique perspective created using a 24mm lens gives a real sense of intamacy. It is almsot like the rhino is walking out of the frame.

This kind of photography requires patients, determination and repetition. This must have been close to my one hundredth attempt on Lewa but I couldn't be happier with the result.

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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