ENTRY DESCRIPTION
I think this photograph tells us a story about how tough the drought is for these animals and how desperate they are. I think the sky and the dust adds to the drama while also tying it all together.

I jumped upon this opportunity to photograph these zebra coming to drink at a drying up water hole in Tsavo while I was in fact waiting for a big tusker to come and drink at this very spot but he was taking his time and the zebras were walking straight towards the water and so I quickly placed my remote camera on the ground and drove away to ensure I didn’t disrupt their behaviour. The photograph I had envisaged was a line of zebras stretching from the foreground into the background. I could have never imagined the two locusts to be within the frame, nor could I have imagined the two zebras to start fighting just a few yards in front of my 24mm lens.

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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