ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Michael, one of the next generation of super tusker elephants in Amboseli, stands between me and Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest free standing mountain in the world. There are less than 30 super tuskers left in the world, knowing that there are still animals alive like Michael that stand to take on that mantle is a beacon of optimism for a continent facing so many pressing conservation issues.

I spent three days following Michael, who was in musth at the time (an annual condition in which an elephants testosterone levels can be 30-50x their usual levels) making him less accepting of our presence in his space than he might usually have been.

Our patience paid off though as on the evening of the third day the clouds broke and Kilimanjaro appeared from the clouds, giving me the perfect chance to frame the future superstar of the region against a timeless backdrop.

AUTHOR
Written up as one of the most exciting young wildlife photographers of his generation, William has spent the last three years working in East Africa on a variety of photographic projects.

With conservation at the forefront of his endeavours, he has partnered with two charities, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation and Saving The Wild, both of whom share his goal of using art, photography and film to protect the natural world.

With a first class degree in Marine and Natural History Photography, William is represented by Red Eight Gallery, a London based private art gallery representing some of the finest emerging artists in the world.

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