Close Enough to Touch — Young Male Lion in the Central Kalahari

A young male lion approaches with intense focus in the Central Kalahari, his curiosity leading him to an unforgettable, almost tactile encounter—a moment when the wild was truly within arm’s reach.

Description

This striking black‑and‑white portrait captures a young male lion in the Central Kalahari, Botswana, as he approaches with an unnerving, direct gaze. It’s a moment of profound connection, born from an encounter where the lion’s curiosity led him to walk right up to the photographer, even touching the camera with his paw. The image conveys the raw intensity and surprising intimacy of being truly “Close Enough to Touch” the wild, a testament to the unexpected moments that define a safari.

Additional information

Treatment

Black & White photography

Location

Botswana, Kalahari

Keyword

African wildlife art, black and white, conservation, fine art lion photo print, fine art print, legendary, lion, lion art print, Male Lion, monochrome, portrait, safari, safari art, sepia, wildlife photography

Orientation

Vertical

Aspect ratio

3:2

Print type

Acrylic Print, Alu-Dibond, Canvas, Fine Art Paper, Wood Print

Artist

Carole Deschuymere

Brand

Carole Deschuymere Photography

Print Size

45 x 30 cm I 18 x 12 inch, 60 x 40 cm I 24 x 16 inch, 75 x 50 cm I 30 x 20 inch, 90 x 60 cm I 36 x 24 inch, 90 cm, 105 x 70 cm I 41 x 27 inch, 120 cm, 120 x 80 cm I 45 x 30 inch, 150 x 100 cm I 60 x 40 inch

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