First Steps — Newborn Elephant in Mana Pools
A newborn calf, umbilical cord still visible, steadies itself beside its mother’s leg in Mana Pools—wobbly first steps and the promise of a life beginning.
Description
Witness a once‑in‑a‑lifetime moment from Mana Pools, Zimbabwe: a newborn elephant, umbilical cord still present, taking its shaky first steps and reaching for its first drink under its mother’s protection. The monochrome treatment emphasizes delicate textures and the powerful contrast between the calf’s fragile skin and the sturdy pillar of the mother’s leg. For the full story of watching this birth unfold in camp, read the blog: Baby elephant born in camp.
Additional information
| Treatment | Black & White photography |
|---|---|
| Location | Mana Pools, Zimbabwe |
| Keyword | African elephant, African wildlife art, Baby, black and white, Elephant, fine art print, Mana Pools, 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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