When I returned to The Serengeti in October 2022, I was determined to capture a cheetah portrait like no other I had seen, but I didn't expect to make one without my subjects' faces. My usual approach would be to create a striking close-up, much like my photograph "The Huntress of Namiri", taken in the same place the year before. I, however, could not ignore the dramatic late afternoon light and immediately knew it must be a prominent feature.

As we approached, I wasn't confident there could be a photograph, but once in position, I immediately loved the contrast between the peacefully posing cheetahs set against a dramatic African sky.

I captured several frames during this fleeting moment. A handful included both cheetah's faces, but others appeared as if they were marvelling at the beauty of the sunlight pouring through the dense clouds above. Less is often more in photography, and I was drawn to how the viewer could interpret the scene rather than having the photographer provide all the explanations. I captured the scene as I saw it in that moment, but now the viewer can tell their own story.

• Available Editions

• Small - 18"x33.25" , Medium - 28"x51.72" , Classic - 38"x70.19" , Large - 48"x88.67"

• Small & Medium - Editions of 8 + 2 Artist Proofs

• Classic & Large - Editions of 6 + 2 Artist Proofs

Artworks are available as strictly limited edition fine art prints through a curated network of leading galleries worldwide and are regularly exhibited at major international art fairs, including Photo London and PAN Amsterdam.

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Prices start at $2,500, and our representing galleries will guide you through every stage of the acquisition process, including artwork selection, bespoke framing options and international shipping logistics, ensuring a seamless and professional experience from enquiry to installation.

All of Lewin’s prints are produced to the highest archival standards, ensuring each artwork endures for generations.

He works with Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta paper for its exceptional depth, clarity and tonal range, alongside traditional Ilford Silver Gelatin baryta prints, widely regarded as the gold standard in black-and-white printing. This meticulous process, dating back to the 19th century, carries a proven pedigree and produces unparalleled richness, permanence and archival integrity.

Produced with the precision and artistry of world-class master printers, each print embodies timeless quality and craftsmanship.