"The Last True King of the Mara"

Description
In this portrait of Scarface, the most legendary lion of the Maasai Mara, I sought to capture more than the face of a predator — I wanted to reveal the enduring soul of a monarch who reigned not through power alone, but through presence. His scars were not merely wounds; they were chronicles of survival, each one etched by time, rivalries, and the harsh grace of the wild. When I stood before him, I saw the weight of years resting behind those amber eyes — a quiet defiance against the inevitable decline that comes for every ruler. There was majesty still, though softened by age and loss, and a haunting dignity that spoke of all he had conquered and all he had endured. The Last True King of the Mara is a tribute to that fading era of untamed sovereignty — to a lion who became a legend, and to the timeless truth that even the strongest among us are shaped, and ultimately defined, by the scars we carry.
Specifications
  • Fujicolor Crystal Archive Professional Lustre Paper
  • 210gsm
  • Vibrant, fine-grain pebble texture
  • Archival: 100+ years on display, 200+ years in storage
  • Silver halide, RA-4 wet printing process
  • Sizing: White borders do not change size of the print
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