Artwork description:

Nadala resting on a branch in an Acacia Tree in the early morning sun.

Nadala is a rising star of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, having recently moved into the area after crossing the border from the Serengeti in Tanzania. She is playful and confident, spending her time climbing trees and searching for good vantage points from which to get to know her new surroundings. At around two years old, perhaps she is also on the lookout for a mate to have her first litter of cubs with.

Nadala was the last of the individuals I photographed for this collection having already spent time with lions (Marsh Pride), cheetah (Kweli) and elephant (Edwin). I was desperate to include a leopard too. After hearing about Nadala, I set off to the main reserve to search for her. Some photos take days of preparation and patience and others happen in an instant. Not ten minutes into my drive, Nadala makes an appearance. She puts on a mesmerising show, shooting straight up this tree to assume her position in the early morning sunlight.

Print Details - This photograph is part of Matthew's "Individuals" Collection from his solo exhibition of the same name. Limited to just 50, the artwork is printed on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308gsm, a heavy-duty 100% cotton rag fine art paper chosen for its beautiful but subtle texture and matte finish, which has the highest industry standards for colour reproduction and sharpness. This ensures the optimum detail, contrast and colour depth. All prints come signed and numbered with a certificate of authenticity.

Exhibition Details - Meet the individuals of the Maasai Mara. Each character has their own personal story, unique history, and uncertain future. They have distinctive personalities, close bonds, feared enemies, and emotions as strong as your own. Visiting the same individuals every single day, Matthew gets to know his subjects on a deeply personal level. By highlighting these personal stories, showing animals to be emotional individuals rather than just an anonymous statistic in a wider population, Matthew hopes to promote a desire to protect and care for this precious wildlife.

Materials used:

Hahnemule 308gsm 100% Cotton Fine Art Photo Paper

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