We had known Tony for many years but this was the first time we had witnessed him interacting in the bush with an adult lion. Jipe had been orphaned as a cub and they had found each other and once again the ‘lion man’ of legend, a man we had come to know, a mentor , father and friend had forged his unique brand of communion with this stunning cat. What we witnessed as they embraced, was more than empathy. It was pure love. That and understanding. Unspoken primal Respect.
Tony & Jipe
Tony & Jipe
Mkomazi, Tanzania. £550
Size: 12x16 inhes
Silver gelatin print
Edition of 10 and two AP's signed
Leica m6 35mm f2