Joachim Schmeisser Photography
German, b. 1958
With iconic portraits of Africa‘s big game, Joachim Schmeisser became world-famous, and his distinctive visual language, which brought him great international acclaim, earned him the prestigious Hasselblad Master Award in 2012.
The timelessness and intimacy of his photographs are unique and characterized by a delicate sense of "greatness" that transcends ordinary beauty and makes the concept of the "sublime" palpable. He gives us the feeling of witnessing something infinite or unattainable, and his phenomenal lighting moods and incomparable compositions open up emotional levels that are difficult to put into words.
Joachim Schmeisser‘s unique perspective on the world sets him apart and goes far beyond the usual image of nature photography, documentary, or action photography. He reveals to us a magical vision of our world with equal individuals in which we ultimately recognize ourselves.
Joachim Schmeisser is among the most important artists in this genre worldwide. His books on Africa‘s endangered wildlife, "Elephants in Heaven" and "Last of their Kind," have become bestsellers.
(Biography provided by Immagis Fine Art Photography)
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Artist: Joachim Schmeisser
Tomorrow's Leader, Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser
"Tomorrow's Leader", Kenya 2019
Edition of 3 + 2 AP
6 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints
Signed, titled and numbered
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Tim Eye to Eye, Kenya, Elephant, b&w photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
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Close up of Tim. With his 51 years he was by far one of the last remaining big boys in Africa with tusks so long touching the ground. After several ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Cut in Stone, Platinum, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, rhino
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser
"Cut in Stone" Kenya 2019
Edition of 3 + 2 AP
6 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints
Signed, titled and numbered
Sheet size 56 x 7...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Platinum
Elephant Family in front of Kilimanjaro, animal, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
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An elephant family, in Kenya / Amboseli walks in front of the Kilimanjaro.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giants of...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Tim - the Gentle Giant, Elephant, Mixed Media, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique Piece / One of a Kind
Joachim is one of the multifaceted artists among Fine Art Photographers and started this style of work already more than 30 years ago. All these pieces ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Pigment
Kibo, Platinum, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser
"Kibo" Kenya 2009
Edition of 3 + 2 AP
4 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints
Signed, titled and numbered
Sheet size 56 x 76 cm / 2...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Platinum
Tim's Land, a Tribute to the icons of Africa, Elephant, wildlife, blackandwhite
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5
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Tim –The Preserver of Peace – was one of the last Super Tuskers in Kenya and the biggest Elephant Bull in East Africa. This picture shows him in fron...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Giraffe Couple, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
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Two Massai Giraffes cuddling in a northern conservancy area in northern Kenya.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Rise I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, rhino, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
more sizes on request
This monumental white rhino bull stands up from the bottom of the ground in Solio, Kenya. Dust is blowing around.
For years, Joachim Sc...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
At the waterhole II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 15
The black and white picture shows two orphaned baby elephants cuddling at the waterhole in Ithumba in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Circle of Life I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Combined Edition 12
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This image is really exceptional and unique photograph which will not happen again worldwide.
Joachim wanted to do a photograph and to le...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Mudbath IV, elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
more sizes on request
A group of young orphaned baby elephants of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust enjoying their daily mudbath in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya 20...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Earth I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
more sizes on request
A group of young orphaned baby elephants of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust enjoying their daily dust bath in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Hadzabe, people, smoke, color photography, fire, africa, bushman
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 12
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An old man of the Hadza tribe is making fire.
Born in Germany in 1958, Joachim Schmeisser is best known for his major photographic series he has d...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Genesis I, Africa, Hunter, Sundown, bushman, hadza, color photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 12
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A young hunter of the Hadza tribe at the Lake Eyasie in Tanzania is going to hunt with his dog. The picture was made in the evening hours shor...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Primo, Kenya, Elephant, b&w photography, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5
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Primo was one of the "Big Tuskers" and oldest bulls in the Amboseli National Park in...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Remember when III, contemporary, wildlife, black and white photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
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A Portrait of big majestic male lion lying on a rock and waits for the sun.
Born in Germany in 1958, Joachim Schmeisser is best known for his ma...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Black Tears II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
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A Cheetah mum is sitting in the savannah.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the most s...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
A King's time, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
more sizes on request
A big male lion lying proud in the savannah.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the mos...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Imani II, Cheetah, blackandhwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
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Portrait of the Cheetah Imani and one of her cubs.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among t...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Cheetah nursing babies, blackandhwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
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Portrait of a Cheetah and her cubs.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the most sought-...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Morani, Kenya, Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7
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This iconic Lion is called "Morani". he's one of the very famous "Musketeer" Coalition in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Joachim Schmeisser is ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Connected, Kenya, Elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
available in different sizes
A baby elephant and it's mother are cuddling together. A small egret is beside them.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Elephant Bull with two birds, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
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We needed several hours to get so close to this elephant bull. Step by step and foot by foot. It was this very one moment when he looked directly at...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Huey, Dewey and Louie, Kenya, Lion, wildlife, photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5
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This encounter happened in the very early dawn. The three lion cups were playing in the grass and looked at me very curious. Less than 16,...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
POWER II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
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This iconic elephant Primo, was with his 50 years one of the last remaining big boys in Africa with huge tusks. After several days following him ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Soulmates II, Kenya, elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 15
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Two elephant babies hugging each other.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Young boy drinking, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
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A young elephant drinking at a waterhole.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the most sou...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Guardian of Eden, Kenya, Elephant, Painting, Photography, Mixed Media
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique Piece / One of a Kind
An elephant is grapping dust with his trunk. Museum Archival Print on Hahnemühle Laid paper.
Joachim is one of the multifaceted artists among Fine Art ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Pigment
Thunderstorm I, Kenya 2019, Elephant, wildlife, b&w photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5
"Distressed elephants fleeing a thunderstorm - a very rare photograph of a stampede. The storm caused immense turmoil and the entire herd raced across my path j...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Thunderstorm II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5
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"Distressed elephants fleeing a thunderstorm - a very rare photograph of a stampede. The storm caused immense turmoil and the entire herd ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Tomorrow's leader, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
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An elephant herd walk through the open plains and is led by a young baby elephant.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Two seconds left, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, rhino, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
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A big Rhino bull starts to run.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giants of Africa at close range, creatin...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Portrait of Primo II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
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Primo was one of the last big tuskers in Amboseli, Kenya. He unfortunately died of natural causes in February 2020.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Noble Soul, africa, Rhino, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
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I captured this monumental Rhino at the foot of Mount Kenya. It lives in a special Rhino conservation area where the las...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Lying Giraffe, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
more sizes on request
A Massai Giraffes lying in a northern conservancy area in northern Kenya.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Tim in front of Kilimanjaro, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5
More sizes on request.
Signed and numbered on front
Tim was the biggest elephant bull in the Amboseli Ecosystem in Kenya. He was one of the last really big tuskers in Afri...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Lion King
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 3/10, museum archival print. Includes black frame.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giants of Africa at close range, creating exceptionally intimate...
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2010s Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Successor, africa, Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5
More sizes on request
This encounter happened in the very early dawn. This young male Lion was relaxing in the tall grass after the hunt. Less than 16,000 of th...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Sarabi + Simba, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, lion, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5
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This encounter happened in the very early dawn. This mother and her cub were relaxing after the hunt in the high grass. Less than 16,000 o...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Rhino couple in front of Mount Kenya, animal, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 12
A portrait of two rhinos in the twilight in the front of Mount Kenya.
The Eternity series is a special collection of exclusive hand...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Platinum
Elephant bull coming out of the marsh, animal, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
more sizes on request
This majestic bull comes out of the marsh in Amboseli National Park in Kenya. His name is Primo and he's one of the oldest bulls in the Amboseli ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Tracks of the last Giants, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
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This picture is a sign of a millennia-old legacy and a journey into the past. Elephants are born wanderer. Their trails, often hundreds of miles l...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Portrait of a young orphan, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
more sizes on request
A black and white portrait of a young orphaned baby elephant beside a fallen tree in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya 2013.
Born in Germany in 1...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Big Bull dusting, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
more sizes on request
Primo was one of the oldest and biggest bulls in Amboseli National Park. He was taking a dust bath to protect the skin of the glazing sun. Primo ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Golden Giant II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
More sizes on request.
It was in the evening, not far from the reintegration unit in Tsavo National Park. I had just taken my last pictures of the day and the orphans w...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Golden Giant III, animal, wildlife, color photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5
More sizes on request.
It was in the evening, not far from the reintegration unit in Tsavo National Park. I had just taken my last pictures of the day and the orphans were...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Golden Giant I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
More sizes on request.
It was in the evening, not far from the reintegration unit in Tsavo National Park. I had just taken my last pictures of the day and the orphans w...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
The Magnificent Seven, Kenya
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 1/7, rare handmade platinum palladium print. Includes black frame.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giants of Africa at close range, creating except...
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2010s Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Platinum
#56, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request.
JJoachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism t...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Pigment
#214, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request.
JJoachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism t...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Pigment
Circle of Life, Elephants in the mud, Fine Art Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
A bunch of elephants playing in the mud, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2022.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All p...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Dust III - Young Elephant spraying red Dust, Fine Art Photography, 2013
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of a Young Elephant Blowing red Dust, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2013.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Black Tears I - Cheetahs in the Savannah, Fine Art Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and White Photograph of Wild Cheetah in the Savannah, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2022.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Giraffe Couple - with Mountains and Clouds, Fine Art Photography, 2019
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
A black-and-white animal portrait of two Giraffes standing together in front of Mountains, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2019.
All prints ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Wild Elephant Babies Playing - Surrounded by Grass, Fine Art Photography, 2017
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
A black-and-white animal portrait of two Baby Elephants playing in high grass, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2017.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple size...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Alliance - Group of Leopards on a Hill, Fine Art Photography, 2022
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Black-and-white portrait of a group of Leopards sitting cuddled together on a hill in the savannah, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2022.
All prints are limited edition. Avail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Wild Love - Animal Portrait of Male Lion Lying Down, Fine Art Photography, 2022
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Black-and-white animal portrait of a male lion lying in the savannah grass, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2022.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
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