Animals in the landscape

The African experience would not be complete without the myriad of animals that roam its vast landscapes.

I have included photographs of some iconic animals that I have been fortunate to encounter whilst capturing African landscapes.

These works are not intended to be traditional wildlife photographs where the focus is on the wildlife itself. Rather, I seek to explore the interaction of these animals with their natural environment and human influences, and in so doing, complete the story.

The sustainability of natural fauna and flora are inter-dependant on each other. Loss of natural habitat is one of the biggest threats to wildlife in Africa.

Through these works, I seek to create awareness of the silent demise of species such as Giraffe and Zebra and others like them in Africa.

90% of the habitat suitable for survival of giraffe in Africa has been lost, and the species has already gone extinct in 7 African countries.

30% of the total zebra population has already been lost due to habitat loss since the turn of the century.

Through my work, I aim to reconnect people with nature in order to promote sustainability and reduce the risk of climate change transforming our continent into a permanent dust bowl that is devoid of animals and habitat.

Peter Dooley

Giraffes in the Mist

This surreal, juxtaposed image of giraffes in the misty landscape has the potential to embed itself in the viewer’s mind forever.

Edition: Edition of Ten (plus 2 Artist Proofs)

Medium: - Fine Art paper printed with Archival Pigment ink

Dimensions: - Silver Gelatin Long side: 24"(60cm)

- Fine Art Paper Long side from : 33" (84cm) to 47" (119cm)

- Large-Scale From 60" (152cm)

Price Range: € 980 - € 2020. Large-Scale from € 2578

Curiosity

There i something truly enchanting about watching giraffes emerge from the unusual misty Kalahari landscape.

A breathtaking exeperience that I will never forget.

Edition: Edition of Ten (plus 2 Artist Proofs)

Medium: - Fine Art paper printed with Archival Pigment ink

Dimensions: - Silver Gelatin Long side: 24"(60cm)

- Fine Art Paper Long side from : 33" (84cm) to 47" (119cm)

- Large-Scale From 60" (152cm)

Price Range: € 980 - € 2020. Large-Scale from € 2578

Line, Shape and Dust

This striking print investigates established formal art design concepts of line, shape, and texture. By eliminating all texture from the elephants and showing only their iconic shapes interconnected with their strong repeating lines, the artist then adds the fine texture of the dust to complete the story.

Edition: Edition of Ten (plus 2 Artist Proofs)

Medium: - Fine Art paper printed with Archival Pigment ink

Dimensions: - Silver Gelatin Square: 20"(50cm)

- Fine Art Paper Long side from : 33" (84cm) to 47" (119cm)

- Large-Scale From 60" (152cm)

Price Range: € 980 - € 2020. Large-Scale from € 2578

Turbulent Harmony

This striking minimalistic print captures the calmness of vast open spaces of the bushveld. The calm is juxtaposed with the turbulance of a large herd of buffalo entering the scene from over the horizon. In a strange way, however, the dust somehow adds to the mood .The artist uses a simple horizontal format with lots of white spaced to complete the scense of harmony.

Edition: Edition of Ten (plus 2 Artist Proofs)

Medium: - Fine Art paper printed with Archival Pigment ink

Dimensions:

- Fine Art Paper Long side from : 33" (84cm) to 47" (119cm)

- Large-Scale From 60" (152cm)

Price Range: € 980 - € 2020. Large-Scale from € 2578

Let the Blind see

The artist uses this image to speak to the rapid decline in zebra population as a result of habitat loss and climate change. He offers a plausable solution in his blog post by the same name. (see blog)

Edition: Edition of Ten (plus 2 Artist Proofs)

Medium: - Fine Art paper printed with Archival Pigment ink

Dimensions:

- Fine Art Paper Long side from : 33" (84cm) to 47" (119cm)

- Large-Scale From 60" (152cm)

Price Range: € 980 - € 2020. Large-Scale from € 2578

Foresaken

The forsaken lands had been her home for so long, she had forgotten how lush and green it was.

Powerful forces continue to move in the relentless heat of the dry and dusty earth, each with their

own agenda.

This captivating composition to brings the viewer in full view of the effects of human behaviour on our

environment that have long become invisible to mankind. The time has arrived for us to face the reality

of our actions before we are forced to follow in the footsteps of animals, long after they have become extinct.

Edition: Edition of Ten (plus 2 Artist Proofs)

Medium: - Fine Art paper printed with Archival Pigment ink

Dimensions:

- Fine Art Paper Long side from : 33" (84cm) to 47" (119cm)

- Large-Scale From 60" (152cm)

Price Range: € 980 - € 2020. Large-Scale from € 2578

Namib Desert Horses

Africa’s ancient Namib Desert in Namibia is home to a century-old population of feral desert horses that have adapted to the extreme

dry and hot conditions. These horses were cut loose during WW1 and left to fend for themselves. Water is provided from a borehole

located at a disused railway siding in the desert.

After successfully surviving for 100 years, they are now under threat of extinction due to a clan of spotted hyenas that have targeted

the breeding mares and foals. Not a single foal survived between 2013 and 2018.

The horse population diminished from 286 to less than 75 while authorities and concerned groups were locked in endless time

consuming discussions on how to deal with the problem.

This photograph captures a fleeting glimpse of the last remaining desert horses.

Edition: Edition of Ten (plus 2 Artist Proofs)

Medium: - Vintage hand printed Silver-Gelatin photographic prints

- Fine Art paper printed with Archival Pigment ink

Dimensions: - Silver Gelatin Long side: 24"(60cm)

- Fine Art Paper Long side from : 33" (84cm) to 47" (119cm)

- Large-Scale From 60" (152cm)

Price Range: € 980 - € 2020. Large-Scale from € 2578