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Dawn Gathering

$800.00

Chobe River, Botswana 2022

I am always drawn to moments in the wild where behavior reveals connection. Few animals express this more clearly than elephants. Their bond is practical and instinctive—older members shielding the young, the group moving as one when vulnerability appears.

At the river’s edge, that order becomes visible. Before drinking, they form a tight, circular structure, guarding every direction. The formation feels ancient and deliberate. It immediately brought to mind a Roman legion—strength built through unity, protection through discipline.

Photographing a moment like this is less about technical complexity and more about restraint. When animals gather so closely, composition can unravel quickly. Bodies overlap, gestures disappear, and clarity is lost. I waited through repeated attempts until each elephant held its place—each presence readable, each role distinct. Every subject needed space to exist without weakening the whole.

This photograph deepened my respect for elephants. It reflects a simple truth: care is an action, not a symbol. Protection is shared. In the wild, survival depends on it. The message carries beyond the wild.

Chobe River, Botswana 2022

I am always drawn to moments in the wild where behavior reveals connection. Few animals express this more clearly than elephants. Their bond is practical and instinctive—older members shielding the young, the group moving as one when vulnerability appears.

At the river’s edge, that order becomes visible. Before drinking, they form a tight, circular structure, guarding every direction. The formation feels ancient and deliberate. It immediately brought to mind a Roman legion—strength built through unity, protection through discipline.

Photographing a moment like this is less about technical complexity and more about restraint. When animals gather so closely, composition can unravel quickly. Bodies overlap, gestures disappear, and clarity is lost. I waited through repeated attempts until each elephant held its place—each presence readable, each role distinct. Every subject needed space to exist without weakening the whole.

This photograph deepened my respect for elephants. It reflects a simple truth: care is an action, not a symbol. Protection is shared. In the wild, survival depends on it. The message carries beyond the wild.

‘‘Care is an action, not a symbol.’’

Dawn Gathering — framed large format fine art print by Vasilis Moustakas, shown in interior setting

The Edition

Edition of 7 + 2 Artist Proofs

The seven prints are shared across all three sizes, so whichever scale you choose, it is one of seven. When the last print is placed, the image is retired and never printed again.

Pricing follows the edition. Each print placed moves the next one up, so the earliest collectors acquire the work at its lowest price.

Sizes

Small: 24 × 13.5 in (61 × 34 cm)
Medium: 36 × 20.25 in (91 × 51 cm)
Large: 60 × 33.75 in (152 × 86 cm)

Prices begin at $800 for the Small print.

The Print

Each print is made as an archival pigment print on Hahnemühle fine art paper, chosen for its depth, tonal range and a surface that rewards close looking. Every print is signed and numbered by hand and arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity recording the title, edition number and production details.

Framing

Bespoke framing is available on request. Tell me about the wall and the room, and I'll put together a frame, mount and finish that suit both the work and where it will live.

Acquiring the Work

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