Mama — mother lioness protecting her cub, black and white fine art photograph from Maasai Mara, Kenya by Vasilis Moustakas
Mama — mother lioness protecting her cub, black and white fine art photograph from Maasai Mara, Kenya by Vasilis Moustakas

Mama

$1,000.00

Maasai Mara, Kenya 2023

Some emotions are difficult to show in the wild.

In places like the Maasai Mara, life moves fast and without softness. Survival comes first. And yet, even here, the bond between a mother and her cub is unmistakable. This photograph was made during a brief stage in the cub’s life—before it joined the pride, when the mother keeps her young apart, hidden, and under constant watch.

At this moment, the mother carries everything. Protection. Teaching. Responsibility. 

The mother remained close to the cub. Her awareness never settled. The surroundings demanded it. The cub stayed near her side while she absorbed everything beyond it.

Moments like this are rare and short-lived. They demand patience and readiness, but they also depend on something else: knowledge. This photograph would not exist without Jamlick, our Masai guide—someone who understands animal behavior deeply, who knows when to move, when to stop, and when not to interfere. In the wild, access alone means nothing. Understanding is everything.

The encounter lasted only a few moments.
Easy to miss.

It was made on the final morning of the trip, on the way back to camp, with little time to spare. Within the hour, we were leaving the Mara.

Opportunities like this do not repeat themselves.

Maasai Mara, Kenya 2023

Some emotions are difficult to show in the wild.

In places like the Maasai Mara, life moves fast and without softness. Survival comes first. And yet, even here, the bond between a mother and her cub is unmistakable. This photograph was made during a brief stage in the cub’s life—before it joined the pride, when the mother keeps her young apart, hidden, and under constant watch.

At this moment, the mother carries everything. Protection. Teaching. Responsibility. 

The mother remained close to the cub. Her awareness never settled. The surroundings demanded it. The cub stayed near her side while she absorbed everything beyond it.

Moments like this are rare and short-lived. They demand patience and readiness, but they also depend on something else: knowledge. This photograph would not exist without Jamlick, our Masai guide—someone who understands animal behavior deeply, who knows when to move, when to stop, and when not to interfere. In the wild, access alone means nothing. Understanding is everything.

The encounter lasted only a few moments.
Easy to miss.

It was made on the final morning of the trip, on the way back to camp, with little time to spare. Within the hour, we were leaving the Mara.

Opportunities like this do not repeat themselves.

‘‘At this moment, the mother carries everything.’’

framed limited edition fine art print from Maasai Mara, Kenya by Vasilis Moustakas

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: 16 × 24 in (41 × 61 cm)
Medium: 24 × 36 in (61 × 91 cm)
Large: 40 × 60 in (102 × 152 cm)

Prices begin at $1,000 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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