Shared Horizon — two giraffes against open sky with oxpeckers in flight, black and white fine art photograph from Maasai Mara, Kenya by Vasilis Moustakas
Shared Horizon — two giraffes against open sky with oxpeckers in flight, black and white fine art photograph from Maasai Mara, Kenya by Vasilis Moustakas

Shared Horizon

$1,000.00

Maasai Mara, Kenya 2023

The difficulty with photographing giraffes is not access or behavior, but finding a way to see them without repeating what already exists. I often find the process strangely challenging, as familiarity can quietly limit how a subject is perceived.

For this image, what mattered most to me was what I chose to leave out. I decided to show only the upper part of the giraffes, separating them from the ground and placing them against the sky, allowing the clouds to become part of the composition.

What completed the frame were the two oxpeckers. Just moments earlier, they had been resting on the neck of one of the giraffes. When they suddenly took flight, the scene shifted. Their movement introduced a sense of balance and rhythm that brought the image into alignment.

The execution itself was simple. What mattered was patience—waiting without forcing the moment. It was about staying present until everything aligned. The decisive moment, as Henri Cartier-Bresson described it, arrived briefly. My role was simply to be ready.

Maasai Mara, Kenya 2023

The difficulty with photographing giraffes is not access or behavior, but finding a way to see them without repeating what already exists. I often find the process strangely challenging, as familiarity can quietly limit how a subject is perceived.

For this image, what mattered most to me was what I chose to leave out. I decided to show only the upper part of the giraffes, separating them from the ground and placing them against the sky, allowing the clouds to become part of the composition.

What completed the frame were the two oxpeckers. Just moments earlier, they had been resting on the neck of one of the giraffes. When they suddenly took flight, the scene shifted. Their movement introduced a sense of balance and rhythm that brought the image into alignment.

The execution itself was simple. What mattered was patience—waiting without forcing the moment. It was about staying present until everything aligned. The decisive moment, as Henri Cartier-Bresson described it, arrived briefly. My role was simply to be ready.

‘‘The decisive moment, as Henri Cartier-Bresson described it, arrived briefly.

My role was simply to be ready.’’

Shared Horizon — black and white giraffe fine art print, framed, 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: 24 × 16 in (61 × 41 cm)
Medium: 36 × 24 in (91 × 61 cm)
Large: 60 × 40 in (152 × 102 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.

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