Joachim Schmeisser Black and White 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
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 Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
The bull and the bird II, Elephant, animal, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
more sizes on request
A black and white image of an elephant bull with an egret in Amboseli National Park in Kenya.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photograph...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Black and White 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 Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Kibo - Platinum Palladium Print, Elephant, black and white photography, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 12
The Platinum-Palladium process is the most stable and aesthetically rewarding of all black and white photographic printing techniques. Produced by coating specially manuf...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Black and White Photography
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Platinum
Grey Legend, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 12
Available in different sizes and editions.
This elephant was named Primo. He was one of the big boys in the Amboseli Ecosystem in Africa with very long and impressive tu...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
The Matriarch, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5
More sizes on request
Signed, numbered and dated on front
The Matriarch guides her elephant family to the waterhole in Amboseli Ecosystem.
Joachim Schmeisser is represent...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Stormhunters, contemporary, wildlife, black and white photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
more sizes on request
Five Cheetahs are strolling through the savannah and look for some prey.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His p...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Primo coming out of the marsh, Elephant, animal, Africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition No. 9/12
image size 36 x 28 cm
signed and numbered
Framed with mat and anti-reflex glass
This majestic bull comes out of the marsh in Amboseli National Park in Kenya. His na...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Lean on Me, contemporary, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7
more sizes on request
A Cheetah mum and her child are on a termite mould to look for prey.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photog...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Wild elephant babies playing IV, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 15
more sizes on request
A black and white image of wild elephant babies playing together in the tall grass in Amboseli National Park in Keny...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Elephant bull coming out of the marsh, black and white photography, animal
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
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 E...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Black and White 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
More sizes on request
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 Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Tim
s Land, a Tribute to the icons of Africa, Elephant, wildlife, blackandwhite
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5
More sizes on request
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 Black and White 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 Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
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 ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Tracks of the last Giants, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
More sizes on request
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 Black and White 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 Black and White 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 Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Big bull walking, Elephant, black and white photography, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
More sizes on request
This image shows ta big elephant bull walking in front of the Kilimanjaro in Amboseli Park, Kenya.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photog...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Black and White 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 Black and White 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 Black and White Photography
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Platinum
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