I photographed this solitary African elephant in Loango National Park, where dense green vegetation meets the wild Atlantic coast of Gabon.
While travelling through Loango National Park on Gabon’s Atlantic coast, I came across this magnificent elephant moving slowly through the green coastal landscape. Standing in front of such an animal, I had the impression of looking at a living monument — powerful, calm and completely at home in its environment. Yet even giants like this remain vulnerable to poaching and the illegal ivory trade. I wanted this photograph to capture both sides of the encounter: the immense strength of the elephant and the fragility of its future.
- Date
- 2026-01-01