01/05/2026
This weekend, we lost Craig, a legendary big tusker of Amboseli. His passing is heartbreaking.
This image was captured last year during a rare and humbling moment in his presence. Craig moved with calm authority, patience, and quiet strength, carrying 54 years of wild freedom in every step. His magnificent tusks told a story not of conquest, but of survival, grace, and a life lived exactly as nature intended.
Photographing Craig was more than an opportunity. It was a privilege built on respect and trust. Moments like this remind me why visual storytelling matters. Images have the power to preserve legacy, honor what has been lost, and inspire protection for what remains wild.
This photograph is not just an image. It is gratitude. It is remembrance.
Run free, Craig. Your legacy lives on in the land you roamed and in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to witness your presence. 🐘💛
