Empathy
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Title: Empathy
Location: Erindi, Namibia, 2018
The background of this portrait below.
Okay… so, if you know the photograph of the lion with the Milky Way “Wilder” … the story behind that image literally leads immediately into the story of this image. So, I’ll continue from where I left off…
After spending the entire night in the bush tracking a lion, without sleeping at all, the sun began to rise. As the arriving light finally reached where we’d lost Wilder in the thickets, we met up with another guide by the name of Francois to chat about the night patrol.
Astonished at the portrait result, he went on to explain how he was on his way to check up on some young Cheetah Cubs. Well, despite the lack of sleep, having only eaten some cookies, and still incredibly cold… well, I couldn’t pass up this opportunity. A hot cup of coffee perked me right up, and the stoke of seeing these Cheetah cubs got me to this very moment pictured here.
If you’ve been following Erindi and the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), you’ll know this is the son of Savanna. The cub is now a second-generation Cheetah born in the wild to rewilded Cheetahs in an effort to help restore the population of Cheetahs across Africa. It’s part of the conservation program at Erindi in collaboration with CCF. They’re responsible for the hope that we all have for Cheetahs.
Now, I must say. I’ve never been looked at by a Cheetah in quite the same way. His glossy eyes filled with light, a sense of calm, and something else. After going through the many portraits I’ve taken of this Cheetah since 2018, I’ve realized an astonishing trend. Unlike most Cheetahs, who seem to frown as young cubs, he didn’t. His gaze was empathetic. Compassionate. Understanding, perhaps of his importance for the future of the species.
Today he and his brother roam the reserve as a coalition. As they enter adulthood, strong and fit, they represent hope for Cheetahs. This particular Cheetah still looks at me the same way, you’ll see what I mean if you’ve followed his portrait series.
What do you think his stare speaks?
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Straight refunds are not accepted as these are limited editions prints, but I’m confident you’re going to love the print and cherish it forever. But if it isn’t what you expected, or it’s somehow damaged you can exchange it for free. Once the package is delivered, you’ll have 5-days to notify me via email info@donalboyd.com if the print is either damaged or if you’d like to exchange it for another of equal value. Shipping is free if the print is damaged, but if you want to exchange the print, you’ll need to cover the shipping costs, plus the cost of the prints. Unfortunately, I cannot accept back prints that have been delivered as there is too high a risk of them being damaged or lost in the shipping. I do not keep an inventory of prints as all orders are made within 24-hours of purchase and shipped out from the print lab in London or Germany. Therefore, because I do not keep a stock, I cannot accept back prints for this reason.
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