Standard: 40" x 27"

Large: 60" x 40"

Prints are available through William's represented galleries, McKay Williamson (London) & ARTITLEDcontemporary (Netherlands)

One of William’s favourite lion images to date, Heaven and Earth is his attempt to photograph a wild lion portrait from an angle and proximity not usually undertaken by hand.

Taken from mere feet from the lion while lying on his front in an open sided vehicle, he was able to frame the lion against the approaching storm, an appropriate metaphor for lion behaviour in the region.

The image comprised three key elements; proximity, achieved through eight patient days of watching a trio of lions to determine which was calm enough to attempt the shot. Storm clouds, providing wonderful atmosphere to the shot that a clear blue sky could never achieve. And a big mane. This was crucial above all else. The lion needed to be big and imposing to really complete the image.

With much modern lion portraiture emphasising aggression, a trait only shown when necessary amongst male lions, William wanted to highlight the calmer, more controlled side of the lions, believing this image allows a viewer to instantly understand the animal’s personality.

The first print now hangs in William’s office with sales expected to fly upon released in late 2024.