Hidden Lioness in the Tall Grass of the Serengeti | Limited Edition of 10
Lioness Hidden in Tall Grass Black and White Serengeti Photo
This photograph wasn’t loud—it didn’t announce itself. Like the lioness tucked quietly into the long golden grass, it came quietly and stayed with me. I spotted her after a long, slow drive across the Serengeti. No roar. No movement. Just presence. That kind of stillness is harder to find than you think—especially in wildlife photography. But there she was, part of the landscape yet alert, coiled, alive.
I shot this in black and white not because the colour lacked punch—but because removing the colour made her harder to see. And that’s the entire point. The Serengeti is built for stories like this. The real ones. Not the chase or the kill—but the wait. The patience. The seconds where nothing happens but everything could.
If you study her expression, it’s not aggression—it’s awareness. The way she holds your gaze, even through the blur of grass, feels personal. She knows you’re there. She’s not threatened. Not impressed. Just watching. That quiet confidence is what I wanted to preserve. It’s an energy I’ve only ever felt in the wild—never in a zoo, never in a screensaver.
The composition is intentionally off-centre, dominated by the chaos of the grasses. There’s a tension in that space—the unpredictability of the wild, the uncertainty of what’s seen and what remains hidden. It’s also how it feels to photograph in the bush: you’re constantly scanning, looking, guessing. Sometimes you see nothing. Other times, a single pair of eyes meets yours from the earth.
This piece pairs beautifully with other Serengeti wildlife portraits, especially those that lean into mood and silence. It’s not about spectacle—it’s about intimacy with a place where life is always one decision away from motion.
If you’re drawn to quiet tension, subtle strength, and the kind of photography that asks for a second glance, explore more in the Wildlife Photography Collection or get the full story in my Serengeti Safari Photos.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2023
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
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This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
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