Hippos At Lake Panic
Hippos At Lake Panic
"Hippos at Lake Panic – Skukuza, Kruger National Park, South Africa" - In the heart of Kruger National Park, as twilight gilds the treetops and the surface of Lake Panic turns to glass, a sacred stillness emerges. It is here, among rustling reeds and the haunting call of a distant African Fish Eagle—that this moment was captured: a pod of hippopotami, half-submerged, breathing in unison with the land that bore them.
Photographed near Skukuza, this image is part of a collection that honours Africa not only for its grandeur, but for its quiet power. The hippo—mythic, immovable, revered—is nature’s paradox: ancient and elemental, yet curiously absent from much of contemporary fine wildlife art. Their sheer presence evokes both reverence and warning—a reminder that the wild does not ask for permission, and neither does beauty.
Job 40:15–18
Behold now the behemoth (the hippopotamus), which I created as I did you; he eats grass like an ox.
See now, his strength is in his loins, and his power is in the sinews of his belly.
He moves his tail like a cedar tree; the tendons of his thighs are twisted together [like a rope].
His bones are like tubes of bronze; his limbs [or ribs] are like bars of iron.
The Scripture that accompanies this work comes from the book of Job 40:15–18—an ancient ode to the behemoth: “Behold now the behemoth... His bones are like tubes of bronze; his limbs like bars of iron.”
More than metaphor, this verse echoes the essence of the hippo: a colossus of sinew, shadow, and strength. An ecological engineer, the hippo sculpts the wetlands it inhabits, dispersing nutrients, creating microhabitats, and influencing the flow of rivers. But this behemoth faces modern threats—habitat loss, ivory poaching, and increasing human-wildlife conflict. What we witness here is not just wildlife—it is legacy, at risk.
This photograph was composed using a 4×5 inch large-format camera, fitted with a 6×12 cm roll film back, and exposed on Kodak Professional Ektar 100. Revered for its vibrant saturation, Ektar film captures the velvety tones of sunset and the textured anatomy of these giants with timeless fidelity. The large-format process—slow, meticulous, deliberate—requires the photographer to move as quietly and attentively as the scene itself.
No retakes. No algorithms. No AI.
Only patience, presence, and the silent dance of film and light. Personally hand-developed and made ready for print.
“Hippos at Lake Panic” is offered as a signed and embossed Limited Edition print—a rare, museum-quality print reserved for collectors who appreciate the intersection of craftsmanship, ecology, and African narrative.
For the connoisseur seeking something elemental and eternal, this piece is not merely a window into Kruger—it is a witness to the wild, rendered with reverence.
This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print, strictly limited to just 25 pieces, ensuring its exclusivity.
Price range: $1 500.00 through $2 000.00
Hippos At Lake Panic
Hippos At Lake Panic
"Hippos at Lake Panic – Skukuza, Kruger National Park, South Africa" - In the heart of Kruger National Park, as twilight gilds the treetops and the surface of Lake Panic turns to glass, a sacred stillness emerges. It is here, among rustling reeds and the haunting call of a distant African Fish Eagle—that this moment was captured: a pod of hippopotami, half-submerged, breathing in unison with the land that bore them.
Photographed near Skukuza, this image is part of a collection that honours Africa not only for its grandeur, but for its quiet power. The hippo—mythic, immovable, revered—is nature’s paradox: ancient and elemental, yet curiously absent from much of contemporary fine wildlife art. Their sheer presence evokes both reverence and warning—a reminder that the wild does not ask for permission, and neither does beauty.
Job 40:15–18
Behold now the behemoth (the hippopotamus), which I created as I did you; he eats grass like an ox.
See now, his strength is in his loins, and his power is in the sinews of his belly.
He moves his tail like a cedar tree; the tendons of his thighs are twisted together [like a rope].
His bones are like tubes of bronze; his limbs [or ribs] are like bars of iron.
The Scripture that accompanies this work comes from the book of Job 40:15–18—an ancient ode to the behemoth: “Behold now the behemoth... His bones are like tubes of bronze; his limbs like bars of iron.”
More than metaphor, this verse echoes the essence of the hippo: a colossus of sinew, shadow, and strength. An ecological engineer, the hippo sculpts the wetlands it inhabits, dispersing nutrients, creating microhabitats, and influencing the flow of rivers. But this behemoth faces modern threats—habitat loss, ivory poaching, and increasing human-wildlife conflict. What we witness here is not just wildlife—it is legacy, at risk.
This photograph was composed using a 4×5 inch large-format camera, fitted with a 6×12 cm roll film back, and exposed on Kodak Professional Ektar 100. Revered for its vibrant saturation, Ektar film captures the velvety tones of sunset and the textured anatomy of these giants with timeless fidelity. The large-format process—slow, meticulous, deliberate—requires the photographer to move as quietly and attentively as the scene itself.
No retakes. No algorithms. No AI.
Only patience, presence, and the silent dance of film and light. Personally hand-developed and made ready for print.
“Hippos at Lake Panic” is offered as a signed and embossed Limited Edition print—a rare, museum-quality print reserved for collectors who appreciate the intersection of craftsmanship, ecology, and African narrative.
For the connoisseur seeking something elemental and eternal, this piece is not merely a window into Kruger—it is a witness to the wild, rendered with reverence.
This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print, strictly limited to just 25 pieces, ensuring its exclusivity.
Price range: $1 500.00 through $2 000.00
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The Cameras
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Every photograph begins with the camera it was created on. Whether captured on traditional photographic film or a modern digital camera, every image is produced with the same commitment to craftsmanship and authenticity.
Film negatives and transparencies are personally developed by hand before being professionally scanned and prepared for printing. Digital photographs are captured in RAW format and carefully processed to preserve the original scene rather than alter it.
Large Format
Shen-Hao 4×5
4×10
5×7
8×10
Korona 7×17
Pinhole Cameras
Medium Format
Baby Rolleiflex
Yashica 44
Yashica Mat 124
Pentax 645N
Mamiya 645 1000S
Pentax 6×7
Fuji GX617 Professional
Various panoramic roll-film systems
35mm
Nikon F5
Nikon F6
Digital
Nikon D800E
Nikon D4
Nikon D5
Fujifilm GFX100
The Collections
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Every collection represents years of exploration, patience and careful craftsmanship. Some photographs are captured digitally, while others originate on traditional photographic film.
Film photographs are developed by hand before being scanned using professional equipment. Digital RAW files receive only careful tonal and colour refinement, preserving the integrity of the original photograph.
Collections are available as either Open Editions or Limited Editions, depending on the artwork.
The Editions
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Limited Editions
Limited Editions are permanently restricted to 25 prints worldwide, regardless of the size or medium selected.
Once the edition has sold out, no additional prints of that artwork will ever be produced.
Signing & Numbering
Every Limited Edition print is individually signed, embossed and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Each print is hand-numbered—for example: 10/25
This indicates the tenth print produced from a total edition of twenty-five.
The Photographic Process
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Many CFP Prints artworks begin with traditional photographic film.
Each negative or transparency is developed by hand using carefully selected chemistry before being professionally scanned for printing. Every stage of the workflow is managed with the objective of faithfully reproducing the original photograph rather than digitally transforming it.
Every photograph represents a real moment, captured through experience, patience and light—not artificial intelligence.
The Printed Medium
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CFP Prints is produced exclusively on museum-quality Hahnemühle FineArt media.
Hahnemühle Cézanne Canvas
A 430 gsm, 100% cotton canvas offering exceptional colour depth, fine detail and long-term archival stability. Its natural matte surface makes it ideal for gallery-quality presentation.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Matt Baryta
A 308 gsm, a natural white, 100% cotton paper with a traditional barium sulphate coating. This paper offers rich blacks, luminous highlights, and refined surface texture. It is acid- and lignin-free, with certified age resistance.
Certificate of Authenticity
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Issued with both Limited Edition and Open Edition works, the certificate confirms that the artwork was produced exclusively by CFP Prints using museum-quality archival materials and professional printing standards.
Collectors, galleries, and institutions are encouraged to retain the Certificate of Authenticity with the artwork at all times. It forms an important part of the artwork’s provenance and assists in verifying authenticity for resale, exhibition, insurance, and archival cataloguing.
Caring for Your Print
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Every CFP Prints artwork is produced using museum-quality archival materials designed to provide exceptional longevity when properly cared for.
To help preserve the beauty of your artwork for generations:
- Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or strong reflected light.
- Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft artist’s brush. Never use household cleaners, solvents, or abrasive materials.
- Display or store your artwork in a dry, temperature-controlled environment, away from excessive humidity or heat.
- Canvas prints are protected with a professional matte archival varnish and may be gently cleaned with a soft, slightly damp cloth when necessary.
With appropriate care, your CFP Prints artwork will retain its richness, detail, and archival quality for many years.