Decided | Limited Edition

Artwork Details

• Title: Decided
• Subject: Lioness
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Print Type: Museum-quality fine art print
• Materials: Archival papers and inks
• Orientation: Horizontal
• Availability: Open sizes, limited editions per size

The Artwork

At first glance, it feels calm.

Controlled.

Measured.

But stay with me…

Look at the eyes.

Look at the line of the body.

And then it becomes clear…

there is no hesitation here.

The Story Behind “Decided”

Early one morning in Africa, my tracker spotted a lion standing in an open field about 60 to 75 feet away.
The situation felt comfortable.
We climbed out of the truck, set up our cameras, and began photographing him.
Then everything changed.
A lioness emerged from behind a tree much closer than the lion, only about 35 to 40 feet away.
She immediately had my full attention.
There was nothing relaxed about her expression. She stared directly at us with a look that made it clear she was not pleased that we were there.
I lowered myself onto my knees, pointed my camera toward her, and looked back into her eyes through the viewfinder.
The lion in the distance no longer mattered.
The story was now standing right in front of me.
I was completely focused on photographing her when my tracker suddenly spoke.
“There is another lioness on the other side of the truck.”
At that moment I realized we were standing in the middle of three lions.
The male lion was in front of us.
One lioness was on my right.
And another was moving in from the left.
I started walking back toward the truck. To keep an eye on the lioness approaching from the left, I stepped away from my camera and moved closer to the vehicle, trusting Eugene to watch what was happening behind me.
Then I heard it.
A roar.
Not in the distance.
Not somewhere across the landscape.
Right there.
The sound hit me so hard that my chest vibrated.
I had heard lions roar before.
I had never felt one.
In an instant, photography disappeared from my mind.
The image didn’t matter.
The camera didn’t matter.
The only thing that mattered was getting back into the truck.
I ran.
By the time I climbed in, my tracker was right behind me. Eugene was the last one to enter.
Once everyone was safely inside, Eugene looked at me and asked,
“How come you left your camera outside? Didn’t you want to keep it safe from the lions?”
I laughed and said,
“If I live, I can always buy another camera.”
We all laughed.
But there was truth behind the joke.
That roar reminded me that nature always has the final word.
I named this image Decided.
Because in that moment I made a very clear decision.
My life was worth more than my camera.
And while I absolutely love my camera…
I love being alive a lot more.

Refined Interiors

This piece defines a space with quiet authority.

The forward motion anchors attention…

while the clean background removes distraction.

It feels minimal…
but it commands completely.

The Emotional Experience

Living with this artwork feels like clarity.

No noise.

No doubt.

Only direction.

Because decision isn’t loud…

it’s final.

Print & Presentation

Produced as a limited-edition fine art print using museum-grade archival materials.

The monochrome tones emphasize form, muscle, and intent…

while the composition draws the viewer directly into the gaze.

In large format…

the presence becomes undeniable.

Who This Artwork Is For

This piece is collected by individuals who value:

• Clarity and confidence
• Fine art wildlife photography with presence
• Minimal compositions with strong emotional impact
• Artwork that reflects decisiveness and control

Acquisition

This artwork is offered as a limited-edition fine art print.

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