"The matriarch turned towards me, we were eye to eye. One of my guests let out a small yelp of delight as a baby elephant reached its trunk towards her. The Matriarch reacted by extending her ears; at that moment, all the elements required to create a compelling portrait were in place: the Matriarch was facing me, eyes to eyes, ears out, trunk slightly curled at the tip. I held my breath and pressed the shutter. I breathed a sigh of both relief and joy."

Capturing the essence of the Matriarch, this portrait immortalizes her presence with grace and wisdom. It was a moment filled with anticipation and connection, where every detail came together to convey her majesty in the wild.