Serengeti Shall Never Die

• Photographer
  Alessandro Marena
• Photo Date
  May 2025

This monochrome series explores the raw majesty of the Serengeti through the timeless presence of its most iconic predators. Perched on granite kopjes or draped in the branches of lone acacia trees, lions, cheetahs, and leopards appear sculpted from the landscape itself—etched in shadow and light. From the charged silence between a lion and lioness to the regal stillness of a male atop his rocky throne, from the unity of a cheetah coalition surveying the plains to the calm intensity of a leopard suspended in stillness—each frame reveals a moment where instinct, tension, and grace converge.

I’m a passionate amateur wildlife photographer who, by day, practices law. Africa’s diverse landscapes and fascinating creatures have become a central focus of my work, capturing the timeless beauty of the natural world through the lens of black and white photography.There’s no sensation quite like being in front of a lion, walking toward me with the perfect angle for a shot, or lying on my belly on the ground as a line of elephants approaches my camera. These moments in the wild are unparalleled, and through my photography, I aim to convey the awe and wonder that these encounters bring.