About The Photographer

Christian Ghammachi was born in Lebanon. His passion for photography superseded that of his Corporate Law career. His images capture the less obvious emotions and details.

He is the author of award winning book ‘19 Years Later’ a collection of his work and travels around the globe from 1991 - 2010. But somehow he always returns to Africa capturing the resilience of this vast and beautiful continent.

“Africa is where it all begins”

(Image on front cover) Alpha: 60x90cm - German Etching Paper Mounted on Dibond

“Alpha was shot in the Mara. This male was called Romero of the Marsh Pride. He has since died, killed by the 3 younger males who now lead the pride”

The March: 200x46cm Edition of 5, Metallic Paper in Diasec

About The Exhibition

Forsaken Africa is a collection of stunning images capturing the wildlife and life in the African wilderness. This exhibition studies the land and animals of Africa, emphasising the fragile relationship between the two, whilst importantly focusing on their resilience.

The photographs are printed on Hahnemühle German Etching paper, mounted on Dibond and framed floating in a handmade box complete with non-reflective glass. Some of the works are printed on metallic paper and mounted in Diasec, ready to hang.

Each image is issued in editions no more than 18 copies. All accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. There are over 14 stunning images on display in the exhibition, including one never published before image.

“Daily march of elephants from the woods to the swamps and back. Very rare to see them side by side like this” Also available in size 107x26cm

L Paw: 54x40cmEdition of 12,

German Etching Paper on Dibond

“L Paw is the very first leopard that I ever encountered, in Samburu Kenya. It was hanging on a tree and I loved the

harmony between its patterns and those of the tree”

L Up Top: 60x40cmEdition of 12,German Etching Paper on Dibond

“L Up Top was shot in Samburu. The leopard was being followed by a number of vehicles so it decided to take refuge under mine. This image was shot when it stuck its head out to look around”

Edition of 6, Metallic Paper in DiasecFate: 180x120cm Also available in size 90x60cm

“This image was captured in the ghost town of Kolmanskop (Afrikaans for Coleman’s Hill), in Namibia, which was a very wealthy mining town, forsaken in 1954”

The Eduard Bohlen: 140x70cmEdition 6, Metallic Paper in Diasec

Also available in 90x40cm

A Ship that ran aground off Namibia’s Skeleton Coast on September 5, 1909 and today sits in the middle of

the dessert, 800 metres away from the sea.

Z: 120x180cmEdition of 6, German Etching Paper on Dibond - also available in size 60 x 90cm

“Z was captured in Samburu, Kenya, home of the Grévy’s zebra’s, named after Jules Grévy. They are taller with narrower stripes and are most endangered of all three zebra species.

Intimate: 100x150cmEdition of 6, German Etching Paper on Dibond

also available in size 60 x 90cm

“Intimate was also in Amboseli, Kenya. This elephant came very close to the vehicle and we had what felt like an intimate moment”

Edition of 6, Metallic Paper in DiasecKili Encounter: 200x100cm Also available in size 140x70cm

“Kili Encounter was shot in Amboseli, Kemya. This massive bull was following the parade of elephants going to the swamps. The day was clear and Kilimanjaro was uncovered. I got out of the vehicle against the advice of my Masai guide and laid on the ground waiting for the bull to pass.

As he crossed the gravel road he saw me and we both froze for what seemed like minutes... He then carried on. I had the reflex to shoot this image with Kilimanjaro in the back ”

Edition of 12, Metallic Paper in DiasecEntourage: 90x60cm Also available in size 180x120cm

“Entourage was in the Mara and I called it Entourage because of the hundreds of flies constantly buzzing around this magnificent lion”.

Here are just a few of the other photographs in the collection. The full set can be found on our website www.camp-bellsoflondon.co.uk Get your own piece of Forsaken Africa!

Skeli I: 90x60cm - Edition of 12, Metallic Paper in Diasec