EDGE OF DARKNESS
Online Release | September 22
Public Release | Hungry Eye Fair September 17-21 Amsterdam North, Netherlands
These animals stand on the edge - of survival, of visibility, of memory.
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
This series explores the tension between light and dark — not just visually, but thematically. Each image is a portrait of an animal on the edge: of visibility, of survival, of cultural relevance. Framed through the lens of conservation, this body of work asks what remains, what we risk losing, and what hope still flickers in the shadow.
Collection Release: 8 initial images.
Edition Size: Each image is a single edition of 15 prints + 3 artist’s proofs.
The edition number is shared across all sizes — meaning that whether a collector purchases a smaller or larger format, it counts toward the same total of 15 + 3 APs.
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Collection presale
Between September 17th and 21st, 2025, the first 8 images of this collection will be available for purchase exclusively at the Hungry Eye Fair in North Amsterdam at introductory rates.
CONSERVATION STORY
This series was born out of more than a decade working alongside conservationists in the field — from jaguar researchers in the Pantanal to elephant rangers in southern Kenya. The animals depicted here are not just subjects of admiration; they are symbols of cultural change, ecological strain, and, in some cases, hope. Whether it's a cheetah born to a rewilded mother or an elephant whose tusks mark him as a living monument, these portraits are visual testaments to the evolving relationship between humans and the wild.
The greatest challenge in making this series was holding everything I’ve seen — the hope, the heartbreak, the resilience — and finding a way to translate it.
I’ve spent years photographing wildlife and walking alongside conservationists. I’ve heard stories of success and devastating loss. I’ve felt overwhelmed. But I’ve also seen the light — in people, in places, in the way it falls across an animal's face. This series is built from that tension. Some images are new. Others are old, reimagined. Together, they tell a story that’s still unfolding — uncertain, urgent, but not without hope.
CONSERVATION IMPACT
10% of all proceeds from the sale of this series will directly benefit IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare), of which Donal is a proud ambassador.
