James Lewin’s photographs of lions are a powerful tribute to one of Africa’s most iconic and endangered species. Captured in rich black and white, his images reveal the strength, vulnerability, and dignity of these animals with an emotional depth that goes beyond traditional wildlife photography. Often taken at ground level and at close range, Lewin’s portraits offer an intimate, almost human perspective on lions - emphasizing their presence, personality, and the silent majesty they carry in the wild.

Using large-format film cameras and working in natural light, Lewin’s process is slow and deliberate, allowing him to fully engage with his surroundings and his subjects. The resulting images are not just visual documents, but meditations on coexistence, survival, and beauty. Each photograph invites the viewer into a moment of stillness and connection - whether it’s a solitary lion staring into the distance, a pride resting in the grass, or a powerful gaze locked directly with the lens.

More than just aesthetic works, these images carry a strong conservation message. With lion populations rapidly declining due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching, Lewin’s work seeks to inspire awareness and action through the power of visual storytelling. His lion photographs are both an homage and a call to protect what remains of the wild.