Keeping Watch
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📍 South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
The male had the impala and the better branch. She settled a little lower in the same tree, close enough to follow every mouthful, still enough that the leaves did most of the hiding for her.
Leopards spend their lives being looked for and very little of it being found. She knew exactly where the vehicles were below, and which branches kept her out of view.
For a moment the light came through the canopy and caught her face. She looked straight down the lens. Not startled. Not curious. Just keeping track.
Then she went back to watching him.
20x30 and 24x36 are limited editions of 25 per size, each signed with a certificate of authenticity.
Large sizes are cropped slightly from the original frame.
5x7, 8x10 and 11x14 prints are open edition. Select images are also offered as limited editions at 20x30 and larger: 25 prints per size (15 on archival paper, 10 framed, aluminum or acrylic), and 10 at 40x60. Each one is signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Matted Print (Unframed), Framed in Walnut, Framed in Black
Archival paper is a professional-grade fine art print medium designed to resist fading and degradation over time. These prints are made to last generations, not years. I use archival Hahnemuhle fine art papers. Matted prints come in a white mat and are built to resist fading. Framed prints are finished under UV-protective glass and arrive ready to hang.
Aluminum
Aluminum prints are created by infusing images onto ChromaLuxe aluminum. The result is a vivid, contemporary piece with a slight metallic sheen and exceptional durability. No frame or glass needed.
Aluminum prints are lightweight and moisture-resistant. They arrive with a float mount attached to the back, giving the print a clean, frameless appearance on the wall.
Acrylic
HD acrylic photo prints are stunning, crisp, and bring out the best of any photo or artwork, intensifying color depth and giving the image an almost luminous quality. They make a striking statement and are ready to hang.
All Acrylic prints are HD-printed directly onto the back of a sleek aluminum panel for added durability.
Acrylic prints make a dramatic statement and work particularly well with images that have strong light, color, or contrast. They arrive with mounting posts and are ready to hang.
Matted and Framed Prints
Keep out of direct sunlight to preserve color over time. UV-protective glass helps significantly. Clean the glass gently with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not touch the paper surface itself.
Aluminum Prints
Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth if needed. Avoid abrasive cleaners. Aluminum is moisture-resistant but not waterproof, so avoid humid environments like bathrooms. No glass means no glare, making these a great option for brightly lit rooms.
Acrylic Prints
Use an anti-static, acrylic-safe cloth to clean the surface. Avoid paper towels or ammonia-based cleaners, which can scratch or cloud the acrylic. Because acrylic can attract dust, a quick wipe-down every few weeks keeps it looking its best.
General
All prints are best displayed indoors, away from direct heat sources. For large pieces, we recommend using proper wall anchors appropriate for your wall type.
Framed in Walnut
A warm, natural wood frame with a clean modern profile. The walnut finish complements earth tones, warm light, and organic subjects particularly well. If the image has warmth in it, this frame will bring it forward.
Framed in Black
A satin black frame with a slim, contemporary profile. Works with virtually any interior, letting the image do the talking. A reliable choice if you're unsure, or if the print is going into a modern or neutral space.
Framed in Walnut or Framed in Black
Your print, matted and framed, with UV glass. Hanging hardware attached. Ready to hang out of the box.
Matted Print (Unframed)
Your print is matted and in a protective sleeve with a backing board. Standard mat sizing means it fits readily available frames if you prefer to choose your own. Matted prints are matted to the following sizes:
- 5x7 print with 8x10 mat
- 8x10 print with 11x14 mat
- 11x14 print with 16x20 mat
- Please note that 20x30 and larger prints do not come with a mat
Aluminum
Your print, mounted on aluminum with a float mount system attached to the back. Ready to hang. No additional framing needed or recommended.
Acrylic
Your print, face-mounted behind clear acrylic with mounting posts attached. Ready to hang.
Every print is made to order. Please allow about 2 weeks for production before your order ships.
Once shipped, domestic orders typically arrive within 7 to 10 business days. You will receive a tracking number as soon as your order is on its way.
Free shipping within the US. Outside the US? Get in touch for a shipping quote before ordering.
If you need to expedite an order, please contact us before ordering.
All prints are carefully packaged to arrive in perfect condition. If your order is damaged in transit, please photograph the damage and contact us within 7 days of delivery and we will make it right.
These prints make meaningful, lasting gifts for the travelers, nature lovers, and art enthusiasts in your life. If you'd like a gift message included with your order, add it in the notes at checkout, and it will be tucked inside the packaging. For gifting questions or anything requiring special handling, reach out directly, and we'll take care of you.
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About the Photographer
Christina Trester
Christina Trester discovered photography long before she understood its power. A quiet obsession that began at thirteen, it would eventually reshape the entire course of her life.
She has photographed all seven continents, into the mountains of Rwanda and the dust of the Lower Zambezi, through the early mornings of Ranthambore and the golden hours of the Serengeti. Her lens seeks not merely to document the natural world, but to reveal something of its interior life: the weight of a gaze, the geometry of a creature in motion, the silence that precedes something extraordinary. The moment the light does something in a forest that no description can quite hold.
Travel has always been inseparable from her work. The places that produced these images are not backdrops; they are the whole point, and sharing them with others is one of the great pleasures of this life. Christina leads small group expeditions and curates bespoke luxury travel experiences for those who want to see the world not as tourists passing through, but as people genuinely entering it.
She is based in Dallas, TX, and is perpetually in motion, following the light wherever it leads.
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Prints
Every photograph is available as a matted print (unframed) in 5x7, 8x10 and 11x14, or framed in walnut or black at 11x14. Select images are also offered as limited editions at 20x30 and 24x36 as a matted print, framed in walnut or black, aluminum, or acrylic.
Archival paper is a professional-grade fine art print medium designed to resist fading and degradation over time. These prints are made to last generations, not years. I use archival Hahnemuhle fine art papers.
Aluminum prints are created by infusing images onto ChromaLuxe aluminum. The result is a vivid, contemporary piece with a slight metallic sheen and exceptional durability. No frame or glass needed.
Aluminum prints are lightweight and moisture-resistant. They arrive with a float mount attached to the back, giving the print a clean, frameless appearance on the wall.
HD acrylic photo prints are stunning, crisp, and bring out the best of any photo or artwork, intensifying color depth and giving the image an almost luminous quality. They make a striking statement and are ready to hang.
All Acrylic prints are HD-printed directly onto the back of a sleek aluminum panel for added durability.
Prints come in 5x7, 8x10 and 11x14, matted and ready to frame. Select images are also available as limited editions at 20x30 and 24x36. Need a different size? Reach out and we'll make it.
Framed prints arrive ready to hang. Aluminum and acrylic prints come with a hanging system already attached. Matted prints (unframed) are matted to the following sizes and are ready to insert into a frame:
- 5x7 print with 8x10 mat
- 8x10 print with 11x14 mat
- 11x14 print with 16x20 mat
- Please note that 20x30 and larger prints do not come with a mat
5x7, 8x10 and 11x14 prints are open edition. Select images are also offered as limited editions at 20x30 and larger: 25 prints per size (15 on archival paper, 10 framed, aluminum or acrylic), and 10 at 40x60. Each one is signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
If you would like custom mock-ups to see the artwork in your space, please reach out, and I'll put together a mock-up for you.
Production & Shipping
These prints make meaningful, lasting gifts for the travelers, nature lovers, and art enthusiasts in your life. If you'd like a gift message included with your order, add it in the notes at checkout, and it will be tucked inside the packaging. For gifting questions or anything requiring special handling, reach out directly, and we'll take care of you.
Every print is made to order. Please allow about 2 weeks for production before your order ships. If you need it sooner, please reach out, and we will discuss options.
Shipping is free on every US order. Every print is made to order, so please allow about 2 weeks for production, then 7 to 10 business days in transit. For international orders, please contact us before ordering for a shipping quote.
Questions & Returns
You can reach Christina directly through the contact page.
You should love your art. If something is not right when your print arrives, reach out, and it will be made right. See here for the full refund policy.