Today, I wanted to talk to you about something else that weighs on my heart.
I discovered the animal sanctuary La Tanière by chance, during a stop near Chartres, in France. This extraordinary place gives shelter to animals rescued from customs seizures, circuses, illegal breeding operations, or tourist attractions. Many arrive broken — physically or emotionally — and the team there does everything to heal them, rehabilitate them, or at the very least, offer them a dignified life… or a dignified end. 
Among the stories that left a mark on me is Isabella, a tigress whose claws and teeth were brutally removed so that tourists could pose next to her without risk. This act of cruelty was reportedly committed in India. Or these lions abandoned by a Spanish circus, left starving and untreated in their cages.
This sanctuary touched me deeply. It opened my eyes to something devastating: the wildlife trafficking trade, which is not just a distant problem. Even in France, over 3,000 wild animals are seized every year by customs. Globally, wildlife trafficking is the fourth largest criminal activity, after drugs, weapons, and human trafficking — worth over $23 billion annually and affecting millions of animals each year. Decline of Iconic Wildlife Species (1970–2020)
The What We Lost series was born out of that shock. It pays tribute to endangered species — tigers, elephants, rhinos, lions, giraffes — but also to our lost connection with the wild. Each image is a silent prayer, a fragile memory, a way to say: Look at what we are losing.
And let’s be honest: our actions as tourists often fuel this suffering. Behind an exotic photo or a selfie with a wild animal, there may be hidden chains, forced obedience, or lifelong captivity. Just for a few seconds of content. We should never let a simple Instagram post justify that kind of cruelty. 
30% of all sales from this series will be donated to the La Tanière sanctuary.
This is not about money. It’s about responsibility. Zampa Limited Edition 30
€75.00 - €400.00
Bientôt en rupture de stock! Origin: France Mutilated for the vanity of men, Zampa was rescued from illegal wildlife trade. Now safe, his gaze still carries the weight of violence, and the quiet dignity of survival. This portrait is part of the What We Lost series — a tribute to those we failed, and those we can still protect. Premium format (120×80 cm) Museum-grade printing on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308g/m², framed with anti-reflective glass and white border. Signed, numbered, and limited to 30 editions. Price on request – Please contact us directly to inquire about this collector’s format. Brothers of Land – What We Lost
€75.00 - €400.00
Bientôt en rupture de stock! Location: Kenya, East Africa Two rhinoceroses stand side by side, quiet and watchful. In their massive stillness lies a fragile truth — one step from extinction, one breath from disappearance. This portrait from the What We Lost series honors their presence, and warns of what we may never see again. Premium format (120×80 cm) Museum-grade printing on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308g/m², framed with anti-reflective glass and white border. Signed, numbered, and limited to 30 editions. Price on request – Please contact us directly to inquire about this collector’s format. Follow Me – What We Lost
€75.00 - €400.00
Bientôt en rupture de stock! Location: Kenya, East Africa A baby elephant walks in the shadow of its mother, step by step across the dry earth. It’s a quiet lesson in protection, legacy, and hope. Part of the What We Lost series, this image speaks of the bond we still have time to preserve — if we choose to. Premium format (120×80 cm) Museum-grade printing on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308g/m², framed with anti-reflective glass and white border. Signed, numbered, and limited to 30 editions. Price on request – Please contact us directly to inquire about this collector’s format. Zampa – The Gaze – Limited Edition of 30
€75.00 - €400.00
Bientôt en rupture de stock! Location: France His eyes hold the weight of what he’s endured — and what he remembers. In this close portrait of Zampa, rescued from illegal captivity, we are faced with more than an animal: we are met by a soul. Part of the What We Lost series, this image is a mirror held up to ourselves. Premium format (120×80 cm) Museum-grade printing on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308g/m², framed with anti-reflective glass and white border. Signed, numbered, and limited to 30 editions. Price on request – Please contact us directly to inquire about this collector’s format. Little Lemur – What We Lost – Limited Edition of 30
€75.00 - €400.00
Bientôt en rupture de stock! Location: Madagascar Clinging to the back of its mother, a baby lemur peers out with wide, uncertain eyes. In a forest growing quieter each year, this tiny gaze speaks volumes. Part of the What We Lost series, this image is a tender reminder of the fragility — and beauty — of what remains. Premium format (120×80 cm) Museum-grade printing on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308g/m², framed with anti-reflective glass and white border. Signed, numbered, and limited to 30 editions. Price on request – Please contact us directly to inquire about this collector’s format. Isabella – What We Lost – Limited Edition of 30
€75.00 - €400.00
Bientôt en rupture de stock! Location: France Behind the wire and beyond the scars, Isabella still walks like royalty. Rescued from abuse, her gaze carries both defiance and grace — the quiet strength of a survivor. Part of the What We Lost series, this portrait honors her story, and all the invisible ones like hers. Premium format (120×80 cm) Museum-grade printing on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308g/m², framed with anti-reflective glass and white border. Signed, numbered, and limited to 30 editions. Price on request – Please contact us directly to inquire about this collector’s format. Clinging to Silence Koalas
€75.00 - €400.00
Bientôt en rupture de stock! Location: Kangaroo Island, Australia Two koalas embrace the last branches of a shrinking world. High in the eucalyptus, their silence speaks of wildfires past, habitats lost, and a delicate balance at risk. This intimate portrait, part of the What We Lost series, reminds us that even the gentlest lives can vanish quietly. Premium format (120×80 cm) Museum-grade printing on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308g/m², framed with anti-reflective glass and white border. Signed, numbered, and limited to 30 editions. Price on request – Please contact us directly to inquire about this collector’s format. Les commentaires sont fermés.
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