photography – Chris Austria

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary- NFT

To learn more about my collaborative NFT project with Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Uganda, visit NFT.ChrisAustria.com. A portion of sales from the chimp NFTs goes towards the feeding and veterinary care of the orphaned great apes. You will also receive a signed print that you can frame and hang on the wall. This handsome chimp is “Eddie” and one of my favorite great apes here. Eddie was rescued from a circus. Ngamba Island is home to 52 chimpanzees that have been rescued from the illegal wildlife and bushmeat trade..To learn more about their work, visit NgambaIsland.org.

By Chris Austria Posted on October 19, 2022

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Fashion in Uganda

I’m excited to be photographing so many talented fashion designers here in Kampala, Uganda. This stunning dress is modelled and designed by Juan Harriet. Her dresses are so unique and she selects gorgeous fabrics.

By Chris Austria Posted on October 16, 2022

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Portraits in Uganda

Photography gives me the opportunity to reflect a sense of warmth and intimacy through captured moments. Model: Nalutaya Esther.

By Chris Austria Posted on October 15, 2022

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Vervet Monkey in Uganda

This is a beautiful vervet monkey that I photographed in western Uganda. To see more of my digital paintings NFTs, visit NFT.ChrisAustria.com. When you purchase an NFT, it comes with a signed physical print.
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By Chris Austria Posted on September 30, 2022

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Northern Red Bishop in Rwanda

I’m always ecstatic when I see the northern red bishop. They are one of may favorite birds with their intensely bright colors. I spotted this beauty in Kibuye, the western region of Rwanda.

By Chris Austria Posted on August 23, 2022

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Male elephant in western Uganda

This humongous elephant approached me at a close distance while I was photographing him. It was an epic experience. He was near the roadside of Queen Elizabeth National Park in […]

By Chris Austria Posted on August 21, 2022

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Street art in Palermo, Italia

I love photographing in Italy. I found this dope mural while walking the streets in the city of Palermo.

By Chris Austria Posted on August 25, 2021

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Portraits in Kampala, Uganda

Model: Namuwonge Beckie

By Chris Austria Posted on February 5, 2021

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Primates in Uganda

By Chris Austria Posted on November 25, 2020

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Art In The Time Of Covid

While sheltering in place, I focused my time on expanding my creativity. The process of digitally painting my photographs was a fantastic experience, and helped me get through these challenging […]

By Chris Austria Posted on November 24, 2020

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African lion in Kidepo National Park – Uganda

I was excited to see this magnificent lion in Kidepo National Park, northeast Uganda. He looked so majestic as he surveyed his territory high up in the rocky terrain. Nothing […]

By Chris Austria Posted on July 16, 2017

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Red-tailed Hawk In Flight

I am continually astounded by the beauty, elegance, and power displayed by birds of prey.

By Chris Austria Posted on February 14, 2017

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Video- The Elephants Of Uganda

This is my footage of the elephants in Uganda- East Africa. I filmed these powerful giants in Kidepo, Queen Elizabeth, and Murchison Falls National Parks. Thirty five thousand elephants are […]

By Chris Austria Posted on February 7, 2017

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Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Here is some footage of beautiful Ngamba Island in Uganda, home to 46 orphaned chimpanzees that have been rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. They live on 95 acres of pristine […]

By Chris Austria Posted on June 26, 2016

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Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary- Uganda

It is a great honor for me to work for Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. We were founded in 1998 by Dr. Jane Goodall, and a group of founding trustees. The […]

By Chris Austria Posted on January 24, 2016

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Giraffes- The World’s Tallest Land Mammal

By Chris Austria Posted on January 23, 2016