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Collector Confidence
What Happens After You Order
- Your print is prepared to order using archival fine art materials.
- Limited Edition prints are signed, numbered, and paired with a certificate of authenticity.
- Your order is carefully inspected, packed, and shipped with tracking.
- If your print arrives damaged, I’ll work with you on a replacement.
The Story
Off Petit Manan Island, an Atlantic Puffin races across the surface of the North Atlantic, its feet striking the water in quick succession before lifting fully into flight. Behind it, a trail of splashes marks the final seconds of contact with the sea.
The scene is built on transition. The gray ocean remains quiet and restrained, while the puffin’s color and movement bring a brief burst of life across the surface. For only a moment, the bird is held between two worlds — still tied to the water, but already committed to the air.
Breaking Free reflects the determination and energy of a seabird shaped by distance, weather, and the constant demands of life along the Atlantic coast.
Subject
Location
Atlantic Puffin
Petit Manan Island, Maine
Collection
Mood
Dynamic, Determined, Coastal
Limited Edition
Available in four edition sizes.
Each print is signed, numbered, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
See It In A Space
Shown at approximately 36×64Why I Made This Photograph
What drew me to this image was the sense of effort inside such a small moment.
The puffin was not simply flying; it was breaking contact with the sea, pushing forward across the surface until lift finally took over. The trail of splashes behind it gave the scene rhythm and movement, while the quiet gray tones of the water allowed the bird’s color and determination to stand apart.
I was interested in that brief transition between struggle and flight. It felt energetic, but not chaotic — a clean, decisive moment where motion, instinct, and resilience all came together.
For me, Breaking Free is about persistence, momentum, and the fleeting instant when a wild bird leaves one element behind and enters another.
— Dave Miller
Presentation
Framed Fine Art Print
Museum-quality fine art paper, archival matting, UV-protective glazing, and a carefully selected frame designed to complement the artwork.
Delivered ready to hang.
Print Only
Museum-quality fine art paper prepared for custom framing.
Ideal for collectors working with their own framer or integrating the artwork into an existing collection.
Collecting Information
Available in four edition sizes. Each print is signed, numbered, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Limited Edition
Produced using museum-quality fine art paper and archival pigment inks designed for long-term display.
Archival Materials
Five percent of every sale supports wildlife conservation and habitat protection efforts.
Conservation Commitment
Created through patient observation without baiting, harassment, or disturbance of wildlife.
Ethical Photography
Production & Delivery
Made to Order: Most prints ship in 2-4 weeks.
Shipping: Free U.S. shipping, carefully packed for safe delivery
Support: Damage replacement support within 48 hours of delivery.
Field Notes
Field Notes shares the story behind the encounter and the experience of photographing quiet moments in the wild.
