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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
In the fading light of a spring evening, a young black bear pauses at the edge of a meadow, half-hidden in the tall grasses of the Smokies. For only a moment, the cub stood still—curious, cautious, and quietly aware of the world unfolding around it.
Photographed during five days spent following bears through the valleys and forests of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Emerging reflects the kind of fleeting encounter that often defines wildlife photography at its most meaningful.
There is no drama here, only presence: a quiet meeting between wildness and stillness.
Subject
Location
Young Black Bear
Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Tennessee
Collection
Mood
Quiet, Reflective, Intimate
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 30×45Why I Made This Photograph
The subdued tones, soft greens, and intimate perspective drew me to this scene.
Rather than portraying the bear as powerful or imposing, I was interested in something more vulnerable—a moment of curiosity, growth, and awareness. These quieter encounters often reveal more about an animal than moments of action ever could.
Wildlife photography is frequently associated with drama and spectacle. What I remember most from this evening, however, was the stillness. The bear emerged briefly from the meadow grasses, paused, and then disappeared back into the landscape.
For me, that fleeting moment is what this photograph is really about.
— 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
The story behind the encounter and the story of photographing black bears in the Smokies
