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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 soft light along the coastal wetlands of eastern North Carolina, a black bear pauses within a field of autumn goldenrod. Warm color fills the landscape, while the bear’s dark form rises quietly from the meadow, creating a moment that feels both peaceful and quietly powerful.
There is no tension in the scene, only balance. The bear is not separated from the landscape but held within it — surrounded by layered color, soft depth, and the fading warmth of the season.
Golden Meadow reflects the kind of wildlife encounter that often stays with me most: quiet, unforced, and deeply connected to place.
Subject
Location
Black Bear
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, North Carolina
Collection
Mood
Warm, Peaceful, Atmospheric
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
What drew me to this scene was the relationship between the bear and the meadow.
The warm goldenrod, soft light, and deep shadow of the bear created a natural contrast that felt painterly without feeling dramatic. I was interested in the way the animal seemed to emerge from the landscape rather than stand apart from it.
Black bears are often photographed in ways that emphasize power, movement, or tension. Here, I wanted to hold onto something quieter — the stillness of the moment, the warmth of the setting, and the sense that the bear belonged completely to the field around it.
For me, Golden Meadow is about atmosphere, balance, and the quiet presence of wildlife within a landscape at the edge of seasonal change.
— 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 Golden Meadow and the quiet experience of photographing a black bear moving through autumn goldenrod in coastal North Carolina.
