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What Happens After You Order
- Your print is prepared using archival fine art paper and archival matting.
- Small Works prints are hand-signed and paired with a printed story card.
- 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
At Sonny Bono National Wildlife Refuge, a burrowing owl stood low among the desert earth and scattered stone as evening light settled across the landscape. Half-hidden by its surroundings, the owl held an unwavering stare — alert, still, and quietly expressive.
Unlike many owls, burrowing owls live much of their lives close to the ground, often appearing just outside their underground homes with a posture that feels both cautious and curious. The low perspective in this image brings the viewer into that world, reducing the scene to soft desert tones, direct eye contact, and the quiet presence of a small predator at rest.
Low Horizon reflects the simplicity that often defines the Small Works collection: a close, contemplative wildlife moment shaped by patience, low light, and a strong connection with the subject.
Subject
Location
Burrowing Owl
Sonny Bono National Wildlife Refuge, California
Collection
Mood
Watchful, Quiet, Desert
Small Work Details
- 6×9 print matted to 11×14
- 8×12 print matted to 16×20
- Hand-signed
- Printed in Dave Miller’s studio
- Companion story card included
- Ready for standard-size framing
See it Framed
8×12 print with 4 inch mat. Framed in a 16×20 gallery frame for illustration
Why I Made This Photograph
This image was selected for the Small Works collection because of its direct connection, low perspective, and quiet desert atmosphere.
The burrowing owl’s expression immediately holds attention, but the surrounding earth tones keep the photograph calm and restrained. I was drawn to the way the bird seemed almost level with the land itself — not perched above the scene, but part of the desert floor.
The simplicity of the composition allows the owl’s posture and gaze to carry the image. There is very little distraction, only the subtle texture of the habitat and the watchful presence of the bird.
For me, Low Horizon is about quiet attention, small-scale wildness, and the understated character of one of the desert’s most charismatic birds.
— Dave Miller
Presentation
Each Small Work is printed on museum-quality paper and matted with an archival off-white mat.
A rigid backing board provides support and protection.
Ready for standard-size framing.
Frame shown for visualization only.
Collecting Information
Available in two matted sizes.
Open Edition
Red River Aurora Art Paper
Museum-quality fine art paper with exceptional detail and tonal range.
Premium, acid-free mat board for long-term preservation.
Archival Matting
Personally signed on the print border.
Free U.S. Shipping
Complimentary shipping within the United States
Hand-signed
Production & Delivery
Printed in Dave Miller’s Studio
Shipped flat
Most orders shipped within 2-3 weeks.
Story Card
Every Small Work includes a companion story card featuring image title, location and short field note from the moment.
