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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
High in the forest canopy of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a black bear rested quietly among moss-covered limbs as soft spring leaves blurred around the scene. The forest felt still and enclosed, as if the moment had been hidden above the trail and briefly revealed through the trees.
There was no dramatic movement or obvious tension. The bear was simply at rest, tucked into the structure of the forest and surrounded by the soft green atmosphere of spring. That quietness is what gave the scene its emotional weight.
Resting Above the Forest reflects the kind of intimate wildlife moment that defines the Small Works collection: calm, understated, and deeply connected to the natural rhythm of the Smoky Mountain woods.
Subject
Location
Black Bear
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Collection
Mood
Peaceful, Intimate, Spring
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 quiet atmosphere, soft palette, and intimate sense of calm.
The bear was resting high above the forest floor, surrounded by moss, branches, and new spring leaves. I was drawn to the privacy of the moment — the feeling that the forest had briefly opened just enough to reveal something usually hidden.
Rather than emphasizing power or behavior, this photograph holds onto stillness. The soft greens and layered canopy create a gentle frame around the bear, allowing the image to feel calm, personal, and quietly connected to place.
For me, Resting Above the Forest is a reminder that some of the wildest moments in nature are also the quietest.
— 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.
