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Moments in the Wild. Simple, intimate, and instantly felt.
Small Works: Moments in the Wild is a collection of intimate wildlife encounters—images that reveal their emotion and story in a single glance. Focused on clarity, gesture, and connection, these fine art prints are designed for smaller spaces while maintaining the same craftsmanship and intention as Dave Miller’s larger collections.
Made for Smaller Spaces
Perfect for shelves, desks, nooks and galleries. Small Works bring the beauty of the natural world into every day places
Prints with Purpose
Printed in my studio with care and intention. Each print includes a story card about the image and the moment it was made.
Explore the Collection
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, North Carolina — 2022
Hidden within a sea of blooming goldenrod, this black bear moved slowly through the coastal fields of eastern North Carolina as the season shifted toward cooler days. For only a brief moment, the bear lifted its head above the flowers before disappearing once again into the color and texture of the landscape.
Part of the Small Works collection, this image was selected for its layered composition and rich natural palette. The surrounding field softens the scene and creates a quieter, more immersive wildlife portrait that rewards a slower look.
Frame shown for visualization purposes only. Print ships matted and ready for standard-size framing.
Available Sizes
6x9 print matted to 11x14
8x12 print matted to 16x20
Each Small Work is:
Printed in Dave Miller’s studio
Produced on Red River Aurora Art White paper
Hand-signed
Mounted in archival off-white mats with backing board
Ready for standard-size framing
Shipped flat with free shipping in the USA
Every Small Work also includes a companion story card featuring the image title, location, and a short field note from the moment.
Why This Piece
Black bear surrounded by native coastal wildflowers
Rich yellow and green palette with natural softness
Immersive environmental wildlife composition
A distinctly eastern wilderness atmosphere
Quiet balance between subject and landscape
A peaceful wildlife scene that captures the feeling of discovering something wild hidden just beyond the edge of the trail.
A young black bear pauses among fields of goldenrod.
North Georgia Mountains — Autumn 2024
Moving effortlessly along the bark, the white-breasted nuthatch paused for only a moment in its familiar upside-down posture before continuing deeper into the trees. Surrounded by soft autumn color and fading light, the scene carried the quiet rhythm that defines the mountain forests in late fall.
Part of the Small Works collection, this image was selected for its simplicity, warm atmosphere, and gentle sense of movement. The muted background and classic pose create a piece that feels calm, intimate, and quietly alive.
Frame shown for visualization purposes only. Print ships matted and ready for standard-size framing.
Available Sizes
6x9 print matted to 11x14
8x12 print matted to 16x20
Each Small Work is:
Printed in Dave Miller’s studio
Produced on Red River Aurora Art White paper
Hand-signed
Mounted in archival off-white mats with backing board
Ready for standard-size framing
Shipped flat with free shipping in the USA
Every Small Work also includes a companion story card featuring the image title, location, and a short field note from the moment.
Why This Piece
Classic upside-down nuthatch behavior
Soft autumn tones and natural forest atmosphere
Minimal composition with strong subject isolation
Quiet, calming wildlife moment
Beautiful fit for smaller spaces and nature-inspired interiors
A small reminder that even the most familiar woodland moments can hold extraordinary detail and quiet beauty.
A Nuthatch moves through autumn light with quick, effortless grace.
Sonny Bono National Wildlife Refuge, California — February 2025
Half-hidden among the earth and stone of the desert floor, this burrowing owl held an unwavering stare as evening light settled across the refuge. Unlike most owls, burrowing owls spend much of their lives on the ground, often standing just outside their underground homes with an alert, almost curious expression.
Part of the Small Works collection, this image was selected for its quiet simplicity and direct connection with the subject. The soft desert tones and low perspective create an intimate portrait that feels both calm and watchful.
Frame shown for visualization purposes only. Print ships matted and ready for standard-size framing.
Available Sizes
6x9 print matted to 11x14
8x12 print matted to 16x20
Each Small Work is:
Printed in Dave Miller’s studio
Produced on Red River Aurora Art White paper
Hand-signed
Mounted in archival off-white mats with backing board
Ready for standard-size framing
Shipped flat with free shipping in the USA
Every Small Work also includes a companion story card featuring the image title, location, and a short field note from the moment.
Why This Piece
Burrowing owl photographed at ground level
Striking eye contact and expressive posture
Soft desert palette with minimalist composition
Rare wildlife portrait from Southern California habitat
Quiet, contemplative mood suited for intimate spaces
A subtle portrait of one of the desert’s most charismatic small predators.
A burrowing owl watches from the low line of earth and stone.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — 2024
Moving carefully through the forest canopy, this black bear sow paused beneath two cubs resting safely above her in the branches. The layered scene offered a glimpse into the quiet rhythm of life in the Smokies — protection below, curiosity above, and the constant awareness that shapes the lives of wild animals.
Part of the Small Works collection, this image was selected for its storytelling composition and emotional connection. The relationship between the mother and cubs unfolds naturally within the frame, creating a scene that feels intimate without losing the surrounding sense of place.
Frame shown for visualization purposes only. Print ships matted and ready for standard-size framing.
Available Sizes
6x9 print matted to 11x14
8x12 print matted to 16x20
Each Small Work is:
Printed in Dave Miller’s studio
Produced on Red River Aurora Art White paper
Hand-signed
Mounted in archival off-white mats with backing board
Ready for standard-size framing
Shipped flat with free shipping in the USA
Every Small Work also includes a companion story card featuring the image title, location, and a short field note from the moment.
Why This Piece
Story-driven black bear family scene
Natural tree composition with layered depth
Emotional connection between mother and cubs
Rich woodland atmosphere from the Smokies
A quiet and authentic wildlife moment
A portrait of family, caution, and trust unfolding high above the forest floor.
A black bear moves quietly beneath the shelter of green forest.
North Georgia Mountains — Summer 2025
As the last light faded into the mountains, this female ruby-throated hummingbird settled briefly onto a bare branch during the soft blue tones of evening. Moments like this are easy to miss — hummingbirds are almost always seen in motion — but for a few quiet seconds, she paused long enough for the scene to settle into stillness.
Part of the Small Works collection, this image was selected for its minimalist composition, gentle color palette, and sense of calm. The open space and fading light give the photograph an airy, contemplative feel that works beautifully in intimate spaces.
Frame shown for visualization purposes only. Print ships matted and ready for standard-size framing.
Available Sizes
6x9 print matted to 11x14
8x12 print matted to 16x20
Each Small Work is:
Printed in Dave Miller’s studio
Produced on Red River Aurora Art White paper
Hand-signed
Mounted in archival off-white mats with backing board
Ready for standard-size framing
Shipped flat with free shipping in the USA
Every Small Work also includes a companion story card featuring the image title, location, and a short field note from the moment.
Why This Piece
Female ruby-throated hummingbird photographed during blue hour
Minimalist composition with soft tonal transitions
Rare quiet moment from an often fast-moving species
Elegant branch placement and natural negative space
Peaceful summer atmosphere from the North Georgia Mountains
A subtle wildlife portrait that brings softness and stillness into a room.
A hummingbird rests briefly on a bare branch in soft evening light.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — Spring 2023
Just before disappearing back into the forest, the young bear paused for a moment beside the tree and looked out into the fading light. Surrounded by deep shadows and soft evening color, the scene carried the quiet curiosity that often defines encounters with young wildlife in the Smokies.
Part of the Small Works collection, this image was selected for its intimate composition, gentle light, and emotional simplicity. The dark forest surrounding the cub draws attention to the small expression and sense of wonder within the moment.
Frame shown for visualization purposes only. Print ships matted and ready for standard-size framing.
Available Sizes
6x9 print matted to 11x14
8x12 print matted to 16x20
Each Small Work is:
Printed in Dave Miller’s studio
Produced on Red River Aurora Art White paper
Hand-signed
Mounted in archival off-white mats with backing board
Ready for standard-size framing
Shipped flat with free shipping in the USA
Every Small Work also includes a companion story card featuring the image title, location, and a short field note from the moment.
Why This Piece
Quiet portrait of a young black bear cub
Beautiful use of shadow and soft evening light
Strong emotional connection and curiosity
Minimal composition with strong subject separation
A calming wildlife piece suited for smaller spaces
A small glimpse into the quiet curiosity hidden within the forests of the Smokies.
A young bear peers from the edge of the trees with quiet caution.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — Spring 2025
Tucked high in the canopy of the Smokies, this black bear rested quietly against the moss-covered limbs as soft spring leaves blurred around the scene. For a brief moment, the forest felt completely still — less like observing wildlife and more like witnessing a private moment hidden within the woods.
Part of the Small Works collection, this piece was selected for its quiet atmosphere, soft palette, and intimate sense of calm. Designed as an approachable fine art piece, it brings a subtle connection to the natural world into smaller spaces.
Frame shown for visualization purposes only. Print ships matted and ready for standard-size framing.
Available Sizes
6x9 print matted to 11x14
8x12 print matted to 16x20
Each Small Work is:
Printed in Dave Miller’s studio
Produced on Red River Aurora Art White paper
Hand-signed
Mounted in archival off-white mats with backing board
Ready for standard-size framing
Shipped flat with free shipping in the USA
Every Small Work also includes a companion story card featuring the image title, location, and a short field note from the moment.
Why This Piece
Quiet and intimate wildlife moment
Soft spring greens create a calming palette
Strong emotional connection without dramatic action
Beautiful fit for smaller spaces, shelves, desks, or reading rooms
A subtle introduction to fine art wildlife photography
A peaceful reminder that some of the wildest moments in nature are also the quietest.
A black bear rests high among moss, branches, and spring green.
Petit Manan Island, Maine — 2023
Perched high above the Atlantic swells, this Atlantic puffin paused only briefly before launching back toward the open water. The rugged granite cliffs and wide coastal sky gave the moment a feeling of isolation and resilience — a small seabird standing against the vastness of the North Atlantic.
Part of the Small Works collection, this image was selected for its minimalist composition and quiet coastal atmosphere. The open negative space and muted tones create a piece that feels calm, airy, and distinctly different from traditional wildlife portraits.
Frame shown for visualization purposes only. Print ships matted and ready for standard-size framing.
Available Sizes
6x9 print matted to 11x14
8x12 print matted to 16x20
Each Small Work is:
Printed in Dave Miller’s studio
Produced on Red River Aurora Art White paper
Hand-signed
Mounted in archival off-white mats with backing board
Ready for standard-size framing
Shipped flat with free shipping in the USA
Every Small Work also includes a companion story card featuring the image title, location, and a short field note from the moment.
Why This Piece
Minimalist coastal wildlife composition
Classic Atlantic puffin behavior captured naturally
Soft muted tones with strong visual simplicity
A sense of openness and solitude
A distinctive New England coastal atmosphere
A quiet reminder of the wild edges of the Atlantic coast and the small moments that unfold there.
A puffin stands watch above the rugged coastal rocks.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — 2024
Balanced quietly atop a weathered branch, this eastern bluebird seemed to pause between movements, surrounded by the soft greens of the Smokies in spring. The simplicity of the scene — a single bird, open space, and gentle color — created a moment that felt calm, weightless, and fleeting.
Part of the Small Works collection, this image was selected for its minimal composition and soothing palette. The delicate posture and clean negative space allow the color of the bluebird to stand quietly on its own without distraction.
Frame shown for visualization purposes only. Print ships matted and ready for standard-size framing.
Available Sizes
6x9 print matted to 11x14
8x12 print matted to 16x20
Each Small Work is:
Printed in Dave Miller’s studio
Produced on Red River Aurora Art White paper
Hand-signed
Mounted in archival off-white mats with backing board
Ready for standard-size framing
Shipped flat with free shipping in the USA
Every Small Work also includes a companion story card featuring the image title, location, and a short field note from the moment.
Why This Piece
Minimalist eastern bluebird portrait
Soft natural greens with calming visual tone
Clean composition with strong negative space
Delicate spring atmosphere from the Smokies
A peaceful piece suited for smaller spaces and quiet interiors
A simple portrait that captures the gentle character and color of one of the eastern forest’s most familiar birds.
An Eastern Bluebird pauses in a wash of soft green light.
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, Colorado — 2025
For a brief moment on the prairie, these two young prairie dogs seemed to turn an ordinary interaction into something unmistakably familiar. One stood tall and animated while the other paused mid-meal, creating a scene that felt playful, curious, and unexpectedly human.
Part of the Small Works collection, this image was selected for its humor, simplicity, and emotional accessibility. The open prairie backdrop and clean composition allow the personalities of the animals to become the focus of the frame.
Frame shown for visualization purposes only. Print ships matted and ready for standard-size framing.
Available Sizes
6x9 print matted to 11x14
8x12 print matted to 16x20
Each Small Work is:
Printed in Dave Miller’s studio
Produced on Red River Aurora Art White paper
Hand-signed
Mounted in archival off-white mats with backing board
Ready for standard-size framing
Shipped flat with free shipping in the USA
Every Small Work also includes a companion story card featuring the image title, location, and a short field note from the moment.
Why This Piece
Playful prairie dog interaction full of personality
Minimal prairie composition with soft natural tones
Lighthearted wildlife moment with universal appeal
Clean open space that suits smaller displays
A distinctive western grassland scene
A reminder that some of the most memorable wildlife moments are also the simplest.
Field Notes
Read the accompanying Field Notes article for the story behind Tiny Arguments and the experience of photographing two young prairie dogs playfully wrestling outside their burrow in Colorado.
The article reflects on humor, sibling rivalry, and the surprisingly human moments that can emerge while quietly observing wildlife behavior.
Two prairie dogs turn a quiet moment into a lively exchange.
Grand Teton National Park — October 2023
Standing alone in the open sage flats beneath the Tetons, this bull moose carried the rugged presence that defines the high country at the edge of winter. His scarred antlers and heavy build spoke to the long season behind him, while the muted landscape around him created a scene that felt calm, grounded, and enduring.
Part of the Small Works collection, this image was selected for its simplicity and quiet strength. The soft earth tones and direct posture create an approachable western wildlife portrait that works beautifully in smaller spaces and intimate displays.
Frame shown for visualization purposes only. Print ships matted and ready for standard-size framing.
Available Sizes
6x9 print matted to 11x14
8x12 print matted to 16x20
Each Small Work is:
Printed in Dave Miller’s studio
Produced on Red River Aurora Art White paper
Hand-signed
Mounted in archival off-white mats with backing board
Ready for standard-size framing
Shipped flat with free shipping in the USA
Every Small Work also includes a companion story card featuring the image title, location, and a short field note from the moment.
Why This Piece
Strong bull moose portrait with natural posture
Neutral western palette suited for many interiors
Intimate wildlife perspective with excellent detail
Quiet mountain atmosphere without dramatic styling
A timeless representation of the American West
A calm portrait of one of North America’s most iconic animals moving through the valleys of the Tetons.
A Pine Siskin cuts through the frame in a quiet flash of motion.
North Georgia Mountains — Winter 2024
Each winter, pine siskins drift down from the northern forests into the mountains of North Georgia, moving quietly through feeders, woodlands, and open clearings before disappearing again with the changing season. Captured mid-flight, this small finch revealed the subtle yellow markings hidden within its wings as it crossed through soft winter light.
Part of the Small Works collection, this image was selected for its sense of movement and simplicity. The clean background and suspended motion create an image that feels light, delicate, and fleeting.
Frame shown for visualization purposes only. Print ships matted and ready for standard-size framing.
Available Sizes
6x9 print matted to 11x14
8x12 print matted to 16x20
Each Small Work is:
Printed in Dave Miller’s studio
Produced on Red River Aurora Art White paper
Hand-signed
Mounted in archival off-white mats with backing board
Ready for standard-size framing
Shipped flat with free shipping in the USA
Every Small Work also includes a companion story card featuring the image title, location, and a short field note from the moment.
Why This Piece
Pine siskin captured naturally in flight
Subtle yellow wing detail highlighted in motion
Soft minimalist background with calming tones
A fleeting winter migration moment
Clean composition suited for intimate spaces
A quiet reminder of the seasonal visitors that briefly pass through the southern mountains each winter.
A bull moose stands with calm presence in the open valley.
What Defines Small Works
Each print is produced in my studio using professional archival paper and inks.
Museum Quality
Printed in My Studio
Archival materials deliver exceptional detail, color and longevity.
Story Card Included
Ready to Enjoy
Supports Wild Places
Five percent of proceeds support conservation and the places we all cherish.
Sized and matted for easy framing and versatile display in any space.
Every print includes a story card with details about the image and the moment it was made.
Field Notes From the Collection
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During a spring afternoon in Colorado, two young prairie dogs spent several minutes wrestling and tumbling around their burrow while the rest of the colony buzzed quietly around them. Tiny Arguments reflects on humor, sibling rivalry, and the small behavioral moments in nature that feel unexpectedly human.