The Quiet Wild
Field Note: Emerging
A young black bear cub pauses alone in the tall grass of Cades Cove as spring begins to give way to summer in the Smokies.
“Emerging” became a photograph about transition, independence, and the quiet moments wildlife photography can reveal if we slow down enough to notice them.
Field Note: Silent Vigil
As storm clouds gathered over the Tetons one October afternoon, pronghorn moved quietly through the valley below while shifting light swept across the mountains. Silent Vigil is a reflection on weather, stillness, and the quieter emotional moments that define the American West.
Field Note: Tiny Arguments
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.
Field Note: Tiny Guardian
On a rainy spring morning in Cades Cove, a mother black bear slept across a moss-covered branch while one small cub quietly watched over the forest below. Tiny Guardian is a reflection on stillness, atmosphere, and the quiet emotional moments that often define the Smokies.
Field Note: Golden Meadow
On a quiet autumn morning in coastal North Carolina, a black bear briefly emerged from glowing goldenrod fields before sunrise. Golden Meadow reflects on stillness, atmosphere, and the quieter emotional moments that continue shaping my approach to wildlife photography.