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Shy Glimpse

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This is another photograph from that same unforgettable "bear jam"—my first time ever seeing cubs. While the mother watched from below, her cubs were exploring the trees. I spotted this tiny one tucked away higher in the branches, almost hidden from view. It took me a moment to find it, but then it peeked out from behind the thick trunk, offering just this shy, curious glimpse at the world below. It was these quiet, individual moments of personality that truly captured my heart and got me hooked on photographing cubs.

Tucked high in the safety of a towering tree, a tiny black bear cub peeks out from its hiding place. Framed by a natural V in the branches and a soft blur of spring leaves, the cub offers a "shy glimpse," its head slightly bowed and its small claws resting on the rough, mossy bark. The intimate composition gives a sense of a private, secret moment—a quiet portrait of new life and burgeoning curiosity in the Appalachian wilderness.

A signature piece from the "Mountain Moods" gallery, this photograph is a tender and intimate look at the wild heart of the Smoky Mountains.

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This is another photograph from that same unforgettable "bear jam"—my first time ever seeing cubs. While the mother watched from below, her cubs were exploring the trees. I spotted this tiny one tucked away higher in the branches, almost hidden from view. It took me a moment to find it, but then it peeked out from behind the thick trunk, offering just this shy, curious glimpse at the world below. It was these quiet, individual moments of personality that truly captured my heart and got me hooked on photographing cubs.

Tucked high in the safety of a towering tree, a tiny black bear cub peeks out from its hiding place. Framed by a natural V in the branches and a soft blur of spring leaves, the cub offers a "shy glimpse," its head slightly bowed and its small claws resting on the rough, mossy bark. The intimate composition gives a sense of a private, secret moment—a quiet portrait of new life and burgeoning curiosity in the Appalachian wilderness.

A signature piece from the "Mountain Moods" gallery, this photograph is a tender and intimate look at the wild heart of the Smoky Mountains.

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This photograph is all about texture and intimacy—the soft fur of the cub, the rough, mossy bark, and the soft-focus leaves. To bring these details to life with clarity and depth, my choice for this print is the Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin. Its elegant, soft satin finish will render the cub's fur with a rich, deep black and subtle detail, while making the intricate textures of the tree bark feel crisp and three-dimensional. It gives the scene a vivid, tactile quality.

"Shy Glimpse" is available in sizes up to 16x24 inches. Please contact me directly for custom sizes, framing, or other medium requests.

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