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Under The Oak

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This scene unfolded in Cades Cove, right across the road from the historic Don Lawson cabin. We had been patiently watching this mother bear and her cubs for some time as they made their way across the open field. The cubs were full of spring energy, periodically scrambling up small trees to test their climbing skills before rushing to catch back up to their mom. I captured this moment just as they were passing under the protective canopy of this massive, ancient oak—a timeless, peaceful portrait of a wild family on the move.

A mother black bear and her two small cubs journey through a spring meadow, dwarfed by the sprawling, protective canopy of a massive, ancient oak tree. The gnarled, moss-covered branches of the oak reach out, creating a natural frame for this quiet moment of family life. The scene is a perfect portrait of scale and sanctuary, capturing the wild heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

A signature piece from the "Mountain Moods" gallery, this photograph captures a peaceful, pastoral moment of wild Appalachian life.

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This scene unfolded in Cades Cove, right across the road from the historic Don Lawson cabin. We had been patiently watching this mother bear and her cubs for some time as they made their way across the open field. The cubs were full of spring energy, periodically scrambling up small trees to test their climbing skills before rushing to catch back up to their mom. I captured this moment just as they were passing under the protective canopy of this massive, ancient oak—a timeless, peaceful portrait of a wild family on the move.

A mother black bear and her two small cubs journey through a spring meadow, dwarfed by the sprawling, protective canopy of a massive, ancient oak tree. The gnarled, moss-covered branches of the oak reach out, creating a natural frame for this quiet moment of family life. The scene is a perfect portrait of scale and sanctuary, capturing the wild heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

A signature piece from the "Mountain Moods" gallery, this photograph captures a peaceful, pastoral moment of wild Appalachian life.

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This photograph is defined by its sense of scale and texture—from the vast, intricate bark of the oak to the dark fur of the bears and the new spring grass. To bring these elements to life, my choice for this print is the Hahnemühle FineArt Baryt.a Satin. This museum-grade paper has an elegant, soft satin finish that will render the bears' fur with a rich, detailed black and make the spring greens pop. It perfectly captures the crisp light and tactile, three-dimensional quality of the scene.

"Under The Oak" is available in sizes up to 24x30 inches. Please contact me directly for custom sizes, framing, or other medium requests.

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