Dave Miller Images

There are few sights that stop me in my tracks quite like an Indigo Bunting in breeding plumage. 💙

Each spring, these little songbirds transform into living sapphires — shimmering with a color that almost doesn’t seem real. Photographing them is always a highlight for me, not just because of their beauty, but because of the patience it takes to sit quietly and wait for that perfect moment.

This image, Sapphire Song, is one of my favorites — a reminder of how much wonder is hidden in the smallest corners of the wild. 🌿

A quiet moment with an Atlantic Puffin, preening in the calm waters off Petit Manan Island, Maine.

Captured this August (2025), the light was perfect for reflecting its vibrant bill and striking plumage. Puffins spend most of their lives at sea, so every chance to observe them up close in the wild feels like a gift.

Reminder: 5% of everything sold on my site supports wildlife conservation—helping protect species like these charismatic seabirds.

A young black bear cub peers out from the safety of its mother’s side — a fleeting moment that speaks volumes about the wild’s delicate balance.

Images like this are more than just beautiful; they’re part of conservation photography — telling the stories of wildlife that depend on healthy habitats and responsible stewardship. Every cub represents the future of its species, and protecting them means protecting the ecosystems they call home.

Captured with patience, respect, and a safe distance — because the wild deserves our admiration, not our interference.

Wonderful morning out with the Puffins yesterday. They'll probably remain on land for the next week or three here in Maine before returning to sea for the winter. We did notice a few puffin were losing their breeding "Plumage" and had darker, smaller beaks and darkened facial feathers below their eyes. I'm not sure i got any great images of this, but if so i'll post later.