In the cool evening air near Cherokee, a bull elk lifts his head and his breath turns to mist - a fleeting cloud that carries his call across the meadow. It's that time of year again, when strength meets instinct and the quiet valleys echo with the ancient song of the rut.
This photograph is for those who feel alive in the presence of wild energy, who are drawn to nature's raw rhythm and the pulse of untamed life. Hang it where you want to feel that spark of the wilderness, a space that celebrates power, movement and the beauty of the natural world. Call of the Wild captures a single breath, a fleeting moment of strength and passion - the Smokies at their most alive.
📸 Photographed by Ester Mellinger
🌿 Available as fine art print, canvas and other premium finishes
