Held Here by Silence Dove an unbreakable tether that bound

an unbreakable tether that bound them together across the vast expanse of the highlands

the starling soared higher into the cerulean sky

The bison saw the faces of the Cheyenne

its presence was a song to the wetlands

Held Here by Silence Dove an unbreakable tether that boundHardcover Book 7x9" 2026 979 8 234 04106 7 Held Here by Silence continues the journey of photographer Robert David Atkinson, bringing together luminous black and white images and intimate, journal like prose. In a series of unique bird portraits, Atkinson captures fleeting moments of stillness and presence. Awarded by Communication Arts and Griffin Museum of Photography 2026.