Once again, this past week’s drops were to my Man’s Best Friend collection, a premium gallery that’s available for a single purchase. The point of this little photo shoot was to capture the dog’s joy with the water. Unfortunately, in the beginning, both were indifferent to the ocean. However, after a brief exploration of the sandy shore, Goose braved the water. The resulting series of shots highlight a vivid exploration of movement, energy, and unfiltered joy.
The images themselves remain exclusive to patrons and my premium gallery. Yet these written glimpses offer a window into the playful, almost poetic, moments captured within each frame. With the careful use of watercolor effects, these images are transformed. Once softened by the painterly impressions, the result is an almost dreamlike scene. One that teases the imagination of the viewer to understand the fluid motion.
In each, Goose becomes more than a subject. He embodies the exuberance of the moment. Whether I’ve caught him mid-leap or in stride, his presence radiates his infectious joy. The soft textures and brush-like overlays enhance the raw energy on display. They blur the line between reality and memory, as though each were plucked from a dream we wish to revisit.
If you’d like to enjoy the full experience, please buy access to the gallery or become a patron. Despite that, these descriptions offer a taste of artistry to everyone. Each image shows Goose’s boundless enthusiasm. But they do more than that as well. They also highlight the tranquil beauty of the surrounding seascape. The resulting compositions balance sublime movement with serenity. If you see any images here that aren’t available on Natural Desygns or SM Desygns reach out to me through the Etsy store and I’ll add the image to the correct store. In the meantime, click any of the images to head over to DeviantArt to get a better look.
The following images are part of my premium gallery on DeviantArt, Man’s Best Friend. It’s filled with images of dogs, both mine and those I’ve found out about the world. With a single payment, you will gain access to all the existing images, as well as all the ones added in the future. However, here I will include the descriptions of the images, so please excuse the phrasing that may assume you can see the image.
Goose by the Sea 008
As this singular series continues, we’re rewarded with Goose as he’s reached the peak of his next leap. The watercolor effect lends a beautiful softness to the chaos of motion, preserving the spontaneity of the moment while giving it a fluidity that wasn’t present in the original. He points his forepaws down as he moves through the air, his ears pinned back.
Goose’s posture encapsulates a playfulness and momentum rarely captured, not because it doesn’t exist, but because we’re often too preoccupied to notice. The leash that’s trailed him in every photo appears to be embedded into the water with enough slack to allow him to land, hinting at his bridled energy.
The painterly splash beneath his paws animates the scene further, almost as if the water is rising to meet him. It’s a moment of lightness and joy, caught in a swirl of motion and brush-like texture. This watercolor appears to have elongated, almost exaggerated, Goose’s body. The watercolor treatment adds a dreamlike sheen, as if the moment was nothing more than a memory. Goose isn’t simply moving. He’s soaring through the water.
Goose by the Sea 009
This image from the series captures Goose in his most balanced stride. His back was straight as his rear legs prepared to propel him forward. There’s a striking sense of control and confidence in this posture. He’s streamlined, with the leash trailing like a vibrant anchor, as if about to snap taught.
While Goose is the star of this shot, he hasn’t overpowered it. There’s plenty of room for the viewer to appreciate the natural gradation of the ocean, which provides a counter to his earthy color. The vibrant blue tones are calming and open, evoking a sense of freedom. The red leash once again serves as a strong focal device, curving across the image and breaking up the sea of blue. It’s a clean, central composition that allows the viewer to take in the subject without distraction.
The watercolor overlay provides enough of a subtle diffusion around him to feel natural, suggesting movement blurring none of the details. It feels like the core of the sequence. This is Goose, not just running, he’s in command of the moment, every muscle in harmony. The ocean recedes behind him, but his stride stretches forward with purpose and grace. It feels like a statement of pure joy. He loves to run, and nothing short of exhaustion will ever slow him down.