As the exclusive photo shoot for Man’s Best Friend collection continues, don’t forget that you can gain access to the full series over at DeviantArt. In this trio of images, we witness Goose’s joy as he charges through the water. As with last week’s drops, these shots highlight his vivid movement, energy, and excitement. There’s something special about a shoreline sprint, where motion meets rhythm, and instinct rushes to the forefront. In this brief series, we follow Goose as he delves through the water, embracing that magic. Each frame freezes that exhilaration, becoming a study of presence. How can joy take form? How can momentum turn a leash into a ribbon of celebration? And how can a dog’s run become a kind of art?
These aren’t just pictures capturing action. They’re visual echoes of what it means to move with purpose and pleasure. They’re alive, unburdened, and unashamed. Whether Goose is vaulting through the air, slicing diagonals across the surf, or rounding back toward shore, each moment is steeped in clarity. There’s no hesitation in his stride, only the purity of desire and the delight of speed.
Below are three watercolor snapshots capturing the height of Goose’s energy and emotion. None of them are static. They pulse, shimmer, and leap. Inside every frame, you’re invited to join him, not just as an observer, but as a participant in that glorious charge through the sea. 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.
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If the previous image was the apex of the series, this shot is the apex of his energy. Goose is in mid-air, his back arched as his forepaws stretch out. This frame encapsulates his propulsion, where body and intention are fully aligned. The leash arcs behind him like a trail of flame, exaggerating the sense of velocity in his run.
The emotional resonance shifts in this frame from thrill to freedom. The scene feels less like a charge and more like a celebration. Goose’s body language is open, relaxed despite his speed. The ripples behind him shimmer with the weight of previous steps, leaving a visual breadcrumb trail of joy. The background is more chaotic than in the previous images, with scattered droplets and textural splashes giving the scene a kinetic intensity.
The watercolor treatment leans slightly more abstract in this piece, particularly in the water’s texture, which adds to the dreamlike, almost surreal feeling of the leap. There’s a sense that he’s leaping beyond the moment, beyond the boundaries of the image itself. The sprint hasn’t slowed, but the tone has softened, lightened, even. Goose is no longer just chasing the shoreline; he’s gliding along it, carried by momentum and joy.
Goose by the Sea 011
What’s especially striking here is the union of form and fluidity. Goose is rounding out of the waves toward shore, the chaos of the surf now behind him. The tonal shift in the water hints at shallower ground just ahead. His red leash carves a clean, curved line through the background like a musical staff, echoing the rhythm of the splash beneath his paws.
His open-mouthed expression, tongue visible and eyes locked ahead, gives the image its soul. Goose isn’t just running through the water. He’s flying through the surf and loving every second. His face balancing the exertion and the triumph from the achieved bliss.
The watercolor overlay brings a dreamlike softness to the energy, balancing the crisp body with painterly diffusion in the waves and background. The left side of the image, dominated by faint whitecaps and soft blue wash, forms a runway for Goose’s sprint, as if the ocean is parting beneath his paws. This image captures pure vitality. It’s a celebration of momentum at full stretch. Goose’s leash trails like a comet, emphasizing his speed. The dog is in motion and he’s returning to shore.
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This image captures Goose, at a dynamic peak, suspended mid-leap, eyes forward, paws outstretched, and momentum carrying him above the frothing shoreline. He’s caught mid-twist with one paw forward, the other tucked tight. His body is angled on a diagonal that slices across the image, giving the moment a soaring, acrobatic quality. The splash in the background and the trailing leash are both frozen in exaggerated arcs, heightening the sense of kinetic energy. The sharpness of his forelegs and the way his ears arc with his leap bring out the thrill of the chase, even though there’s nothing visible to chase joy.
What makes this image especially powerful is how the light plays through the watercolor conversion. The golden hues beneath his leap contrast with the cooler tones of the upper ocean and giving Goose’s fur a subtle glow in the lighter hues. There’s a visual intensity here that goes beyond motion. This is about how the world transforms for us. The sea seems to shift into a launchpad, helping the dog break free from gravity.
This image doesn’t just capture a moment. Instead, it elevates everything, bringing a sense of wonder to the viewer. Goose is no longer running on the beach. He’s bounding through our imaginations. The watercolor amplifies that change, allowing the movement to remain the focal point without overwhelming the viewer with details. This isn’t just a dog running, this is an animal in mid-flight. It’s the kind of leap born from instinct and happiness.