Morning Walk

I love dogs!  This pair were out for their morning walk at a Ft. DeSoto Park campground when I photographed them. I like the idea of capturing a moment such as this with a camera and then returning to my studio to do a painting.  

I particularly like the way the big dog is rather intense, pulling on his leash, tail up straight indicating that he is on guard, ready to tangle if need be.  And the smaller dog is relaxed, friendly and smiley, tail curving mid-wag with a loose leash - just out for a stroll along the bayou in the early morning sunlight.  A matched pair and yet each one so different in their approach to life.

Oil on canvas. 8 x 10 inches. 2015.