My wife is taking an oil painting class. This is her impression of a photo I took of our German Shepherd, Ilsa on a sunny fall day a few years ago. I really like it. It captures the essence and personality of our girl perfectly.
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[Omalika]

I like it. The left is out of focus so you're attention is on the right (the dog's left), which is where it should be, since the purple/yellow combo is very dramatic and nice. I think I'm critiquing your photography and your wife's painting at the same time!!!
Do you have the original picture of your dog?

[Kozlok]

Nicely done!

[slowpez]

Foreboding sky. Nicely done.

[tessfully]

Awesome! So much talent in your family!!

[Workingdog]

I like it. The left is out of focus so you're attention is on the right (the dog's left), which is where it should be, since the purple/yellow combo is very dramatic and nice. I think I'm critiquing your photography and your wife's painting at the same time!!!
Do you have the original picture of your dog?

For those who are curious about the original photo, here it is.