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Photographer Captures Soulful Dog Portraits Capture the Essence of Man’s Best Friend

While many pet photographers take portraits featuring the external beauty of canine companions, photographer Anne Geier captures something a little more—the vague essence of man's best friend. She also exhibits the grace of a canine's soul. Amidst the enchanting, Austrian wilderness, the artist photographs her models in a way that allows their personalities to shine through. She mainly focuses on the animals' profoundly expressive eyes to bring emotion into her work.

If Geier's dog clients are the main attraction, then Mother Nature's seasons are a close second. In each photo, the environment acts as a rich backdrop, with golden leaves falling from the sky, fuzzy snowflakes suspended in midair, and greenery that's lush and vibrant. When combined, both the wonderful creatures and magical surroundings they communicate with produce portraits that are spiritually piercing, taking the viewer on an emotional journey through visuals.

via Bored Panda

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