Autumn Air

Photographer

Tracey McIntosh

Category

Fine Art Photography - Pets

Company

Tracey McIntosh Photography

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2026

Country / Region

United States

n the heart of the forest, ablaze with fall color, a Dalmatian bursts through a carpet of amber and crimson leaves. Suspended mid-stride with all four paws lifted from the ground, he appears to fly — a fleeting moment where gravity seems briefly forgotten. The rich tapestry of autumn frames his distinctive black-and-white coat, creating a striking visual contrast between energy and environment.

The motion captures unrestrained joy: ears lifted, body extended, leaves scattering in his wake. Surrounding trees, washed in warm seasonal tones, provide both depth and atmosphere, turning the woodland into a living canvas of texture and light.

This image celebrates vitality and freedom within nature’s transformation — a harmonious collision of motion, color, and instinct, where the spirit of the season is mirrored in the exuberance of the subject.

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