McGee & Monet
When we think of our beloved pets, particularly those who have departed, most of us will conjure a favorite visual image (or two) permanently seared in our brain. For me, the image is of a late December afternoon, when the low San Antonio sun soaked the fields and intensified the majestic colors. I will never forget my amazement that nature could create such a beautiful palette of light, shadows, and color.
McGee sat patiently in those fields — a rare occurrence — as if she, too, were absorbing nature’s artistry. I thought at the time that this was a “Monet moment” when natural beauty and canine companionship coalesce to form an unforgettable image.
To preserve and enhance my memory, I have given the original capture an impressionistic flair. Although both have passed on, McGee and Monet remain two of my very favorites and they have forged an inexorable bond.
Brian Gaynor Photography 
Beautiful!
Michael, thank you!
Brian, this is a lovely tribute to McGee (and Monet!).
Thank you so much, Laurie. I appreciate the comment.
I treasure my walks in the field behind my house with my dog – we venture out almost every day. Thank you for sharing such a lovely post and photo.
Thank you very much, Melynn. Enjoy and treasure those daily walks in the field.
I love it – such a cool image – i think McGee would approve.
I think she might, too. Thanks so much, Emilio.
Beautiful interpretation, Brian.
Ken, thanks so much for the feedback.
What a beautiful way to remember your friend.
Maralee, I appreciate your kind words. Thank you.
Fantastic processing!!!
Santi, thank you so much!
My dear Brian, you are such a beautiful photographer and you have so many beautiful photographs but for me this one the best of best… I am speechless now… Monet and your lovely McGee they are amazing… I fall in love once again with art… and you are great. Thank you, with my love, nia
I appreciate your generous support, dear Nia. Thank you so much for the lovely comment!
And the colours and light produce a warm atmosphere that fits perfectly the aim of this image. To preserve the memory of a great friend.
Santi, thank you as always for the kind words.
This is so nice! I love it.
Sandy, thank you very much.
that is very beautiful.
Vicky, I appreciate the warm words. Thanks.
Aww, that is beautiful 🙂
Thanks so much, Vicky!
A lovely, moving tribute.
Rachael, thank you for the comment!
I usually don’t care much for painterly effects, but this one really works well. Great shot and memory!
Hi Jim, I appreciate the comment. Thank you.
Monet, that is it! Great photo!
Thank you so much, Jose!
McGee is delightful, pretty special image.. : )
She was a delighful companion. Thanks.
My cat used to sit under the moon halfway down a field out the back of our farmhouse in France in the middle of the stubble of wheat that had just been harvested. He’d just sit and look around like your dog did. He was only three weeks old when I got him and I hand-reared him – every 2 hours night and day for a while! – on milk fed through a doll’s bottle. He was born in the back yard of the bicycle shop owned by my younger brother. My cat outlived my brother but has also passed away. So your photo brought tears to my eyes. But fond memories of my cat, who was very happy to be able to roam freely and safely under harvest moons.
Ann
Thank you for sharing a most interesting story. I hope to have brought some tears of joy, as well.
Yes, of course. Ann
Brian – this is so beautiful and so full of love. What a fine tribute to a good friend.
Hi Lois, thank you so much for the support.
I love the rendering of this. I’ve tried to render a few of my photos to paintings but haven’t had the success I want yet. Beautiful memory portrait.
Amy, I appreciate the comment — thanks.
This is absolutely incredible. I think Monet would be proud … 😀 What a beautiful tribute to an obviously beautiful companion. Loved this! 😀
Thank you for the lovely comment, Laura!
Your photo-painting is truly heartwarming. This is a beautiful memory that I’m sure many people who share their lives with pets can appreciate. Many thanks for posting it.
Shelley, thank you so much for the comment!
It is a nice thing to reminisce of our non-human friends so closely, as I do when I think of my dog that also passed away some years ago. Wonderful picture!
Thank you very much for the kind thoughts, Frances.
Superb image and color tones are really special – wonderful to have a “special” photograph with light that just shouts “art” and who better than Monet.
I appreciate the comment, especially in light of your wonderful work. Thank you.
I like the artistic effect you applied to the photo.
Thanks very much, Fergiemoto!
This triggers some profound memories for me.
Thanks, Allan.
I love this! I have had many pets in my life that have since passed away, and you are so very right. There are a couple of images I have in my mind of them. Animals have their own way of expressing their joy over nature and you have captured it here….. Great work!
Ingrid, I appreciate the wonderful comment. Thank you!
Beautiful photo. It does look like a Monet painting. Thank you for visiting my blog.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Francine, thanks so much!
I imagine that McGee and Monet are both loving what you did with this image. Soooooo beautiful!
Gina, I appreciate your kind words. Thank you.
This is lovely and so evocative. Good job!
Thank you so much, Laura!