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Photographer

Tracey Mcintosh

Category

Fine Art Photography - Pets

Company

Tracey McIntosh Photography

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2026

Country / Region:

United States

A split second before impact, the dog launches forward toward the lens, fully committed to the chase. Suspended midair, muscles extended and eyes locked on the frisbee, the frame captures pure focus and determination. Grains of sand erupt beneath the force of takeoff, suspended like particles of light against the cool blue tones of sea and sky. The composition places the viewer directly in the action, transforming perspective into participation. The contrast between the warm texture of flying sand and the calm, expansive blues of the beach environment heightens the energy of the moment. Motion and stillness collide — the quiet horizon behind, the explosive leap in front. This photograph is about instinct and connection — the bond between play and trust — freezing a fleeting instant where anticipation, athleticism, and joy converge in a single, decisive jump.

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