I have just finished my latest painting. The whole reason I got into photography was to get better photos to paint from (and of course then it grew into it's own obsession). But I can somewhat justify all the $$ I've spent on photo gear by being able to paint from the photos I take. (does this mean I can go buy a new lens now? Haha. I actually have no more lenses on my wish list believe it or not. Just waiting on that MKIII)...

We took my cousins Friesian to the beach this fall for photos and this is what came from it. It's several photos put together but it was quite a thrill to see Thor the Friesian cavorting on the beach (he was always on a long line). At one point my cousin led him for his first walk in the surf and they went in up to her waist, she started to jump the waves that were rolling in and suddenly he started to jump them with her! It was pretty awesome to watch.

This one is titled "Splash Dance".