Golden Retriever beside a Lakeside Dock

A golden retriever stands beside a weathered dock, its coat catching the last warm light above the lake. Reeds gather along the left bank, while a coil of rope rests around the nearest post. Across the water, wooded hills rise in layers and their reflections break into small bright ripples near the shore.

The dog's face and feathered tail give you two obvious landmarks, followed by the straight boards of the dock. Sort the fur by the direction of its longer strands, then use the reeds and rocks to separate the green foreground. The lake shifts from deep blue to gold, with narrow reflection lines that help divide the broad water pieces.