Man crouching with golden retriever in autumn park at sunset

Prompt

Portrait of a man crouching with his golden retriever in an autumn park at sunset

Subject: A bearded man wearing a wide-brimmed tan hat and dark clothing, holding the dog gently against his chest

Other Subjects: Golden retriever sitting calmly beside him with soft fur highlighted by warm light. 

Clothing: Dark green t-shirt on top of black pants or leggings; simple casual style. 

Action: Man crouching forward slightly to embrace the dog while looking directly at camera; gentle hand placement around neck and shoulder area. 

Environment: Park setting during golden hour, blurred trees in background with dappled sunlight filtering through leaves scattered across ground. 

Lighting: Warm directional backlight creating soft rim glow on subjects' edges, subtle shadows enhancing depth without harsh contrast. 

Camera: Medium close-up framing capturing upper bodies from waist up; shallow depth of field blurring distant scenery for focus retention on foreground figures.

Description

This prompt is useful for creating heartwarming pet portraits, lifestyle advertising featuring companionship, and seasonal family photo shoots. The combination of 'warm directional backlight' producing a soft rim glow and the 'shallow depth of field blurring distant scenery' ensures that the focus remains tightly on the man and dog, preventing distracting background elements from pulling attention away from their interaction.

Suggestions

Change 'dark green t-shirt' to 'charcoal grey t-shirt' for a more muted palette.
Swap 'golden retriever' for 'cavalier king charles spaniel' to change the breed dynamic.
Adjust 'Medium close-up framing' to 'full body shot' to include more of the autumn ground.