a horse swimming towards pastries

Composing another wide, surreal image of a horse swimming towards pastries, using the same formal compositional rules for a powerful composition, in a Dutch still life painting style. Applying the rule of thirds, the horse is again placed off-center for visual dynamism. The pastries form a curve across the base, adhering to the golden ratio, guiding the viewer's gaze. Diagonal lines, emphasized by the horse's dynamic posture and the strategic placement of pastries, create movement. Dramatic chiaroscuro lighting is utilized to highlight the main subjects, the horse and pastries, against the dark, textured underwater background, thereby enhancing contrast and depth.