Elegant Australian Shepherd in a Frosty Swedish Winter

An elegant Australian Shepherd sits gracefully on frost-kissed snow in a tranquil Nordic landscape in Sweden. The dog features a glossy merle coat with white chest and frost-dusted fur, and bright, attentive eyes. Snow-laden pine trees frame the scene, a small red wooden cottage with white trim sits by a frozen lake in the distance, all under a pale blue winter sky. The low sun casts warm golden light and long shadows; visible breath in the crisp air; delicate ice crystals sparkle around. Photorealistic, hyper-detailed, 8k quality, cinematic lighting, shallow depth of field, natural Nordic palette; the dog is in sharp focus while the snowy background softly blurs, conveying an atmosphere of quiet elegance.