A Stunning Array of Shots
The award-winning shots highlight the diversity and creativity of the artistic approaches. In the Action category, Regine Jensen secured first place with an image of a white greyhound in a red cape crossing a sandy landscape, echoing the pose of a superhero. In the Portrait category, Rhea Nellen stood out with Ready for Takeoff
, capturing every muscle of a white shepherd poised to leap.
The Studio category awarded Valeria Barbara Barriera Cassina for her work Canine Metamorphosis
, a surprising dog portrait playing with reflections and optical illusions.
Celebrating Dogs and Their Humans
In the Dogs and People category, the top prize went to Jane Thomson for The Princess & the Pea
, a fairy tale-inspired photo, featuring a young patient from the British Columbia Children’s Hospital with a therapy dog.
Another photo, Growing Older Together Day by Day
by Ida Levin, shows a 90-year-old man and his dog, illustrating the significance of their bond during the owner’s final moments.
Moa Näslund also received an award for Silent Connection
, a photograph that captures the deep bond between a woman and her dog in nature.
Documentary: Stories in Photos
The Documentary category revealed occasionally poignant stories. John Fabiano won first place with Greenlandic Flat Tire
, capturing a defining moment of a sled journey through a storm in Greenland, a scene marked by the teamwork between the man and his sled dogs.
An Di Prima was also honored for her photo Safe
, taken in a Spanish shelter for podencos, a breed often mistreated in Spain. This portrait reflects the commitment of volunteers to secure a future for these often-abandoned dogs post-hunting season.
An Original and Fascinating Photo Contest
Clearly, the Dog Photography Awards, organized by Audrey Bellot and Claudio Piccoli, illuminate the talents of photographers passionate about the canine world. The contest offers winners global recognition and the opportunity to be featured in an upcoming publication.
So, it’s unanimous that these photos are stunning, right? Below are a few more for your viewing pleasure.
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