Did you know that dogs can probably smell your stress? Or what our dog friends probably dream about? Scientists continue to study and discover fascinating facts about our furry best friends. This month, researchers at Harvard Medical School’s Howard Hughes Medical Institute revealed new insights into the neural mechanism behind why wet dogs twitch (like the dog pictured above).
The Dog photography prices celebrate everything we love about dogs with images that capture their raw charm and diverse characters. This year’s winners were selected from 1,700 entries from more than 60 different countries. The jury, consisting of photographers, dog experts and industry leaders, awarded prizes in five categories: Action, Documentary, Dogs and People, Portrait and Studio.
“Moving in time.” First place, Action Credit: Regine Jensen/Dog Photography Awards“Greenland flat tire.” First place, Documentary This photo was taken while traveling through a snowstorm from Siorapaluk, the world’s northernmost indigenous village, to Qaanaaq, Greenland. We had no GPS, cell service, or the ability to communicate more than a few words in English. Our protection if we encountered a polar bear was a 1940 rifle and the fight within our 13 Greenland Huskies. We had to stop so my guide, Ilannguaq, could untangle the sled ropes. The dogs watched and waited patiently to get back to doing their favorite thing in the world: running. Credit: John Fabiano/ Dog photography prizes
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“Ready to go.” First place, Portrait Every muscle in white shepherd ‘Kooki’ is ready! He can jump at any moment. At first we just let Kooki stand in front of the museum, but he wanted to play. So his dog mom threw his Frisbee in the air and I managed to capture this pose. Credit: Rhea Nellen/Dog Photography Awards“Safe.” Second place, Documentary This is Santos, a podenco rescued by Hope For Podencos. I visited them in Albacete, Spain, as part of my book project on Podencos, Podencos are a terribly abused hunting dog breed in Spain. Every year, after the hunting season ends, thousands are dumped and a lucky few are rescued by rescue organizations like Hope For Podencos. With my photography I try to help as much as possible: together we are stronger! Credit: An Di Prima / Dog Photography Awards A Di Prima“Growing older together every day, my dog is my reason to stay.” Second place, Dogs & People This is Rune 90 years old and his dog Hajen. Rune is a man with heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to his long work in a concrete factory, and his only happiness in life is his dog Hajen. If he loses Hajen, he will probably die within a few days as he will lose all meaning of life and give up everything. Their bond is so strong and they really love each other. Credit: Ida Levin/Dog Photography Awards“Floating.” Third place, Action Maze was trotting and I was lucky enough to have perfect timing for this shot. She just floats and her paws touch each other, which makes it beautiful. Credit: Anne-Laurie Léger / Dog Photography Awards FLOWERING DAHLIA PHOTOGRAPHY“Follow your origins.” Third place, Documentary German Wirehaired Pointer bitch Lemon during a hunting test exercise. Credit: Angela Sulser/Dog Photography Awards“Master of collecting.” Honorable Mention, Documentary This photo was taken in Collarenebri, NSW, Australia. I documented the country’s working dogs and visited a wool farm during the shearing season. After the sheep were sheared and sprayed with an aqua-colored anti-lice spray, the dogs led them to the other side of the 9,000-acre property. This dog is a Kelpie, the most common and respected working dog in Australia. Credit: John Fabiano / Dog Photography Awards“Great Spitz!” Honorable mention, Action This photo shows the beautiful Sakura running through an avenue of white magnolia. We were lucky enough to see a beautiful sunrise this morning and Sakura enjoyed our shots while being absolutely energetic and happy. This is what joyful energy looks like! Credit: Celine Robel/Dog Photography Awards“Splash and Dash.” Honorable Mention, Action This photo was taken during a charity photo shoot for victims of the terrible floods we had in Slovenia last summer. We took a lot of action shots of dogs jumping into the water and this 11 year old Boston terrier named Bounty stole the show. It’s one of my favorite photos I’ve ever taken. Credit: Nika Kuplenk Golobič / Dog Photography Awards“Sheltered.” Honorable Mention, Documentary Six day old puppy sleeps with his mother. Still completely helpless and extremely vulnerable, but protected and loved by his mother. Credit: Janneke De Graaf / Dog Photography Awards JJ de Graaf‘King of Mordor.’ Honorable mention, Portrait This mysterious portrait is made in basalt rocks in a place reminiscent of the world of Lord of the Rings and dark Mordor. This white Swiss Shepherd symbolizes turpentine, white wizard, protector and never-dying hope. Credit: Denisa Zbranková Albaniová / Dog Photography Awards“Look how far we’ve come.” Honorable mention, Portrait Just before sunrise at a location check for a shoot the next day. Credit: Sabrina Theden / Dog Photography Awards Sabrina Theden“Golddust.” Honorable mention, Action Australian Shepherd puppy Jax, playfully jumping around the field while looking for a ball, which was hiding in the dry grass. Let’s all stay as curious as this little puppy! Credit: Kjara Kocbek / Dog Photography Awards“Crown of flowers.” Honorable mention, Studio Credit: Nadia Itani/Dog Photography Awards“Kymo.” Honorable mention, Studio Credit: Annemiek Muller-Rijnaard / Dog Photography Awards A. Muller“Metamorphosis Canina.” First place, Studio Credit: Valeria Barbara Barriera Cassina / Dog Photography Awards“Hot off the press.” Third place, Portrait This photo was taken in Leadenhall Market, a historic landmark in London dating back to the 14th century, where it once flourished as a center for the meat, poultry and game trade. Known for its role as a hunting dog, the wire-haired Vizsla finds its place amid the warm glow of the market and the sodden cobblestones – reflecting the breed’s heritage and the market’s rich past. Credit: Sophia Hutchinson/Dog Photography Awards
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