“The first challenge of the course is the minute I choose most of all. There, where it all starts, where the bond in between Human and Pet is revealed in such a clear way by such a magnetic look, where you can see the power of pet’s muscles contracting and launching energy at every handler’s nod.” (Photo: Francesco Junior Mura, 1st Place, Action)
For the 2nd year, the Canine Photography Awards shines a spotlight on the best animal photography around the world. This yearly contest reveals the artistry behind recording the spirit of our furry pals in all their types. From high-action shots to dogs at work to pensive pictures, the winning pictures are a homage to these unique animals.
Created by canine photographers Audrey Bellot and Claudio Piccoli, the contest invites professional and amateur professional photographers to enter their work into 4 classifications– Action, Portrait & & Landscape, Studio, and Dogs & People. After a strong proving, the swimming pool of finalists was whittled down to the top three photographs in each classification.
Francesco Junior Mura was granted the top reward in the Action classification for his striking picture of a collie on a dexterity course. With its body nearly flat, this collie rockets itself over the initial difficulty of the event and Mura was able to perfectly catch the strength and power of the minute.
Border collie Kyron is the star of the image that won the Portrait & & Landscape category. The pooch was photographed while training as an avalanche rescue canine. In this workout, Kyron was digging out professional photographer Dalia Fichmann, who was shadowing a rescue group in Switzerland. Right as the pet dog dug its method through the snow, she had the ability to snap this amazing portrait revealing the extreme concentration of the border collie at work.
In the Studio category, Su Kaye has fun with our expectations of family pet photography with an ingenious take on a portrait. By capturing the underside of the French bulldog’s neck, we’re dealt with to the squishy wrinkles that become part of its distinct character. Taking this artistic threat settled with a win in the classification.
Check out much more pet photography below; and, if you want to attempt your hand at recording the spirit of your animal, check out the My Modern Met Academy online course on pet photography by renowned photographer Belinda Richards.
Have a look at the winners of the 2022 Dog Photography Awards.
“Far from the pistes, away from the stress, taking pleasure in the softness of the powder snow, the untouchedness. The dark side of it: every year individuals are buried by avalanches. The search in rough terrain is generally extremely challenging. The avalanche rescue dogs are typically the first responders, battling their way through the avalanche cones on their four paws with a lot of perseverance to search for the buried people, who are in some cases buried a number of meters under the snow masses. In Melchsee-Frutt (Switzerland) I have actually accompanied the rescue groups led by Nicole Dammann with the electronic camera for a day. The canines are trained using positive reinforcement to keep them taking pleasure in the search. To capture the moment when the dog finds the buried person and digs through the snow, I put down with the electronic camera in a little, dark ice cave and let the pet dogs look for me. The moment when the snow cover opens, the first ray of light permeates the cavern, the paws dig away the snow and the dog’s nose smells towards you is wonderful.A big compliment to all the pet handlers with their four-legged good friends who invest a great deal of time and patience.In an emergency, they risk their own lives.
Thanks to all!The photo shows Border Collie Kyron, who was trying to find me and luckily found me. “(Picture: Dalia Fichmann, 1st Place, Picture and Landscape)” This was the first photo I edited after the workshop in Belgium with Claudio.I saw it currently
throughout the shooting on the beach and it made me so thrilled. The post-processing was not
simple since I don’t like the blue colour so much. It was truly hard to modify the picture in those blue tones due to the fact that I feel more comfortable with the warm colors. At the End I was satisfied with the result and thankful for that workshop.”( Picture: Sylvie Lettal, Finalist, Action) “Just trying to do something various from the standard and produce something unique in my studio and a new design. Not something I’ve seen other
individuals doing and has developed a fantastic reaction and excellent reactions.”( Image: Su Kaye, 1st Place, Studio)”Genuine Love “(Photo: Sabrina Theden, 1st Place, Pet Dogs and People )Image: Fleur Scholte, Finalist, Picture and Landscape Animal professional photographers were asked
to send their work to among 4 categories. “I took this picture throughout our
getaway in Norway. It was really foggy that day
, so I wanted to produce a friendly and warm appearance.”(Photo: Julia Haßelkuß, 3rd Location, Action)”This
shot of Amber my Dalmatian is so special to me as this was among the first walks we were able to do off lead given that her 2 leg operations. It fills me with feeling seeing her so independent and captivated by the beauty of nature and wildlife.” (Photo: Sophia Hutchinson, second Place, Portrait and Landscape)”These images are of Greenland Dogs (Greenlandic: Kalaallit Qimmiat, Danish: Grønlandshund)in Ilulissat, Greenland acting naturally on the land supplied to them by the government. There used be 30,000 Greenland Pets and now there are just around 15,000. In Greenland they are specifically used as working
sled canines. Environment change has lowered their usage in favour of skidoos, which are much better able to deal with marginal ice conditions. Puppies up until about 6 months of age are enabled to wander untethered in order to socialize them and get along and spirited. Adults are chained and kept different. Housing and veterinary care is offered by the federal government.”( Photo: Joanne Liu, 3rd Place, Picture and Landscape) “An azawakh, on lookout. Constantly on watch out and all set for action. “(Image: Sanna Sander, Finalist, Picture and Landscape)Image: Desina Zbranková Albaniová, Finalist, Action”Took at daybreak in Slovenia.( Photo: Kjara Kocbek, 2nd Place, Action) The images highlight all aspects of our canine good friends
— from charming pictures at rest to dynamic action shots. Photo: Cornelia Deigner, Finalist, Picture and Landscape Image
: Daniela Schmid, 3rd Location, Studio
Picture: Sarah Ebner, second Place, Dogs & People “Strolling the canine along the beach. Picture taken by DJI Mavic Air2 drone of my partner strolling our pet dog, Luna.”(Picture: Russell Charters, 3rd Location, Dogs and People)Image: Elke Braet,
Finalist, Portrait and Landscape
“Mimi’s Backstory”(Photo: Jane Thomson, second Location
, Studio )”Levy loves the nature. He enjoyed sitting in between
the coloured leafs and I took his nose up and smelt here and there … He looked happy therefore I was happy to take this image.” (Image: Christin Scholz, Finalist, Portrait and
Landscape)Photo: Emma Pope, Finalist, Dogs and People”Luis is our buddy Karin’s Afghan, he’s unwinding on the couch.” (Picture: Tanja Zech, Finalist, Studio )Dog Photography Awards: Site|Instagram|Facebook
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