Seth casteel photography5/24/2023 ![]() ![]() See ball? Hurl oneself into the water like a maniac. That manic enthusiasm and total disregard for dignity. We think the pictures caught everyone’s attention as they highlight why we love dogs (well, why sane people love dogs). Dogs prove to us that if you just jump in, you might have fun along the way. Before meeting me, most of them had never been underwater before and some had never even been swimming. All of the dogs featured in this project chose to participate of their own free will. The water is simply one of the best ways for them to do this. As much as they enjoy these things, dogs have wild instincts and have a need to explore them. Today, in many homes, dogs enjoy a life of luxury - sleeping in bed with us, fancy treats, the pet salon. Buster helped me to realize that many dogs have an incredible connection with the water that goes back thousands of years when dogs were wolves. ![]() He’s said of the pictures: "It is one of my life's pursuits to explore the emotion of dogs and is my belief that they have a range of emotions similar to human beings. ![]() You can see some of his underwater dogs pictures over on his site. Of a goofy expression us humans would otherwise normally miss. It’s a momentary, instantaneous snapshot in time. So, right off, the main draw here is dogs pulling funny faces. He’s a self-taught photographer with no fancy degrees, he just used patience and a canny idea to create this epic book. Casteel is a dog enthusiast (obviously) with a fondness for swimming pools. ![]()
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