by Seth Casteel
First published 2012
Seth Casteel captures dogs in their aquatic element through underwater photography. What appears simple from above becomes a dynamic underwater world of bared teeth, streaming bubbles, and paddling paws. Fur and ears flow with the currents as each dog reveals its unique character beneath the surface. Some dogs glide leisurely through the water while others cut through it with shark-like focus and determination. From Labradors leaping into pools to Dachshunds making their dives, each breed shows different approaches to navigating the underwater realm. Casteel's more than eighty portraits reveal the primal energy that exists within our domesticated companions. The award-winning pet photographer and animal rights activist presents a collection that celebrates the unbridled joy dogs experience in water. These vibrant images capture the rough-and-tumble spirit that makes dogs such beloved companions, showing sides of familiar pets that owners rarely witness.
Genres: art, animals, photography
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional
Tropes: slice-of-life
144 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown