Posted on 02/20/2012 1:24:49 PM PST by OneVike
You might think you know what a dog would look like as it dives below the surface of water to retrieve a ball, but check out these photos and think again. When you see photos of dogs diving for a ball that is sinking into a pool, you will be amazed how surreal the near weightless conditions of the water makes the dog look. These shots are priceless in the way they capture a dog's lips going flying as if the wind is blowing at them while making their ears and fur flatten back against their body. Watching a dog's jowls expand as their mouth opens in an almost vicious looking way to grab the toy that has become their only focus, produces an almost perfect image of a dog lost in his own world of joy. After all, one of the biggest reasons we are so fascinated with our dogs is their intense determination to enjoy life, while doing what comes natural for them regardless of the obstacles in their way.
Casteel who has been seen on Animal Planet first began photographing dogs underwater about 18 months ago when he was asked to do a portrait of a King Charles spaniel who wouldn't stay out of his owner's pool. To get the right photos he began by testing different weighted objects that sink at different rates to get the right image of the dog. The dogs all dive into the water voluntarily, says Casteel, who initially tested the idea with a simple point-and-shoot camera. Seth holds his breath for up to 90 seconds while he sits in the pool, wearing a snorkel mask. He's taken photos of more than 60 dogs from all over America, and even went to Australia to photograph dogs diving into pools for owners who paid his travel expenses. His photos have become so popular he's getting calls from all over the world by pet owners wanting underwater portraits of Spot jumping into the pool to retrieve a toy.
His fame grew after a selection of photos he took in Californian went viral. Someone unknown to him posted them on Reddit and Google+. Before he knew what had happened, his phone started ringing 24/7 from curious reporters and pet owners all over the world. Casteel says he will only do photo shoots with dogs that already feel comfortable in the water so all he needs to do is grab his snorkel as the owner starts tossing various toys for their dog to retrieve. All photo shoots are done on location and never in a studio. The first photo at the beginning of the article is of Seth Casteel with his own dogs Nala and Fritzon on dry land.
Casteel is the founder of Second Chance Photos. he is also the CEO / Photographer at Little Friends Lifestyle, Pet Photography along with being a marketing Consultant at Los Angeles Animal Services. Casteel can be contacted via email at info@littlefriendsphoto.com or call his studio at (310-386-2961. Check out his google blogspot at Little Friends Lifestyle to see more of his work.
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Casteel is the founder of Second Chance Photos. he is also the CEO / Photographer at Little Friends Lifestyle, Pet Photography along with being a marketing Consultant at Los Angeles Animal Services. Casteel can be contacted via email at info@littlefriendsphoto.com or call his studio at (310-386-2961. Check out his google blogspot at Little Friends Lifestyle to see more of his work.
Nightmarish.
not terrified yet
That one with the wiener dog (??? second row, far left) is now my wallpaper.
I thought it was going to be a picture of Mooshell in the pool, now that would be scary.
They look evil. Wonder what my cat would look like, besides pi$$ed.
Doggieping
Great and unusual photos - who couldn’t love a dog? Well, muslims and my father in law (ultra lib) are two examples.
Dogs: possibly the most amazing animals on Earth.
They are interesting, but creepy as all getout. I certainly wouldn’t want a picture of my dog like that. I’d be afraid to sleep with it in the bedroom at night.
I had to give my pooch a bath today. He decided to dig by the shoreline and didn’t stop when he hit water.
Queue the “Jaws” theme...
We had a black lab who could find THE SAME STONE you threw into a river or stream. How he could do that I have no idea?
Ping for Incredible Underwater Photos of Dogs Retrieving Balls.
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God bless you all, and enjoy the images of dogs doing what they enjoy, but now we have photographic images of them doing something they have always enjoyed the most. Fetching for things we throw.
Maybe they could retrieve Lindsey Graham’s.
All of that for a ball. You gotta love dogs.
The genesis of the dog / man relationship thruout time is something spectacular.
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