Showing posts with label animals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label animals. Show all posts
Meet Ryuji Dog, The Most Expressive Shiba From Japan

Meet Ryuji Dog, The Most Expressive Shiba From Japan

Meet Ryuji, a 7-year-old Shiba Inu pup whose ‘macho’ expressions are taking over Instagram. Life’s ruff when you’re this emotional.

The Okayama canine serves face to some 127 thousand followers every day, and it’s hard not to fall in love with such a fluffy, cuddly-looking character. His distinctive tongue and grin say more than words ever could, and he always sports a dapper bandanna – even a small hat when the mood strikes!
Shiba Inus are a uniquely Japanese breed known for their good nature. They shot to superstardom in 2013 when a female Shiba become the face of the infamous Doge meme. If he keeps charming the world with his adorable daily adventures, Ryuji just might become a meme himself very soon.
More info: Instagram
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I Photograph Dogs From Underneath

I Photograph Dogs From Underneath

I am presenting the Under-dogs project.

Under-cats, Under-rabbits and Under-horse projects are the projects that had been published before. Pets photographed from the underneath on a black background somehow have become my signature artwork.

This time it is dog lovers’ turn! The actual project was photographed a year ago. However, we were patiently waiting until now as we wanted to present the results along with the publication of Under-dogs book.

This project is most comparable with the Under-Cats. Cats were very cute but dogs are more playful. Dogs are more obedient which helps us to create more interesting shots. While some dogs were playful on the ground they have completely changed on the glass and stood still like a rock. Others weren’t afraid of standing above which was easy and fun to work with. I learned two main things from these photo shoots. First, cats think they are gods, since people feed, love and give them homes. Secondly, dogs see human as a god as they feed, love and give them homes. Probably you had to read that twice.
For the Under-dogs project I have designed a specially manufactured glass table in order to photograph bigger dogs. After capturing Under-dogs, I decided to go full-time on the following projects of Underlook. In our future plans - Tigers.
Today I am also presenting a release of my second book with dogs. Books can be bought on Amazon and it is shipped worldwide. You can also see a backstage video on my Youtube channel.
More info: underlook.org | getunderlook.com | Facebook | youtu.be


Under-dogs: I Photograph Dogs From Underneath
Handsome Animals Who Are Always Ready to Pose for the Camera

Handsome Animals Who Are Always Ready to Pose for the Camera


Until recently, it was thought that animals couldn’t smile and that their expressions were no more than reflexes moving their facial muscles. But several new studies, including Dr. Nicholas H. Dodman’s research, confirm that animals are expressing happiness when they smile — just like human beings. And it’s not just about happiness. Animals can also feel and express emotions like fear, sadness, anger, jealousy, and embarrassment. They’ve even got a sense of humor and the ability to laugh.

Gift Ideas For Cat Lovers owner

The holidays are upon us – the smell of cinnamon spice is in the air, we’re surrounded by glittering Diwali decorations, and the entire Internet is either writing or reading posts about gift ideas. To stand out, we’ve created a collection of cool gifts just for you, the cat lovers of the internet.


Judging by the popularity of cats on the Internet, either you or somebody you know is most probably a cat person. So do them (or yourself) a favor this season by checking out some of these awesome cat-related gifts. There are great ideas here for both guys and girls, and for people from all different walks of life who are united by their love of cats. One of the gifts, a cat hammock, might even make a good gift for your animal friend if they like to nap in tight places. Diwali is coming up, so don’t leave your cat-lover friends out in the cold!




 That is wildlife photography

That is wildlife photography

While photography has become my primary language, animal whispering has evolved as a tool to communicate the unique sincerity emerging from a wild animal’s eye. Beyond the Art, wildlife photography allows me to seek the uniqueness in things while engaging with nature in a unique way. When meeting wild animals, I always feel gifted to be able to capture such sincere moments as it makes me feel instantly at peace.

Besides this bond with nature, I enjoy the challenge that is wildlife photography. As there are numerous things you have to deal with when you’re shooting a moving animal, finally getting the perfect shot makes for an unspeakable feeling of satisfaction.

A question I often get is how do you get the birds to land on your hand without food? Although I always wanted to reply saying that I am the real Snow White, every photo session simply starts with bird seeds and a whole lot of patience. However, my goal here isn’t to photograph birds eating out of my hand. The challenge is to create something unique. With persistence, I slowly gain the animal’s trust and it eventually comes to me without food. That’s when the real deal starts. There’s my chance to capture the unique connection to nature! As wildlife photography is all about opportunity, patience is key.
I often say that our lives are made of a collection of high-speed photographs and the photographer’s task is to hunt within this collection and make the perfect moment standout. As wildlife photography is about firing off thousands of shots just to get one keeper, the goal for me is to seek for emotions. When I scroll through hundreds of photos I am looking for the one shot that will communicate a specific feeling.
As we are all aware, light is a crucial component of photography. It has the capacity to turn a photo into a story. Photography is all about planning and pre-visualization. I am constantly looking to create images rather than take photos. Creating images requires both knowledge on technical aspects and on the subject itself. Therefore, while photography is an ultimate creative tool to create stories I use light to create connections between man and nature.
Besides my passion for photography and for animals, the other factor that keeps me doing what I do is the bond with nature. I could not live without this feeling you get when you immerse yourself in the outdoors and become part of it.
More info: valeriederomemasse.com | Instagram


How I Got Seduced By Wildlife Photography

How I Got Seduced By Wildlife Photography



How I Got Seduced By Wildlife Photography



How I Got Seduced By Wildlife Photography

How I Got Seduced By Wildlife Photography

How I Got Seduced By Wildlife Photography

How I Got Seduced By Wildlife Photography
How I Got Seduced By Wildlife Photography

How I Got Seduced By Wildlife Photography
How I Got Seduced By Wildlife Photography

Funny Expression Dog Photography

“The Dog Show,” we reveal the human-like traits of different breeds of dogs. Some dogs are somber, others mischievous, haughty, laughing, sad, angry, indifferent.

This series of funny and insightful dog portraits received the Silver Award of the Prix De La Photographie Paris contest. Which character compares with yours?

More info: alexanderkhokhlov.com


















Weird and Unusual Animal Races

If the humans are getting into their unusual sporting events, why can't the animals? There are just some of the unusual sporting races from around the world that involve animals.

We at photofun4ucom love and respect animals. We do not condone or approve of animal cruelty in any way, shape, or form, but as a blog that reports on everything bizarre in our world, we thought that you should know about some of the craziest ways that animals are being used for sport around the world.

 Ostrich Racing - racing on the back of the fastest birds

Did you know Ostriches can exceed speeds of 40 miles per hour? The good folks of Chandler, Arizona, do. I'd love to see this one, just to see what kind of wacky jockey decides to sit on an Ostrich. I'm thinking there may be alcohol involved.

 Camel Racing

You wouldn't think there would be camel races in the United States. Then again, we do have a big desert, so why not? The Virginia City Camel Races are a nostalgic reminder of the Comstock Lode, the first large discovery of silver ore in the U.S., when I suppose they used Camels to transport the silver. According to the official website, they also race ostriches and emus, because that's how they roll in Nevada.

 Sled Dog Racing

Sled dog racing is where dogs run for days and cover the distance of over 1,609 kilometres. This sport was played in the 1930s and it took place at the 1932 Games in Lake Placid. The event saw two races on a 25.1-mile course wherein only two countries had participated-- Canada and the United States. 

Horse race



Wiener Dog Racing

For those of us who don't drink beer, Oktoberfest celebrations in the U.S. can be a bit boring. Unless you're lucky enough to live in Cincinnati – those lucky Oktoberfest revelers have something entirely different to give them a buzz – wiener dog racing!

To make sure it stays sufficiently adorable, all participants must wear a chic hot dog costume, though they do get their choice of topping.

October 2013 was the Seventh Annual Hillshire-Farm's Running of the Wieners event. Over 100 contestants participated for the title of speediest wiener. No word on who the winning wiener was, but in my eyes, they're all winners if they look that adorable. 

 Frog Race

 Sheep Races — catch me if you can



 Pig Racing and Diving 

 And we end our collection of Great American Animal Races in the 49th state. Why race pigs in Alaska, you ask? If you had to pick something other than dog sled teams, you'd think moose, or elk. Something that represents the state, right? At least, I did. But Alaskans appear to prefer pigs. They're quick little guys, too. And in these races, there are hurdles. I may need to find a Vegas sports book that takes pork action.


Makepung - racing buffalo competition from Bali


 cow racing - swiss

 Cow Racing - indonasia


Lobster Races

You would think an annual lobster race would be held in Maine, but the city of Aiken, South Carolina, has been racin' crustaceans "“ that's right, the Aiken racin' crustaceans "“ since 1985 as a spoof of the Kentucky Derby. This year's race, which just happened a couple weeks ago, drew close to 10,000 fans.  


Hamster Racing — rodent races in miniature vehicles


 Lizard Racing Championships



Armadillo Races

 Imagine little round knights in not-so-shiny armor, racing around a dirt track. Sounds kinda cute. Although I've read they grow to 2 1/2 feet. That's considerably less cute. Armadillo racing became popular in Texas in the 1970s, and the Armadillo World Headquarters is in Austin. (You heard me...the Armadillo World Headquarters.) Guess they're mighty proud of their armored mammals down in Texas.


Zebra Racing



Porcupine Race

Squeeze this one in between visits to the Potato Museum and Philo Farnsworth's home. The race is held each year for charity, but I'm sure a few dollars need to be taken out for bandaids, just in case any participants make their way into the crowd.


 Snail racing


 Yabbie Races


 Cockroach Racing


This is one of the slimier races I've come across. The annual cockroach races are held by the entomology club at Iowa State University. And if you've ever hung out with the members of the Iowa State Entomology Club, you know this is one rockin' event. They also put on something called the Insect Horror Film Festival, which features gourmet insect tastings. Who says there's nothing to do in Iowa in October?

Pigeon racing


In this sport, trained racing pigeons are released from a distance of about 100 to 1,000 kilometers, measuring the time it takes for the birds to return home. Often, only a few seconds separate the winners from the losers — and the prize money. Pigeon fanciers train their athletes to brave predators, storms and other threats, and the birds’ times are clocked by computer chips attached to ankle rings. There are several theories on how these birds home in on their destinations — they appear to navigate by the sun and may also have a natural compass that allows them to use magnetic north to find their home.  


 Kaninhop — rabbit show jumping



Cane Toad / frog Races