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The exuberant, exhilarating photographs of dogs underwater that have become a sensation
From the water's surface, it's a simple exercise: a dog's leap, a splash, and then a wet head surfacing with a ball, triumphant.
But beneath the water is a chaotic ballet of bared teeth and bubbles, paddling paws, fur and ears billowing in the currents. From leaping Lab to diving Dachshund, the water is where a dog's distinct personality shines through; some lounge in the current, paddling slowly, but others arch their bodies to cut through the water with the focus and determination of a shark.
In more than eighty portraits, award-winning pet photographer and animal rights activist Seth Casteel captures new sides of our old friends with vibrant underwater photography that makes it impossible to look away. Each image bubbles with exuberance and life, a striking reminder that even in the most loveable and domesticated dog, there are more primal forces at work. In Underwater Dogs, Seth Casteel gives playful and energetic testament to the rough-and-tumble joy that our dogs bring into our lives.
Dogs are not normally aquatic creatures, but fortunately, dogs seem oblivious of this fact. This collection of eighty portraits of canines water-bound or underwater by an award-winning pet photographer will brighten the day of anyone who ever delighted to the improvised paddling of any Rover or Rex. We dare you: Flip through it and try not to sigh.
"It's impossible to look at Underwater Dogs without smiling.... A delight-inducing book." -- BookPage
"If you're as much of a sucker for great animal photos as I am, you'll love this different take on man's best friend." -- Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor
"Award-winning photographer Casteel captures his range of subjects with great affection and the variety of expressions and acrobatic poses will keep you chuckling for hours." -- The Daily Mail
"Now we know exactly what to put on our holiday wish list!" -- pawnation.com
"... it's the gleeful images of dogs plunging into swimming pools, chomping after their favorite toys, that have put Casteel on the map as one of this country's premier - and innovative - pet photographers." -- petsugar.com
"Photographer Seth Casteel has done an unimaginable thing: he's created an entire photography book of dogs from an underwater perspective, and the photos are simply stunning.... Casteel is not only an animal lover but also an animal rescuer, and his genuine love of dogs shines through in his work." -- Babble Pets
"Dogs expressing their graceful and goofy selves while swimming." -- vetstreet.com
BookGeek3368
Posted December 14, 2012
The photos of the dogs underwater are absolutely stunning. Some are funny, some cute, and in some the dogs look like ancient sea monsters rising from the deep - nothing but wide open mouths and sharp teeth, the rest obscured by bubbles or water. In all cases, the photos are stunning. Anyone who likes dogs or has a dog would enjoy this book. I also appreciated the section at the back showing what the dogs normally look like on land (pretty normal, as it turns out - you almost can't recognize them from their underwater photos). I'm not one for coffee table books or photo books in general, but I loved this one so much I ordered another one for a friend.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 12, 2012
Amazing book. A great gift idea for anyone who loves dogs. Try to look at these photos and not smile :)
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Posted November 30, 2012
The pictures are fantastic, a great gift, but you need your own copy too! Impossible to look at and NOT laugh or smile.Fabulous, A++
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Posted November 30, 2012
How old the world is and yet someone has found a new perspective. Underwater Dogs has quickly become the go-to book in our house with my 13,12 and 11 year old nieces and nephew sharing their favorite pictures. A great game is trying to guess the breed from the photo by itself! If you have a kid (or you're a kid inside) you must get this book.
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Posted October 28, 2012
Translates badly to Nook. I was so frustrated that I gave up even trying to flip pages and just looked at the thumbnails.
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Posted October 28, 2012
This guy has real TALENT for capturing the uniqueness that is DOG! Fun to look at and so captivating.
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Posted December 15, 2012
I like dogs!
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Posted December 15, 2012
This book is adorable and fun to look at. I shared it with all ages in my family. You can look at the book over and over again. It puts a smile on my face each and every time. The way it is set up is great also. Highly recommend it.
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Posted November 30, 2012
its a great book i recomend it to any animal lover
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Posted November 30, 2012
the book is awesome, it making me happy knowing that the animals are having fun and living a good life.
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Posted November 30, 2012
I laugh every time I open this book. What an amazing glimpse into the goofy, fun filled world of dogs. You can't help but smile as you look at the pictures. Truly a "feel good" book:)
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Posted April 29, 2013
THis book makes a fantastic gift. I'm heading to Barnes and Noble today to buy my 3rd copy for a birthday gift. WIll put a smile on anyone's face.
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Posted March 21, 2013
I preordered this book after checking out Seth's web page. He is so great at getting the perfect shot and showing the fun these dogs are having with complete abandon! Can't wait for his next book...meanwhile thank you Seth for keeping us up to date on Facebook!!!
Lisa S.
Very nice book, the pictures are great and really entertaining. Just leave this book out on a table for you and everyone else to enjoy.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Who would have imagined that photos of dogs swimming underwater could be so much fun? Author/photographer Seth Casteel has proven that such photos aren't just fun, they're hysterical!
Back in 2010, Casteel was on a photo shoot with a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Buster. It was meant to be a land shoot, with pictures of the dog romping in the grass. That was until the dog jumped into the pool. When Buster came up for air, Casteel immediately noticed that he appeared completely different. Wet, and well, just different. Casteel got to wondering what the dog looked like underwater, so he hurried home, grabbed a special camera for taking underwater shots, and then jumped into the pool with Buster. From that brief encounter, Underwater Dogs was born.
Over eighty photographs grace the pages of this book and they range from funny to amazing. The reader quickly discovers that water does unimaginably funny things to parts of a dog, particularly the face. Jowls flop about, exposing lots of teeth, eyes pop and bulge, and bodies contort into unusual shapes. Who would have imagined that a fluffy little Dachshund could look so snarly and wolf-like as he reaches for a ball? A Jack Russell swimmings with a play ring in her mouth looks like she was born to live underwater. A tiny little Chihuahua looks downright scary with legs splayed, jowls floating off to the sides, and teeth exposesd as she reaches for a tennis ball. From graceful, to downright odd, this book has a great assortment of dog photos.
Quill says: If you love dogs and need a good laugh, check out Underwater Dogs!
Anonymous
Posted January 11, 2013
This book is perfect for all ages. The photos are very entertaining, especially dog lovers will get a big kick out of this book!! I loved it so much I bought one for a gift! Great conversation starter!
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Posted January 11, 2013
This book will make you smile and laugh out load!
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Posted January 11, 2013
bought as xmas gift was very pleased with quality and content
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Posted January 11, 2013
I bought this for a friend who loves animals, a lot!! It is a good book and she is absolutely thrilled with it. I gave it anonnymously and got a 20 minute monologue about how great it was, the photos and the list of the dogs' names with their photos. If you love dogs or have a friend who does, this is a great gift.
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Posted January 11, 2013
My husband and I enjoyed Underwater Dogs so much we ordered a second copy for our son and his family. They were so intrigued that when the book arrived they all sat down and went through it together, marveling at the photography and chuckling at the pooches. Now how many books do you know that appeal equally to ages 9 through 77? BTW, I have no relationship with either the author or the publisher. As a writer and photographer, I just know a really good coffee table book when I see one.
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Overview
The exuberant, exhilarating photographs of dogs underwater that have become a sensation
From the water's surface, it's a simple exercise: a dog's leap, a splash, and then a wet head surfacing with a ball, triumphant.
But beneath the water is a chaotic ballet of bared teeth and bubbles, paddling paws, fur and ears billowing in the currents. From leaping Lab to diving Dachshund, the water is where a dog's distinct personality shines through; some...