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Adventurous Dogs In Breathtaking Landscapes: I Photographed Four-Legged Models In Norway, Iceland And Alaska (30 Pics)
I'm Alicja Zmysłowska, a 23-year old dog photographer from Poland. Dog photography combines my all greatest passions and creates a kind of unique lifestyle.
In my new project “Craving Miracles”, I combined the stunning beauty of nature and personalities of adorable dogs. I was mostly inspired by the beauty of the northern landscapes of Norway, Iceland, and Alaska. I wanted to create something new, unique, and different. Something that would bring my dog photography to another level. My biggest goal is to never be repetitive and have my own ideas.
For this photo series, I wanted more than just to travel through the beautiful landscapes with a dog and a camera — I wanted to create a connection, an emotional bond between the dog and a selected place. I wanted to make people not only appreciate a beautiful view and a cute dog in it but to stop for a while, think about the photo, an emotion it creates, a story it tells. For me, Dog photography is about creating emotions. To achieve that, I have to travel to such places, spent time with nature and my dog models, be inspired. That's why I spend so many weeks planning, traveling, scouting for the right places, and, finally, taking my dog photos. My goal is to create art with a core of truthful photography inspired by real experiences, real locales. Art that tells stories and has a piece of my soul in it.
Check out my other dog photography projects by clicking here, here and here.
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#1
Final score:
115points
Katinka Min 3 years ago
ohmygod, that picture!!! I adore dogs, I so badly wnat to see the Northern lights. I envy you!!
movie maven 7 years ago
such a visual impact of a dazzling spectacle! so much so that the canine almost appears to be unreal in this image & more akin to a fantastic Indonesian or Thai shadow puppet of a wolf!
Each photoshoot was a different adventure that couldn't be possible without the heroes of the project — the beautiful dogs and their infinitely dedicated owners who were ready to drive for many hours in a car, or even fly in a plane, help position a dog in a water breeze from a waterfall, walk through cold, glacially fed rivers or stand in the pouring rain with their four-legged models — just to achieve the perfect shot.
Editing a single photo from this project took me from 30 minutes up to even two hours, as I care about the smallest details and I want to use the full potential of the scene.
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#2
Final score:
101points
MeggersTheFox 7 years ago
That's Morro with some dust on her face! Watch for her pups and the princess of beasts!
movie maven 7 years ago
the dog is wondering (& so am i) so is this Iceland & was i really dancing in the Northern Lights?!??
movie maven 7 years ago
incredible green plays so wonderfully well off this Australian Shepard's lovely multi-colored eyes.
#3
Ciri is a professional model, she is offering poses and spots for photos on her own. This shot that was her idea!
When she sees me with a camera she gets excited to find a right spot, pose, and get a reward. She will hide behind the trees, jump on rocks, go inside little caves and spaces between rocks and wait for me to get the shot she had in mind.
Final score:
91points
Susann Campbell 7 years ago
That is so cute. It's like she is play tag. She pauses , hears the click and then runs again to find another click spot. Love it.
movie maven 7 years ago
Australian shepherds are truly very smart working dogs that really need activity or a job to do yet they also adore just having fun as well!. tee-hee-hee! Ciri is really making me smile as she seems to lucked into a great job that fulfills both her needs! have fun traveling & modeling honey.
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
Remember I'm a dog - maybe a little smarter than you - see if you find me next time!
Dog photography came naturally to me from my passion for dogs and art that I had since I was a little kid. When my first dog, golden retriever Kiara, joined my family, it was my big dream coming true, which inspired me to capture most of our moments together on camera. As a kid, I also loved drawing and digital painting, which was the first form of art that got me interested. Connecting dogs and art together into a passion, and now — a job is my perfect combination.
#4
Brave Nukvi, a mix of border collie and German shepherd at Westfjords.
Final score:
85points
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
It seems Nukvi has no fear - so I may have some fear for the furry critter!
movie maven 7 years ago
Wow - Dynjandi waterfall is the jewel of the Westfjords in Iceland. Incredible shot truly & is a welcome sight; would prefer to see your shot than any random person standing on a cliff nearby...
#5
For a photoshoot in this special location, I decided to choose a Siberian husky - their coat is thick, it keeps them warm and insulates them from the cold. This adorable girl's name is Mira.
Final score:
84points
Night Owl 7 years ago (edited)
Beautiful picture. And the ice looks like a sculpture of another dog :)
movie maven 7 years ago
great eye Night Owl, didn't see that at first had to go back for a 2nd. look. glad i did, was so worth it, makes the photo that much more interesting.
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Mira looks like an intellectual beautiful dog, and the setting really makes her stand out beautifully!
There were quite a few challenges I had to go through while creating this project. Accessing those locations wasn't easy — to get to the famous Trolltunga, we had to walk a total of 28 km in one day. To get to the beautiful glacier lagoon in Alaska, we had to fly in a little, private plane. Though those are great challenges, the views on the way for both of those were stunning and it was definitely one of the best parts of that adventure.
What turned out most challenging, in terms of the shooting, was taking photos by, in, and behind waterfalls — darkness and water covering my lens within seconds didn't help to get the perfect picture. Sometimes it was heavily raining as well — as the weather in those places is really unpredictable and can change every 5 minutes! Luckily, my brave and adventurous models and their handlers didn't mind getting wet, and I learned to always carry a lens wipe and a towel with me!
Another challenge was to find specific models to take part in my project. I always try to find the most suitable models for conditions and location, in terms of the look and character. For example — the double coat of Siberian huskies was necessary, as some shots from this project were taken in an ice cave, at a temperature of -20 Celsius.
#6
Soft souls - Samoyed named Ice on lava fields.
Final score:
83points
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
Amazing contrast Looks like Ice just took a little time to cool down!
movie maven 7 years ago
Striking! - even has such tactile elements due to the soft flowing appearance of lava fields & Ice's fluffy white coat & of course the richness of the extreme color differences juxtaposed pops out as well! Lush!
#7
Almost surreal effect of my photos depends on many conditions, such as choosing the right place and dog model.
Final score:
82points
I have always loved dogs, so it is a total win-win that I can connect my work with them, spend time with them and express myself by photographing them in beautiful places, meeting their great owners. I also love the fact that I can bring my own ideas and visions to reality to share them with the world. All of those combined make each shooting a great, joyful adventure, which results in a form of art.
I am currently working on a project about dogs in the landscapes of the USA. So far, besides Alaska, I have visited two different states — California and Nevada.
My other "new project" just turned 9 months old! Her name is Zireael and she is an almost all-black border collie that joined my team last year. She is inspiring me in completely different ways than her older "sister" Ciri, who is almost all white. They couldn't be more different. Right now I am preparing and teaching Zira all the secrets of being a top dog model.
#8
Final score:
82points
movie maven 7 years ago
her markings are so wonderfully unique. just love how the dog's coat & eyes play off so well against green.
#9
This image of a dog under water falling from 60 meters at famous Skogafoss perfectly shows the great power of water.
Final score:
75points
movie maven 7 years ago
'i'm dancing in the mist, just dancing in the mist ... might do a little twist, still dancing in the mist' - yeah feels good!
#10
Ciri is having fun while hiking long trails, sleeping in a tent, posing for photos and just enjoying adventurous dog life.
Final score:
70points
#11
My border collie, Ciri.
Final score:
69points
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
Come on, just a little bit closer now, Then I gonna lick you to pieces!
#12
Another big part of this project was a shoot in Norway with my own dog — my border collie Ciri. We spent two weeks on a road trip through Norway.
Final score:
67points
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
Gorgeous picture, gorgeous dog. gorgeous nature - you got it all in one!
#13
I wanted to create emotional portraits of the dogs in places that are not so easy to access and are one of a kind.
Final score:
64points
#14
Huge part of my project was shooting in various locations and different kind of environment that Iceland offers.
Final score:
59points
movie maven 7 years ago
just sitting a edge of the river watching the icebergs float away... dah, dah, dah.
#15
A big part of my project are widely-considered water themes.
Final score:
59points
Night Owl 7 years ago (edited)
Beautiful. I'm wondering how the dogs seemingly don't get wet or dirty from all that wandering
Susann Campbell 7 years ago
They do, believe me. You always have to know where their towel is.
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I am mostly fascinated by waterfalls and ice formations, but I also like lakes, rivers, even fog or rain.
Final score:
52points
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
If you think I'm going to jump in there my hooman you just better think again!
#17
Shadow, a Siberian husky — 13-year-old amazing soul that we took to the shooting by glacier at Lake George in Alaska on a small private plane.
Final score:
49points
#18
Final score:
48points
#19
Self-portrait with Ciri doing her favorite trick — jumping up.
Final score:
48points
#20
Final score:
46points
#21
Water can be so peaceful but so powerful at the same time.
Final score:
42points
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
Nature sure planned some beautiful rock formations that accentuate the positive!
#22
Final score:
40points
Katinka Min 3 years ago
It looks like an Afghan. the do have a rather silly silhoutte
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#23
Final score:
40points
#24
Secret Place.
Final score:
39points
Susann Campbell 7 years ago
Dogs have excellent hearing. I'm sure the sounds of the water falls must have made them really curious.
#25
That day, the weather wasn't easy. There was a hailstorm and pouring rain. Thanks to this, we got this amazing dark blue sky, and a bit of sun shining on the dog and brightening up the ice, making it shine like crystals.
Final score:
36points
#26
Just 28 km of walk for this amazing view! Ciri's curiosity was stronger than fear in this moment! But she was safe and on a leash.
Final score:
36points
Little letitia 7 years ago
I don't know what good a leash would do when she's that far away from her owner?? This photo makes me nervous :(
Ania Fałęcka 7 years ago
Do you know that you can remove some things (and peopla) from photos using Photoshop? ;)
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#27
Final score:
36points
#28
Is there life on Mars? Westfjords of Iceland.
Final score:
31points
#29
I photographed many individual dog models during my three-week trip around Iceland. Here is an Afghan hound, Tinni, on a red rock formation. He fits perfectly in setting because of his size, color, and unusual appearance.
Final score:
30points
#30
Shadow ready to jump into the small plane after the shooting.
Final score:
30points
#31
There were just some classic and famous locations to be checked from the list, like Preikestolen and Trolltunga.
Final score:
20points
#32
Some locations had to be reached by... a plane. We took dog models in a small plane to the glacier lake.
Final score:
16points
Susann Campbell 7 years ago
I'm going to have to look at all the pictures again because all I saw was the dog and were they safe.
#33
Final score:
10points
#34
Final score:
8points
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Luisa Vasconcelos 7 years ago
The beauty of the dogs combinated with the breathing take landscape it's just stunning. Some pictures the dog look almost wild animal and not a pet.
Katinka Min 3 years ago
I've been to Iceland - even some places on your photos. But I could not take my dog and I was in a group, so could not wait around for all the people to leave. I really envy you the experience of that landscape with your dog. Beautiful photos.
Miss Frankfurter 3 years ago
Many of these photos are beautiful, but my stomach always did a bit of a jump where the dogs were very close to the edge of a cliff or waterfall. Being called "brave" or "curiosity overcoming fear" should not be a part of dog pics. Sorry for being a downer, but it did concern me.
Luisa Vasconcelos 7 years ago
The beauty of the dogs combinated with the breathing take landscape it's just stunning. Some pictures the dog look almost wild animal and not a pet.
Katinka Min 3 years ago
I've been to Iceland - even some places on your photos. But I could not take my dog and I was in a group, so could not wait around for all the people to leave. I really envy you the experience of that landscape with your dog. Beautiful photos.
Miss Frankfurter 3 years ago
Many of these photos are beautiful, but my stomach always did a bit of a jump where the dogs were very close to the edge of a cliff or waterfall. Being called "brave" or "curiosity overcoming fear" should not be a part of dog pics. Sorry for being a downer, but it did concern me.
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