Man's Best Friend
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Man's Best Friend 1st Place Winner, Fiona Sami, UK
Title of image: "The Journey"
Dog: name (unknown), Terrier Cross Breed
"This photo was captured on board the steam train 'Sir Nigel Gresley' and shows a gentleman with his Jack Russell Terrier cross who appears to have the perfect vantage point from which to spot rabbits. I was instantly struck by the easy, relaxed companionship between this little dog and his owner."
Instagram / BeastsandBotany
Technical specification
Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Aperture: 2.0, ISO: 3200, Shutter Speed: 1/100, Focal Length: 135.0 mm, Flash: No2015cameracategory winnerDog photographerDog photographer of the yearDog photographyDogsphotographywinnerMan's Best FriendCross BreedJack Russell TerriermantrainnewspaperUKUnited Kingdom1st PlacejourneyCanon
Man's Best Friend 2nd Place Winner, Bruce Lehman, USA
Title of image: "Companions"
Dog: name (unknown), breed (unknown)
Bruce, a classical percussionist, composer, and educator, takes his photographic pursuits seriously. He couldn't let this Siesta Key sunset slip away without capturing it. Bruce identified with the obvious bond between paddle boarder and dog because of his own love for man's best friend.
Technical specification
Olympus OM-D E-M5, Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Speed: 200, Focal length: 35mm, Exposure program: Aperture priority, Exposure time: 1/500, Flash: No2015Amateurcameracategory winnerDog photographerDog photographer of the yearDog photographyDogsphotographywinner2nd PlaceUSAFloridapaddleboardingSUPMan's Best Friendoceanpaddle boardercompanionsOlympus
Man's Best Friend 3rd Place Winner, Polina Ulyanova, USA
Title of image: "Home is where the dog is"
Polina captured this image in Paris, France a few weeks before Christmas. "This homeless gentleman exhibits immense love, care and affection for his dog. The dog’s Christmas hat adds a touch of humour and warmth to the image. This pair are ready for the holidays and we, the viewers, feel festive and peaceful along with them."
Instagram / polina__ulyanova
Website / http://www.polinaulyanova.com
Technical specification
Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Aperture: f/7.1, ISO Speed: 400, Focal length:50 mm, Exposure program: Manual, Exposure time: 1/160 S, Flash: No2015cameracategory winnerDog photographerDog photographer of the yearDog photographyDogsphotographywinnerMan's Best FriendParisFranceUSAhome3rd PlaceCanon