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Underwater Dogs
by
Seth Casteel
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 Dachsh...more
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 Dachsh...more
Hardcover, 144 pages
Published
October 2012
by Little, Brown
(first published 2012)
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I probably should have anticipated that a book consisting solely of fantastic photos of dogs hurling themselves into pools with looks of manic excitement on their little furry faces would be amazing, but I'm still kind of shocked by how much I legitimately enjoyed what is, basically, a printed and bound Tumblr feed.
The author has a cute little forward where he notes that dogs embrace life with a sort of "Oh hell Yes I can Yes I will Yes" philosophy (you know, in between sleeping and eating their...more
The author has a cute little forward where he notes that dogs embrace life with a sort of "Oh hell Yes I can Yes I will Yes" philosophy (you know, in between sleeping and eating their...more
This is an awesome book with lots of very cool photos inside. I showed it to my parents and even my father, who is usually pretty grumpy, enjoyed flipping through the pages and enjoying the photography. This is a book to make animal-lovers smile. The photographs are wonderful and the dogs are funny and look outrageously happy. They also have a directory of dogs who appeared in the book in the back so you can see them non-drenched. :)
Publication Date: October 23, 2012
The exuberant, exhilarating p...more
Publication Date: October 23, 2012
The exuberant, exhilarating p...more
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. Padding paws, fur and ears billowing in the currents. From leaping Lab to diving Dachshund, a dog's distinct personality shines through in the water; some lounge in the current, paddling slowly, but others arch thei...more
This is not a book of mysteries - the title says it all. The dogs are caught in those seconds between air and water, photographed from below. Some are standing in the shallow end, their curious faces looking down from above. Some are snapped in action, at the end of the jump. The best of those, the ones I loved the most, are the ones where the dog has leapt with total abandon after a toy, lips stretched back from the force of hitting the water to reveal a set of fangs in even the smallest of bre...more
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BEST BOOK EVER ALERT!!!
i know i have made this proclamation before, but that was before i knew about this book. these are photographs... wait for it...of DOGS...wait for it... UNDERWATER!!!!
what is not to love???
DO YOU KNOW WHAT DOGS LOOK LIKE WHEN THEY ARE UNDERWATER???
THEY LOOK LIKE MONSTERS!!!!!
but like the kind of monsters you want living under your bed.
i love this book so so much, and i really wish someone on the second floor would take all the copies out of upstock so they could actually...more
i know i have made this proclamation before, but that was before i knew about this book. these are photographs... wait for it...of DOGS...wait for it... UNDERWATER!!!!
what is not to love???
DO YOU KNOW WHAT DOGS LOOK LIKE WHEN THEY ARE UNDERWATER???
THEY LOOK LIKE MONSTERS!!!!!
but like the kind of monsters you want living under your bed.
i love this book so so much, and i really wish someone on the second floor would take all the copies out of upstock so they could actually...more
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Underwater photos of dogs diving! What's not to love?
You've probably seen some of these shots on Facebook or Tumblr, but having them all together in one high-quality book is terrific. (I was surprised by this as a present today. Awesome.)
These photos are by turns goofy, cool, cute, fascinating and hilarious. Some of them are all of these at once. A couple actually have a hint of the scary, as if you're seeing some prehistoric monster coming to eat your face. The range of photos shows the dogs pe...more
You've probably seen some of these shots on Facebook or Tumblr, but having them all together in one high-quality book is terrific. (I was surprised by this as a present today. Awesome.)
These photos are by turns goofy, cool, cute, fascinating and hilarious. Some of them are all of these at once. A couple actually have a hint of the scary, as if you're seeing some prehistoric monster coming to eat your face. The range of photos shows the dogs pe...more
Nov 30, 2012
Sarah
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Any dog lover!
Underwater Dogs is a fabulous photography book full of pictures of, yes you guessed it, underwater dogs! The photos range from cute to hilarious to downright absurd but one thing that is completely obvious its that these dogs are loving every minute of their photo shoots. I swear in most of the photos you can actually see the smiles on their faces.
This is the kind of book that is perfect to flick through when you're having a bad day and you want something to cheer you up. It definitely has a pla...more
This is the kind of book that is perfect to flick through when you're having a bad day and you want something to cheer you up. It definitely has a pla...more
Underwater Monsters …
While I generally do not purchase picture books, I found the unique subject matter (dogs photographed underwater) quite alluring and decided to buy a copy of UNDERWATER DOGS ... now, I can't put it down.
Seth Casteel has put together a fascinating and revealing portfolio of photographs of dogs at play ... underwater. The head-on/in-your-face pictures are quite amazing and they certainly elicit a wide range of reactions. Casteel offers a different perspective of how seriously...more
While I generally do not purchase picture books, I found the unique subject matter (dogs photographed underwater) quite alluring and decided to buy a copy of UNDERWATER DOGS ... now, I can't put it down.
Seth Casteel has put together a fascinating and revealing portfolio of photographs of dogs at play ... underwater. The head-on/in-your-face pictures are quite amazing and they certainly elicit a wide range of reactions. Casteel offers a different perspective of how seriously...more
It's no secret that maybe, just maybe I'm more of a cat person than I am a dog person (although I like dogs too). So when I saw this book on my library's "to-be-processed" while passing through the circulation area, I couldn't resist a sneak peek. I ended up laughing out loud (people actually do that, not just text speak it) and drawing the attention of every employee within earshot. Oops. But seriously, could you resist looking inside that cover? Didn't think so! Anyway, this was exactly the so...more
You know when you're lying in the tub and your hair is floating around you all soft and mermaidy? And if you're old like me the loose skin of your face and breasts and earlobes gets all misshapen when you submerge and re-emerge? Well, this is the same thing, except with crazy, overexcited dogs who are not self-conscious at all, who don't mind someone taking their picture while they frolic. Some look angelic and some look monstrous and mostly they just look like lunatics.
I got this for my son for...more
I got this for my son for...more
A short but worthwhile introduction and you're straight into the photos. Of dogs underwater.
The images are a mix of silly, goofy, impressionistic, and fierce. There are a lot of bared teeth, curious to look at but also a little unsettling. I preferred the friendlier pictures.
Almost as fun as the photos are the captions which include each dog's name, breed, and age. There is also a section at the back which has headshots (close-up portraits) of the dogs on land and dry.
A very quick read with some...more
The images are a mix of silly, goofy, impressionistic, and fierce. There are a lot of bared teeth, curious to look at but also a little unsettling. I preferred the friendlier pictures.
Almost as fun as the photos are the captions which include each dog's name, breed, and age. There is also a section at the back which has headshots (close-up portraits) of the dogs on land and dry.
A very quick read with some...more
This is a great little coffee table art book of photographs of dogs diving underwater. The artist, Seth Casteel, has only a few words to say, and mostly about how he came to start his quest of taking pictures of dogs diving into pools and lakes. All of the images look somewhat distorted by the loose skin on a dog's face, and the force of the dives. They're all amazingly fun photographs, and there are pictures of each of the models on land, as well.
A good book for dog lovers, and those fond of t...more
A good book for dog lovers, and those fond of t...more
Okay...confess time! I actually "read" this book on Tumblr. There were pictures of all the dogs in the book, and I just fell in love with them! I am always sharing them, posting them on Facebook/Twitter/Tumblr as much as I can. One day I went to B&N and found the book. I finally had to "read" all the rest of the dogs and just stood there laughing. I love this book. I think that everybody should read this book and if you have a dog, you need to take pictures of your dog underwater!
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Photos of dogs as you've never seen them before! Great coffee table read with dogs in hot pursuit of toys underwater. Full page, full color photos showcase a number of breeds both young and old. A few select photos are in black and white. At the end, all of the dogs featured underwater appear in black and white formal portraits.
Dog lovers will love this book; it would make a great gift.
I was especially pleased by how many adult dogs that were used as opposed to puppies.
Dog lovers will love this book; it would make a great gift.
I was especially pleased by how many adult dogs that were used as opposed to puppies.
What an amazing collection of photographs! If you're a dog lover, or if you're captivated by unusual art, please give this book a try. The author, an award winning photographer of dogs had an inspiration to capture the images of dogs diving underwater. The effect is amazing, transforming a beloved pet into its wild state, with eyes staring and jaws gaping to grab a toy. Tremendous!
-- Louisa A. --
-- Louisa A. --
My wife pointed me to Casteel's website a few months back, so when a friend of a friend (I think) posted a review here, and I discovered there was a book, I just had to get it (reasonably priced too!)
It's not very long, but her reaction (and mine, when she let me look at it) was priceless. Even if you think you know dogs, you have never seen pictures like this until you've seen Casteel!
It's not very long, but her reaction (and mine, when she let me look at it) was priceless. Even if you think you know dogs, you have never seen pictures like this until you've seen Casteel!
Love this! I knew I had to "read" (except for the short intro, it is entirely photos) this book as soon as I saw a promo shot of the cover. Fantastic photos that totally capture the spirit of each dog, even as they take a dive in a pool after a tennis ball. Casteel also includes a short appendix at the back with a "land" head shot of each dog which made for fun land/water comparison.
This is a terrific book for teaching younger students how to "read pictures". You can create a list of some of the feelings that the dogs appear to be experiencing as they go after the tennis ball in the water.
Students could also discuss author's purpose - Why did the photographer create this book? Do you think he likes dogs? How did he get this idea? Lots of potential.
Students could also discuss author's purpose - Why did the photographer create this book? Do you think he likes dogs? How did he get this idea? Lots of potential.
Tiny bubbles...in the fur...(a little Don Ho reference). These dogs are a stitch. Some of the dogs are fierce as they go underwater to grab rings and balls, baring their teeth in a blizzard of bubbles. My favorite dogs smile straight at the camera, are covered in bubbles, eyes wide open, paws and tongues going in every direction. On a down day, this book would cheer anyone up!
If dogs delight you, this book will, too. Mostly photos with just an explanatory introduction, Casteel has managed to capture dogs in a way most of us have never seen them. Full of joy and determination, these photos reveal the total abandon and unbridled enthusiasm so intrinsic to a dog's nature. I wish Casteel could add my dogs to his gallery.
This book of photographs is a great opportunity for a writing exercise: pick three pictures and write a funny caption!
"Ooh, cold nose, cold nose!" (Gunner, Yellow Labrador Retriever)
"I may be small, but I'm all teeth!" (Bella, Chihuahua)
"Shhh, I'm hiding from the cat..." (Rowdy, Golden Retriever)
Or just try to describe the emotion of each dog in one word.
"Ooh, cold nose, cold nose!" (Gunner, Yellow Labrador Retriever)
"I may be small, but I'm all teeth!" (Bella, Chihuahua)
"Shhh, I'm hiding from the cat..." (Rowdy, Golden Retriever)
Or just try to describe the emotion of each dog in one word.
This is an adorable little book ideal for any dog lover.
The concept is original and quirky and the result is astounding; both beautiful and breathtaking and so full of emotion and personality.
This collection of photos can brighten up even the toughest of days and bring a smile to your face.
The concept is original and quirky and the result is astounding; both beautiful and breathtaking and so full of emotion and personality.
This collection of photos can brighten up even the toughest of days and bring a smile to your face.
This book is guaranteed to cheer me up within a few pages, no matter what kind of day I'm having. The photos are hilarious, adorable, and awesome. This was an instant buy for me and I've already paged through it multiple times today. It's dogs. Underwater. Looking goofy. What's not to love? :)
Nothing to read here folks. Move along. Just pictures of dogs. Underwater. They're really cute and a lot of the photography is amazing. Not much else to say. Go to the book store and you'll not need to buy it because you can go through the whole thing while standing in the aisle.
Seriously cute book, if you don't smile while looking at this then I truly think you are inhuman! Hope he does more with other breeds, or other animals. I really loved this book! Yes it's a picture book, no deep reading, but perfect to sit with a family member and have a giggle!
Not a lot of words, this is a wonderful series of pictures of dogs - you guessed, from underwater. Big dogs, small dogs, bull dogs, you name it.
The pictures capture the joy and exuberance of these dogs as they just jump in.
A musdt for anyone who loves dogs.
The pictures capture the joy and exuberance of these dogs as they just jump in.
A musdt for anyone who loves dogs.
Just what the title says. Dogs underwater, photographed from underwater. Dogs chasing balls & other toys with enthusiasm. Lots of teeth. Lots of bubbles. Each dog's name is given, also the breed or mix and age. At the end are portraits of al 68 dogs on land and dry.
A fantastic photo book! This is one to share with your family and friends, to share a laugh of course. When I look through this book I wonder what my own two dogs look like underwater, probably as much like creatures of the deep as this lot! Loved it!
I had already seen a lot of these photos online so it wasn't as funny going through, I think the novelty wears off. These are hilarious (if you like dogs) the first time you see them though. The cover photo is probably about the best.
This book is absolutely hilarious. Ginger (my border/lab mix (hmmm... Labradolly?)) lives in our pool in the summer but she has never gone under like these dogs. I want to train her to and get a waterproof camera.
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