Here at Mashable we’ve been taking a look at what the iPhone camera is capable of, and it seems (with a decent eye-of-the-beholder and the help of a variety of really cool apps) that it can turn out some pretty spectacular results.
Continuing on from previous galleries in which we highlighted some amazing landscape and portrait shots taken on the iPhone, this time we’ve turned our eye to man’s best friend.
Meander through the gallery below for some incredible dog photographs, captured and edited on the iPhone from talented photographers all around the world. Have your say as to which pooch portrait you liked the best in the comments.
1. The Dog by Tomasz Grabowiecki
This beautiful photograph from Polish photographer Tomasz has an almost painterly quality, while the converging lines, parallel tree cover and cleverly applied band of focus helps draw the eye to the off-center noble-looking hound.
2. B&W Dog by Benjamin James
The contrast is off the charts in this shot of an Australian Cattle Dog by Benjamin, who has made the great decision to shoot from the side and slightly below for a stunning canine cameo.
3. Jodie vs. Ball Part 1 by Stephen Reedy
Jodie is all about the ball. Thanks to Stephen's clever use of perspective, so is this shot in which the ball becomes as big to the viewer as it must be for the desperate pooch. It's a brave move to only capture part of the face of your subject, but this result shows that sometimes it really pays off.
4. She Had a Dog by oNico®
This is a clever photo. Not only do we just see the boots of the female protagonist, but the dark part-figure in the foreground gives the audience an idea of what a dog's eye view of the world is like for the almost-cowering, muzzled dog. Bravo to French photographer oNico for seeing and creating such a brilliant image.
5. Lilly by Marc Bibby
"Dogtographer" Marc says everything he needs to get such great shots includes a pair of sturdy walking boots, an iPhone and "an amazing dog." The plan has certainly worked with this capture. Lilly looks positively heroic framed against a heavenly backdrop. Good dog!
6. The Man and His Shadow Dog by Georgios Karamanis
Sweden-based Greek photographer Georgios' sense of timing could win awards in this humorous picture of a man and his "shadow dog." Even though you can't see the pooch, the distinctive shadow gives the game away. It made us smile and we hope it has the same effect on you!
7. Wally by Jim Darling
Wally is special as the only non-human to be shot as part of Jim's iPhone Portraits Project. Although a great standalone shot (effects courtesy of the ShakeItPhoto iPhone app by the way), his furry face looks even better surrounded by the human visages as part of the larger series.
8. Window Screen Portrait by Miki Ballard
Miki hails from a small town in North Carolina and says that because of it, she takes "way too many photos" of her dog. We'll certainly forgive her that foible if she comes up with shots like this. Going in close has helped capture her dog Maxie's habit of pushing her nose against the screen and watching passers-by in a unique way. It's a fun, quirky portrait that seems to really capture Maxie's spirit, despite not capturing very much of her face or body.
9. TPR, Milford, Ohio, August 2009 by Paul Rinkes
By all accounts, Paul's Goldendoodle Trotter is quite a character. Paul tells us this joyous shot was taken after eight hours in the car, on a trip from Nashville to eastern Ohio. Trotter's happiness at being out of the car, in the sunshine, lying on the grass after a quick fetch of his ball just shines through in a fantastic way.
10. Always Being in the Middle by Matthias Vlasits
Without the puddle this is still a great shot from Austrian Matthias, but add in that reflection and the opposing silhouettes and it's instantly elevated.
11. Spuds by Adam Lorber
As taken by Adam, an LA-based graphic designer who "dabbles" in photography, "Spuds" looks adorably gawky with tilt shift effects stepping in to add some extra focal emphasis on the dog.
12. (Impossible) Love at First Sight by Sion Fullana
NYC-based Sion is a big figure in the iPhotography scene and his Flickr stream is full of fab dog shots that appear to be channeling the great Elliott Erwitt's style of spontaneous street dog photography. This delightful shot however, was taken in Palma de Majorca, showing that although New York may be some kind of muse for Sion, he can clearly grab a great shot regardless of location.
13. Dog by Agata Alexander
Considering Agata states that "this dog scared the living s*** out of me," we think she did rather well in staying composed enough to grab such a great shot. The composition and colors make this a great portrait and reminder that not all dogs want to be your buddy.
14. Black Dog by Arys Chien
You'd be mistaken for thinking this dramatic shot from Far Eastern photographer Arys was in black and white. Note the red tongue.
15. Damon and Harry's Profile by David Milne
We're ending this great gallery on a heart-warmer. This isn't just a photograph, it's a love story between a man and a dog. Congratulations to David for capturing the moment in such a beautiful way.
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