“In a series called Zen Dogs, Alex Cearns, a professional pet and wildlife photographer from Australia, photographed pups looking peaceful and calm, their eyes closed. To capture the animals looking so placid, Cearns counts the number of seconds between blinks. She can take upward of 300 photos of an animal in one hour-long session; she says she usually gets one terrific Zen Dog-worthy shot in the bunch.
Dogs have the power to make people happier and feel less stressed, so it’s not a stretch to imagine you’ve started to look a little more blissed-out yourself just looking at the photos. Cearns believes her project can serve as a gentle and positive reminder to take a break, unwind and contemplate inner peace and presence. Take a moment out of your day to enjoy a collection of these charming shots, and maybe you’ll feel a little bit of what the dogs do.”
~ Kate Bratskeir, These Photos Of Zen Dogs Will Make You Feel Zen, Too
Don’t miss more of Cearns’ photos here: Zen Dogs
Notes:
- Photo & Quote source: Huffington Post
- Alex Cearns website: Houndstooth Studio.
One of Zeke’s relatives at peace? Actually, when my dogs ‘zen-out’, I do too. As opposed to those times when Bogey is barking like a maniac, securing the perimeter of our yard, channeling Patten…
Smiling. Yes, Zeke’s Brother from another Mother. I’m with you Mimi, when Zeke is calm, lying beside me, my pulse and breath slows. As to the manic part, oh yes, Zeke is right there too…
I love the way dogs can be manic one minute and in a state of deep relaxation the next. I have a beautiful picture of my chocolate Lab as my screensaver. She’s standing among bluebells in the woods, looking so incredibly peaceful. When I turn on my PC to do some work, this picture immediately calms me and gets me into a positive frame of mind.
Beautiful. I need to get a picture of Zeke as a screen saver. Great idea Sarah.
Lovely captures by the photographer. There are quote a few happy Zen moments on her site. I can imagine the tails going!!
Yes. The tails are a-swishing.
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This was a great reminder to wait for the simple things and a great partner to the other post. Edified and RB’d at https://villageundertaker.wordpress.com/2015/08/22/tempus-fugit-2/
Awww, thanks so much Ray. Appreciate it very much.
What a great job to have! I love all the photos though you picked the best one.
I agree. It would be a wonderful job. As to given me credit on photo selection, the photo is a twin match of our Zeke, also a Vizsla.
On another note, I’m glad to see you are easing into your Saturday mornings, such a switch from SMWI.
I’m easing in alright. Right into passive stupor. 🙂
oh, i love these, zen indeed.
Love this. Frankie used to close his eyes when petted … and then lean in for more. This photo reminds me of him doing that, lovely, MJ
Yes, I can see Zeke doing the same MJ….such evocative memories…
We all need a bit of Zen. 🙂
More easily found in Fiji, right Karen…. 😉