Dogmotion: The Book
Says Bay Area photographer Barry Toranto: "Dogmotion pictures capture 'dogism,' the spirit of dog. The slow exposures push the boundaries of photography by capturing what could not be seen otherwise, except perhaps out of the corner of the eye. I enjoy the element of surprise in working with this series. The timing and action create unpredictable images: the pattern of sand, the placement of a ball in space, or the particular twist of a dog in motion."
Some of the resulting pictures are heart-stoppingly evocative and beautiful, at least to any of us who ever loved a dog who played at the park. Toranto has gathered them in a new book that's a great addition to any dog-lover's collection, not to mention a great gift for the dog person on your list. Sample images and ordering info at barrytoranto.com.