Goede jongens en meisjes schitteren bij de Hondenfotografieprijzen 2025

De winnaars van de Dog Photography Awards 2025 zijn bekendgemaakt en Belinda Richards uit Melbourne, Australië, is uitgeroepen tot Hondenfotograaf van het Jaar.

Richards’ creatieve, conceptuele portretten tonen een pup genaamd Penny die uitgroeit tot een hond. Richards onthult op haar Instagram-pagina dat ze zich heeft gefocust op Penny’s oren, omdat die “de grootste verandering” waren.

Six German Shepherd puppies are lined up in a row, with only the tops of their heads and ears visible against a white background. Each puppy's ears are in different positions, showing curiosity and playfulness.

De competitie ontving 2.036 inzendingen van getalenteerde fotografen uit 48 landen, waaronder China, Australië, Italië en Finland. $2.900 (2.500 euro) werd in contanten uitgedeeld en de winnaar kreeg een gegraveerde trofee.

Portretten in de buitenlucht

A white dog stands on a light-colored concrete staircase, looking upward. The background and steps are minimalist and monochrome, creating a stark and clean scene.

A white dog walks alone across a snowy landscape, surrounded by smooth, untouched snow under a pale, soft sky.

A white and brown dog stands with one paw raised in front of a large, ornate, dark wooden arched door set in a stone building. The scene is dimly lit, highlighting the size and detail of the door.

Actie

A Siberian Husky jumps energetically towards an orange and blue ball against a vibrant purple background. The dog has its front paws extended and eyes focused on the ball.

Three dogs leap over a hurdle on a sandy beach during an agility competition, with motion blur and golden light highlighting their athletic movement.

Three dogs leap off a dock into a calm lake at sunset, captured mid-air and splashing into the glowing water, with mist rising and a forest in the background.

Studio

A long-haired dog with wavy, gray and black fur stands on a dark background, facing away. Its fur covers its head, legs, and tail, with cream-colored tufts on its paws.

Two slender dogs, possibly Italian Greyhounds, playfully leap and interact with each other against a plain dark background, their bodies mid-air and paws raised in an energetic pose.

A portrait of a white dog wearing a ruffled floral collar, framed in an ornate black picture frame, is set against a dark wall with black candlestick holders and decorative flowers.

Honden en mensen

A woman dressed as Princess Leia in a white gown with side buns poses with a wrinkled dog wrapped in a gray blanket, resembling the iconic Star Wars character and her companion, against a dark backdrop.

A man with a beard wearing a beige sweater gently hugs and leans his head against a large, wolf-like dog, both appearing calm and close against a dark, textured background.

Shadow of a person wearing a hat sitting on a bench under a tree, with the shadow of a dog nearby on a textured wall. The scene is cast in black and white.

Documentaire

A group of dogs sits on an ATV and its attached trailer, with one dog perched on the ATV seat and others in the trailer, against a natural outdoor background in black and white.

A large group of mixed-breed dogs runs together along a grassy, dirt path outdoors, kicking up dust as they move through lush greenery and trees.

A large brown and white dog curiously watches a small crab on wet sand near the edge of the ocean, with gentle waves approaching in the background.

Open

Five dogs and three cats sit or climb around a table set with bread, meat, and cups, imitating the Last Supper. A kitten hangs from the tablecloth while another reaches for food, creating a playful and humorous scene.

A black and white dog sits blindfolded on a ledge with draped fabric, holding a balance scale with sausages on one side and a heart-marked pot on the other, in a soft, neutral-toned setting.

A dog leaps mid-air to catch a frisbee as a person crouches on a surfboard in the water, with a blurred, colorful background suggesting motion and energy.

Voor meer informatie ga je naar de website van de Dog Photography Awards.