2017 / Nature / Pets

Zen Dogs

  • Photographer
    Alexandra Cearns

From playful puppies to golden oldies, ZEN DOGS is a joyful and uplifting series of pooch portraits showing each dog in a Zen like pose - relaxed and happy, with their eyes blissfully closed. To me, the ZEN DOG images show each dog expressing their inner joy. That big bubble of canine happiness that comes from deep within and is expressed through their gently closed eyes and relaxed body language. They are chilled out and in the moment. We can learn a lot from the ZEN DOGS. Dogs are spontaneous, carefree and give everything 110%. Even their periods of relaxation. These images are a gentle positive reminder to stop and take a break, and to relax and unwind. To be fully present to each and every experience and to breathe it all in. As an animal lover, seeing blissful dogs always brings a smile to my face and I know I’m not alone - when I show my clients images of their dog in a ZEN pose, they often laugh out loud with delight. Happy images spread happiness and I hope the ZEN DOG images bring smiles to the faces of all who see them.