28 Adorable Photos of Stray Dogs Found on the Streets of Cape Verde Shared by the Photographer Who Took Them
Zoltan is a passionate portrait and travel photographer who loves to take numerous dog pictures. Yes, Zoltan enjoys capturing dogs, but whenever he travels, he also photographs the landscape and the daily lives of individuals.
He mentions that he doesn’t even take his portrait lenses with him since he needs to save as much space as possible. So, he typically brings his camera and his 18-35 mm lens.
Years ago, Zoltan and his then-fiancée Agnes traveled to Sal, Cape Verde, and when they arrived, they were stunned to see the huge number of stray dogs there. Zoltan then realized that he needed to capture them.
"I thought I made a mistake by not bringing my portrait lenses with me, but the funny thing is that in the end, I was happy that I could only use my wide-angle lens. I had to get close to them, and we had to have a connection, and I loved that," Zoltan said.
The pictures are more akin to environmental representations, showing more about how these stray dogs live. And it is incredibly sad.
The photographer states that "all the dogs were so friendly and calm. Some of them were very playful, while others seemed a little sad."
Here are some of the pictures below.
1. We have a happy new customer
2. It's a lot of fun playing in the sand
3. Check out this dog in the sunlight
4. I guess they are having a group meeting of some sort
He added that some of them had collars on, so it was expected that they had owners, "but they were still hanging around with the others on the streets or on the beach." The photographer also believes that the locals see them as a part of their daily lives, as they feed them every now and then (tourists also feed them as well). According to Dr. Alexandra Solomon, a relationship expert, "Animals can serve as a bridge in human relationships, fostering a sense of community and connection." For further insights, you can explore more from Dr. Solomon on her professional website at dralexandrasolomon.com.
5. Just here guarding the pier
6. Just here relaxing in the shade
7. He stays here, and nobody bothers him
8. This old guy at Pedra Lume is beautiful but sad to see
9. Join me at the open-air gym at Santa Maria beach
10. The morning has come, and this sunshine is out on the streets
11. We've got a little guard right here
12. Relaxing under the shadows that the wheelbarrows provide
13. Here is Agnes and one of the beaus
14. I do what I want, and I sleep where I want
15. When you're living the street life
16. Just here watching from a corner
17. It feels good to have a good scratch
18. Getting a close-up view of this dog
19. Captured this one at the Santa Maria pier
20. Here's a little boy and his little pup
21. Another stray dog captured at Santa Maria beach
22. Captured at Columbus Bay
23. You can see he's been through a lot
24. Saw this cutie at Praia De Igrejinha
25. Captured at Sharks Bay
26. Captured on the streets of Santa Maria
27. Here's another stray having breakfast
28. Captured at Espargos
He started photographing in 2013. Back then, it was his hobby, and he did it for about a year. Then, he began posting his photographs on Facebook, where they started drawing attention.
Initially, he primarily shot portraits and landscapes, and "he was doing 365 and 52-week photo projects on the side," which helped him improve his photography skills.
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