The Dogs of Celestún

Outdoor shot in bright sunlight, focused close on two dogs walking on a trail with two other dogs several feet behind them. The trail appears to be a track through the coastal scrub used by four-wheeled vehicles on occasion, with two ruts and grass growing between them. It disappears off into the wilderness towards the back of the shot. The two lead dogs are a black and tan Chihuahua and a gray/blue dog with a mostly black head wearing an orange collar; they are both in mid-step and look very engaged. The two dogs behind look like they are working on keeping up. Tall grass, shrubs and small trees surround them all.

Dynamic walkers 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Indoor shot of a room with a white tile floor, taken standing in the doorway with light streaming in. There are two concrete blocks stacked in the farthest corner of the room with a fan standing on it pointed at the photographer, and a hammock strung through the space, no furniture or other objects visible. Six pups are sleeping spread out in an "L" shape, three along the wall to the left, and three more spaced out in a line into the middle of the floor. Part of another dog standing underneath the photographer can be seen in the bottom of the frame. The feeling is peaceful.

Nap time 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Outdoor shot in a sand yard under the shade of a large tree, with bright sunlight visible. Four dogs (one hard to see), with the one in the foreground lighting up the scene, bright red with black brindles in a shaggy coat, a yearling staring straight into the camera, which is held down at their level. The other three dogs are striking enigmatic poses: one on a concrete bench looking to the right, a black one wearing some kind of t-shirt wrapped around their barrel-like frame, and a fluffy white dog hiding under the bench, her butt and tiny tail visible.

Ruby says "what weirdos?" 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Outdoor shot in sand yard overlooking the Gulf of MEXICO. In the close distance, an old plastic lounge chair with thick rubber mats laid over it sits lodged in the sand. A chestnut-colored dog wearing an orange collar lies in front of it, facing the camera with a silly expression on their face, while a black dog wearing a blue collar stands to the right with an equally silly look on their face, as though they are laughing at a joke the first dog told.

June cracks wise 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Outdoor shot at dusk capturing two dogs in mid-play with the sun setting over the Gulf of MEXICO behind them. One of them is a yearling, completely black and wearing a blue collar. The other is chestnut-colored with a white neck and legs, wearing a pink collar.

Sunset playtime 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Outdoor shot of at least eight dogs in various poses, in a sand yard in and in front of a doorway onto a porch. They are all exuding happiness.

Volunteers 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Close up shot of two dogs with almost identical markings: mostly black with a white stripe down their snouts that widens out into their necks and chests. They both have floppy ears and earnest looks on their faces as they stare into the camera, which is held at their head level.

Brothers and pals 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Outdoor closeup of two dogs mugging for the camera in a sand yard overlooking the Gulf of MEXICO. The camera is head down at their level, and they are both obviously excited about it. The one on the left is a tiger-stripe black and tan brindle, the younger one on the right is fluffy and white.

Sweeties 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Shot taken outside while fording a shallow crossing of a pond in the salty wetlands; the camera is held down at dog's head level and pointed back at half a dozen dogs following the photographer across. One dog in the lead is on a leash, which can be seen hanging down into the shot from the right.

One fine day 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Indoor shot facing out through a door onto a porch with six dogs, arrayed all around on both sides of the door, all of them looking at the photographer intently with happy looks on their faces.

The gang says "Hi!" 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Dusk in a sand yard overlooking the Gulf of MEXICO, bordered by a hurricane fence with white privacy picket panels and cedar bushes growing just on the other side. The reddish gradient of the sunset filters through the cedar limbs and the sky is hazy. In the foreground, a brown dog with white snout, chest and legs stands holding a rope toy, staring playfully at the photographer. In the background two other dogs hang out.

Come get me! 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Outdoor shot in bright sunlight filtered by the dense foliage of a large Neem tree planted in a sand yard, just inside the hurricane fence that borders it. Under the tree, two dogs lie, both looking a little to the right of the photographer. One is mostly brown with white snout, chest and legs and is wearing a pink collar; the other is black and wears an orange collar.

Two buds, chilling 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Outdoor shot of a mostly rust-colored dog with a white snout, chest and legs and wearing a pink collar standing in the sand under a small coconut palm tree whose fronts cast a shadowy grid over them. The effect is a little like camouflage: she is hidden in plain sight.

Precious 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Two medium sized tan and white dogs grappling in a sand yard, both rearing up on their hind legs with their mouths open. To the right of the frame, another tan and white dog watches placidly. A large neem tree is centered in the background of the shot.

Clash of the two tans 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Outdoor shot of a leaping dog, caught in mid-air suspended in a cloud of fine sand. She is mostly brown, with a white neck and chest, wearing a ping collar, and facing to the right. She has just jumped into the cloud of sand kicked up by a dog digging a hole a few feet away. Other dogs can be seen milling around in the background.

Light as a grain of sand 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

An outdoor shot looking down a two-track road through coastal scrub with tall shrubs/saplings prominent on the left. Three dogs are visible in the road. The lead dog is brown with a white chest and legs, wears a pink collar an is bounding towards the photographer with both ears up and a happy expression on her face as she cuts through the tall grass dividing the two tracks of the road. A bit farther down the road another dog is partly visible in the same tall grass. Just beyond them a chihuahua is moving quickly towards the photographer in the right track of the road.

Fully engaged 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

A small white puppy stands next to a black adult dog, the latter wearing a blue collar. The adult is standing with their front legs crossed a little, leaning to the right with their head turned to the left to look directly into the camera. The puppy is in the left of the frame, looking to the right.

Dulce and a new recruit #puppies 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Close up of a small, fuzzy puppy with Rottweiler markings sitting between two concrete structures painted orange. The rest of the floor is tiled. She is sitting facing an adult dog whose head comes into the frame from the right.

Newbie meets The Boss #puppies 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Two coffee-colored dogs, one with more white than the other, both lie facing toward the camera, which is held at dog height. They are lying on a large palm frond which has obviously been chewed on and which is partially buried in the sand all around them. A large rubber tire is mostly buried on the right of the frame, its treads sticking out of the sand. Both dogs are looking at the photographer, one with ears akimbo, the other with the both pointed up. Dense greenery borders the yard behind them, including a coconut palm.

Sisters of destruction 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Action shot of two dogs engaged in acrobatic play under the dense foliage of a Neem tree. They are in a sand yard bordered by a green hurricane fence with white privacy panels attached. They are both swirling counter-clockwise on a circle in the sand. The one nearest to the camera is springing into the air, arching themselves to the right as they leap to the left. Their sparring partner is moving on all fours to the right, her head turned to face the other. There is a feeling of intense concentration.

Sparring partners 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Two dogs posing for the camera in the middle distance in a sand lot bordered by a green hurricane fence with white privacy panels attached. Dense bushes grow close to the other side of thee fence, growing through it in spots. The two dogs are both coffee colored, one with more white than the other. They are standing on a large palm frond, freshly downed and still green. Both are standing at an angle and have their heads turned to look at the photographer. They stand exactly in the center of the palm frond, and at their feet lies a bright orange chew toy in the form of a "Z". Another downed palm frond lies partially in frame to the right.

Best pals 🧵 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Outdoor shot of a cute, shaggy little dog sitting in sand next to a green hurricane fence. A palm frond frames her from above. She is lying in the sand facing to the right of the frame, with her head turned to face the camera, which is being held low. The look on her face is one of total engagement. Her coat is vaguely Rottweiler-ish, but shaggy.

The cutest 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

A small pup with Rottweiler markings draped over the head of a brown adult dog who is lying on their back. The pup's front right paw is lying inside the open mouth of the adult, who is obviously enjoying playing with the little scamp.

Oh, to be a pup #puppies 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Outdoor shot in a meadow bordered by trees on the left, a line of dogs on a faint trail with tall grass all around them. Six dogs can be seen following in the furrow plowed through the grass by the lead dog, still charging out of frame at bottom.

In line behind Bette 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Outdoor shot in medium, dappled light. A dog with dalmatian-like markings stands in the sand facing the camera, the light filtering down echoing his spots. His head is enormous proportionally to his body, and is mostly black. The camera is held at the level of his head and he is staring directly into the lens with a happy air about him.

Dappled Willy 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Brightly lit outdoor shot of a two-track white sand road through coastal scrub, with some abandoned buildings visible in the right side of the frame. The camera is pointed slightly down at two fuzzy dogs leading a pack of five dogs total on a walk along the road, coming towards the photographer. Immediately behind the pair of fuzzy dogs are two spotty dogs, both black and white. Bringing up the rear several meters behind is a smaller brown-and-white spotty dog. The sky is cloudy.

Fuzzies first 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

An outdoor scene in sand: a stretch of yard bordered by hurricane fence with a mid-sized coconut palm tree growing just inside of it. Under the palm two brown and white puppies sit while a third black and white pup is caught dashing towards the camera, their eyes focused on the photographer as they move. The mood is happy.

Ready or not! #puppies 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Five adult dogs and one puppy, in and around a hammock. Three of the adults are in the foreground, with black, rust and gray patches on their ears/faces respectively (left to right). Two adults are in the hammock, which is blue and white. Between the two in the hammock, a small pup can be seen hanging its brindled head over the edge.

Lucky, well-guarded pup #puppies 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Close shot of two yearling dogs resting on a couch, both white, lying partially on a wadded-up Mexican blanket an partially on each other. There are no cushions on the couch, just a piece of plywood on a metal frame. One is sitting up and looking into the camera, the other is lying languidly draped over the edge of the plywood, looking down.

Resting up for more 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals

Three puppies in a tight little pile, one brown, the others white, in the middle of a blanket in the middle of a floor full of dog blankets. Over them, an adult dog seems to float as she sits in a hammock suspended over the pups; she is beautific. To the right in the shot, another adult lies facing the pups and focused on them.

Gently watched pups #puppies 💕💸 🐾 #DogSky #AnimalShelter #RescueDogs #DogsOfBluesky #photography #animals