Steven Vegter, Lazy dog days (SINGLE SHOT 2025)

This photo was captured on the bustling streets of Hoi An, Vietnam, on a scorching 40-degree day. The image shows a dog, weary from the intense heat, seeking respite in the fleeting shade. As the sun beats down relentlessly, the dog rests against the pavement, its exhaustion evident. The shifting shadows offer brief moments of relief, but the sweltering heat makes it clear that comfort is hard to find on such a sweltering day.

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