Think frisbee is just a casual game for dogs? Think again.
Italian photographer Claudio Piccoli captures dogs in mid-air as they chase down frisbees. Each image freezes a perfect moment: paws stretched, eyes locked, pure energy and joy on display.
But it’s not just about action. Claudio’s photos highlight the deep connection between dogs and their humans, showing emotion, trust, and a shared love of play.
Scroll down to see some of the most amazing canine athletes in action!
More info: Instagram | claudiopiccoli.com
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I wanted to share my dogs in action during disc dog performances, showing you some of my favorite shots! If you can feel the energy released in these images, then I’m truly happy—because that means I’ve fulfilled my purpose, my mission. These dogs are like superheroes, and every picture reveals a glimpse of their soul!
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Peppi in action
Peppi is a beautiful Puli from Germany! This shoot was wild—during the jump, Peppi’s fluffy hair completely filled my frame!
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Catching upside down
This dog can land safely on all four paws every single time!
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Samson
Curly and furry dogs are so fashionable—and their fur is incredibly soft too! Isn’t that an amazingly fun combo? The result: a Cockapoo! Have you heard of them?
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Flying upside down — and still landing perfectly every time. Impressive, right?
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Photo finish for Leep (11 kg) vs. Chester (20 kg)
I often wonder who’s faster and who would win between them, but I’m starting to realize they just want to enjoy running together all the time! And if one is faster, they wait for the other. They’re friends. They’re dogs.
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Where is he watching?
Side or straight? Can you guess without zooming? I was so confused about the direction of his gaze! And you? Which direction is he watching?
“Where dogs move, life flows”... isn’t it? Loving dog photography in action!
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Flying Tini
Tini is a high-flying Boxer from Austria!
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Power inside
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Flower
Do you like dogs in action in disc dog? If they jump correctly, landing on all four legs, I’m totally in love with them! If they just “jump” high in the air, I’m not a big fan of that... and you? What’s your opinion of these amazing dogs?
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Light in the darkness
Cleo is an amazing whippet! I think whippets are amazing! I took this photo during a competition in Switzerland.
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Flying Podencos
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Foggy day
Every day is sunny and crazy warm this winter, but that day was cold and foggy with magical light! Chester and our dogs had fun as always!
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Look at the camera, please!
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Urban Darkness, Dog in Action
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Give me space… I’m arriving!
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Over the heads
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Affiatamento – Togetherness
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I’m Paul!
Always surprised by the Nikon Z6 and its capability to work in low light conditions while preserving quality!
I have to say that the Z6 is really a lot of fun and it’s becoming my first choice for all-around pictures.
Paul is a border terrier, and even if I’m not an expert on the breed, I can say he was super fast and cute at the same time! I love him!
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Dogs can fly
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A muscular guy
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A rainy day
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Momo
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The remake of 101 Dalmatians
We had to work under the sun and the shadows (at that moment the puppies wanted to play) at the same time in the yard (full of stuff in the background), and I decided not to delete anything from the background but to play with colors only, using the great original bokeh of the lenses. Fortunately, the puppies ran to different points of the yard, which allowed me to have all different backgrounds.
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