A dog stares longingly at a man pouring sweet milk

The Dogs of New Delhi

As I wandered through New Delhi and the cities of Northern India, I could not help but wonder about the lives of the ubiquitous stray dogs.

For every cat in Croatia there’s a dog in New Delhi. Basking in sunbeams, lounging in corners, the dogs of India wander the busy avenues and narrow backstreets, sometimes alone but often in numbers. They eye your food longingly, but keep their distance. With so many dogs on the streets, it’s no surprise that the cats have disappeared.

A smiling dog sitting in front of a green wall in harsh sunlight.
Matthew Gore | Light And Matter I loved the graphic feel of this image in the harsh sun, with the strong shapes and smiling dog, and the coconut color that seemed to match the window shutters below it.

Prominent ribs and scruffy fur leave no doubt that they are strays. They scratch at fleas. They chase monkeys for fun and chase rats for food.

Matthew Gore | Light And Matter