Beach Dog, Costa Rica

A hopeful canine face looks up earnestly in this touchingly-painted vignette. His nose is lifted, tail held completely still in hopeful anticipation, ready to wag at the slightest hint of reciprocation.

An instant favorite among beachgoers in Playa Dona Ana, Costa Rica, this small terrier is all the more lovable for his white and black saddle coat, floppy ears, and spots running up and down the legs.