German shepherd is bringing people on virtual walks around Switzerland to beat quarantine blues
White German shepherd Rasta loves to have his photo taken by his mom, Sylvia Michel.
Michel, an award-winning photographer who lives in Switzerland, loves to take Rasta on hikes in the beautiful countryside. While out and about, Michel takes photos of Raja so that she can document their travels together.
Rasta has become quite the sensation on Instagram
Michel then posts the photos to Rasta’s Instagram account where his 296,000-plus followers can see him in all his fluffy glory. Some of the stunning vistas in Rasta’s portfolio include photos of him and breathtaking mountaintops, fields full of beautiful flowers, and sparkling waterfalls.
“He [Rasta] is a gift for me. Traveling around with my best friend is the best thing that ever happened to me,” Michel told Funmansite.
Michel is an award-winning photographer
Michel started taking photos of Rasta in 2014. The photos of him in Switzerland’s breathtaking scenery has gained her praise online and in the photography community. In 2018, she won the Swiss National Award at the Sony World Photography Awards, the world’s biggest photography competition.
Michel was surprised at Rasta’s popularity
In addition to sharing photos of Rasta on his Instagram page, Michel also has a page of her own where she shares her other photos, many of them not including Rasta. She also shares videos of Rasta and other subjects on her page.
Initially, she started Rasta’s Instagram account out of fun. But she was surprised when it grew as big as it did, even surpassing her page in the number of followers.
People love Rasta
“I started an Instagram Account for Rasta only for fun,” Michel said. “As a photographer I am often on the road, taking pictures of landscapes, and so I had the idea to include Rasta to the pictures. And you see — people love Rasta!”
By looking at all of the marvelous photos that Michel has taken of Rasta in such wonderous landscapes, it is easy to see why he is loved so much by his fans. His wonderful personality, which is evident in the pictures that Michel takes of him, is surely why he’s so popular.
Michel is glad to brighten people’s days
Taking photos of Rasta has also helped Michel stay more positive during the current coronavirus lockdown. She feels that part of the reason people love her photography is that many can’t go outside so they are thankful when someone shows them something beautiful.
And as long as she abides by her country’s social distancing guidelines, she can continue to bring beautiful photos of nature and Rasta, of course, to the masses.
For more pictures of Rasta, visit his Instagram page. You can also visit Michel’s Instagram page or support her on Patreon.
Watch the video below for more of Rasta’s magical journey with Michel across their native Switzerland.
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H/T: Insider, Funmansite