In Maigizo, Nigeria, a close-up photograph depicts a brown and tan domestic dog

In Maigizo, Nigeria, a close-up photograph depicts a brown and tan domestic dog. The dog's face, featuring a prominent black nose and white whiskers, is centered in the frame. Its eyes are closed, indicating a state of relaxation or comfort. A dark-skinned human hand is positioned beneath the dog's lower jaw, gently cupping its muzzle. The scene is illuminated by bright natural sunlight, creating strong highlights on both the dog's fur and the human hand, and casting soft shadows in the out-of-focus background. The blurred background appears to be an outdoor, light-colored ground surface, possibly dirt or sand.