This image presents a close-up, slightly upward-angled view of a tan and white short-haired dog on a sandy beach in Gokarna, India

This image presents a close-up, slightly upward-angled view of a tan and white short-haired dog on a sandy beach in Gokarna, India. The dog, positioned in the lower-left and center, features a dark muzzle, brown eyes, and an open mouth revealing a pink tongue, gums, and prominent canines. A light-skinned human hand extends from the lower-right, gently touching the dog's chest and neck area. In the blurred background, a person with dark, curly hair, wearing a blue and white striped shirt, is partially visible to the right. Behind them, a rustic beach shack structure with wooden poles, tarp coverings, and an illuminated light bulb is discernible. Palm trees rise above the shack against an overcast sky. The ground beneath the dog and the background is consistent with beach sand.