The Black Dog’s PhotoBlog

Plastic & Aluminum, through a Lensbaby 3G
I’m real excited about a new project I’ve been working on, making photographs for the Layz Green People’s website. Photographs that show different ideas of living “green”. It’s a chance for me to help, get involved and maybe even learn some new ideas from others around the world.

Buy bulk and reduce waste by refilling plastic dispensers
LayZ Green People is an international website collaboration by writers, artists, photographers and others from around the world to bring you simple green living ideas. Everyone is welcome to join, share ideas and pledge to make this a better world. This is a new website and still forming, so check them out. Hope I see you there.

Fill a bowl of water. Wash hands, face and brush teeth. Reuse the water for your flower garden.

Roll around on the ground until you’ve satisfied that itch.

Cattails in Winter Snow

The Benefits
We can’t have a decision on long-term projects without also including some fun, now can we? After all if there are no benefits, why bother?

One of the most obvious benefits is that you’ve taken on that challenge and accomplished what you’ve set your mind to finish. Also, the motivation that comes from knowing there is a purpose behind what you’re shooting.

Who wouldn’t like seeing their work being displayed at an Art Gallery or in book form? This would also give you that great since of accomplishment besides possibly making some cold hard cash.

It’s good to have something to do when other work is slow. Really helps to keep that photographer in you moving and maybe even trying some new things.

Good luck! I’d love to hear about your long-term photography projects.

Here’s links to the rest of this discussion in case you missed it.
Part 1 – Not for Everyone
Part 2 - A Theme
Part 3 - Your Goals and Message
Part 4 - Funding & Budgeting

Ya know it’s cold out when your snot freezes to your nose.