The Black Dog’s PhotoBlog

And a happy New Year!

A Puppy’s Christmas
(Unknown Author)

It’s the day before Christmas
And all through the house
The puppies are squeaking
An old rubber mouse.

Could they bring the message
That’s written above,
And tell us that, most of all
Christmas is love.

Just wanted to wish everybody a Happy Christmas. Enjoy!

What could’ve possibly possessed me to make this picture 5 years ago? Well if you can figure that out, let me know. Just kidding. It’s hard for me to even remember what I was thinking 5 years ago.

I do remember posting this picture on a photography forum back then which was met with an awful response from my fellow members. How could I take a picture of such gross garbage and even think about showing it in public? Of course, most of that forum’s highly rated pictures at that time were either nudes or scenery. I guess maybe they were only accustom to seeing beautiful pictures and weren’t ready for stark realism.

My only regret is that I listened to them.

Several months ago I picked up a photography magazine off the news stand (I can’t remember which magazine). Brought it home and sat down to read. To my amazement there was a big huge picture of nothing other than cigarette butts. This photographer had done a series of photographs on garbage. The pictures were not only interesting but also awakening. Did anyone else see that article? If so, could you remind me which magazine and issue? I’d love to give that photographer a plug!

So what have I learned? You can’t always listen to everyone else. Sometimes you have to follow your own vision even if it isn’t a beautiful vision.

Sometimes you’ve just got to sit back and relax.

If an apple a day helps keep the doctor away, what does a picture a day do?