Maddie the Coonhound. A Beautiful Dog On, In and Around Things Across America. 33 Photos!

Be prepared to be enchanted by Maddie The Coonhound, a super serious project about dogs and physics.





Commercial Photographer Theron Humphrey of Atlanta, GA is a visual storyteller with a wonderful portfolio that captures the spirit of America with his images and portraits.




One of his projects for This Wild Idea, a group of people who document their travels across America with daily photographic journals, features a loveable looking coonhound named Maddie on top of things, literally.







Wonderfully composed photos from all across the country with this beautiful dog, balancing, posing and punctuating places in America.























All images © Photographer Theron Humphrey
At the time of this article, 91 photos (11 pages of images on tumblr) have been posted, with new ones appearing almost every day. And I just can't get enough of them.

It's begging to become a book and I'm sure it will be. Until then, the beautiful images are available to purchase as prints.

Shake, Shake, Shake. Dogs In Motion Caught by Pet Photographer Carli Davidson.

Pet photographer Carli Davidson of Portland, Oregon will take portraits of you and your pet, be it a dog, cat, goat or even an armadillo. Like many pet photographers, she will shoot them with and without their owners and is more than capable of capturing the special bond between human and animal. While the portraits are nice, it's her series "Shake" that's really worth sharing.



In black and white and color photos, Davidson captures dogs shaking their heads. Ears flying, foam flinging and fur all a frenzy. The distorted expressions - half-grimace, half-smile - are familiar to many a dog owner, but when caught with a camera are truly mesmerizing:











all images ©Carli DavidsonAbout Carli Davidson Photography (from her site):
Carli Davidson is a nationally recognized fine art pet photographer currently working out of Portland Oregon. She has a background in both commercial and documentary photography, as well as over 7 years experience as an animal trainer and caretaker. Her love of both art and animals led her to work as an animal care technician and photographer for the Oregon Zoo, as well as a volunteer photographer for local animal rescues.

Her photography has been published in Portland Monthly, The Atlantic, The Village Voice, The Oregonian, The Portland Tribune, and numerous Zoo publications. She is also a regular photo contributor to Andrew Sullivan’s The Daily Dish.

Her retouching includes products for Cartier, David Yurman, Movado Watch, and Coach and have been published in Vogue, Destinations, NYT Magazine, and People Magazine.

Carli has taught for the Newspace Center for Photography, and The Oregon Zoo, and has spoken at numerous institutions including The Art Institute, and The Evergreen State College.

Carli Davidson LLC
119 SE Main se.
Suit 203
Portland, OR 97214
United States


Visit Carli's site to learn about scheduling a sitting, check out the prices and to see other wonderful pet photography.

Carli Davidson on Facebook

Fur + Embroidery + Dance + Dog = Puppoose

Take a talented girl with a rock hard body and a love for dance, dogs and crochet and what do you get? The Puppoose, of course.



Shannon Beach is a professional dancer, aerialist and the designer and creator of the "Puppoose". A SAG /AFTRA member with an impressive resumé and an equally cute dog, she has created this fun(ny) crocheted dog carrier now available for $60.00- $80.00 in various designs and colors.



THE PUPPOOSE.
The Puppoose is the most ergonomically designed, natural way to carry your pet. The luxuriously lightweight, soft fabric makes using this carrier a breeze. The Puppoose fits any small dog and any person. Its crocheted design has 4 holes at the base for the pets limbs, 4 adjustable straps to adjust the length, a neck cushion for your comfort and safety strap to ensure your pets security. Its hands-free convenience allows more quality time together!




Made of cotton and acrylic, the Puppoose is machine washable and you simply lay it flat to dry.




The designer, Shannon Beach and her "spokesdog" (below):

COLORS:

Pink, Blue, Brown & Black, The custom fabric is made of 45% cotton/55% acrylic. Machine washable, lay flat to dry

SIZES:
XSmall: 2-4lbs
Small: 5-8 lbs
Medium: 9-15 lbs
Large: 16-22 lbs

RETAIL PRICE: $60.00
RETAILERS: Please call 818-505-8829 for wholesale information

About this unusual designer (from the 'about' section on her site):

SHANNON BEACH, DESIGNER & CEO
Often on the road as a professional dancer for superstars such as Cher, P!NK and others, Shannon appreciates her down time and puts her mind at ease by crocheting. The meditative process allows her to slip into a world of relaxation and deep concentration, focusing on everything and at the same time, nothing at all. She describes this space as being "in the flow". A state of concentrated attention in which ordinary worries are forgotten and intrustions fail to register. She explains this feeling as being absolutely blissful and decided to make it her own by naming the company Feel the Flo.

Shannon has appointed her Shih Tzu, Ted D. to be the official "spokesdog" behind the first product, the PUPPOOSE. Its fashionable functionality compliments the pair as they cruise the streets of Los Angeles and New York City, spreading the joy of this unique product. This guerilla marketing tactic has gained an adoring fan base allowing people to easily see how the PUPPOOSE would enhance their lives.

This is the first of many innovative ideas to build the Feel the Flo brand. Shannon is dedicated and smart and most importantly patient. She exudes positive energy and creativity which motivates herself and others, building strong solid relationships along the way. In an ever changing and increasingly competitive world, she believes a clear focus and perseverence will allow her dreams to come true!


the Feel The Flo website