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the 100 day project, DISCARDED

Taking a great photograph and sharing it can bring you a brief moment of instant gratification. But it's superseded in short order by the next great photograph, then the next one, and then maybe not such a good photograph but it's one that resonates with someone on some level. So I figure with a head chock full of ideas, I have to get them out. And to do that I need focus and discipline.
So begins #the100dayproject.

What Is the 100-Day Project? "It’s a celebration of process that encourages everyone to participate in 100 days of making. The great surrender is the process; showing up day after day is the goal. For the 100-Day Project, it’s not about fetishizing finished products—it’s about the process."

And although I'm participating in something that people all over the world are participating in, it's not about the group participation. It's just perfect timing for me.
But I needed  to come up with a theme to focus on, so when I finally did, I thought it would be a departure from what I usually photograph. But turns out, it's not so far off. Photographing rescue dogs and old kitchen utensils purchased from second hand shops definitely come under the umbrella of DISCARDED.
But I'm going to stick with it. Because keeping with something I'm familiar with will hopefully lessen the stress and pressure of the discipline.
So, DISCARDED it is.
From April 6th to July 14.

 Having photographed hundreds of shelter/rescue dogs over the years to create books to help fundraise for their care, by sharing these images (some which have never been shown before) I'm hoping to put a face and name to the dogs who get
discarded and to help ensure
that every one of the dogs below has a chance to be remembered.
​Because as you will see, sometimes age, breed and health have nothing to do it.
Some are still alive, some I know aren't - but I do know that all were able to experience love, care and compassion.


>>#100daysofdiscardeddogs<<


98 dogs bookended by Suzy, the first dog we adopted from a shelter in 2005, to our most recent addition, Bella, 10 years later. 
These photos were taken over a span of a few years, but I can remember something about each one of these dogs - something
that drew me to them and something which compelled me to take their photo.
​They allowed me into their lives - some for just the briefest of moments, some for years. 

The lines of what we discard - whether it's living or not - can get blurred for some. But I know that each of these dogs had the opportunity to experience kindness and love from a human - we who invited them to share our lives. 

>>Pet overpopulation is real. Please adopt from reputable shelters or rescues.<<
Day 1 Suzy
Day 2 Coco
Day 3 Mr Coco
Day 4 Omelet
Day 5 Khaleesi
Day 6 Roxie
Day 7 Max
Day 8 Maggie
Day 9 Oreo
Day 10 Benji
Day 11 Jacob
Day 12 Senor
Day 13 Chihuahuas
Day 14 Lily
Day 15 Brinks
Day 16 Buddy
Day 17 GG
Day 18 Taz
Day 19 Molly
Day 20 Desiree
Day 21 Jessie
Day 22 Spirit
Day 23 Vera
Day 24 Maggie
Day 25 Magoo
Day 26 Reece
Day 27 Clyde + Mickey
Day 28 Miss Misty Von Wigglebum
Day 29 Filbert
Day 30 Ranger
Day 31 Luna + new puppy
Day 32 Jordan
Day 33 Cash
Day 34 Harry
Day 35 Murphy
Day 36 Izzy
Day 37 Izzy
Day 38 Izzy
Day 39 Charlie
Day 40 Daisy
Day 41 Pom 1
Day 42 Pom 2
Day 43 Ash
Day 44 Sasha
Day 45 Howie
Day 46 Little dogs from the high kill shelter
Day 47 Copper
Day 48 Puppies from Northern BC
Day 49 Miss J
Day 50 Star
Day 51 Wheatons from Northern BC
Day 52 Sammie
Day 53 Boo
Day 54 Miley
Day 55 Tinkerbell
Day 56 Tiny
Day 57 Sandy
Day 58 Angus
Day 59 Cashmere
Day 60 Lexie
Day 61 Humphrey
Day 62 Olive
Day 63 Pi
Day 64 Bella
Day 65 Marty
Day 66 Travis
Day 67 Cardboard box pup
Day 68 Tillie
Day 69 Mama
Day 70 Rosie (aka Piglet)
Day 71 Rosie
Day 72 Diego 2
Day 73 Buddy
Day 74 Muffin
Day 75 Tango
Day 76 Paz
Day 77 Oodles of Poodles
Day 78 Jagger
Day 79 Leo
Day 80 Can not take care of, becoming homeless as of today
Day 81 Raven
Day 82 In Care
Day 83 Jenny + Lucy
Day 84 June
Day 85 Sammie
Day 86 Ben
Day 87 Sylvester
Day 88 Missy, Finlay, Tanner
Day 89 Zara
Day 90 Copper, Goldie, Dally
Day 91 Snoopy
Day 92 Zoe
Day 93 Rosco
Day 94 Sophie
Day 95 Charli/Moose
Day 96 Samantha
Day 97 Joey
Day 98 Triscuit
Day 99 Senior Schnauzer
Day 100 Bella
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      • little bottles
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      • the dollhouse
      • the old retold
      • bella's treasures
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      • formerly abandoned
      • home studies
      • small worlds
      • the artist was present for 100 days
      • dale roberts studio j
      • the thorson family
      • highways and horses 4
      • highways and horses 3
      • highways and horses 2
      • highways and horses
      • the gaudins
      • horses
      • water to the woods
      • the broom cut
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