Just Not Bad Enough, I Guess
This image started out as a kind of a joke about what if “bad dogs” had a club, but soon became more about the idea of exclusion and the oh-so-arbitrary decisions around what or who is acceptable or not,
This idea dovetailed with a conversation I had earlier today in the gallery with a young woman who is trying to find her way as a photographer. Not only has she been told she does not have the right equipment, but that she is not taking pictures like she “should.” And the thing of it was what little she showed me demonstrated a promising eye and vision. I hope she continues to listen and trust herself. Too often we can get pushed off the path and it can become mighty hard to reclaim our place.
So what dog would make his way into the Bad Dog Club–why, the littlest man of the house-Hubble. Small in size he may be, but he has attitude to spare. Ask Jack Henry who has been on the wrong end when trying to boss Hubble around.
Today’s Dog Quote:
“I don’t understand people who don’t touch their pets. Their cat or dog is called a pet for a reason.”
– Jarod Kintz
Image taken with iPhone 7 and processed using Snapseed, iColorama, Leonardo, Hipstamatic and Stackables
For today: Just Not Bad Enough I Guess
Just Not Bad Enough, I Guess
Little Dogs Laughed 
Well, Master Hubble is of course a very good dog – 12/10 – so it’s clear he would be excluded. Besides, everyone knows the first rule of the Bad Dogs Club is that you never bark about the Bad Dogs Club!
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Yes, that is true. This is a very super-secret society and I suspect if Hubble is Sergeant-at-Arms, there is NO way that Jack Henry would ever gain entrance *sigh* blackballed before he even gets in the door 😉 Thanks for visiting!
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Wonderful photo. I love the look on Hubble’s face. You really captured it.
Alison
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totally agree, Alison & Don – love everything about this – post, pic — & quote, littledoglaughed 🙂
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Thank you all-this was a fun one to put together and we sure appreciate you taking the time to look!
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I think that the photo is fantastic. For some reason I couldn’t help but think of the Little Rascals and the He Man Woman Haters Club. Really great quote by the way. I completely concur!
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Ha! 🙂 I had forgotten about the He Man Woman Haters Club-yes, this organization definitely is in that league. Thank you so much for visiting Regina-we appreciate you looking!
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I was told a few years back by a photographer friend that I needed a “professional” camera like a Nikon or Canon instead of my Leica and Lumix. I could never be a photographer without switching to one of those cameras. Needless to say – I’ve gone on to sell photos, had my own solo exhibition at the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, TX. It’s not the camera that makes you a good photographer, its your eye and vision that makes you a good photographer. I hope you see her again so you can share my story.
Always love Hubble. Azrael says Hi Hubble. You’re not a bad dog – just unique and loved like I am!
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I will pass that on Christena–it is funny the *advice* (well-intentioned or not) that we received (asked for or not) on making our way. It is still a struggle in listening to people talk about how mobile photography is not *real* photography, but it was that way with the digital revolution too-Thank you for sharing your story. And Azrael-I can just see you and Hubble on the search for wildlife, while Jack Henry keeps your mistress company-he will not go into the back yard at night because he is frightened of the possums 😉
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Love the photo of course (what a guy!) but also how well it fits with your post re trust in yourself.
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Thank you so much Roberta–this has been a timely lesson for me as well right now–and a good reminder about how in the end, we can be our own best advocate. Thank you for visiting!
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Ha ha! Pearl is a fully paid-up member of the Bad Dog Club for persistent vandalism of the lawn!
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Hubble says “Step right this way Miss Pearl–in this case, girls are allowed in!” 😉 Good to hear from you all and we hope you are enjoying your summer- 🙂
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Pearl says, ‘Thank you, Hubble – don’t mind if I do!’ 😉
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Definitely pleading guilty.
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Oh yes–Jack Henry has the most pitiful look when scolded. Hubble on the other hand is more defiant with a look that says “and whaddaya going to do about it” 😉 Thank you Alanna for stopping by-we appreciate it!
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Meg, your advice is apt, and your image is one to ponder. He is one of life’s better souls, and knows that he must not be relegated to what’s inside. But maybe he wants to peek at the gathering.
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Jack Henry is a nosy sort that way I must admit–but I am sure that the club would not pass muster to his more *ahem* exacting standards–no matter how much he wants to be thought of as “bad”. Thanks Sally!
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Wondeful 😃
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Hubble says,”Miss Julie, that shoulda been me instead of that ol’ Jack Henry-his head is too big!” 😉 Thanks for looking!
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clearly i’ve missed many of your posts…i love dogs and my dogs…lovely posts…such wonderful tones….smiles hedy 😀
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