The Black Dog: Depression

Yes I must say Bindi is a great dog. and must admit a Schmacko was involved!

I love the image, and the concept,,, well done

Churchill’s black dog? great photo!

Excellent shot, terrific title – really like the whole concept :)

Excellent image!

brilliant.great lighting.great composition great concept.damn that black dog!

i like how the shadow of the dog overlaps that of your brother.lovely

Too cute.. Love both your expressions.. Great idea..

I absolutely love this, very well done. Love the idea and execution. I look at it and it’s sort of quirky, but at the same I’ve had days where I feel exactly that way!

I like it. But what is a Schmacko? Sounds phallic.

Terrific metaphor. Very creative.

Awesome concept, greating lighting, and cute dog… and guy. he he =)

great concept – excellent picture…could imagine the dangers involved if the dog was a bit hyped and trying to get traction on a bath tub

Well-thought and well-staged! I google “shmacko”....
shmacko – combination between a schmuck and a wacko…a person who is over enthusiastic about everything and really annoying
John is getting so frikkin hyped up over this project…what a frikkin shmacko, u know what i’m saying?

hehe maybe I spelt it wrong! Schmackos are simply a dog snack! :)
Thanks, the concept it one that runs deep with me and my bro. And it was his vision and we worked it out together.
p.s. That is not him in the bath… he was lighting with me.
Thanks for your lovely comments. Very encouraging.

This is a fantastic image and concept. The best photo ive seen in a long long time!

that’s what i call hotness…. no, not really!

great piece of work.
as the owner of a black dog that follows me everywhere and would join me in the bath should i let her, i love this concept!

Brilliant , this should be winning something.

Love this picture. Well done.

although upon first glance I didnt feel the same emotion as your title, I in fact chuckled a little at the look of the dog staring. Almost as if to say, “cmon are you serious?” a little different interpretation for me but I still love the pic. very well done.

I have a dog like that.

pretty funny, you have to love it, nice concept.

Great concept….great shot

I love their expressions! Great photo!

love it!
great idea

you should make this a series of photo’s in different locations. the dog and model always in the same position.

AWWW!!! GREAT image!!! Yeah, I’ve heard depression called that … fabulous expression on the dog … it does indeed look ready to pounce, as I’m sure depression must feel. The guy is perfect!!!

Well done.
I like how the dog looks like it’s staring at the man somewhat relentlessly – as if, no matter how many times the man looks away, the depression loyaly remains by his side.

should do a series of these, have the dog watching you as you drink too much or in other perceived downer situations. would be very effective

This is really great picture!

My pooch will do most things for a smacko ha ha! Great picture! I know people who suffer from depression and this is a really good visual of what it must be like. Winston Churchill described his depression as a black dog. World class work!

EXCELLENT!

What a great idea! and picture!

Lovely piece of work!
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Excellent!

Good stuff :)

Brilliant piece! Such an effective illustration of a debilitating condition

Fantastic visual interpretation.. so clever ♥

Fantastic! Great concept and well done.

Powerful image. I wrote a piece about the Black Dog for a comp. last year.

Interesting concept, great capture, fine actor of a dog, cute brother .. if that’s him.

wow…just wonderful !

Amazing! You portray it very well. The dog is just staring at him as if he is watching and making sure he can’t escape.

ahahaha ~ love your commentary on this magnificent work !!

Love it!

Fantastic concept !

looks lke he can’t shake it off no matter whare he goes ! great result

great stuff….luv it

good one ….

Great concept – great result

I love this, the dog completes the image! Lol! :-0

Nice concept, lovely picture. Quite comical and quirky.

The black dog…it really does follow you everywhere…

Great depiction of this topic

Brilliant shot and concept…I can imagine him saying “Oh no not again”

Yep, that black dog sure can be relentless in his pursuit! I have often admired this image. Although tackling a very serious issue with genuine sensitivity, I see an endearing level of quirkiness in this image, which always brings a wry smile to my face. A fantastic concept Leila, beautifully captured and presented.

I absolutely adore this!!!!! Fabulous image!!!

The dogs intense expression – simply magic!

This is brilliant. Great concept and excecution

really good symbolism! clever shot!

Such a cool shot!

Wonderful perception and creativity here Leila! Sometimes that black dog cannot take a hint! I love the look on the black dog, and the different shadows! And your brother does his part really well too! (and the claw bath is just marvellous!!) This has got to be a favourite…. I am having images of captions going through my head looking at this! But I won’t put them here!!! This would have to be part cure for that wicked black dog!!! Thank you so much! :))

i forgot of this one..and its such a piece!—chappel

..........it has taken me THIS long to get down to the bottom of the page, but so worth it ….........i know about the ‘black dog’ and this is a very clever depiction of how this ‘mutt’ operates…...follows you everywhere. Well done!
sandra

I Leila, Living with someone with depression this pic is so powerful

Wonderful execution to a great idea!

Yep, thats my dog too!!!!
Seriously though, great concept and execution. You may be interested (or not) in www.redbubble.com/people/whittsatwoopi/journal/2244078-black-dog
A friend and I jokingly refer to this condition as “Le Canine Noir”.

Fantastic shot! I have read much about Black Dog and this image perfectly encapsulates the feeling and helplessness. excellent image – brilliant !!

It is a fascinating concept and an intriguing image. I am also fascinated that the dog has two shadows. Beautiful work!

great shot! and terrific entry in the out of place challenge!

this is brilliant…love how u always tell a story with your images

Brilliant!

So many stories in this, from the forward reach of the dog’s head, to the man’s pose…..so evocative, and beautifully rendered.

Fantastic concept…... the Black Dog needs as much exposure & understanding as possible….. I applaud you!

love it!! what a great image!! love the dog!

it’s all in the shadows, dark and insightful, regards x

Brillant idea and Bindi is a fab doggy!

Excellent. I never did this with my dog though. I do love the concept. Well done.

Congratulations on your Challenge Win!! Awesome work, Cheers!! : )

Great image – congrats!

Such a strong image – congrats on the feature win, well deserved.

this is just a wonderful illustration of depression – done with such humour and style!

thats great !

wow!
This is an inspiring reflection of just how difficult it is living with depression.
I like how bowed down and subdued the man is under the relentless stare of the black dog! even going so far as to try to hide from it/himself.
The modal did an awesome job portraying your vision. good work by all involved.

only just found your stuff through looking for some burlesque things… the black dog shot so perfeeeeeeeeect :) I worked with this lady in perth on this little project we’re collaborating on maybe it might interest you…

www.theblackdogproject.com

keep up the awesome work :)

You and your brother are very talented!! I checked out your brother’s website and his stuff is great!! he should get himself on RB too. I love the Kisshead drawing and the funny xmas card. talented stuff.