Flashback Friday: Huskies Take Manhattan!

Photographic rendering.
Gibson Over Manhattan

Today's Flashback Friday dates back to 2012, when my photographs were selected to be part of the Creative Rising See.Me digital art exhibit in New York City. I was contacted after the show with a special announcement that one of my photographs would join other photographers and artists from around the globe in a skycraper show in Manhattan - my photo of Gibson was shown at 11:32 PM on Saturday, October 5, 2012!

 

Photo courtesy of See.Me
Times Square Skyscraper Gibson Adorned.


This was my See.Me artist statement:

I am a photojournalist, author, blogger, and parent to one daughter and five Siberian Huskies. I have been a photographer and animal lover for almost my whole life! Through my photos, I love to not only tell stories, but capture a mood; a moment in the life of my Huskies (known as the FiveSibes™), one of which was diagnosed with Canine Epilepsy in 2009. Their innocence, devotion, and essence of happiness is so pure and amazing to witness each day. They have added so much joy and dimension to our lives, and photographing them is pure enjoyment for me and my way of eternally honoring them and their breed, while also promoting and supporting Canine Epilepsy Awareness. It is my hope that when people look at my photographs, they will smile and think, 
"Wow, life is beautiful."

This was definitely one of the amazing and defining moments in my career, and in my life. I'm so honored my FiveSibes lit up the digital screens at the art exhibit, and that it was my portrait of my boy, Gibson, soaked in melting snow, that represented not only my work as a photographer, but it represented the magnificent breed of the Siberian Husky, and together we showed the world the face of Canine Epilepsy is a beautiful one. For one brief moment in time, five Siberian Huskies, known as the FiveSibes, showed the world their beauty, and a wooly Siberian Husky named Gibson took over the Big Apple! Woo! 

 #LiveGibStrongForever

 
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Flashback Fridays are brought to you by us - the FiveSibes - and our co-host, Love is being Owned by a Husky, each Friday. We hope you'll find a photo or video from Memory Lane, post it, and link up to our Blog Hop each week! If you don't catch it on Friday, you can link up any time during the week! To catch our past Flashbacks, just enter "Flashback Friday" in the search box.  Come join us! We'd love to see your pets' Flashback pics! Just grab our badge below:




We are also joining in the Pet Parade hosted by Rascal & Rocco, Bionic Basil, our co-host, Owned by a Husky, and Barking from the Bayou! Be sure to visit them and their hoppers!



Comments

  1. Two French BulldogsMay 6, 2016 at 10:05 AM

    Mom loves that city
    Lily & Edward

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  2. 24 Paws of LoveMay 6, 2016 at 11:09 AM

    That is AWESOME!!! What amoment for you and Gibson to always remember.

    So proud for you. :)

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  3. UnknownMay 6, 2016 at 12:35 PM

    Great flashback!

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  4. DawgBloggerMay 6, 2016 at 12:46 PM

    Coolest flashback ever.

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  5. Michelle & The Paw PackMay 6, 2016 at 1:05 PM

    Amazing! Wish I had known about it back then and I could have gone to see it in person.

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  6. LaylasWoofMay 6, 2016 at 1:05 PM

    Fantastic and what a wonderful flashback, thank you for sharing

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  7. Lapdog CreationsMay 6, 2016 at 2:27 PM

    Fun FBF!

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  8. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥May 6, 2016 at 3:36 PM

    What a wonderful honor!!! And well-deserved!!!

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  9. The Army of FourMay 6, 2016 at 4:46 PM

    WOW, that's awesome!
    Yours sincerely,
    Margaret Thatcher

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  10. Tenacious Little TerrierMay 6, 2016 at 6:00 PM

    How awesome! I didn't know you were a photojournalist!

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  11. Three Chatty CatsMay 6, 2016 at 6:00 PM

    That is very cool and such an honor!

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  12. Pawesome CatsMay 6, 2016 at 7:06 PM

    What an absolute honour - your photos are awesome!

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  13. The Florida FurkidsMay 6, 2016 at 8:39 PM

    OMC that's amazing! How cool! We're totally impurressed!!

    The Florida Furkids

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  14. M. K. ClintonMay 6, 2016 at 11:56 PM

    That is SO COOL!!! Thanks for pet parading with us ♥

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  15. zoepheedogsMay 7, 2016 at 12:33 AM

    Awe! That is so cool and what an awesome memory! I would love to go there one day!

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  16. UnknownMay 7, 2016 at 1:39 PM

    That must have felt AWESOME as a photographer! It's nice to get recognized with your pets!

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  17. UnknownMay 7, 2016 at 5:03 PM

    What an awesome flashback! Congrats!

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  18. Golden Daily ScoopMay 7, 2016 at 10:30 PM

    What a fantastic flashback! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Bryn NowellMay 7, 2016 at 11:19 PM

    Such a great post! Thanks so much for sharing!!

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  20. UnknownMay 8, 2016 at 12:35 AM

    What an honor and that's a beautiful photograph! I'm not at all surprised you were chosen - so glad you shared and I'd love to join your hop.

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  21. UnknownMay 8, 2016 at 5:57 PM

    What an incredible picture and what an amazing experience that must have been. This is one of my favorite Friday Flashback posts I've read.

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  22. Sweet PurrfectionsMay 8, 2016 at 10:20 PM

    This is so cool! At first, I thought you were using one of the apps that puts a photograph in a setting, but after reading your post, I realized this was a true photo. Congratulations!

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  23. KiaMay 9, 2016 at 1:19 AM

    That is so awesome! What a great flashback :)

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  24. Her and Her DogsMay 9, 2016 at 10:44 AM

    That is AMAZING!!! How you must have felt to see your photo of your beloved companion larger than life. Congratulations!

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  25. Talent HoundsMay 9, 2016 at 11:38 AM

    What an honour and a memorable moment for you.
    Congratulations !

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  26. UnknownMay 9, 2016 at 12:08 PM

    How cool is this!!

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  27. BethMay 9, 2016 at 3:29 PM

    What a fantastic accomplishment! Congratulations!

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  28. FidoseofRealityMay 9, 2016 at 10:50 PM

    Way to go and so proud of you. This is a fantastic accomplishment.

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  29. Lindsay PevnyMay 9, 2016 at 11:03 PM

    Oh, how cool, this must have been such an honor!

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  30. RobinMay 10, 2016 at 1:43 AM

    Congratulations! What a great experience! That is a gorgeous photo of Gibson too. You must be so proud! :)

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  31. Wallas E KattMay 10, 2016 at 4:55 AM

    What an honour & a thrill this must have been. Congratulations,
    Annette @PetsAreFound

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