Photos of People Taking Photos of My Dog

Photo Shoot in the Sky. Homer: 2008 - 2011

2011-10-23T23:08:00.005-05:00

This has been a very difficult week for the 360SEE family.

It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce Homer's untimely passing.

Thank you to everyone for following his blog, taking his picture, and visiting us at 360SEE. Homer will surely be missed.

It gives us some comfort that he will live on in the pages of this blog.

Thanks to everyone for their *clicks* and readership.

-Jordan

360SEE

Moving on...

2011-03-10T09:58:00.004-06:00

Homer will celebrate his 3rd birthday March 25th around the same time as the 3rd anniversary of 360SEE.

Even though we have moved from our Damen Ave address both Homer & 360SEE are going strong and looking forward to the future...

Stay tuned for new updated information about 360SEE, Homer, and PhotosOfPeopleTakingPhotosOfMyDog.

more to come...

Continued lack of posts explained...

2011-01-24T15:09:00.003-06:00

Because these temps are warmer than most we have seen all month...

Lack of posts explained...

2010-12-28T13:02:00.003-06:00

City of Chicago water main construction on the 1900 block of North Damen Avenue from September - Christmas not only destroys business but also has a negative impact on *clicks* and posts on POPTPOMD.

#0135 - 12.09.10

2010-12-09T18:36:00.011-06:00

Not the dark, nor cold, nor snow, nor Damen Avenue street construction slowed down this iphone-photog from *clicking* away at Homer.

After a day of jackhammering and heavy equipment outside, Homer was not in the mood to pose.

If you are responsible for the photo (I think you saw the flash of my camera go off); please send it to us here. We would love to see how your *clicks* developed.

#0134 - 11.21.10

2010-11-21T12:01:00.003-06:00

Photos of People Taking Photos of My Dog has been even known to draw some crowds...
We have a feeling this fan of Homer's will be submitting her photos to the blog.

We look forward to receiving them and adding them to the post. You can send them by clicking here.

#0133 - 11.20.10

2010-11-20T14:59:00.007-06:00

I have missed dozens of *clicks* at 360SEE in the last few weeks as the result of a desk location not conducive to POPTPOMD.

Three weeks of street construction didn't help either...

Now with the opening of "Doorbusters" and "Big Time" large paintings by Chris Crites on, Black Friday, 11.26.10 -- my desk is once again located in a prime spot. Look for more photos to come before it gets too cold.

#0132 - 11.06.10

2010-11-06T15:38:00.002-05:00

#0131 - 10.23.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

2010-10-23T13:31:00.009-05:00

360SEE has been known to be a tourist destination - especially for those interested in art and sustainable design. People have come from near and far to see our premier sustainably curated media choice gallery. The gallery even has its own page on the City of Chicago's 'Explore Chicago' website.

However, we do not receive many tourists just seeking out Homer and the home of Photos Of People Taking Photos of My Dog.

I think Kelly is our second POPTPOMD tourist to date...

Kelly hails from NY where she has her own french bulldog. She told us she had to stop and meet Homer on her trip to visit a friend in Chicago.

Thanks for stopping by and taking part in the POPTPOMD experience. We look forward to you sending us your *clicks* of Homer.

You can email us here.

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Thanks for submitting your photo. Great shots Kelly.

Kelly also submitted a photo of her Frenchie Otis.

#0130 - 10.15.10

2010-10-15T16:30:00.002-05:00

Just seconds too late but we did catch her covering up her phone post *click*

We're going to count it #0130.

They saw me photographing them so maybe they will checkout the blog and email us their photos of Homer.

Don't let street construction slow clicks down

2010-10-12T17:20:00.002-05:00

The sidewalks are open, side street parking is ample, and in honor of the construction 360SEE is celebrating 'Bucktown Clean Water Appreciation Event' with big savings of 15%+...

#0129 - 10.01.10

2010-10-01T12:40:00.001-05:00

Translation of Russian Article in F5 Magazine

2010-09-28T16:26:00.005-05:00

Since May I have been looking for someone to help me with a translation of the article in Russian Magazine, F5, about our blog, PhotosOfPeopleTakingPhotosOfMyDog, and 360SEE.

I was introduced to Gary by friends of mine and admirers of Homer.

He is fluent in Russian and was kind enough to translate the article for me.

You can read the translation here underneath the original post.

After reading the translation the piece turned out to be more fiction than fact... but was pretty fun nonetheless.

Thanks Gary!

#0128 - 09.25.10

2010-09-25T17:19:00.004-05:00

Why is the guy in the Phillies cap carrying pots and pans down the street?

Regardless... I was impressed that he was able to carry that large culinary load and tap on the glass to get Homer's attention for the photo. (I guess we need a larger "Please Don't Tap on the Glass Sign")

Hey Phillies fan and friend: if you are aware of the blog and send us your pictures of Homer let us know what the pots and pans were for too.

#0127 - 09.25.10

2010-09-25T16:13:00.002-05:00

I thought I had missed yet another photo of someone taking photos of my dog when a young woman (out of frame) *clicked* a photo of Homer.

But when her friends pulled out their cameras too I was able to catch the elusive *double click*...

If you send us your photos ladies we will be sure to add them to your post.

#0126 - 09.23.10

2010-09-24T10:23:00.001-05:00

#0125 - 09.19.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

2010-09-19T12:11:00.004-05:00

These friends stopped in 360SEE this morning to see Homer and wander through the gallery's new show.

On their way out Homer's photo was *clicked*

I think the friends noticed the sign for the blog and I hope they will submit their photos of Homer.

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Adrea sent the photos she *clicked* of Homer. Thanks for taking part.

#0124 - 09.17.10

2010-09-17T15:22:00.003-05:00

A day of missed opportunities - at least 3 missed *clicks*

Sometimes 360SEE gets in the way of the blog.

Not the best lit photo -- but at least we got it!

#0123 - 09.13.10

2010-09-13T14:55:00.003-05:00

The man in the hat seemed to *click* the blog's sign and our Spuds lamp before Homer came out to great him at the window...

I hope he checks the blog, sees his post, and submits his pics of Homer to PicsOfHomer@360SEEgallery.com.

#0122 - 09.04.10

2010-09-04T10:43:00.001-05:00

Even before most other businesses on Damen Avenue are open for the morning we start off the Labor Day Weekend with a *click*...

Homer prepares for opening tonight!

2010-09-02T11:43:00.003-05:00

Design exhibition 'on the wall & on the floor [2]' opens at 360SEE tonight.

Yes, Homer will be in attendance.

#0121 - 08.28.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

2010-08-28T10:57:00.003-05:00

A beautiful day in Bucktown...

We hope this strapping gentleman submits his photos to be added to the post!

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Ryan emailed us with a number of photos and even got artsy with some black and white shots.

Thanks for your photos Ryan.

#0120 - 08.26.10

2010-08-26T17:11:00.003-05:00

I caught this woman and her friends checking out Homer and about to *click* his portrait.

I reached for my camera and turned it on to find that it prompting me to recharge the battery.

So just like many of our subjects I reached for my Blackberry.

Find below our first PoPTPoMD post captured via smartphone.

The woman's friend also snapped a photo with his iPhone but the shutter speed and screen reload time was not sufficient for his capture.

#0119 - 08.22.10

2010-08-22T15:42:00.002-05:00

#0118 - 08.22.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

2010-08-22T11:40:00.007-05:00

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Katelyn emailed us her and David's photo of Homer.

Thanks for your submission.

#0117 - 08.22.10

2010-08-22T11:23:00.002-05:00

Even the PAWS, animal rescue volunteers, couldn't resist the charms of Homer while setting up for today's Angels with Tails Bucktown event.

#0116 - 08.21.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

2010-08-21T13:20:00.005-05:00

I had the opportunity to chat up these young ladies after their iPhone photo shoot with Homer and look forward to adding their *clicks* to this post.

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Cathyrn, the iPhone photog, sent us her *clicks* featuring Homer hanging out in our front door next to the PAWS "Angels with Tails Bucktown" animal rescue event flyer.

Thanks for your photos Cathryn

#0115 - 08.21.10

2010-08-21T13:05:00.003-05:00

Digital SLR, ice cream on a stick, a large ice tea & PoPTPoMD... a nice little Saturday.

Not just CLICKS - Homer inspired portrait

2010-08-21T12:57:00.004-05:00

Jean has visited 360SEE a few times but instead of photographing Homer through the window created a portrait of him using this online sketch program. Check out other digital portraits and illustrations by Jean here.

Thanks for the portrait Jean.

#0114 - 08.20.10 - PHOTO CAPTURE & SUBMISSION

2010-08-20T13:48:00.006-05:00

It makes me happy to hear (and see through the wonders of google analytics) that Photos of People Taking Photos Of My Dog has fans, 'readers', and even press interest, beyond the borders of our Bucktown neighborhood, the city of Chicago, and even the country.

While the photos of Homer on PoPTPoMD are usually taken through the storefront window of 360SEE gallery -- we received what we thought was a really creative attempt to take part in the experience while far from Chicago...

I thought it was so clever that not only did I want to share the image but thought the post was worthy of its own # and not just a commentary post.

The fascination with photographing Homer continues to reach new heights.

This morning we received the following email from Singapore along with the above photo:

Hi there Owner of Homer,

I am Zeri from Singapore. I've never been to Chicago and I don't know if I ever will. I've been following the blog and hoping in the future I can come visit your shop and take a picture of Homer. But for now, I took this. Cheers! Best of luck in your endeavor!

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Thanks for your creativity and interest Zeri. We hope to have you in Chicago one day.

-Homer & Jordan

#0113 - 08.17.10

2010-08-17T18:28:00.001-05:00

#0112 - 08.16.10

2010-08-16T17:43:00.003-05:00

#0111 - 08.16.10

2010-08-16T16:52:00.001-05:00

#0110 - 08.14.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

2010-08-14T12:16:00.006-05:00

This passerby couple came upon Homer and as the woman took out her iPhone the man pointed out the sign announcing the blog.

They didn't seem to look up at me so I am not sure that they realized they were being photographed.

I hope they logon to the blog and send us their *CLICKS*

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We got an email today attached with the below photo from Diana identifying herself and Jared (a dog walker) as the subjects of this post.

Well not exactly... Diana submitted her photo of Homer but did not say which post was hers.

I sleuthed it... the combination of the female photog with a male onlooker, the reflection of the shirt in the window matching that of the photographer in my above photos, and the fact that her email was "Sent from my iPhone" makes me pretty confident.

Diana let me know if this post isn't yours. Otherwise thanks for the photo - courtesy of Diana. (confirmed)

#0109 - 08.14.10

2010-08-14T12:14:00.002-05:00

#0108a - 08.14.10

2010-08-14T10:57:00.005-05:00

There are occasions where it is difficult to decide if a photo is worthy of its own post.

This young lady was part of the family or group of people from which post #0108 - 08.14.10 was taken.

While one can argue that photos *CLICKED* by the same group of people should reside in the same post... the argument can also be made that since each photo did not contain the same subject that the respective photos deserve their own individual posts.

I decided to compromise - giving each photo its own post but titling this post #0108a giving direct reference that it is a subset of the previous post.

Who would have thought that PoPTPoMD would deal with such complex issues?

#0108 - 08.14.10

2010-08-14T10:55:00.002-05:00

Photos of People Taking Photos of My Dog(s)

2010-08-10T10:32:00.011-05:00

Did you know that when you see Homer through the window at 360SEE there is "MORE DOWNSTAIRS"?

In addition to the first floor gallery there is a second LOWER LEVEL gallery space at 360SEE.

Spuds McKenzie is teaming up with Homer to get the word out.

We look forward to future posts with Photos of People Taking Photos of My Dog(s).

Don't just peer in the windows and *click* photos of Homer from outside. Stop in, say hello to us, and check out everything that 360SEE has to offer.

Much more to see than can be peered through the windows...

#0107 - 08.07.10

2010-08-07T14:20:00.004-05:00

My what big sunglasses you have...

-The better to see you with. There is such a glare on my Blackberry screen.

I don't believe this bberry'tog was aware that I captured her *clicking* away at Homer...

But I think the passerby knew something was up....

#0106 - 08.07.10

2010-08-07T10:42:00.003-05:00

Homer seemed more interested in me capturing my photo of the photographer than the people trying to pose with him for a photo.

Homer did finally take interest -- expressing through barks and jumps that his preference is for people to come in and say hello -- rather than interact through a pane of glass...

#0105 - 08.05.10

2010-08-05T17:15:00.003-05:00

Homer had a big crowd as his image was captured by a woman with an iPhone.

They noticed our sign for the blog ... send us your photos and we will add them to the post.

#0104 - 07.31.10

2010-07-31T17:03:00.002-05:00

A tough angle... but decided to include it rather than starting a new blog: Photos Of A Man's Hands and Half a Woman Taking Photos of My Dog.

#0103 - 07.31.10

2010-07-31T16:58:00.002-05:00

#0102 - 07.31.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

2010-07-31T13:40:00.008-05:00

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Hannah told us via this comment post on 08.01.10 that the woman *CLICKing* Homer was her mom.

They were tipped off about Homer and PoPTPoMD by another French Bulldog owner on the streets of Wicker Park.

Hannah said she would send us their pic. We just realized today, 8.10.10, that she posted it via our Facebook Fan Page back on 8.7.10.

Thanks for the submission Hannah.

Homer Trading Cards - GET YOURS TODAY!

2010-07-29T13:41:00.011-05:00

Back on 07.06.10 we met Christy and her dog Toki.

You can see their post #0094.

Christy and Toki were touring the country promoting their "Pet Trading Cards With a Purpose" -- Tokipoki -- www.tokipoki.com

We have been waiting in suspense for our cards to arrive. They came in the mail today...

Thanks Christy -- we look forward to giving them out to promote 360SEE and PhotosOfPeopleTakingPhotosOfMyDog.

See Homer's online profile here.

Join in the fun and sign up your pet(s) today...

#0101 - 07.24.10

2010-07-24T18:35:00.002-05:00

#0100 - 07.15.10

2010-07-15T17:08:00.005-05:00

Well it finally happened & on the exact day that 360SEE first opened its doors 2 years ago...

The 100th photo was *CLICKED*

I chased down John and Dissa who are visiting from New York and asked them to pose with Homer after telling them that she was 100th person that I have photographed photographing Homer.

They kindly obliged and I gave them some banana to give Homer as a treat.

I look forward to Dissa's photos of Homer to add to this momentous post and possibly correct my spelling of her name.

#0099 - 07.15.10

2010-07-15T11:02:00.005-05:00

This couple seemed to *click* a couple photos of Homer while unaware of me doing the same back at them...

As they walked away they saw my sign and both photographer, onlooker, and I all waved.

If you are reading this 99th-captured-Homer-photographer... please send us your photo(s) of Homer to PicsOfHomer@360SEEgallery.com and we will be sure to add them to the post.

#0098 - 07.13.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

2010-07-13T13:36:00.007-05:00

Eli and Melanie stopped to take a photo of Homer. He was startled and figured it out half way through the process...

They then stopped in to meet Homer, tour the gallery, and for a nice chat.

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While visiting inside the gallery Melanie emailed me a photo of Homer that she took with her iPhone over the weekend. That time I didn't catch her in the act...

Eli, if you send me the photo that you took with your camera phone I will be sure to add it to the post also.

#0097 - 07.11.10

2010-07-12T12:03:00.004-05:00

I almost missed documenting this iPhone-tog with my back turned working on the install for the opening of the upcoming 2nd Anniversary Show: 3rd Year, 3 New Artists, 3 Media but Homer alerted me to her presence in just the nick of time...

Stop by again this Saturday 7.17.10 for the opening and artist reception.

Two of the three artists, photographer Eric Bessel (NY) and painter Heidi Martin Kuster (Paris), will be in attendance to answer questions about their work.

#0096 - 07.10.10

2010-07-10T14:37:00.004-05:00

The view of Homer is a little more obstructed than normal as I put out a couple of Curtis Frillmann landscape paintings, from his series "Iron Pastorals", in the front window for the passer-byers that are out on the street enjoying the Bucktown Garden Walk.

#0095 - 07.09.10

2010-07-09T11:33:00.003-05:00

Posing with Homer through the window... *CLICK*

#0094 - 07.06.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

2010-07-06T18:19:00.011-05:00

We made new friends with the people from Tokipoki:

"Pet trading cards with a purpose" Check them out!

We hope Christy will send us her photos of Homer.

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Christy emailed us 7.07.10 after visiting the day before with Toki. Thanks for sending us your photos of Homer (& me)...

We are excited to be joining www.Tokipoki.com.

Check out a preview of Homer's card.

#0093 - 06.27.10

2010-06-27T14:45:00.001-05:00

#0092 - 06.26.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

2010-06-26T10:33:00.003-05:00

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Alicia emailed us on 6.29.10 letting us know that the above photos were of her and her husband who were in Chicago vacationing for her birthday. She went on to say, "Homer is adorable! And you caught us red handed snapping his pic...

Anyhow, your blog cracks me up. thanks!"

Thanks you Alicia for your kind words and submitting a couple great photos.

And a happy belated birthday to you -- that weekend was my birthday weekend too!

#0091 - 06.23.10

2010-06-23T15:17:00.010-05:00

How many clicks does it take...

to drive Homer crazy??

one...

a two...

three...

(replace crunch with barks)

(Homer fully crazed as she walks away)

#0090 - 06.02.10

2010-06-02T12:49:00.004-05:00

Homer was feisty after a morning full of modeling and went from the window over the front door for a change in scenery.

After his photo session the photographer and her friend came into the gallery to meet Homer in person and see some art.

What a lovely visit.

#0089 - 06.02.10

2010-06-02T10:52:00.002-05:00

#0088 - 06.02.10

2010-06-02T10:50:00.001-05:00

#0087 - 05.28.10

2010-05-28T18:35:00.003-05:00

1 YEAR OF CLICKS, 86 Photos, and many more memories...

2010-05-24T14:41:00.009-05:00

Happy 1 year anniversary to us!

I cannot believe it has already been a year since I snapped our first photos of people taking photos of my dog.

Born from simple curiosity and growing into ... well I'm not sure what

It has been a trip.

Each and every photo from #0001 - #0086...

But there are some post -- especially a lot of the PoPTPoMD FIRSTS -- that I will never forget like...:

The first multi-camera group experience (#0007-#0009),

The first time someone tried to pose with Homer (#0013),

The first accidental video as a result of the wrong camera setting (#0023),

The first time a husband directed his wife on how to shoot the photo (#0031),

The first time a movie scene was inadvertently reenacted with Homer playing a supporting role (Freeze Gopher - Carl Spackler),

The first time someone tried to conceal their camera from me after being caught in the act (#0038),

The first time a mother and daughter took photos outside, then went into another store, then came into the gallery, never said one word to me, sat down with Homer and took photos of him for a couple minutes and left (#0041 & #0041b)

The first time that someone took a photo with both a digital camera and her iPhone (#0074),

The first time someone saw me trying to take a photo of them and relocated to an area where they thought I had a blind spot (#0075)

The first time someone submitted the photo that they took to be published in the blog (#0078) Thanks Stephen!

Oh the memories.

Thanks for following or subscribing to the blog, fan-ing / liking us on Facebook, following us on TWITTER, and maybe even walking in the door at 360SEE or visiting our gallery website.

See you in year 2.

Best regards,

Homer & Jordan

*CLICK*

#0086 - 05.22.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

2010-05-22T16:34:00.003-05:00

This friendly group *clicked* a number of photos of Homer and waved hello...
...in addition to photos of Homer, they also took a photo of our "Beware of Blog" sign.

If you see this post and you *clicked* these photos please send them to us @PictsOfHomer@360SEEgallery.com
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Georgi emailed us on 05.24.10 kindly submitting these photos along with a note:

Hello Homer and his owner,

We saw you on Saturday. Here's what we got! :D

Best,

Georgi

(Girl in pink dress)

Thanks Georgi for your submission on the 1st Anniversary of Photos of People Taking Photos of My Dog.

Not only did Georgi submit the photo of Homer but also the photo of the sign about the blog.

BEWARE OF DOG BLOG

2010-05-17T10:47:00.004-05:00

F5 Russian Magazine - 05.10.10

2010-05-11T00:09:00.015-05:00

Thank you Google Translate for your help but I think something was lost in translation...

...or someone stole all my Photos of People Taking Photos of My Dog money & fame.

View the entire magazine

by downloading the pdf of the May 10th issue of F5 online or pickup a copy at one of the many Moscow locations where F5 is sold.

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What happened to the Sprite product placement?

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FULL TRANSLATION BELOW:

Based on the content I must have given another SKYPE interview to a different Russian Magazine about the internet.

(THANK YOU GARY!)

Title Page

"There's No Shortage of Characters"

A couple of years ago, Jordan Witkov opened a gallery in Chicago, bought a bulldog, and started a blog. It turned out to be a successful symbiosis: Jordan's Internet project "Photos of People Taking Photos of My Dog" helped make him rich and famous.

Main Page

Sidebar:

Interviewer: Adelaida Sigida Photographer: Brian Sorg

Jordan Witkov, 30, blogger, gallery owner. Born in Chicago. Received his BFA at age 22 from Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Managed several galleries in Chicago. Opened his own--360SEE--in 2008. Started his blog "Photos of People Taking Photos of My Dog" in 2009. Currently preparing a photo album based on his blog for publication.

Body of Article:

I knew Jordan Witkov from his blog, which consists entirely of photographs: a bulldog lies in a gallery's display window, passers-by take its picture. And at this same moment, gallery owner Jordan Witkov photographs the photographers. They look funny. Fat and skinny, white and yellow, they come up to the animal lying behind the glass with their cameras and cell phones, looking like they've never seen a dog before.

Jordan assures me that the bulldog's useful properties were revealed to him completely by accident.

"When I was little, our family had four dogs," Jordan tells me on Skype, "so it wasn't particularly surprising that my wife and I, one fine day, decided to go to the outskirts of Chicago to buy a puppy from a breeder. The fact that I was opening a gallery at that same time was just a coincidence."

There wasn't anyone at home to leave the dog with, and Jordan started bringing him to work.

"Little Homer paced back and forth for a long time, looking for the most comfortable spot, before finally ensconcing himself on the floor in front of the big window. And here began the strangest thing: people passing by started stopping and taking out cameras, most often just their cell phones. They would hang around Homer for half an hour, photographing him from different angles, until he would get fed up and simply walk off to the side. Then the idea for a new art project came to me: I decided to photograph the photographers and post the pictures on the Internet."

Jordan Witkov is 30. After finishing college, he worked as an art director, studied visual merchandising, and then he and his wife founded 360SEE, where he started selling fine art and design objects. (360SEE will be showing sneakers from Gabriel Dishaw until the end of May).

"So, do the people photographing your dog come inside to buy anything from you?"

"No, they usually don't come in. Or, for example, two girls came in yesterday, sat down on the floor, and started playing with Homer."

"And what did you say to them?"

"I didn't say anything. I hid in the corner and photographed them from there. They didn't see me."

"Aren't you afraid people will sue you for unauthorized picture-taking?"

"I always have an excuse: I didn't ask for your permission, but you didn't ask for my dog's permission, either. There's a link to the gallery on my blog. I've gotten more than one customer from that link."

"How do you spend your working day?"

"I'm at the gallery every day, including my days off. I lead conferences, watch the phone, surf the Internet. Sometimes I go out to meetings with artists, but more often, they come to me."

My conversation with Jordan was interrupted every five minutes. Homer just couldn't sit still. He was constantly jumping up and running out of the webcam's field of view, letting out a bloodcurdling bark. It seemed as if somewhere beyond the monitor's boundaries, he was trying to eat the gallery's visitors.

"What are you talking about? He's peaceable," a panting Jordan Witkov reassured me, dragging the indefatigable Homer back. "There's only one person he doesn't like: the mailman."

"So, that's the mailman coming by every five minutes?"

"No, it's workers. They're preparing the gallery for a new installation."

It turns out that Jordan Witkov recently came up with his next dog art project: he posted a request on the blog for passers-by to send him pictures of his dog. Jordan then distributed these pictures to photo artists, who put their own creative spin on them. An exhibition of these works will be mounted at the gallery soon. Profits from their sale will go to a fund to help animals.

Homer leapt from his place again and dashed off with a wild bark.

"He's mild-mannered, he's never bitten anyone. He really loves people. And they really love him. From the moment my blog appeared, I've had many requests to sell my dog."

"And you refused?"

"Of course! My standard reply is, "Everything in this gallery is for sale, except the dog." This animal has earned me more than a thousand dollars. And he's still working! Why would I sell him? And by the way, Homer doesn't just serve as advertising for the gallery--our bulldog breeder now has a waiting list for puppies."

At the end of last November, Homer put the fate of the blog in serious jeopardy: he suddenly decided not to be photographed anymore. "Homer has been avoiding windows for the past ten days," his distraught master reported on the site. Homer had decided to swap the window for a warm radiator. Then Jordan started giving weather forecasts: "We're expecting an unseasonably warm weekend. And there'll be lots of new pictures, I'm sure!" In the course of the year, Jordan posted about a hundred pictures.

"You know what the strangest part is? They don't just vanish, these characters passing by with their cameras. They reappear the next day, with their friends. And their friends bring their friends, and so on. What's in it for them? It's someone else's dog, the pictures aren't very good. They waste tons of time just to be able to show the pictures to their relatives that night after dinner. It's a mystery. But there's tons of new art projects to think up, based on that mystery."

Homer jumped up from his place again and dashed off to roar at someone.

"He's hunting for installers," chuckled Jordan. "Please don't think that I take this "art project" seriously. It's a joke. Just a joke. Although, on the other hand, the joke has turned out to be good P.R. I've often seen a person sitting or lying in a display window as a form of advertising. But a dog...that probably hasn't been done before. Although I couldn't swear to it. Well, that's it, so long, I'm off to the bank. But Homer will stay here, waiting by the window for his next photo session."

He left. And promised to return. To his blog, with new photos of amazed-looking people holding cell phone cameras.

#0085 - 05.08.10

2010-05-08T17:01:00.002-05:00

#0084 - 05.08.10

2010-05-08T15:27:00.002-05:00

#0083 - 05.08.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

2010-05-08T15:09:00.013-05:00

This iPho(ne)-tographer identified himself via email through the blog on 5.09.10. "This is me (Adam Singer - @AdamSinger) and my girlfriend: http://photosofpeopletakingphotosofmydog.blogspot.com/2010/05/0083-050810.html"

This is the first time that someone has submitted their photo of Homer to PoPTPoMD via their own blog.
See our correspondence and Adam's submitted photos taken with permission via his blog on 5.10.10.

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photos courtesy of Adam Singer and thefuturebuzz.com
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...glad you enjoy our m(art)-keting project.
PhotosofPeopleTakingPhotosofMyDog is to 360SEE as mustaches were to Dali

#0082 - 05.07.10

2010-05-07T15:16:00.002-05:00

#0081 - 05.04.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

2010-05-06T15:12:00.016-05:00

Local, Bucktown, Chicago, national, and international interest is being peaked with Photos Of People Taking Photos of My Dog.

A feature on PoPTPoMD is to be included in the upcoming issue of Russia's F5 Magazine.

After a 1hr Skype interview with a reporter and translator a couple weeks ago, F5 hired talented Chicago photographer Brian Sorg to come and capture the essence of me & Homer for the magazine's monthly Sprite sponsored "hero" section called "Our Man".

Of course I couldn't resist the opportunity to take photos of Brian taking photos of my dog (and me) ...and he kindly obliged.

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Stay tuned for information, links and images to PoPTPoMD in F5 and check out Brian Sorg's website and blog.

#0080 - 05.01.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

2010-05-01T14:58:00.004-05:00

This Homer photog was bashful about taking her photo as she saw the sign about the blog and me at the ready with my camera.

She took a photo anyway and even stopped in with her family.

We await your photo of Homer to add to your post. Email us @ PicturesOfHomer@360SEEgallery.com

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The photographer, Maris, emailed us a nice note on 5.13.10 and was kind enough to include some of her photos.

Thanks Maris!

photos courtesy of Maris

#0079 - 05.01.10

2010-05-01T10:26:00.002-05:00

#0078 - 04.24.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

2010-04-24T18:24:00.003-05:00

It only took 78 posts but Stephen emailed us his photo of Homer!

Stephen stopped in the gallery after snapping his shot of Homer and we had a nice chat and tour of 360SEE.

While you cannot see the camera in his hand -- I was a little late on getting a photo of him -- you can see his photo of Homer below.

Photo of Homer courtesy of Stephen 04.24.10

#0077 - 04.24.10

2010-04-24T11:34:00.005-05:00

#0076 - 04.23.10

2010-04-23T12:33:00.002-05:00

Happy Earth Day 2010! - 04.22.10

2010-04-22T11:29:00.007-05:00

HAPPY EARTH DAY 2010!

Come by 360SEE to buy a seedbomb out of our new GreenAid Dispenser & you can take Homer's picture too...

@360SEE Earth Day is year round -- even the day after Earth Day... Join us for our Earth Day 2010 Official Event.

Greet artist Gabriel Dishaw at the opening & artist reception for his first solo exhibition '(Not So) New Shoes' tomorrow, 4.23.10, from 7-10 pm @360SEE - 1924 N Damen Avenue Chicago

Fun with Bob - during show install- 04.22.10

2010-04-22T10:52:00.003-05:00

Bob came by to pickup up his piece from, the newly ended 360SEE show, "Arrested Moments" and had some fun with Homer...

Please forgive the mess @360SEE we are setting up for our Earth Day Show '(Not So) New Shoes' sculptures by Gabriel Dishaw.

The opening & artist reception tomorrow night 4.23.10 from 7-10pm is an Earth Day 2010 Official Event.

#0075 - 04.19.10

2010-04-19T15:26:00.002-05:00

She was trying to be sneaky photographing from 360SEE's corner blind-spot.

Homer tipped me off...Gotcha!

#0074 - 04.15.10

2010-04-15T18:26:00.004-05:00

A Photos of People Taking Photos of My Dog FIRST!

This woman takes a photo of Homer with her point and click camera...

She then puts her camera away to take a picture with her iPhone.

I think she covered all of her Homer photo bases.

It's a dog's life...

2010-04-15T13:37:00.002-05:00

Let Homer earn his keep...

It is a beautiful Spring day. Come visit 360SEE.

#0073 - 04.03.10

2010-04-03T15:42:00.003-05:00

#0072 - 04.02.10

2010-04-02T15:01:00.002-05:00

"He's so ugly he's cute," said one girl to her friends...

Obviously cute enough for her to take MULTIPLE photos.

#0071 - 04.02.10

2010-04-02T14:59:00.001-05:00

Admiring her camera-phone skills post photo. Sometimes I'm just not quick enough...

#0070 - 03.30.10

2010-03-30T16:31:00.003-05:00

Zoo rules apply. Please don't tap on the glass...
Unless this is the reaction you are looking for...

#0069 - 03.30.10

2010-03-30T11:38:00.008-05:00

I heard them through the window... "Let's take a photo." and prepared my camera as well...

We each took our shots -- But they saw me...

I jogged to the door to give them a business card & tell them about the blog...
I hope they will email their photo(s) to me to post.

#0068 - 03.27.10

2010-03-27T11:31:00.002-05:00

#0067 - 03.27.10

2010-03-27T11:01:00.002-05:00

Homer reacted to the camera...

I'm not sure the photographer's friend knew that Homer was real.

Homer Turns 2 Today.. Thanks for the reminder.

2010-03-25T13:29:00.013-05:00

I have to admit I knew Homer's birthday was coming up towards the end of the month but forgot it was today.
Thanks to Homer's Vet, Mid North Animal Hospital, for the very personalized birthday card....

Homer really seemed to enjoy it.

See the card for yourself @:
www.sloppykisscards.com/partnerfetch.php?partnerid=vetinsite&partnerAffiliateId=2209&cardId=v16gtxbr5q

I guess he has a short attention span..

Happy Birthday Homey!

So much for Spring...

2010-03-20T15:31:00.005-05:00

Yesterday was sunny and 65° today it is 31° and snowing...

It has been a busy day with 360SEE gallery collectors and enthusiasts coming by to see 'Arrested Moments' new paintings by Chris Crites...
However, those walking on the streets have their heads down and cameras are remaining sheathed inside pockets and purses.

#0066 - 03.14.10

2010-03-14T14:10:00.004-05:00

Cell phone photog & Homer stare each other down...

#0065 - 03.06.10

2010-03-06T16:06:00.002-06:00

#0064 - 03.06.10

2010-03-06T16:00:00.002-06:00

#0063 - 03.06.10

2010-03-06T15:45:00.006-06:00

Homer poses nicely for the first photo...
But one too many shots or tapping on the glass and Homer may go all Sean Penn on you...

#0062 - 03.06.10

2010-03-06T15:33:00.002-06:00

The birds begin to flock north, the plants show signs that they are beginning to bud, and the cameras and cell phones begin to 'click'.
Welcome back Photos of People Taking Photos of My Dog.

Sunny & 35° - 03.04.10

2010-03-04T11:57:00.006-06:00

Homer is ready for his closeup...

Brr.. It is cold. Photo taken inside.

2010-02-09T13:27:00.003-06:00

As the snow falls and we are threatened with 12"-14" of snow through Wednesday the sidewalks are empty along the 1900 block of North Damen Avenue. I think we are all looking forward to Spring.
However, that hasn't stopped people's interest in Homer.

Lauren kindly sent us a photo of Homer that they snapped inside the warm gallery on 2.6.10.
Thanks for the photo Lauren.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Jordan & Homer of 360SEE

Cold has put a freeze on People Taking Photos of My Dog

2010-01-31T11:07:00.004-06:00

Homer lays in wait...
Longing for Spring and the attention it brings.

In the mean time consulting on art placement for the upcoming exhibition "Metal v. Wood" @ 360SEE.

#0061 - 12.28.09

2009-12-28T15:30:00.002-06:00

I heard him say "I need to get a picture of that dog" through the door or this shot would have never been taken.

#0060 - 12.12.09

2009-12-12T11:27:00.002-06:00

#0059 - 12.06.09

2009-12-06T13:29:00.008-06:00

Considering the photographer's hat and coat ...
Homer looked back at me for reassurance that he wasn't going to be made into a scarf.
Don't worry Homer, we only exhibit Vegan taxidermy at 360SEE.

#0058 - 12.02.09

2009-12-02T15:24:00.004-06:00

The crowd kept growing as the flashes went off!

Photos of People Taking Photos of My Dog

Photo Shoot in the Sky. Homer: 2008 - 2011

Moving on...

Continued lack of posts explained...

Lack of posts explained...

#0135 - 12.09.10

#0134 - 11.21.10

#0133 - 11.20.10

#0132 - 11.06.10

#0131 - 10.23.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

#0130 - 10.15.10

Don't let street construction slow *clicks* down

#0129 - 10.01.10

Translation of Russian Article in F5 Magazine

#0128 - 09.25.10

#0127 - 09.25.10

#0126 - 09.23.10

#0125 - 09.19.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

#0124 - 09.17.10

#0123 - 09.13.10

#0122 - 09.04.10

Homer prepares for opening tonight!

#0121 - 08.28.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

#0120 - 08.26.10

#0119 - 08.22.10

#0118 - 08.22.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

#0117 - 08.22.10

#0116 - 08.21.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

#0115 - 08.21.10

Not just *CLICKS* - Homer inspired portrait

#0114 - 08.20.10 - PHOTO CAPTURE & SUBMISSION

#0113 - 08.17.10

#0112 - 08.16.10

#0111 - 08.16.10

#0110 - 08.14.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

#0109 - 08.14.10

#0108a - 08.14.10

#0108 - 08.14.10

Photos of People Taking Photos of My Dog(s)

#0107 - 08.07.10

#0106 - 08.07.10

#0105 - 08.05.10

#0104 - 07.31.10

#0103 - 07.31.10

#0102 - 07.31.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

Homer Trading Cards - GET YOURS TODAY!

#0101 - 07.24.10

#0100 - 07.15.10

#0099 - 07.15.10

#0098 - 07.13.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

#0097 - 07.11.10

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#0095 - 07.09.10

#0094 - 07.06.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

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#0092 - 06.26.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

#0091 - 06.23.10

#0090 - 06.02.10

#0089 - 06.02.10

#0088 - 06.02.10

#0087 - 05.28.10

1 YEAR OF CLICKS, 86 Photos, and many more memories...

#0086 - 05.22.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

BEWARE OF DOG BLOG

F5 Russian Magazine - 05.10.10

#0085 - 05.08.10

#0084 - 05.08.10

#0083 - 05.08.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

#0082 - 05.07.10

#0081 - 05.04.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

#0080 - 05.01.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

#0079 - 05.01.10

#0078 - 04.24.10 - PHOTO SUBMISSION

#0077 - 04.24.10

#0076 - 04.23.10

Happy Earth Day 2010! - 04.22.10

Fun with Bob - during show install- 04.22.10

#0075 - 04.19.10

#0074 - 04.15.10

It's a dog's life...

Don't let street construction slow clicks down

Not just CLICKS - Homer inspired portrait