“This photo project shows these canines have an aging message.”
“Puppies steal people’s hearts. But then they age and cease to elicit as many “awws” as they once did. Canadian photographer Pete Thorne wondered why.
“So the 35-year-old set out to photograph elderly dogs in a project he’s titled: “Old Faithful.” The goal is to show the beauty and grace of older pets. Along the way, Thorne makes you think about how we see these traits in people, too.
“‘All the telltale signs point to a life lived, and there’s a history behind those eyes, even if they are clouded over and aren’t working too well,’ Thorne says. ‘I just think there is so much character to these old doggies’ faces.’”
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