Traveling Photographer Documents Life He’s Built on the Road With His Coonhound

Dog Family Photo

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For the past decade, photographer Theron Humphrey has been adventuring with this best friend, Maddie the coonhound. The beautiful pup became famous years ago thanks to her affinity for standing on everything—from giant watermelons to playground equipment. Nowadays, there is less standing, but she and Humphrey are still traveling. They take plenty of time to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and moments with their human pals. Through Humphrey's photographs, it's clear that a home is wherever the two are together.

Although there is a book based on Maddie balancing on different objects, Humphrey more often captures her being a “lazy” coonhound. He showcases Maddie living her best life; she’ll snooze in a camping chair, sprawl on in a field of wildflowers, and find her moment of zen wrapped up in bedsheets. In each photo, she’s perfectly content enjoying these simple moments in the solitude of rural America.

Scroll down for more adorable photos of Maddie. If you enjoy seeing her snuggly side, be sure to pick up Humphrey’s book Maddie Lounging On Thingsnow available on Amazon.

For the past decade, photographer Theron Humphrey has been adventuring with Maddie the coonhound.

Maddie the Coonhound and Theron Humphrey

During that time, he's captured her standing on things and lounging all over the country.

Maddie the Coonhound and Theron Humphrey

Maddie the Coonhound

Maddie the Coonhound

The results are unique family photos that highlight home is with the people we love.

Maddie the Coonhound

Maddie the Coonhound

Maddie the Coonhound

Maddie the Coonhound

Maddie the Coonhound

Maddie the Coonhound

Maddie the Coonhound

Maddie the Coonhound

Dog Family Photo

Maddie the Coonhound and Theron Humphrey

Maddie the Coonhound

Maddie the Coonhound

Maddie the Coonhound on Things

Maddie the Coonhound

Maddie the Coonhound

Maddie the Coonhound

Dog Family Photo

Maddie the Coonhound

Theron Humphrey: Website | Facebook | Instagram

My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Theron Humphrey.

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Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met, Manager of My Modern Met Store, and co-host of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. As an illustrator and writer living in Seattle, she chronicles illustration, embroidery, and beyond through her blog Brown Paper Bag and Instagram @brwnpaperbag. She wrote a book about embroidery artist Sarah K. Benning titled 'Embroidered Life' that was published by Chronicle Books in 2019. Sara is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art. She earned her BFA in Illustration in 2008 and MFA in Illustration Practice in 2013.
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