Watchful Waiting [Contest Finalists October 2013]
Uploaded: October 21, 2013 16:11:04
I’ve seen it all before. He stops and stares for a few moments, then makes his tall metal stick have three legs, and then he kisses it. Eventually it makes a clicking sound and he quits kissing it. Then he stares off somewhere again. I rarely know what he stares at. There’s nothing there to chase or eat. Then, usually and if I’m lucky, he will make his stick have one leg again, pick it up, and we finally continue on our beach walk! I’m such a lucky dog to have him as my master… that’s why I wait for him. Usually.
Quote of the Day: “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” –Anatole France
Nikon D700, 20 mm f/2.8D Lens @ f/5.0, 1/100 sec exposure. ISO 200. 3/11/2013, 7:33 AM, Port Orford, OR, USA (POTD, 10/22/2013–2291)
Exif: F Number: 5, ExposureTime: 100/10000 seconds, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 20.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700
Carol Teal October 21, 2013
Beautiful color and love your dog! I was really confused about the metal stick at first until I read through the whole description! I am sure you both enjoy these beautiful beach walks!#1549484
Chris Ebben October 21, 2013
Have to admit, I had to read it a 2nd time also!! Great scene & subject & story from a dog's point of view. Good work=^..^= #10878078Ray October 21, 2013
Excellent work here, Randall! Beautifully composed. #10878098Phyllis A. Houghton November 29, 2013
Congrats of Oshie!! #10910015Michelle Alton November 30, 2013
Oshie is a GREAT writer, a beautiful...gorgeous dog, and she also has sophisticated taste in landscapes.Congratulations on this wonderful finalist! #10910090
JO ANN CLEVELAND December 03, 2013
Congrats on your super finalist Randall!jo ann c.
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Ray December 03, 2013
Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist, Randall! #10914281Merna L. Nobile December 13, 2013
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