Patience
Oh the conflict between being obedient and waiting for permission to swim –
And the overwhelming desire to jump in as soon as possible.
St. Augustine once said that “Patience is the companion of wisdom.”
I’m sure this is why I will never be as wise as Oscar.
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PRECIOUSNESS!!! love this!
May 12, 2012 at 16:27
Absolutely beautiful photo! The colours, the details – everything is perfect.
May 12, 2012 at 16:27
A real study in patience. You’ve captured it so well. Just such a beautiful dog. The water reminds me of some of the ways Monet captured water in his work.
May 12, 2012 at 16:34
Perfect shot! Oscar is a great model…
May 12, 2012 at 16:36
haha there are def times i could use a bit more patience…cause i love jumping in…happy saturday! smiles.
May 12, 2012 at 16:39
He’s so incredible!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
May 12, 2012 at 16:43
A wonderful capture of your beautiful dog!
May 12, 2012 at 16:44
Wonderful!
May 12, 2012 at 16:46
I do love your Oscar and what a terrific capture for the day! He is such a beauty! What would we do without our dogs???? Have a wonderful weekend — all of you!!
May 12, 2012 at 16:55
Oh, I love your Oscar posts and images.;) Lovely sentiments in the text as well, I am too much more inclined to surrender to temptation, just like Oscar Wild.;) I am back blogging, nice catching up with you.;)
xoxo
May 12, 2012 at 16:56
–Oscar is the Buddah of all dogs.
He’s one of my favorite pets. Xx
May 12, 2012 at 17:39
A great shot of an awesome dog.
May 12, 2012 at 17:39
The waiting is the hardest part!
May 12, 2012 at 18:04
He’s been listening to Elizabeth I – she apparently said that if one really wants something, one knows how to be patient for it…
May 12, 2012 at 18:04
what a gorgeous picture…. and a beautiful dog. ♥
May 12, 2012 at 18:26
Oscar is such a beautiful colour.
May 12, 2012 at 18:26
Oscar is a wonder! -Danette
May 12, 2012 at 18:34
He looks like such a sweet pup!
May 12, 2012 at 18:44
so sweet ♥
May 12, 2012 at 19:21
What a beautiful dog and he isd good and obedient too. Wonderful dog.
May 12, 2012 at 19:31
I had never heard that phrase, but it makes complete sense! Hopefully, your little obedient companion got the go-ahead to jump in!
May 12, 2012 at 19:51
I love your dog, friend to everybody.
May 12, 2012 at 20:40
Great picture of Oscar!! Very nice
May 12, 2012 at 20:53
love this post
May 12, 2012 at 21:15
Beautiful photo!
May 12, 2012 at 22:02
Wise words, Fiona. But, he looks like he is wet!
May 12, 2012 at 22:33
He is wet. He’s waiting to jump in again… and again… and again…
May 13, 2012 at 07:16
I love this portrait of Oscar and how you’ve processed it!
May 12, 2012 at 22:39
That water looks so good! How does he wait? I’m not sure I could, and I can’t even swim. Amazing photo and amazing subject. He’s gorgeous!
May 12, 2012 at 23:04
Oscar is waiting for his mates to play with him.
May 13, 2012 at 00:13
St.Augustine was correct and Oscar is a very wise dog. I think he learned that from his Momma!
I grew up with the adage: Patience is a virtue.
May 13, 2012 at 00:38
Awww! You really get some great shots of that pup! Love this! =)
May 13, 2012 at 00:42
Beautiful. Patience is always needed for everyone. It improves us.
May 13, 2012 at 01:46
Oscar has more patience than Kelly!!!
May 13, 2012 at 02:13
He truly looks like he is smiling!
May 13, 2012 at 02:37
Oscar is my hero! I love this photo. The love of life is dripping from his coat.
May 13, 2012 at 03:00
I always love seeing Oscar in your photos, great shot. Have a great weekend!
May 13, 2012 at 03:09
I love the contrast of texture and color.
May 13, 2012 at 04:09
Wonderful quote. Oscar is one special dog.
May 13, 2012 at 04:13
Oscar looks most reflective… (and huggable!)
May 13, 2012 at 04:37
What a great photo. We could learn so much from our pets if we would only take the time to listen.
May 13, 2012 at 07:00
Absolutely wonderful and great wisdom!
May 13, 2012 at 08:34
I love it. And how long did he/could he wait?
May 13, 2012 at 09:03
Beautiful colors and Dog, very nice photo
May 13, 2012 at 09:29
Hello, Lady Fi,
Your dog and our dog have similarities – same golden coat and agreeable demeanor. Ours is a female, though, with hardly any aggression in her body. ^^ Just dropping by to say I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award.
Please see – http://35andupcynicismonhold.wordpress.com/2012/05/11/brownie-points/ Thanks and have a fun weekend… 
May 13, 2012 at 09:35
I think you have a point there Fi. My Mum used to say “Patience is a virtue” – dave
May 13, 2012 at 10:28
Beautiful photographs, doggy is an outstanding model. I am greeting
May 13, 2012 at 12:23
He is patient. He is wise. AND he is handsome!!!
May 13, 2012 at 13:17
He’s a beauty and you’ve captured him well.
May 13, 2012 at 13:17
Wonderful post. Well done.
May 13, 2012 at 14:10
awww… love ya!!
Woof woof
from Bozo
Pets forever
May 13, 2012 at 14:59
Patience feels so apropos. I am learning to be patient by not blogging daily. It feels like the space between words and photos increases into a sense of joy. Perhaps this beauty understands that already. Lovely photo.
May 13, 2012 at 15:56
lol, it seems like patience, but I wonder…? Nice shot anyway.
May 13, 2012 at 17:49
Lovely dog ♥ the contrast of the colours is perfect. Love the water….!
May 13, 2012 at 18:40
Hope Oscar enjoyed himself.
May 13, 2012 at 20:04
Worth waiting for – lol.
Great post and pic
May 13, 2012 at 22:03
Just perfect and pretty!
May 13, 2012 at 22:23
Oscar can teach us many lessons. Beautiful shot!
May 14, 2012 at 00:59
Happy Mother’s Day! Love the photo of Oscar it is perfect!
May 14, 2012 at 02:00
Fantastic shot.
May 14, 2012 at 02:15
Beautiful! And such a good dog!
May 14, 2012 at 03:03
Oscar sure looks wisdom personified:)
May 14, 2012 at 06:03
wow! beautifully captured
thanks
May 14, 2012 at 06:47
Good dog. Gorgeous image.
May 14, 2012 at 13:20
Makes wisdom seem so simple. Maybe we just over think it. Thanks for the lesson Oscar! ~Regards, Dan
May 14, 2012 at 14:57
Patience is knowing self maybe.
May 15, 2012 at 06:49
There used to say a pictures says thousand words… Its so perfect to the phrase! Wonderful image.
May 15, 2012 at 18:36
Such a sweet shot! Love it!
May 16, 2012 at 05:13
Such a beautifully composed shot Lady Fi, Oscar is certainly more patient than I.
May 18, 2012 at 17:35
what a beautiful dog…love the shot too and the view
Dropping by from Camera Critters
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May 19, 2012 at 12:37
Lady Fi, I love this photo and the caption is just perfect. I hope your weather is getting warmer.
June 4, 2012 at 01:51