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.
For more patient creatures, please visit: Camera Critters.
Lady Fi 
PRECIOUSNESS!!! love this!
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Absolutely beautiful photo! The colours, the details – everything is perfect. 🙂
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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.
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Perfect shot! Oscar is a great model…
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haha there are def times i could use a bit more patience…cause i love jumping in…happy saturday! smiles.
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He’s so incredible!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
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A wonderful capture of your beautiful dog!
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Wonderful!
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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!!
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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
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–Oscar is the Buddah of all dogs.
He’s one of my favorite pets. Xx
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A great shot of an awesome dog.
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The waiting is the hardest part!
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He’s been listening to Elizabeth I – she apparently said that if one really wants something, one knows how to be patient for it…
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what a gorgeous picture…. and a beautiful dog. ♥
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Oscar is such a beautiful colour.
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Oscar is a wonder! -Danette
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He looks like such a sweet pup!
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so sweet ♥
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What a beautiful dog and he isd good and obedient too. Wonderful dog.
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I had never heard that phrase, but it makes complete sense! Hopefully, your little obedient companion got the go-ahead to jump in! 🙂
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I love your dog, friend to everybody.
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Great picture of Oscar!! Very nice
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love this post 🙂
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Beautiful photo!
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Wise words, Fiona. But, he looks like he is wet!
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He is wet. He’s waiting to jump in again… and again… and again…
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I love this portrait of Oscar and how you’ve processed it!
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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!
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Oscar is waiting for his mates to play with him. 🙂
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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.
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Awww! You really get some great shots of that pup! Love this! =)
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Beautiful. Patience is always needed for everyone. It improves us.
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Oscar has more patience than Kelly!!!
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He truly looks like he is smiling!
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Oscar is my hero! I love this photo. The love of life is dripping from his coat.
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I always love seeing Oscar in your photos, great shot. Have a great weekend!
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I love the contrast of texture and color.
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Wonderful quote. Oscar is one special dog.
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Oscar looks most reflective… (and huggable!)
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What a great photo. We could learn so much from our pets if we would only take the time to listen.
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Absolutely wonderful and great wisdom!
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I love it. And how long did he/could he wait?
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Beautiful colors and Dog, very nice photo
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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… 🙂
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I think you have a point there Fi. My Mum used to say “Patience is a virtue” – dave
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Beautiful photographs, doggy is an outstanding model. I am greeting
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He is patient. He is wise. AND he is handsome!!!
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He’s a beauty and you’ve captured him well.
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Wonderful post. Well done.
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awww… love ya!!
Woof woof
from Bozo
Pets forever
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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.
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lol, it seems like patience, but I wonder…? Nice shot anyway.
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Lovely dog ♥ the contrast of the colours is perfect. Love the water….!
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Hope Oscar enjoyed himself.
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Worth waiting for – lol.
Great post and pic
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Just perfect and pretty!
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Oscar can teach us many lessons. Beautiful shot!
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Happy Mother’s Day! Love the photo of Oscar it is perfect! 🙂
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Fantastic shot.
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Beautiful! And such a good dog!
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Oscar sure looks wisdom personified:)
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wow! beautifully captured
thanks
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Good dog. Gorgeous image. 🙂
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Makes wisdom seem so simple. Maybe we just over think it. Thanks for the lesson Oscar! ~Regards, Dan
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Patience is knowing self maybe.
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There used to say a pictures says thousand words… Its so perfect to the phrase! Wonderful image.
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Such a sweet shot! Love it!
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Such a beautifully composed shot Lady Fi, Oscar is certainly more patient than I.
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what a beautiful dog…love the shot too and the view 🙂 Dropping by from Camera Critters
http://www.kidsnpet.com/2012/05/barney-our-black-cat/
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Lady Fi, I love this photo and the caption is just perfect. I hope your weather is getting warmer.
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