Ruby’s previous owner trained her to jump up
On very tall rocks for treats. She seems to enjoy it.
Last week, the mornings were cold (minus temperatures)
But Ruby decided to break through the ice for a swim anyway.
She then scaled a tall rock
And decided to share a spring shower with me.
Once out of the water,
She started to steam in the cold air.
No matter how hard he tried,
Simson just wasn’t agile enough to jump onto the top of that tall tall rock!
In the meantime, Ruby remained at the top,
Enjoying the sunshine in majestic solitude.
For more rocky stories, please visit: Our World.
Lady Fi 
Ruby is QUEEN of the World up there on that rock… Bet that water was COLD though… Hope you didn’t get too wet when she ‘showered’ you… ha ha … Poor Simpson. He looks like he wants to get on that rock also…
Great post.
Hugs,
Betsy
LikeLike
The water is just above zero and the temp was minus 8 C, so it really was cold!
Lady Fi wrote: > >
LikeLike
How adorable! Really love the images when she was shaking her furs with the light drops from behind! gorgeous images!
LikeLike
I love those. Brave dog to jump in the cold, she looks very happy with herself.
LikeLike
Well, if you’ve got it, flaunt it. Great pics, capture the moment. 🙂
LikeLike
wow !!!! – i love them all 🙂
LikeLike
oh, such sweet babies!
LikeLike
Simson seem bummed he can’t get on the rock.
LikeLike
Ze zit op haar troon…. 🙂 🙂 🙂
LikeLike
Oh yes, isn’t she so beautiful, alive with the cold lake.
LikeLike
What a gal, I can’t imagine swimming in that icy water!
LikeLike
Oh, poor Simson..how he wish he could be up there on the tall rock with Ruby. Such fun and joy to see them enjoying themselves.
LikeLike
Your titles are always such a lure — dog-gone it! 🙂
LikeLike
Ruby is brave and beautiful. Simon is merely awesome and beautiful. It’s a win win! Such wonderful portraits of such lovely dogs!
LikeLike
She is indeed a rock n roll queen!
LikeLike
Love the shower of spray when Ruby shakes herself!
LikeLike
Those are terrific shots of the beautiful Ruby! The shots are so clear, I can see all the strands of fur. Just like a wonderful painting. Happy St. Patrick’s day if you celebrate 🙂
LikeLike
She is a dynamic dog Fiona!
Simson looks forlorn …
Beautifully captured.
LikeLike
Adorable! 🙂
LikeLike
Great and beautiful pictures!
LikeLike
Great fast shots with the water droplets flying – magnificent! Lovely pups!
LikeLike
Hi! Visiting from TO40 – Your photos are gorgeous and your writing is so lovely 🙂 Thanks for the nice break in my day! BTW – I think everyone would love it if you shared a video of you peeling bananas with your toes!
LikeLike
Adorable your dog !! I ‘love when it shakes !!
LikeLike
Love your dog posts and photos! They certainly live life with gusto. 🙂
LikeLike
Very nice pictures, great !!
LikeLike
Queen Ruby ROCKKKKKKKKKKKS. xx
LikeLike
Love these shots, it makes for a wonderful story 🙂
LikeLike
Great post about your brave beautiful dogs.
LikeLike
She’s the Queen of the castle!
Gorgeous images, beautiful dogs.
LikeLike
Ooooh that cold shower doesn’t sound good (for you). Everything else is wonderful! I hope Simpson got a treat even if he couldn’t jump up the rock. They are both so beautiful and happy looking.
LikeLike
Oh, I do love your doggies!! Such great photos!! Thanks for the smiles!!!
LikeLike
Fine portraits!
ALOHA from Honolulu
ComfortSpiral
=^..^=
LikeLike
Beautiful shots of your very wet and fun loving doggie!
Happy Weekend to you,
artmusedog and carol
LikeLike
amazing Ruby can jump into that cold water.
LikeLike
she should have icicles on her fur.
LikeLike
Fiona, I love how you captured the sprays of water and steam coming off Ruby’s fur. Faaaaabulous!
Also, the expression on Simon’s face is so adorably priceless! What sweet eyes 🙂
Have a super week, my friend!
X
LikeLike
Ruby is beaut and so are your photos.
LikeLike
Beautiful Photos!! Oh my, I just love the eyes of your dogs.
xx oo
Carla
LikeLike
She made it easier to get such stunning photos of her too. Gorgeous shots, and I love the back light. Jen
LikeLike
Ruby and Simson look pretty content, even in the cold ~ happy babies to have such a wonderful mum.
LikeLike
I love how you have captured the sunlit drops and that expression on Simpson’s face!
LikeLike
Awesome photos! I shared many such showers with our German shepherd. 🙂
LikeLike
It must have felt wonderful to have the warm sun on his coat after the icy swim. Have a great week.
LikeLike
I can just hear her thoughts–Nonny, nonny, nonny, you can’t get up here!!!!! HA!
LikeLike
Adorable photos of a happy dog !
LikeLike
What an incredible dog to endure such cold temperatures. She looks so regal up on that rock.
LikeLike
Poor Simson bestest by a girl! He deserves a treat for trying …
LikeLike
What a beauty!
LikeLike
Heart warming captures!!
LikeLike
What a whippersnapper Ruby is! Great warmth generated from those dogs…literally and figuratively speaking…:)JP
LikeLike
I especially love the backlit photos of Ruby. She is a beauty!
LikeLike
Wonderful happy images……….It never ceases to amaze me how they don’t notice the wet and cold……..until later!
Blissfully living in the moment!
LikeLike
That dog glows like an angel!
LikeLike
Hi Lady Fi, Such sweet dogs … I can only imagine taking them on a walk … they would be the envy of the neighborhood! Thanks for sharing and have a great day! John
LikeLike
Love these wet pictures a lot 🙂
LikeLike
Such adorable darlings. Lots of love to them. 🙂
And I wish you many more spring showers.
LikeLike
ahhhhhhhhhhhhh…beautiful pups…great shots of them
LikeLike
Where’s Oscar’s old pal, Ollie?
Haven’t seen him for ages too.
LikeLike
I wonder if you mean Oscar’s old pal, Frodo? His son….
He died of cancer a few years ago aged only 5.
Lady Fi wrote: > >
LikeLike
wow that picture with the snow in the background looked like blue skies with clouds for a second…
ha, hope you did not get too wet…
LikeLike
Wow…beautiful babies you have. Jumping of rocks is amazing. My Daisy is 12 years old and she never runs out of energy. I can’t wait for spring so that I can taker her our for a swim. She loves the water too.
LikeLike
awwwww, both are beautiful, enjoying the view wherever they are!!!
LikeLike
ahhhh, wonderful!
LikeLike
The expression on Simson’s face is hysterical. Someday, sweet boy. Someday. Meanwhile, Ruby is absolutely glorious. What presence!
LikeLike
Wow! that is lots of fun time.
LikeLike
Soooo adorable and brave (amazing Ruby jumps into that cold water)
LikeLike
Such lovely clicks. Loved the partial silhouette specially 🙂
LikeLike
Such a beauty! As always, your photos are breathtaking …
LikeLike
The steaming shot is my favorite, and I feel sorry for Simson, poor baby. Those eyes say it all! Great series of shots!
LikeLike
Such sweet animals :)) Lovely photos :))
Greetings
LikeLike
Poor Simson! His face seems to suggest he thinks it’s totally unfair that Ruby is up there on top of the world. Fabulous shots, especially the second one, of two very sweet and handsome dogs.
LikeLike
She looks happy up there. I love the light in the photo where she’s shaking herself off.
LikeLike
Ruby is Queen of the Mountain! I hope the lens stayed dry.
LikeLike
Such wonderful shots!
They are both so beautiful 🙂
LikeLike
looks so active and loved the use of light 🙂
LikeLike
Look at their appearances under the sunny rays… Gorgeous pics!! A sunny day of Spring to you and family!
LikeLike
wow!! look at her…. absolutely gorgeous and how brave to jump into that freezing water!
LikeLike
An excellent narrative of this dog’s chilly bath and rock sitting for a treat. I really like the backlit quality of the light.
LikeLike
Gorgeous photos of beautiful dogs!
LikeLike
Sweet!
LikeLike
Ruby looks so majestic sitting high up on that rock, and she doesn’t look cold at all after swimming in the freezing lake. Brave girl!
LikeLike
Ruby is a great dog … and knows it.
LikeLike
i’m not really a “dog person” but I could fall in love with Ruby.
LikeLike
Awesome dog portrait series, wonderful light and colors, love it whit the water drops 🙂
LikeLike
This is such an amazing and joyful post!! Love your cute Ruby!!
best regards and enjoy the rest of the week.
xo, isabella
LikeLike
A dog shaking itself free of water is a sight I never get tired of seeing for some reason. You captured it perfectly.
LikeLike
These are remarkably beautiful photos of your “polar bear” dogs Fi. The light is magnificent, and they look so pleased with themselves, swimming in that ice cold water!
LikeLike
Gosh that is cold Fiona, so surprised that Ruby loves to swim when it’s freezing like that.. haha! she like to share the wet 🙂
LikeLike
Winderful set of photos to capture a moment in time
LikeLike
Shake. Rattle. And hum. Shaken’ what her momma gave her. Alive in the moment, what other reasons are there to celebrate and dance.
LikeLike
très beau
LikeLike
That was some shower!! Poor Simson stuck on the ground:)
LikeLike