This series of photographs was taken in 2004. I happened to be down by the lake with an old friend when one of my neighbor’s dogs, Buddy, came dashing our way and headed straight for the water. There’s something nice about seeing dogs happy and carefree. Lelia Katherine Thomas / leliathomas@gmail.com OR Twitter @leliathomas / www.leliathomas.com —-—- Want a free, high quality copy of this? Download it via BitTorrent. —-—- This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license. You are free to ‘remix’ it under noncommercial terms. For more information about remixing my work, visit this page on my website.
St Kilda beach, Melbourne
you’ll never be out to sea with this fun snorkel doggy design. A Corrie Kuipers Original.
Fire Rooster 1957 A Fire Rooster’s image is his most prized possession. He spends an inordinate amount of time trying to look good. To others he may appear vain. He flaunts a dramatic style, yet he is a brilliant social organizer who loves to plan parties and gatherings. Fire Cocks do have a tendency to be bossy and this combined with their innate bluntness often causes hurt feelings and bruised egos with friends and co-workers. In spite of these challenges these Roosters make great leaders, always creative, diligent and motivated. In matters of Love the Rooster fares best with the Ox, Snake and occasionally the Dragon. Expect conflict with the Rat, Tiger, Rabbit, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, and other Roosters. The Dog will bore you The Sheep requires lots of compromise. Wood signs will feed Fire, Water Signs will quench their heat. Earth signs will be created by Fire, Metal Signs will be melted by Fire. With just these few simple concepts the Fire Cock can seek the partner of their greatest compatibility In short marry a Wood Oxen or Snake Avoid the Water Rat. Roosters are generally pretty black or white when it comes to their feelings. They like you, or they don’t, / nothing in between. Vocal with opinions and ideas, Roosters can be tight-lipped about their personal emotions and feelings. They don’t wear their hearts on their sleeves. They are intensely private people who never kiss and tell. Roosters are not easy to live with. If you can get past their bossy, obstinate, my way or no way exterior, you find a wonderfully romantic, caring individual hidden beneath. Heart of solid gold and they genuinely care about their family and friends as much as they care about themselves. Not suited for a sensitive partner, their candor and wit can be humiliating many times. Roosters are often highly critical of their partners, expecting too much of them. / Roosters need a stable companion, someone who can take everything he dishes out. He needs someone who will stand up to him and his mincing words and quickly put him in place when need be. Roosters need partners who will deflate them when they are too high on themselves and at the same time tolerate their constant boasting. The Chinese lunar calendar is considered to be the longest chronological record of time, dating back to 2637 BC when the zodiac was first introduced. Each Chinese lunar year is represented by an animal sign. Lord Buddha realizing he was about to reach the final level of enlightenment requested a meeting with all the animals of the world so he could bless them. Only twelve animals responded. In recognition of their devotion, Lord Buddha then named each year of the twelve-year cycle in their honor. Each year is named according to the order in which the animals appeared before him. For centuries this system of five basic elements and twelve personality types has been used to help compatible couples find happiness and marital bliss. In the past matching was usually done by a village matchmaker. It is my intention to combine this ancient system of finding love with the modern internet. Millions of people use internet matchmaking sites only to find matches half way around the world. For a fraction of the price, you can buy your personalizes Chinese astrology shirt and the shirts of those best suited for you and start to wear them. Who knows a Fire Rabbit may just walk up to you and say “I have been looking for you all my life” Or you may be wearing a Water Tiger shirt and someone absolutely perfect says, “Hey that’s my sign” So let my grand social experiment begin.
Fire Horse 1906 and 1966 The Fire Horse is fully animated and very sociable. With his wild side he lives life on the edge. Fire Horses are very lucky or unlucky. Fortune spurns or favors them. They love excitement, action and change. Their Fire element makes them passionate about their deepest feelings and they take a definite stand in any situation. Fire Horses are never undecied about anything and have definitive opinions about the world. Their tempers can be overbearing Horses can be energetic spouses who fall in love rapidly. Horses have boundless energy and spend more time on the go than they do at rest. With their spontaneity comes impatience. This is demonstrated especially when they meet someone they want to be involved with. Known for throwing themselves into a relationship, they sometimes loose tiny bits and pieces of themselves along the way. As mature adults Horses are more stable and their adult relationships are more successful. In matters of Love the Horses fares best with the Sheep, Tiger, Dragon, and the Pig. Expect conflict with the Rat, Rabbit, Snake and other Horses, the Ox will bore you Wood signs will feed Fire, Water Signs will quench their heat. Earth signs will be created by Fire, Metal Signs will be melted by Fire. With just these few simple concepts the Fire Horse can seek the partner of their greatest compatibility. In short marry a Wood Sheep, Tiger or Dragon Avoid the Water Snake. The Horse is exciting and extroverted, vivid and animated. / The Horse is the life of any party he attends. Bursting with energy, looking for the next place to kick up his heels and hang loose, he entertains friends and strangers alike with his humor and appeal. The Horse Year is the seventh in the Chinese astrological cycle, following the Snake Years, recurring every twelfth year. Though the starting day of the year may vary the majority of people born in the years, 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, and 2002 are Horses Horses are quick-witted. They are intelligent and use their practicality to their advantage in business and personal situations. They quickly pick up new skills and are able to handle many different tasks at one time. Their ambition can be harmful as they often don’t finish what they start for fear of missing out on the next big challenge. In general Horses are trustworthy, friendly and open-minded. They are good friends who will always be honest with you. They are good confidants but do enjoy their alone time and are usually very independent people. They struggle with obstinacy and can be very self-centered. Often a close associate may see a temper tantrum from a Horse that does not get his way. Horses can feel remorse for this action, yet not all people will be able to forgive their angry reactions. June is the month of the Horse making the Western astrological counterpart the Gemini. Horses are self-reliant, joyful, outgoing and sophisticated but can be greedy, resilient and arrogant, The Chinese lunar calendar is considered to be the longest chronological record of time, dating back to 2637 BC when the zodiac was first introduced. Each Chinese lunar year is represented by an animal sign. Lord Buddha realizing he was about to reach the final level of enlightenment requested a meeting with all the animals of the world so he could bless them. Only twelve animals responded. In recognition of their devotion, Lord Buddha then named each year of the twelve-year cycle in their honor. Each year is named according to the order in which the animals appeared before him. For centuries this system of five basic elements and twelve personality types has been used to help compatible couples find happiness and marital bliss. In the past matching was usually done by a village matchmaker. It is my intention to combine this ancient system of finding love with the modern internet. Millions of people use internet matchmaking sites only to find matches half way around the world. For a fraction of the price, you can buy your personalizes Chinese astrology shirt and the shirts of those best suited for you and start to wear them. Who knows a Fire Rabbit may just walk up to you and say “I have been looking for you all my life” Or you may be wearing a Water Tiger shirt and someone absolutely perfect says, “Hey that’s my sign” So let my grand social experiment begin
Earth Ox 1949 and 2009 Earth Oxen are the most reliable and diligent of all the Oxen. Earth Oxen have few negative characteristics. These Oxen have good judgment, and an understanding of successful financial dealings. Other people look up to Earth Oxen in part due to their reliability, sincerity and modest ambitions. They can be relied upon to tackle any workload when it becomes too overbearing for others. They are loyal and compassionate with family and friends. As might be expected those born under the influence of the Ox are usually fortunate to be stable and persevering. The Ox is a tolerant person with strong character. Not many people could equal the resolution and fearlessness the Ox exhibits when engaged in a task or an objective. This great creature created our civilization by plowing the soil day after day, and as such it is not unusual to find Ox people laboring through their daily responsibilities either at work or at home without complaint or gripe. Oxen know they will only succeed through hard work and sustained effort and find no truth or benefit in concocting get-rich-quick schemes. Ox years are second in Chinese astrological sequence and recur every twelve years. Though the starting day of the year may vary the majority of people born in the years 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 and 2009 are Ox people. Pragmatic and down-to-earth, Ox people are motivated to work hard and are known to have no respect for lazy or careless people. They can be easily trusted and put trust in others; they are not dependent on friends and family and find answers or solutions to problems. The rarely ask other people for help or guidance. The rest of us however, can, without a doubt rely on Oxen, who are always honest and meticulous about their responsibilities. They do not feel the need for many distant or causal friendships. They value the strong bonds they share with their partners and families, and often make close friends that last a lifetime. Initially open-minded, Ox people make an informed decision about something, and rarely change it. Some see this defining characteristic as obstinacy, but it is actually the way an Ox learns to be strong, brave and straightforward. It is the way the Ox generally approaches tasks and responsibilities and in the process learns to be reliable for others. Oxen are more comfortable with the well-known as opposed to the unfamiliar. Beneath their unpretentious, tranquil exterior lies a heart of gold and a motivation to prosper. The Chinese name for Ox is NIU, the sign of industry. January is the month of the ox and as such the Western astrological counterpart is Capricorn. The Ox is obstinate, prone to pouting, truthful, motivated, friendly, apathetic, and genuine but usually quick-tempered Earth will absorb Water signs and be nourished. Earth will bear Metal signs. Fire signs create Earth, and Wood signs part Earth. With just these few simple concepts the Earth Ox can seek the partner of their greatest compatibility In matters of Love Oxen fare best with the Rabbit, Rat, Snake, Pig and Rooster. Avoid the Dragon, Tiger, Sheep and Dog. Other Oxen will bore you. In short marry a Water Rabbit, Rat or Snake Avoid the Wood Sheep. Oxen dislike idle banter. They don’t usually have fun at parties and don’t usually have extended friendship circles. They are not very sociable and prefer to spend their time at home with their families. An Ox in love, does not affirm his feelings verbally, they are much more likely to show you how they feel. An Ox takes a great deal of time to ensure you are the right match for them. The main reason for this is Oxen hate change, and search diligently for someone who is ready to embark upon a stable marriage. Oxen never rush into anything and are never flirtatious people. When committed to you they will be faithful and expect the same from their partner. As unbelievable as it seems, many Oxen marriages fall apart after a couple of years. This is often because the Ox is too dominant and inflexible. Oxen will blame everyone but themselves for the failure. Those that do avoid this pitfall can build and maintain a close-knit family. Given this happier scenario Oxen will be completely devoted to the household. Oxen are strong, silent, reliable people who sometimes take for granted that their relationship is a partnership. Others may find them stubborn and overbearing. The Chinese lunar calendar is considered to be the longest chronological record of time, dating back to 2637 BC when the zodiac was first introduced. Each Chinese lunar year is represented by an animal sign. Lord Buddha realizing he was about to reach the final level of enlightenment requested a meeting with all the animals of the world so he could bless them. Only twelve animals responded. In recognition of their devotion, Lord Buddha then named each year of the twelve-year cycle in their honor. Each year is named according to the order in which the animals appeared before him. For centuries this system of five basic elements and twelve personality types has been used to help compatible couples find happiness and marital bliss. In the past matching was usually done by a village matchmaker. It is my intention to combine this ancient system of finding love with the modern internet. Millions of people use internet matchmaking sites only to find matches half way around the world. For a fraction of the price, you can buy your personalizes Chinese astrology shirt and the shirts of those best suited for you and start to wear them. Who knows a Fire Rabbit may just walk up to you and say “I have been looking for you all my life” Or you may be wearing a Water Tiger shirt and someone absolutely perfect says, “Hey that’s my sign” So let my grand social experiment begin.
Fire Sheep 1967 Fire Sheep are more resilient than other Sheep. They are less likely to get their feelings hurt or seek the approval of others. Fire Sheep are more than capable of taking care of themselves. Different from other Sheep they do not hesitate to stand up for themselves. They are vivacious, charismatic and sometimes flamboyant individuals. No surprise they prefer theater to any of the arts. Fire Sheep enjoy a small closely knit circle of friends and family. You can often find a Fire Sheep basking in the social limelight. Sheep do not like to be alone. As would be expected they are family-oriented people who love children and big families. Sheep will give themselves entirely to the right partner and will do everything they can to maintain a stable, loving, happy relationship. Sheep can be clingy and self-deprecating and yet loving creatures who make great romantic partners. They are compassionate, kind, genuine and affectionate. All Sheep needs a partner who will be supportive and attentive. With love the Sheep can develop the self-confidence they lack. Most Sheep are unaware of their own talents, but with encouragement and love they will discover their self worth. Sheep need a partner who makes them feel safe enough to try new things and who will give them the confidence they need to grow as companions. Wood signs will feed Fire, Water Signs will quench their heat. Earth signs will be created by Fire, Metal Signs will be melted by Fire. With just these few simple concepts the Fire Sheep can seek the partner of their greatest compatibility In matters of love Fire Sheep fare best with Rabbits, Pigs, and Horses. Avoid the Ox, Dog and Rooster. In short marry a Earth Rabbit and avoid Water Dog. Ask any Sheep and they will tell you that they simply want a bit of peace. They want nothing more than to carrying on with life in their own quiet, individual way. They need to be content as a small part of a larger middle. Most of all they do not want to be leading anything.. Sheep are quiet and calm people. Sheep appreciate cultural events and focus much of their energy on artistic hobbies. Always easygoing and relaxed, they are most happy when going with the flow. The Year of the Sheep is the eighth in the Chinese astrological cycle following the Year of the Horse, and recurs every twelfth year. Though the starting day of the year may vary the majority of people born in the years 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991 and 2003 are Sheep. Sheep are naturally nurturing. They enjoy taking care of other people. Sheep people are calm individuals. Their personalities are quiet, reserved and soothing. Sheep like the company of others. They prefer to stand in the back, watching contently from the sidelines. Let others dazzle the company. Sheep generally excel in life because they are so good at keeping the peace and accomplishing the tasks at hand. The Year of the Sheep is eighth in the Chinese astrological order following the Year of the Horse. . The Chinese name for the Sheep is YANG the sign of the arts. July is the month of the Sheep and as such the Western astrological counterpart is Cancer. The Sheep is smart, artistic, kind, happy and reserved. In their dark moods they can be insecure and very dependent
i spent the hottest week in Isle of man July 2006, weather was so lovely! (well best u can get in UK really)
Taking this photo would have been a great “funny video”... / Trying to keep him away from the wasp, get the photo and laugh at him all at the same time…. Hilarious !!! As Is shot.
This is our Border Collie Rex taking a dip in our dam. His expression is priceless!
Illustration of one of my dogs, Bertha, a typical Malaysian extremely-mixed-breed of questionable pedigree—and blissfully proud of it! A sweet gift for anyone who loves animals.
More of the Esplanade in Altona, where all the action happens.a
Two dogs gazing out over the massive stretch water
this was taken down at Cherry Beach, Toronto with the Canon on a long zoom of Niko enjoying the lake August 17/08
This is my beautiful Granddaughter. She goes on all of our vacations and I babysit her all the time when my daughter and her husband go away. She is part of our family and she knows it! She is the most intelligent dog I have ever seen! She is here on the beach waiting for Kalika. / Kalika was out enjoying our sea doo as Ceyanne patiently waited for her return. Ceyanne passed away on Wednesday March 4, 2009, she was hit by a car and suffered a blood clot in her brain. She was only 1 1/2 years old. Featured in the following groups: “As Is” / “Cats and Dogs’ / I MISS HER SO MUCH ALREADY! RIP BABY DOG! Nikon d80 / Lens 50-200mm / As Is !
Siena – Italy
This is Fatty. :o) He is such a joy in our lives and he makes us laugh and laugh. :o)
Exposing my photos to the world. Order now for 2010.
Taber in the Columbia river. Eastern Washington. Copyright 2009, All Rights Reserved. A hearty Thank You to the AMERICAS ~ Rural, Urban, Wild, Free group for featuring “Aqueous Walk” the last part of April 2009. A truly wonderful Saturday morning surprise.
My friends lovely pet
Believe it or not, Roxy’s favorite place to be is in a nice big muddy puddle…she’s just not right in the head. : )
Not sure who this little guy was, but he was cracking me up..he was having a heck of a time with walking this dog..The dog was more walking the boy… Nikon D90 / 18-200mm VR Lens
Shelly beach,Mornington Pennisula
What a healthy way to live, heh? Make: Canon / Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi / Shutter Speed: 1/800 second / Aperture: F/8.0 / Focal Length: 50 mm / ISO Speed: 200 / Date Taken: Oct 6, 2009, 10:29:45 AM / Color tone: CS2 Cannon Beach, Oregon © Larry L. Stewart 2009 / Do not reproduce, copy, edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without my written permission.
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