Storm is just short of 16 yr. 9 mon. now. I wanted to take pictures of him in the autumn leaves, but as he doesn't walk terribly well now, he got bogged down in the leaves. Poor little guy, I just plunked him where I wanted and let him pose.
He still has the most amazing amount of coat on him. I decided on the spot to do this, so did not spend time grooming him for the pictures. He's just au naturel..
Ah...the attitude. He's always had that. Was very funny (although often not at the precise time - for me) in the obedience ring as a young guy. Very good giving the evil eye!
He is standing, that's how deep the leaves are, and they're stuck on his coat all underneath...he really is stuck in there. But he saw the camera, and all his life has loved to pose for pictures. It was nice to get him out into the edge of the forest for a little while.
We took a little break today, and drove out to Nipissing Village and Chapmans' Landing. The South River winds all through the area. This weekend couldn't have been more perfect for temperatures and colours. An active water system, the river was as calm as could be, beautiful and serene.
Looking the other way, on the left is an ancient homestead. I cut out the home from the picture, to make sure not to offend anyone in case they were looking. Such a lovely and isolated spot. It felt like going back in time out there.
Walking around the little point we were on above, another view where the river winds around another bend. I just loved it there.
And this was kind of 'in the middle' on the river bank. There are some enormous old pines out in this area as well; possibly too difficult an area to have ever been cut. I love the coloured reflections on the water from the autumn trees.
