Winston aka The Clown

© Melissa Olsen

Winston aka The Clown

Uploaded: March 01, 2011

Description

I am still laughing so hard it is tough to type. I have a photo project involving a pet so naturally Winston is my subject. Each day he goes out and gets our paper and my project was to take a picture of your pet’s personality (he is quite happy when he drops the paper at your feet and sits and waits for his treat or a pat on the head, with his begging eyes). Well, I get the equipment all set up...and throw the newspaper back out on to the driveway, but instead of using the orange wrapper it comes in I put it in a green one. So here we go…I release him from the leash and instead of getting the paper in our driveway….he completely ignores it and heads straight across the street to steal our neighbor’s paper. I am laughing so hard I barely got a shot of him in his thievery. You see Winston suffers from OCD and he knows that each morning our paper is in a orange sack and he would have none of the green. Still laughing!



Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/25 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 80.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Comments

Melissa Olsen March 01, 2011

Paper Run #1357228

Eivor Kuchta March 01, 2011

This is so funny, Melissa! Why did you change to a green bag? #9268410

Melissa Olsen March 01, 2011

It was the first one I grabbed...I should have known that dog wasn't color blind. LOL #9268415

John Connolly March 01, 2011

What an outstanding portrait of Winston, Melissa! I love those big brown eyes, and the expression you captured here, well done! He certainly is a fun dog! #9268465

Tammy Espino March 01, 2011

What a fun story and a smart dog!! Love your capture of that gorgeous face!! #9268485

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 01, 2011

Wonderful expression and story Melissa!! Jeff #9268568

Ron McEwan March 01, 2011

The look on his face says volumes LOL. Great fun shot here and well taken. #9268586

Monnie Ryan March 01, 2011

Cute story and no doubt he's exasperating at times, but who could resist that sweet face? Adorable, Melissa! #9268854

Ann Coates level-classic March 02, 2011

What a character Winston is, made me have a good laugh too at his antics. You can't fool an old dog. I love the look on his face, he thinks he's done good. #9269776

Melissa Olsen March 03, 2011

Thanks so much all...glad we all could share a giggle together! #9271768

Susan M. Campbell March 20, 2011

I just want to reach in and hug him. He is sooooooooo cute. #9303210

Christine Lobsinger level-classic March 21, 2011

Oh Winston, you are such a character... love him Melissa! What a beauty portrait of him- love his smile...
Hey, I thought dogs were colour blind?
Christine
Smiling #9306956

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