Chaos Vs. Serenity
We were taking photos a couple of days ago for our summer newsletter of Noodle and Soba, who are going to be our "cover models" on this next issue. After getting these two very wobbly, high-energy girls to lie quietly on their cots for the photo shoot (no small task, mind you), they decided they'd had enough of the sitting-still business. So they tumbled off the cots and began roughhousing with each other in the grass. That's when I happened to get these shots.
Now, I know this photo above looks like they're fighting ferociously, bared teeth flashing and all that, but this was nothing more than these two sisters having a great time. What I liked about this shot is the contrast between the sheer chaos of the two girls going at each other in the foreground ... while there in the background are the calm, Buddha-like Brody and the Sphinx-like Nevada. Both Brody and Nevada were apparently oblivious to -- or merely uninterested in -- the World Wrestling Federation bout a few feet away.
And just four photo frames later, here's what this scene ended up looking like. Well, that didn't last long, eh? In one of the other photos I took, Brody was actually yawning, and you can see here that he remained completely detached from the event, as did Nevada!
(Click on photos for larger image.)
When I saw the pics of Noodle and Soba with Nevada in the b/g I immediately thought of "Where's Waldo"?
Nevada is a cutie. Always in the b/g of the action spot. We enjoy the blogs so much. Thank you for the stories.
Posted by: Regis dalton | June 22, 2007 at 05:56 PM
There does not seem to be a dull moment at the ranch!!! These furry critters are so precious! Thanks for sharing a glimpse into the dogs' lives!
Posted by: Nina | June 19, 2007 at 08:17 PM
According to the book On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas, yawning is a "calming signal" that dogs use to calm each other. Brody yawning might not have been detachment - he might have been trying to calm the girls down by yawning.
In spite of that the chaos/serenity analysis is perfect. And of course the photos are adorable!
Posted by: Nicole | June 19, 2007 at 04:49 PM
My two long-haired German shepherd dogs--both rescues--also play like that. The snarls, growls, and canine teeth are scary--but they both seem to love it. (I will say that the female is the boss, and the bigger male has a few scars to prove it.) Isn't it wonderful that Noodle and Soba have the chance to lead such a normal life? Bless you for what you do!
Posted by: Margaret S | June 19, 2007 at 03:30 PM
I just love those wobbly girls!
Posted by: Jenn | June 19, 2007 at 10:26 AM
Noodle and Soba are going to be the most beautiful super models on the cover of any issue!
Posted by: Cora | June 19, 2007 at 09:14 AM
I find Soba and Noodles so inspiring; even with their constant wiggling and wobbling, they enjoy the normal doggie aspects of life. So cool!
The photos are great; I'm glad you posted both so we could see just how quickly the dog-play was over.
Posted by: Boundforglory | June 19, 2007 at 07:42 AM
"Girls just want to have fun!!!"
Posted by: Shirley & James | June 18, 2007 at 10:39 PM