12/12 Bruno: Santa's list

Dave: Bru, the stocking is supposed to be hung by the chimney with care.

Bruno: But, I like it in my mouth.

Dave: Fair enough. After all, you are a good retriever.

Bruno: Yup. And I've been good all year. As long as you ignore the eating Christmas present thing.

Dave: It is good to be optimistic.

Bruno: Darn right it is. Optimism is the best! What do you think about the list?

Dave: It looks good. Did you check it twice?

Bruno: Chuckit twice? Can I ask for two Chuckit balls this year?

Dave: I'm afraid I meant check it twice. Like look it over an extra time.

Bruno: Sorry. Can't do that. If I check it twice I might eat it. Small impulse control issue and I do want to stay on the nice list.

 

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This shot was much harder than anticipated. Bruno is happy to carry anything in his mouth. Shoes, toys, socks, gloves and my arm would all be on that list today alone. But, for the photo shoot he thought it would be better to wander around with it and drop it when the focus lock beep came on. Thanks to my wife for her patience helping on this shot.

 

This is part of the imitation assignment for Studio 26. This is an attempt at an imitation of Liz's beautiful photo linked in the comments.

 

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Edit, this is my final submission for the imitation/tribute assignment in Studio 26.

 

Done