Jodi Baum, My Best Mate, Oolee (ANIMALS 2024)

It's such a true statement 'dogs are a man's best friend', in my case a girls best friend and this is my true best friend, Oolee. He is my shadow and I am his, he has been with me as a constant companion since the day I cradled him home in my lap, in my lap nearly seven years ago, we've barely been apart. We go everywhere possible together and this photo was taken on one of our adventures down to Jindabyne, NSW. It was a first for us both to see snow and experience such cold weather, except for one afternoon when this photo was taken. We were down at the little beach on the lake, Oolee was having such Kelpie fun, running and playing and climbing all over the rocks at sunset. I looked up and was able to capture Oolee, in such a striking pose, as he looked out upon the lake and snow capped mountains, with the golden sun shining down on him, my shutter was pressed and here he is, my Oolee boy. I hope he brings a smile to your face, as he does mine every single day. The Australian Kelpie, a girl's best mate!!

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