Border Collie in Autumn: A Photo Essay

I hate autumn. It’s my least favorite time of year, often steeped in angst and frustration. This year, however, autumn has been glorious, and if a girl like me says that, then you know it has been amazing. A couple weeks ago, I did an impromptu photo shoot of Lilly amid our fall foliage.

best dog blog, champion of my heart, border collie in the willows
On the deck, down by the creek
best dog blog, champion of my heart, border collie posing in crook of a tree
Homage to KB from Romping & Rolling in the Rockies, who often poses with her front feet on various natural features
best dog blog, champion of my heart, border collie in the aspen trees
Atop the picnic table, near the back aspens

 

best dog blog, champion of my heart, border collie amid the willows
Just above the creek, with willows

Full disclosure: I cheated just a little and played fetch with Lilly before taking any photos so that she would “smile” more.

I look at these photos and nearly burst with love. Truly. I love Lilly more every day, and I just cannot imaging loving a dog more than I love Lilly.