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Todd Haughton's avatar

I just love watching my dog run with unbridled joy - it always brings a smile to my face. We’re currently in Oregon, and as soon as he knows we’re walking to the beach his pace quickens and he keeps looking up at me with happiness in his eyes.

Manuela Thames's avatar

I know. I cannot stop smiling watching her. They are such happy creatures and such a gift for us humans.

Juliette Mansour's avatar

100%! I loved this, Manuela.

Poetry Symposium's avatar

,, natures quiet understanding ...

Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

That red house with the tree shadow just love it Manuela.

Manuela Thames's avatar

I know. It was so pretty, I couldn't believe it.

Kathryn Vercillo's avatar

My dogs remind me every day to come back into the moment.

Manuela Thames's avatar

Yup, they are the perfect mindfulness teachers!

Erica A. Wheadon's avatar

I could look at the shadow passing over the side of the house all day. I love how shadows add texture and depth to everything - I'm endlessly fascinated with them! Your dog seems to be happy that it's May too! x

Manuela Thames's avatar

Thanks, Erica!

Michela Griffith's avatar

“A soft breeze moved through everything like a slow exhale.” So good to know that you got to breathe this all in. The intensity of blue and new green can be startling, saturated colour that seems out of place in northern light. These moments do lift us up, and we travel a little with the breeze. x

Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you, Michela!

Susanne Helmert's avatar

I am so happy for you Spring has arrived in your corner of the world! Enjoy it! It looks like your dog already does! ☺️

Manuela Thames's avatar

She is a happy, happy lab. :)

Amy Sadler's avatar

“for once, it feels like it might hold unto you.” I love this sentiment so much, Manuela. Thank you for sharing your joy with us.

Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you so much, Amy!

Karin Whittemore's avatar

Thank you as always Manuela. I have 2 black labs and they love to run freely as well. What joy it brings all of us! just love the photographs and your sense of peace and happiness. Thank you for sharing.

Manuela Thames's avatar

Thanks, Karin! Labs are so happy, but especially when they run freely. I cannot help it, I have to let her go. It makes me so happy...

Lin Gregory's avatar

There's something so uplifting watching dogs just let off the lead, run off into the open spaces, following scents and sniffing the air with joy. I love the vivid colours of this time - the fresh limeness of new leaves and the deep blues of clear skys, without the haze of summer heat. It's such a wonderful time of year. I have to say I love the image of the red house and tree shadow - its a stunner!

Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you, Lin!

wildflower's avatar

Feels relieving!! 🤍 Thank you for sharing, Manuela!