"OK, I'll Keep Watch!"

Barley, a dog, looks past the photographer, scanning the perimeter.

Given that Barley has no idea what a camera is, and (I presume) any bystanders who happen to be nearby also don’t know why someone would keep kneeling next to their dogs, I must admit that taking Barley’s photo in public can feel a little foolish. However, part of Barley’s complete, Zen-like acceptance of each moment she experiences is that she always seems to assume I have a good reason for doing whatever I’m doing. So while I’m trying to capture her on camera, she’s usually scanning the horizon for the next points of interest toward which she will guide me.