Monday 11 May 2015

Bored of this spot? Reflections on repetition



So we were over at the Torridon cottage this weekend and once again Gail made me stand on the stone in the front garden so she could take yet another picture of me, framed between the Scots pines, the sea loch just beyond.

Gail, I said, I’m thinking my loyal readers might be getting a wee bit bored of this view by now. Do I really have to post the shot you took today? Nice though it is [one has to be diplomatic] I don’t want my blog to become repetitive.

A look of incredulity and hurt flickers across Gail’s lightly freckled face.

Bertie, she says, how could anyone possibly tire of this magnificent view? Which incidentally is never, ever the same; it changes by the season, by the day and even by the hour.  Look, yesterday’s snow on the mountain tops has melted in the warm May sunshine and the surface of the loch is now rippled by the breeze whereas in the still of the early morning we were treated to an upside down version of our little corner of paradise. If it rains as heavily as forecast, then amidst the fifty shades of grey landscape we will see a white ribbon of water cascading down distant hillside. Should the skies stay clear, the Torridonian sandstone will glow red in the setting sun. And of course Bertie, you, who provide the perfect foreground interest for the composition, also have a hundred different ways of looking cute as cute can be.

Am I alone in thinking that being considered cute ‘foreground interest’ is just a wee bit patronising if not downright insulting?

The good news is that, once I had done posing, we headed out on a coastal ramble and Gail remembered to bring along the camera along, so I can show you some fresh views of the landscape (and, of course, me).

Friends, I am wondering if any of you are similarly afflicted with a human who simply cannot resist photographing you over and over again in some favourite spot, and who gets upset if you complain, or demand a change of scene?

27 comments:

  1. It beats gettin photographed on da bed everyday - talk bout boring!

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    1. Yep, Whitley. Ya took da words outta my mouff.

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  2. Guilty as charged m'Lord as I'm sure you see on my blog! Those views are wonderful and I'd never tire of seeing them.

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  3. You look like that King Arthur on that stone and this view is wonderful... it's never boring to watch you and your beautiful country :o)
    easy rider

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  4. We do understand having photos taken in familiar spots. We think you could do a post on the seasonal differences of YOU in familiar spots.

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  5. Well I finks any photo wiv you in it Bertie is wonderful butts, it has to be said, that is some fantastic scenery there, and don't forget us newbies haven't seen all this before!
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  6. Hari OM
    Bertie lad, pawpare yourself.... I A 100% WITH GAIL ON THIS ONE!!! Crikey mate, I have one view and one view only...(well, two if you count looking N and looking S, W being blocked by a roof... though there is NW... YAM!!! [what?] Bertie's blog..? [oh yes, sorry])

    My point is that of Gail's - this is a land which can never, ever be boring due to the minute by minute play of light, obscuration of mists and fogs, obliterations of varied rains, surprises of sunlight; it is a land which makes those who love it wax lyrical and long and as you are now twitching as you read this you may regret having brought this up...... Just pose, lad. You'll get extra cuddles and foodables I am sure. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  7. Well, I don't think we could ever tire of your views. They are extraordinary. Some day I will post pictures of the view from our windows and you will see why most of our pictures take place on the couch in our living room because it's far more interesting than what's outside our door. LOL

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  8. Bertie: You have no reason to complain! At least you can be identified when your human photographs you. Just in case you have had problems with figuring out our pictures: I am the slightly larger blur next to or slightly behind the blurrier blur posed carefully in front of a blurry background.

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  9. tell us about it - Mom has her favorite spots too that she makes us pose in - thankfully though she is busy finding new ones now. We think you look gorgeous no matter what spot you are in

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  10. Hey Bertie!
    Wow, I do have the same problem with our favorite lookout over our river! It's lovely, but lots of pix from there already. Well, I can bark that I'm not tired of your gorgeous scenery. I get tired of mine, but never yours. BOL Looking most handsome along the water.
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, Police Commish

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  11. Much as it PAINS us to admit this, Bertie.... we gotta agree with... You Know Who.... we love that picture and could look at it over and over again...

    HEY.... do you have any FRESH Badger Furs... my Sporran is lookin a little Fur Bare.... do you Ken my meanin, Laddie?

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    1. I ken fit ye mean Frankie.
      So pleased you've got the hang of the local language in time for the big court case!

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  12. Bertie, we never tire of seeing you out and about. We do understand, though. Someone once left a comment on our blog like, "oh, another photo of Bart in the stream...how nice..." or something like that. Well, the fact is that neither Bart nor the stream are with us anymore, but we can visit them both any time we want to. So there, nay-sayers!!

    -Ruby and Otto

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  13. We think it's your territory master
    Snorts,
    Lily & Edward

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  14. Well Bertie first I must say ANY PICTURE ANYWHERE with you as the subject is okey dokey by me!
    HOWEVER, I must say the vistas at your cottage are just breathtaking...sea and mountains and a lovely beach. And might I add your tail is looking very exquisite today!!
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  15. I'm afraid Bertie that I must side with your human! I could never tire of that view. Plus being across the big pond as I am, there's a good chance I might never see it for myself so I am thankful to see it here on your blog.

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  16. Our Mama is the same way...she has her favorite spots on our trails to take pictures of us...that being said, we do love your views!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  17. Well now...we for one will never get tiried of looking at that wonderful view (Wishing we could be there) and most of all that cute "foreground interest"! we enjoy all the photos!

    The Mad Scots

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  18. We have had this exact same trouble over at our place. There is no getting past it. The hoomans pull rank on this issue. BUTT it is very beautiful!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  19. Crikey Bertie ..... I feel your pain, mate. Just gotta suck it up, aye?? Humans are right weird!! If you KEN what I mean. I saw that in Frankie and Ernie's comment. I thought Ken was Barbie's ex-boyfriend.

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  20. Bertie I never tire of seeing the view from your Torridon cottage. It is a great big world and I think your corner must be close to heaven.
    Thanks for being a friend
    Sweet William The Scot

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  21. I understand your dilemma Bertie, but I must tell you that the view is incredible and I never tire of seeing it. The best part of the picture is you of course. What would that view be without you???

    Loveys Sasha

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  22. While I understand your desire for new views you do look amazing there

    Retro rover

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  23. Bertie you are photogenic, accept it in good grace and keep smiling. We have to and thousands of photos are now clogging up our pawtop. "sigh"
    Just make sure the treats keep coming every time you pose, if they don't then just pout!
    Molly, Taffy, Monty and Winnie

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  24. No worries, we could never get tired of THAT view.
    And yes, we have certain places to pose that must be repeated...remember the concrete sofa..haha.

    Wyatt

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