Hide and Seek
February 9, 2012 
Preferring the safety and security of a big tree behind which she could virtually disappear and hide. Preferring not to come out and play. Wishing to go un-noticed..to remain un-seen.
I begged.
I pleaded.
I lured her with my sweetest of sweet treats. I whistled a happy tune. I kindly beckoned...calling out her name.
She remained just where she was. A little bit curious. Mostly - hesitant...unsure...filled with fear. I could read it in her terrified eyes. I could see it in her flattened ears. I could feel it in her cautious gait.
If it was a game of hide and seek..she certainly showed no inkling..no sign of wishing to be found.
I stopped. I grabbed my camera..capturing her thru my lens. And - in that moment it occurred - how much she is just like me.
Reader Comments (39)
She is such a cutie, no need for her to hide in the shadows :-)
I could feel myself falling in love as soon as I saw this face. Wouldn't it be the most amazing thing to have her in your life, her company, each and every day?
I really want to know what happened!
Lack of self-assurance? Wondering if she belongs...Feelings and questions which plague us all at one time or another. She has to know she is safe to show her real self, let's give her a bit of time :-)
Interesting story to go with the photo...
Too late. I found you! :)
Love this photo! And I totally get the uncertainty of coming out from shelter and invisibility. It's a risk but worth it.
That's so cute!
Lovely, lovely soulful portrait.
The two of you are one and the same? Give her a couple more days and she'll be romping around like a wild lady! :)
Sweetness brought out by terrific framing and shallow DOF.
what a fantastic shot, such a shame I can't walk with your dog and my dogs!
There are days I wish I would remain un-seen. And than there are days I like to come out just to drown in this beauty of yours & I'm glad you don't remain un-seen. Today is such a day. A great one, Marcie!
All the best & safe travels, Fritsch.
very good on the focusing
The lines and colors lead the eye right to her! I'm glad you have come out of hiding!
how lovely
like a scene from a fairytale
A wonderful shot!
She even frowns in concentration!
Ha! Ain't that funny... It sure is! A priceless moment perfectly captured... Well done!
so cute ... like his curious glimpse
This is an absolutely PRICELESS photo! Beautiful words to accompany it as well!
Marcie - oh, yes! I recognize that person - see her in the mirror every day.
That's really cute!
Wonderful shot and I loved the words!
Speechless by how much I love this photo.
Superbe, magnifique PDC qui privilège l'attitude très attentive du chien.
BRAVO !
this is such a great capture... even when we don't wish it, sometimes we are found just the same.
nice soft focusing ... an excellent capture ....
An unusual and beautiful capture!
Aaaaaahhhhhh
An exceptionnal catch. Full of tenderness and love and need. Dogs eyes are so expressive. Bravo to you, it tells a lot.
I sure am glad I found you!!!!
Love this photograph Marcie.
cute pup probably doesn't want to go home yet.. nice shot!
That's quite the story to go with this picture. Indeed she looks scared. But it is a beautiful picture!
Such a sweet shot and, as always, insightful writing Marcie
A lovely metaphor. So many artists have similar traits...they lie half hidden from the world. Lovely image and thoughts.
super capture of this lovely moment ;) super focus
Great dog moment.
She does look extremely apprehensive, yet curious enough to stay and peek. I love the correlation you draw at the end of your post. We have a scaredy cat who only comes out of hiding at night when our kids are in bed... our oldest son has autism, and caught my breath the other day when he said that he and the our cat are very much the same. Powerful stuff.
I love the editing you've done with this photo. The background looks so ethereal, yet your pup so real! Love dogs, I'm at college now and miss mine back home!