I was up early this morning to take my car into the garage for service so I decided to make the most of the early morning light and come home via Emsworth. Emsworth is a lovely little seaside town with a very active harbour and I figured that messing about in boats is an activity which people often enjoy as part of today’s theme. I took a stroll along the arbour wall and spotted some interesting wiggly reflections from one of the moored boats and just to be perverse I’ve converted them to monochrome as I thought that suited the strong lines best. Black and white is perhaps not the ideal reflection of today’s theme but that’s too bad as it made for a stronger photo! After that I wandered back through the town to the local boatyard to see if Scrabblehound was on guard duty. She was there but was in a very reflective mood and wasn’t awfully willing to pose today – had I been bearing doggy treats I think I may have received a warmer welcome! However, while I was there I spotted another nautical canine on board one of the boats under repair who posed very cutely for me. Next time I’m passing I shall have to take some appropriate gifts to say thank you and find out what he’s called!

Thanks to LevonTheLights for setting today’s theme. Last Tuesday’s theme was ‘contrast’.. The following is a list of those who may be participating today. Look for posts dated Tuesday 20th July for their Tuesday Inspiration contributions.

CathyB, Chossid, 365DandFeby, Djnana, Florlavag, Girafferacing, GKorts, Imdanchan, Jan03, Jarvo, JustGood, KellyBee322, Latecomer, LevonTheLights, lgnelson, lisaliu, Lynda, Matteahmb, MoMac, Mountainflower, Mystic1, Nellinka, Passerine, Quiksilver1781, Ratcher, Revenant, Ryana, Snowpie, Tennischick, TheBronzeBow , TracySeeger, Wasichseh
and
Yellodog

The last 2 photos are great! Black n white is a smart choice. blu06 · 2010-07-20: 09:08

Love them all, esp. the wobbly reflection! kblakes · 2010-07-20: 09:14

Love #1 and the long shadow! HoosierAtHeART · 2010-07-20: 09:20

Great reflection in the water! ????? · 2010-07-20: 09:26

Great post and fits the theme well. Lynda · 2010-07-20: 09:27

The second is really lovely and 3 is so cute!! Well done! kellybee322 · 2010-07-20: 09:36

Great post! ????? · 2010-07-20: 09:56

the reflection on the water in the first shot is just amazing! but the whole set is wonderful! ????? · 2010-07-20: 09:58

# 3 is so cute! I love the reflection in #1! Najeli · 2010-07-20: 10:14

First....the reflection shot is wonderful and perfect in B/W. Next.... in #3 the dog's expression and demeanor are adorable! lookagain · 2010-07-20: 10:30

love the tone and ambience of this set, well done!!!!!!!! urmysunshine · 2010-07-20: 10:34

The title seems vaguely reminiscent of something.... love the last dog pic - don't think you could have posed it better if you had tried. davids · 2010-07-20: 11:01

Lovely set! nice B & W shots! Riyaz · 2010-07-20: 11:23

The first is excellent and your doggy shots are beautiful. MoMac · 2010-07-20: 12:43

^_^ I love this set much. huiching · 2010-07-20: 13:11

As hot as it's been around the world, this looks like the perfect Tuesday Inspiration! And, you're right - those squiggly reflections are really cool!! Thanks for liking my little "beach baby". I prayed that I had that shot in focus when I saw her reach her arms up to her daddy! djnana · 2010-07-20: 14:20

I like is 1 the B&W he is well As for the black dog, even if he is too much hot, would be necessary it's a pity to paint it in white!! josy63 · 2010-07-20: 14:48

I love the first shot. And the last dog is great! RayNvb · 2010-07-20: 15:06

Wonderful shots for the theme, love the first shot well done mystic1 · 2010-07-20: 16:46

just love those reflection... worked really well w/ the theme. imdanchan · 2010-07-20: 18:08

Nice set in B&W! Love the last dog! darfoster · 2010-07-20: 18:09

interesting! Shaparak · 2010-07-20: 20:16

Very nice for the theme. ????? · 2010-07-20: 21:58

Very nice, I love the wobbly reflection too. The dogs a quite cute as well! :) thebronzebow · 2010-07-20: 23:19

Excellent B&W work! Thanks for sharing! davidcardona · 2010-07-21: 00:13

love the first one for the same reason you mentioned it. dog is cute made me smile' slowpete · 2010-07-21: 05:18

lovely B&W post. i added #1 to my fav. But all the shots are beautiful miltonjacob · 2010-07-21: 07:10

no. 1 is really well done matteahmb · 2010-07-21: 11:09

amazing work and great images! ryanresavage · 2010-07-21: 15:39

beautiful atmosphere camilleauteuil · 2010-07-22: 04:00

very good inspiration! Contesina · 2010-07-24: 12:40

Great set for the theme! Love them all! Wasichseh · 2010-07-25: 15:03

Ripples in #1 are awesome. Where were you when you took that shot? I love the angle. SunflowerGirl · 2010-08-03: 23:10

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