Ho Ho Ho

So you thought I'd WEAR this did you?

11 days to go till I reach 365, too much to do, weather hideous, fantasies about gorgeous Christmas shots inside King's Chapel slipping away.... Apparently Monty doesn't do hats.... I resisted the temptation to post him with some of Picnik's lovely antlers but I may be overwhelmed later....

[Helene]

glad you posted it like this, what a fabulous shot! love it a fav

[Sabrina]

Oh, he's such a cute dog!! Adorable look!!

[Alison Tomlin]

OMG you've got a fav already! Shocking. Me and Poppy are ready to come to the rescue and take him to the pond and get him very very muddy!

[Alison Tomlin]

Mind you if you can get a shot of him chewing it to pieces I might fav.

[andy c]

haha.. cool shot

I also don't do hats btw :-)

[Judith Greenwood]

@fueast Oh - this was a split second shot bribed by a lot of treats - he was heading under the table to destroy it but it's my favourite hat!!

[Helene]

At first I didn't notice the blur of the tail! ohhh I like this pic even more!

[Judith Greenwood]

@parisouailleurs Thanks Helene - he was pretty excited by the whole event!!

[Alison Tomlin]

Go on let him have it. I want to see him destroy it!

[Judith Greenwood]

@fueast Nooooo - I'm wearing it!!

[Alison Tomlin]

@judithg what now? in that case a shot of you wearing it please. Anyway, you must be able to get another one of those in the pound shop. ooo have I gone too far now. I;m so bored of marking I'm starting to feel a bit wayward.

[Judith Greenwood]

@fueast Well if I could remember how to turn on the webcam... They may be two a penny in Leeds but in Cambridge we treasure our Santa hats .... and I'm so desperate it may actually be a serious shot before the end of the week! Noticed how clean Monty looks?!

[Alison Tomlin]

@judithg Yep, I;m comparing him to the state of my dog, kitchen floor, and hall carpet.

[John]

Awww he is so adorable

[Jane Pittenger]

He looks thoroughly pissed. I suspect the agency for the protection of animals would be after you if you put him in antlers. I love the composition and pov. Paws!

[Alison Tomlin]

Was just thinking what a laugh this site is and how it might ruin my career! @judithg

[Judith Greenwood]

@jgpittenger That's his happy look!! @fueast Yeah - better watch out!!

[Nat Stuart Perks]

So festive.... Just lovely!!!

[Muse]

Awwww so darn cute! And lovely photo and use of slow shutterspeed!

[Linda Ann]

That is the most adorable shot!......In fact so mus=ch so I am faving it....Must show mum when I am up North! She will love Monty!!

[Richard Tyson]

Haha classic shot!

[Pat Knowles]

Well Monty has to be a fave , he is looking spectacular after his brush & blow dry !!! Not surprised he didn't want to wear that hat...would you want to wear a hat if you had just had your hair done !!! LOL !! Background pretty good too , looks like you are all ready !

[Pat Knowles]

Put him in the theme Judith, he is family !!!

[Janna E.]

I LOVE his look. It's like he says: "Seriously?" Gotta love good old Monty.

[Mair]

He must be very obedient to pose for you, and I believe he likes it - is that a wagging tail? Lovely Christmas shot!

[Jane Pittenger]

@judithg Hope you will post him with a sad look for contast one day

[Denise]

Oh how cute Judith.

[peter/zipp]

what a face! hilarious and sweet. top dog xmas action.

[Judith Johnson]

He looks like he's saying ' Oh no, not they're not dressing me up again!'

[Barbara Paquette]

Well, how dapper he would look if he would WEAR the hat...haha..no I think this is much better. LOVE the tail and the pleading in the eyes.

[MaryBeth Dailey]

Wow. 4% to go. You are so close. This little guy's eyes look so sad. Afraid you'll dress him in that hat I guess.

[Jen Hudson]

Don't you feel bad just looking at those reproachful eyes?! Great shot.

[Louie]

Great festive shot. He's so cute - it's like he's just asking you to put the hat on.

[Mike]

I love the 'You have got to be kidding' look!

[Mary Tjeerdsma]

Instant FAV! Such puppy dog eyes....what a look! Great shot!

[Michelle Gaynor]

LOL, look at that face!! Great shot.

[Peggy Sirk]

Now there's a perfect Christmas portrait! Love it!

[Megan Richardson]

gorgeous shot, such soulful eyes

[Steve Hollingsworth]

((0; love this ... Look at those eyes

[Helene]

hohoho! guess who's on the PP!!! :-)

[Phil Howcroft]

Merry Christmas Monty, You look great.

Merry Christmas Judith, You made Monty look great.

I think I might have to do a 'festive whippet' picture this week :)

[genevieve]

fab!

[Livia]

What an adorable shot! (He looks very unimpressed. 8D )

[Alison Tomlin]

I just received some photos of graduation from the students including me in the ridiculous hat. I'm with Monty, I'm going to eat it intead of wearing it next year!

[Cherrill]

lol Poor old Monty....there he is on PP along with Oscar @steveh and a sheep and various cats all looking rather forlorn!! Pets rule PP today! and yes @phil_howcroft Phil it is time to bring Ruby to front of stage! Don't think my goldfish can enter this one! hmmm however........

[paula goff]

oh, this is a fabulous Christmas shot of Monty! i don't blame him for not wanting to wear that hat....hehe!

[claire teuber]

It looks like he gave Santa a run for his money! Perhaps that is all that was left after Monty chased him back up the chimney!

[Judith Greenwood]

@clairelizteuber Oh no!! Now I'll know why when my stocking is empty!

[Judith Greenwood]

@phil_howcroft Bring it on Phil!

[Judith Greenwood]

@fueast Could get you on PP though....

[Alison Tomlin]

@judithg I seriously doubt that. Anyway, it wouldn't be worth it. One of them is truly the worst photo I've ever seen of me and is a bit depressing.

[Michelle]

Oh i love this! what an adorable expression. so cute!

[Judith Greenwood]

@fueast Probably had the focal length sub-optimal - it can be very distorting....

[Alison Tomlin]

@judithg so can bloody awful hats....

[Rose Humphrey]

Victor Meldrew eat your heart out!

[Anita]

This should be next years Christmas card - adorable!

[Matt Clendon]

Very cute and biteable too.

[Juliette Packham]

Oh bless Monty - he has that real "if I have to, but get on with it" look about him! love it! You're not finishing after year 1 are you?

[june milner]

he looks so sad at the indignity of it all.

[Shanne]

that's really funny - and it's a great shot, really captures his expression

[Shanne]

and congratulations on making the PP

[Mary Tjeerdsma]

Oh Yes! Congrats...on the PP! Well deserved!

[bernadette mcelligott]

Oh My just look at those eyes. fab shot.

[Kate D.]

this is too cute! what a great shot :)

[SIMMY]

Oh bless, so cute

[Judith Greenwood]

@sparkle No - I keep saying I'll relax a bit but I'm not sure if that would defeat the object!

[Juliette Packham]

@judithg Great to hear it - I've finally managed to relax a bit - there is so much less pressure in year 2...and besides we have to go for a shoot together in cambridge!!

[Trina P Holub]

Adorable!

[Lisa Conrad]

He is so cute. Bella won't wear hats either.

[KeithD]

Great shot. The blur of the tail is brilliant!

[Urvi]

beautiful shot...your dog is adorable!

[Miley]

Oh no he has eaten Father Christmas! ........Fab shot =)

[Judith Greenwood]

@sparkle Absolutely - that's reason enough on its own!

[Judith Greenwood]

@miley89 Yes - sorry - Christmas cancelled ;0)

[Ulpi]

This is great Judith! Congrats on the pp

[Jacki]

Awwww super dooper cute!!! Congrats on the PP!

[☯ Sarah ☁]

Aw he is just totally adorable in this :)

[Margaret Tryon]

Well at least you got him to hold it. It's better than I did.
I love it Judith.

[Lisa]

So glad I saw this! Love it.

[Heather 43]

Monty is just so adorable and obviously very obliging! Rather tardy congratulations to both of you for a great PP photo. Hope you and yours had a wonderful Christmas.

[Helene]

yeah! I remember I faved this last year!!!!