There are few things on the earth more focused than a border collie at a pasture gate reporting for work and waiting for the too-slow human to open the gate. Fate may not wish to herd the sheep, but she very much loves to be with them, sit with them, and run around them. Fate does love to herd sheep, although he is quieter and less explosive than his buddy. Together, the two make quite a team.

I got this shot this morning as the two of them waited very eagerly for me to open the pasture gate. Neither one was moving an inch, a portrait of excitement and very intense concentration.