Robert Crutcher, Against the Tide (ANIMAL & NATURE 2026)

Chappy, a determined dachshund repeatedly challenges the surf in pursuit of a weathered stick. This portfolio follows the sequence from the dramatic chase to the triumphant return, revealing courage, persistence, and joy—showing that determination is measured not by size, but by spirit.

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