There's a favorite spot in the front yard, and it's under a big fir tree that casts a wonderful shadow on warm, sunny days. That's blind Molly and Priscilla under the tree in the photo above.
Here's an earlier shot I took of blind Goldie enjoying the tree ... she's the tiny gold speck right in front of the trunk:
And a little closer in:
She's got her head up and is sniffing the air for clues: "Say, anything new out there?"
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Lots of comments about the camera. I use a digital SLR (a Nikon D50) for high-resolution, fast-shooting and no shutter lag. It's too big to carry around but provides the image quality and speed -- especially for animal photography -- I want. Many of the best blog photos end up in the print newsletters, for which I need 300 dpi resolution. For the Web you only need 72 dpi, but that won't work in print.
It looks so beautiful and the animals are so loved and well cared for!!!! You do an amazing job!
Posted by: Ann Taylor | June 14, 2010 at 02:49 PM
What a beautiful setting & everyone sure seems to be enjoying it!!!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | June 14, 2010 at 12:41 AM
Fir Trees and lots of grass, very much like your Western WA roots. So, how long before you'll have that NH accent? If you live there, it's pretty easy to pick up!
Remembering back to pictures when you bought the property, of those cavernous inside rooms, can we get some pictures of how they look as dog and cat bunk houses?
Posted by: Diane Borden, Chehalis, WA | June 13, 2010 at 11:45 AM
What a tranquil setting for the "heaven on earth" for your Horses, Dogs, Cats & goats! I've really been enjoying the lush green photos of your new place in N.H. with the animals as they are discovering all the great places.
Big hugs all around,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger | June 12, 2010 at 06:17 PM
Where is little Bailey? That looks like it would be his favorite spot for napping!
Posted by: Jeanne | June 12, 2010 at 01:57 AM
These, and the many other pics you have taken sure show the beauty that is New Hampshire. I love the dogs under the tree just relaxing and enjoying. What a beautiful place to have the ranch!
Posted by: Ann | June 12, 2010 at 01:04 AM
If that grass never turns brown and ugly like in Montana then you've surely bought a piece of Eden. You may be sorry you don't have Scarlet now! It looks like you could use another couple goats and some sheep! Beautiful green as far as the eye can see! Lucky dogs, lucky horses, lucky humans!
Posted by: Miranda | June 11, 2010 at 03:26 PM
"That's blind Molly and Priscilla under the tree in the photo above."
What, no Trooper? (He is still with you, yes?)
That really looks like heaven on earth.
Posted by: Lynne Parker | June 11, 2010 at 02:37 PM
What a wonderful place. So much more green than in Montana. Bigger trees and more shade. I can see all the animals love it already.
Posted by: Suzanne Babbitt | June 11, 2010 at 02:20 PM
I still like you even though you use a Nikon. (grin).
I miss you guys.
Heather Montana and Timmy The Wonder Dog
Posted by: Heather Montana & Timmy The Wonder Dog | June 11, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Since I found your site I check everyday! Bless you both for all you do. Always look forward to your blogs.
Posted by: Andrea | June 11, 2010 at 08:05 AM
What a beautiful place! You are going to make us all want to move back East!!!! So glad everyone is adjusting so well.....
Posted by: Leila - Washington | June 11, 2010 at 01:49 AM
WONDERFUL and love all the grass!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | June 11, 2010 at 12:33 AM
The dogs, cats, goats and horses (am I missing anyone) sure seem to be enjoying their new digs. I hope you are too. Your pictures sure show a lovely spot.
Do you have to worry more about ticks in NH then you did in MT? What about heartworm? The logistics of putting flea and tick meds on so many seems daunting to me.
I am sure it is no big deal for the 2 of you.
I do so look forward to your blog. Thank you.
Posted by: Ev | June 10, 2010 at 11:41 PM
Beautiful, peaceful, idyllic,tranquil, carefree, calm, unruffled. All of these words descibe the amazing photos of all the animals enjoying their new haven! Just wonderful!!
Posted by: Doe George | June 10, 2010 at 10:20 PM
I gotta say I LOVE the fact that you now are posting in the Eastern time zone! I never thought about blind dogs being able to locate the shade of a tree on a sunny day; how great is that? If they could only see how many of them there are!!! The grounds look great.
Posted by: kathy | June 10, 2010 at 09:58 PM