New Hampshire Photo Tour

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Moving the sheep

Moving the sheep, originally uploaded by LisaNH.

From the front of the mob. I actually really enjoy moving them around. They are just the sweetest. I talk to them the whole time, and they chat back. I know all of them by name and by voice, and I make sure to make eye-contact with many of them, give lots of pats. They are sweeties.

ReserveAmerica Wins New Hampshire State Parks Contract

America's leading recreation reservation service to introduce central reservation service for New Hampshire State Parks
October 10, 2007: 10:08 AM EST

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- ReserveAmerica, the United States' leading recreation reservation and parks management solutions provider, today announced it has added New Hampshire to its expanding list of government agency clients. ReserveAmerica will manage reservation services and will provide parks and retail management systems for the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development's 19 parks, including 1,300 campsites. Additionally, ReserveAmerica's Store Manager system will be used to manage comprehensive retail sales operations throughout the state, including the Cannon Mountain Ski Area. New Hampshire's parks are some of the most scenic in the United States and offer outdoor enthusiasts recreation opportunities that range from camping to hiking to skiing and more. Park visitors will be able to research and reserve their next stay on the Internet or via telephone.

"We are proud to welcome the beautiful New Hampshire State Parks to ReserveAmerica's national catalog of recreation destinations," remarked Seth Rosenberg, President of ReserveAmerica. "Working closely with New Hampshire's dedicated parks management professionals, we'll soon increase the ease of planning visits to parks while also introducing New Hampshire's parks to millions of customers who look to ReserveAmerica as they plan their next outdoor adventure."

"We are excited to be working with ReserveAmerica to launch a central reservation service for New Hampshire State Parks," said Allison McLean, Director of New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation. "Working with ReserveAmerica, we will make it easier for our park staff to serve visitors and for outdoor enthusiasts to plan trips to New Hampshire's scenic parks and historic locations."

ReserveAmerica's services are utilized by more than 17 million consumers each year as they plan their next outdoor recreation experience at 190,000 campsites in 4,000 parks across the United States. The company has processed more than 30 million reservations for State and Federal agencies.

About ReserveAmerica

ReserveAmerica is North America's leading camping reservation and park management solutions provider. ReserveAmerica specializes in complete reservations solutions, stand-alone call center/database management tools, online reservations solutions and park management software solutions. The Company manages the largest reservable campsite inventory with partnerships throughout North America. ReserveAmerica is an operating business of IAC .

John McDonald
ReserveAmerica
(800) 695-4636 x 5581
jmcdonald@reserveamerica.com

Tuesday, October 09, 2007

Reflections of New Hampshire

Autumn in Crawford Notch

Autumn in Crawford Notch, originally uploaded by Jim Salge.

Early Morning at Willey Pond

3.0 CSi

3.0 CSi (blued), originally uploaded by erik.swenson.

the other of the two 3.0 CSi at the Bavarian Autosport show sunday. this is a crop

While diving and swimming around in the NH Pool, I noticed these two images and how they seem to go so well together, compositionally. While thinking about it though I realized that they also reflect life in New Hampshire symbolically as well. Not only is NH rich in natural wonders, we are also rich in technology and have a deep regard for beauty wherever we find it, be it the colours of fall or the fine craftsmanship of a classic automobile. Both are highly regarded. Just another of the dichotomies that make up our great Granite State.

New Hampshire fall colors

New Hampshire fall colors, originally uploaded by C0N6R355.

This is a tree in our backyard who has especially bright colors.

Good photography is often about persistence and luck.

A wonderful thing about New Hampshire is that beautiful images such as this one can be made in our very own backyards.

Maine, N.H., Vermont applaud clean air settlement
By David Tirrell-Wysocki, Associated Press Writer | October 9, 2007

Officials and environmentalists in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont are applauding a landmark settlement that will dramatically reduce the pollution that causes acid rain and fouls the air over the region.

"These air pollution reductions are good news for everyone who breathes," said Judy Berk, spokeswoman for the Natural Resources Council of Maine.

A $4.6 billion settlement with American Electric Power Co. ends an eight-year battle over reducing smokestack pollution that drifted across Northeast and mid-Atlantic states and chewed away on mountain ranges, bays and national landmarks.

AEP, based in Columbus, Ohio, maintains it never violated Clean Air Act rules to curb emissions, and had already spent or planned to pay $5.1 billion on scrubbers and other equipment to reduce its pollution.

Scott Cowger, spokesman for Maine's Department of Environmental Protection, said the settlement should have an impact beyond acid rain control. It will limit regional haze and ozone, and very possibly reduce mercury in the environment, he said.

Cowger acknowledged Maine was not in the suit, but not due to a lack of interest. Maine is involved in acid rain litigation against the EPA already, said Cowger, adding that the state must aim its resources where they are going to have the greatest effect.

Matthew Davis of Environment Maine said he hopes the settlement sends a message that power plant operators no longer can disobey the Clean Air Act and get away with it.

In Vermont, Attorney General William Sorrell said the new pollution control devices will reduce a lot of particulate matter that causes pollution, helping people with asthma and other conditions.

"This is a major victory for the environment in the northeastern part of the U.S.," said Sorrell. "Acid rain is a huge problem in the Adirondacks, the Green Mountains and the White Mountains."

New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte and Environmental Services Commissioner Thomas Burack said the settlement will open the door to the largest emissions reductions ever.

"This settlement represents a huge step toward reducing the impact that Midwestern coal-fired power plants have on New Hampshire's air quality," Ayotte said.

The case against AEP began in 1999 when New Hampshire, Vermont and six other states, as well as 13 environmental groups joined the Environmental Protection Agency's crackdown on energy companies accused of rebuilding coal-fired power plants without installing pollution controls as required.

Monday, October 08, 2007

Wilton Waterfalls

Wilton Waterfalls 3, originally uploaded by emenkphoto.

Another angle of this particular spot in Wilton.

Sunday, October 07, 2007

Baptism Beach, Marlow, NH

Baptism Beach, Marlow, NH, originally uploaded by jmjmjfalcon.

Dangerous Curves

Dangerous Curves, originally uploaded by PGornell.

The Mount Washington auto road. 8 miles long and ascending over 5,000 feet to its peak of 6,288 feet.

The road has no guard rails and, in many places, its drop offs exceed 500 feet.