Sunday, September 02, 2012

the November Hill twins



My amazing nature photographer daughter captured these wonderful photographs of the twin fawns that were born on November Hill this year. They have made many appearances with their mom all over the property, and they seem extremely interested in not only us but the equines. The donkeys are equally intrigued and if they see the twins in the forest, will walk up to the fence and gaze at them.




If you've read my essay about how November Hill Press got started, you know already that my decision to start the press came after two really amazing experiences I had with the deer herd that lives here. If you've been reading here for awhile you might also know the story of the first day we came to look at the farm - we saw twin fawns in the back field, and I knew this was our home.

The deer gave me the November Hill Press logo, which I love because it perfectly captures the spirit of November Hill farm and press, and the way I feel about my writing. 







2012 has been a tough year in a lot of different ways, so seeing this new generation of twins has been especially meaningful for me this spring and summer. Sometimes when we need a sign, we get one. 



It tickles me that the fawns love the wild muscadines as much as I do - and we're all fortunate because this year's grape harvest is bountiful and within easy reach for both deer and humans.

Thanks to my daughter for her quiet demeanor and photographic skill. She always gets the best shots!

12 comments:

Máire said...

Beautiful shots. How wonderful to have these on your land. We have (red) deer in our area but as far as I know none have passed through our paddock. There is something so magical about deer.

Grey Horse Matters said...

The twins are beautiful. Your daughter has really captured how happy and peaceful living near you and the herd can be. She must be very quiet and calm to have gotten so close for these pictures.

Victoria Cummings said...

So beautiful and they must trust your daughter to be so calm when she is near. Very meaningful for me since I saw our first twin fawns here yesterday.

Matthew said...

I love these!

billie said...

Maire, one of the myths about deer is that they symbolize a call to adventure. The story goes that if a deer runs to the forest's edge and turns to look back at you, he/she is calling you to enter the "adventure" of the forest. I love that metaphor because it is something we humans seem to need on a regular basis. The call to explore new realms.

billie said...

Arlene, she has always had a very easy way about her that all creatures seem to love. Horses definitely respond to it, and wildlife as well. She also seems to have a gift for knowing exactly when to click the shutter to get a meaningful moment.

billie said...

Victoria, how wonderful that you have a family with twins as well!

billie said...

Matthew, thanks for getting them to my computer so I could post them!

Christine said...

Gorgeous photos! I love reading about your farm and the Press that you've set up - very interesting!

billie said...

Christine, thank you for stopping by and for the kind words!

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Calm, Forward, Straight said...

Really nice shots! Your baby deer are the size of our grownups. They look very healthy too. :)

I love the call to adventure myth - I must remember that.