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Archive 2014 · Millie & Mrs. Stripes

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I was inspired by the wonderful Elena Shumilova to go out and photograph my children with our farm animals. We have 35 chickens (31 hens and 4 roos) - no idea why it never occurred to me to photograph the children with them. The kids LOVE their chickens and the fresh eggs are so delicious! As a family of 12, we are able to eat most, and sell what we can't eat - the hens pay for their own feed via the egg sales. I will be expanding more on this newfound inspiration also - but I love this shot and wanted to share. I may add more later.

Jan 19, 2014 at 10:43 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Millie & Mrs. Stripes

Family of 12! Oh my!

Cute photo by the way......

Jan 19, 2014 at 10:51 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Millie & Mrs. Stripes

Thank you, Herb! Yes - we have 10 children (yes, all mine lol). They range in age from 16 1/2 on down to 6 1/2 months. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Little Millie (short for Camille) here is 5 years old.

Jan 19, 2014 at 10:53 AM

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Great shot as usual Lisa ... 10 kids! I thought I was doing well at 6; mine range from 16 1/2 to -2.5 months (Due March 30)

Jan 19, 2014 at 11:09 AM

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Congrats on the pregnancy, Andre! I'm sure you've heard all the same comments I get - once you make it past 2-3 kids you're fair game it seems. Are they all yours? You must have your hands full! You need a new hobby! Do you have a TV? Don't you know what causes that? lol

Jan 19, 2014 at 11:24 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Millie & Mrs. Stripes

Let me start off by saying I really like your work Lisa but there is something about the chickens feet in this one that just looks out of proportion they are large . I know that you can not help that.

Jan 19, 2014 at 11:24 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Millie & Mrs. Stripes

Well - chickens do have big feet and Millie is admittedly petite. lol

Jan 19, 2014 at 11:25 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Millie & Mrs. Stripes

Stunningly beautiful! Truly a loved child is what I see in this photograph!
Thank You for posting here!
Rich

Jan 19, 2014 at 01:05 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Millie & Mrs. Stripes

Love it! Millie looks so sweet, nothing like a child's love for her animals!

Jan 19, 2014 at 01:29 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Millie & Mrs. Stripes

One things for sure, there's never any bad egg's in your hen photos! beautiful as always!

Jan 19, 2014 at 05:12 PM

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Beautiful! Love Millie's expression.
George

Jan 19, 2014 at 05:54 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Millie & Mrs. Stripes

So wonderful!! 35 chickens?! That's amazing

Jan 19, 2014 at 11:04 PM

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Lisa_Holloway wrote:
Congrats on the pregnancy, Andre! I'm sure you've heard all the same comments I get - once you make it past 2-3 kids you're fair game it seems. Are they all yours? You must have your hands full! You need a new hobby! Do you have a TV? Don't you know what causes that? lol

Thanks Lisa. Oh yes, heard the whole array of them ... I always think of my kids as blessings and something to be loved ... so why wouldn't I want more?

Jan 19, 2014 at 11:55 PM

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Great photo! Beautiful kid, and beautiful Barred Rock chicken. We have 3 backyard hens (2 Buff Orps and 1 Americauna). I'd get more, but we live in the middle of Southern California suburbia... 3 can get a little noisy, I can't imagine 35! I see a kid-chicken portrait in my future as well

Jan 20, 2014 at 02:11 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Millie & Mrs. Stripes

Thank you guys! I want a dairy cow next.

Jan 20, 2014 at 08:45 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Millie & Mrs. Stripes

Lovely!!

Jan 22, 2014 at 12:20 AM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Millie & Mrs. Stripes

OMG, nice picture Lisa, im new in photography and since i saw your work im taking photography more seriously. i hope one day i get to shoot a picture like this beautiful one.

Jan 22, 2014 at 12:30 AM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Millie & Mrs. Stripes

Thank you Mitch & Enkuero!

Jan 22, 2014 at 01:34 AM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Millie & Mrs. Stripes

Lisa_Holloway wrote:
Thank you guys! I want a dairy cow next.

Hi again Lisa. Your daughter will have trouble nursing a dairy cow while you shoot an image or three.

Love this shot, btw. It has a fair dinkum rural feel to it.

Jan 22, 2014 at 02:04 AM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Millie & Mrs. Stripes

Wonderful picture Lisa, love her expression and the earthy tones throughout the picture. Nice looking barred hen!

Having grown up on a small farm, this is a great experience for your kids besides the delicious eggs you get!

Jan 22, 2014 at 09:24 AM

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