Pairing Up
Uploaded: June 05, 2011 02:35:43
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The Chicken Flock at Cuttalossa Farm.
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Two trips to the over-200-year-old farm taught me a LOT about the lives of chickens. It wasn't until I was surprised by a dramatic mating at the end of my second visit, that I went back through my photos and pieced together the courtship.
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These two "couples" were starting to pair up at the rear entrance of the sheep barn. The pair at the door eventually consummated before my eyes. Stay tuned.
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On the side of the barn, once a saw mill, is the old mill wheel, now inoperable (see remark section). Now the farm raises tiny "baby doll" miniature sheep--for Pets!
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Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Michelle Alton June 05, 2011
The Mill at Cuttalossa Farm #1382681
Carolyn M. Fletcher
June 05, 2011
Gregory R. Gaskin June 05, 2011
A very nice series of photos and what a great place for photography. You certainly brought out the best look in the old mill, nice work. #9444552
Jeff Robinson
June 05, 2011
Jack Gaskin June 05, 2011
BEAUTIES Looks as if the conditions were perfect to shoot judging from the wonderful results. A very nice group of shots but I like the first the best as it contains SO MUCH !!!Happy Shooting
Jack #9444609
Nancyj E. Hovey
June 05, 2011
Dave Bell June 05, 2011
Poor old goose it does look so sad. #9444688Ron McEwan June 05, 2011
LOL the city girl goes to the farm. You have made it a real joy to follow the story Michelle. You have put life in what I always took for granted since I grew up on a farm, you become callous to things around you. WTG #9444734
Gail Sullivan
June 05, 2011
Julie Burnett June 05, 2011
A beautifully photographed series, Michelle, I do feel sorry for the goose, though. #9444765
John Rivera
June 05, 2011
Tammy M. Anderson
June 05, 2011
Monnie Ryan June 05, 2011
Very cool series, Michelle! #9444881
Ann H. Belus
June 05, 2011
Tiia Vissak June 05, 2011
a wonderful scene! #9444898Stan Kwasniowski June 05, 2011
Michelle, what a gorgeous "homey" feeling this image portray's #9444973Ujjwal Mukherjee June 05, 2011
The surrounding here adds a great deal to the appeal of this image, beautiful image,Michelle!! #9445007Rony Sagy June 05, 2011
So the couples are going steady? and the goose is jealous? Great story telling photos. Love the detail, light and colors colors colors (did I say that I love the colors?). Beautifully stated, balanced and annotated. Superb work, as always, Michelle. #9445068
JudyAnn Rector
June 05, 2011
Michael Umbreit June 05, 2011
Wonderful colors and tones!! #9445137
Ann Coates
June 05, 2011
Amanda J. Tanner
June 05, 2011
Patrick Rouzes
June 05, 2011
Barbara Waldoch June 05, 2011
Wonderful capture, Michelle! I love farms. #9445527
Terry Cervi
June 05, 2011
Robert K. Bemus
June 05, 2011
I have never heard of miniature sheep... #9445791
Tamara K. Walker
June 05, 2011
Kirsten Kiki Kjaer June 05, 2011
Michelle, these scenes are so amazingly well captured and edited. I could sit here and study them for details all day. I'm not kidding. I love them. #9445950Craig D. Minton June 06, 2011
Very pleasing and eye catching content in this image, Michelle. Good eye! #9445963Beth J. Orick June 06, 2011
Simply loving these country scenes! How very lovely!!! #9446464Tammy Espino June 06, 2011
Fantastic country capture!:) #9447029Rona L. Schwarz June 06, 2011
These are great story-telling images, Michelle! I know I'm going backwards, but I love watching the farm and barnyard scene through your eyes! This belongs in a picture book! Beautiful colors, detail and clarity, and so much going on, yet still such a simple narrative. Excellent work! #9447554Linda A. Braddock June 07, 2011
Michelle, Beautiful Captures of all these photos, very nice! #9448361
Jill Odice
June 07, 2011
Emile Abbott
June 07, 2011
Emile Abbott
June 07, 2011
Emile Abbott
June 07, 2011
Lester A. Garcia June 07, 2011
Excellent farm photos. "Pairing up" catches my attention the most. Not only the chicken being placed nicely in the composition but the elements like the arched fences, the wooden bench, farm window, the barrel and pail come together to compliment the whole picture. A wonderful image with stunning details and lighting. Congratulations, Michelle #9448799Renata Gusciora June 08, 2011
Lovely rustic capture with fantastic composition and colors,Michelle! #9451162
Nancyj E. Hovey
June 08, 2011
Aimee S. McMaster June 09, 2011
...wonderful detail & color....a delightful country capture Michelle! #9452012
Marilyn K. Lincecum
June 09, 2011
Lynne Morris June 14, 2011
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these images Michelle, fantastic work. #9461232Kathryn Wesserling June 22, 2011
This farm series of yours is wonderful, Michelle. #9473834Mary K. Robison June 23, 2011
This scene with the chickens pairing off is chock full of detail, Michelle, and all of it captured with perfect lighting and clarity. Wonderful rich colors as well. Terrific farm series.#9480800
Renata Gusciora July 28, 2011
Another congratulations on this lovely finalist,Michelle!!!:-) #9560841Monnie Ryan July 28, 2011
And congratulations once again! #9560874
Deborah C. Lewinson
July 28, 2011
Debby #9561188
Jennifer L. Alder July 28, 2011
This is incredible, Michelle! congrats to you :) #9561261Tammy Espino July 28, 2011
Congratulations on your awesome finalist! Good luck next round :) #9561312Sharon Sawyer July 28, 2011
WTG, Michelle!!! HUGE congratulations on your outstanding finalist an all the best in the next round! #9561375Mary Timman July 28, 2011
Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist! #9561421
Heather Loewenhardt
July 28, 2011
Ujjwal Mukherjee July 28, 2011
Congratulations ,Michelle!! #9561785Bill Johnson July 28, 2011
Michelle, Congrats on your finalist selection. Good luck. #9561849Carol L. Fowler July 28, 2011
Congrats on this beautiful Finalist! #9561905
Reynaldo D. Reyes
July 28, 2011
Kathryn Wesserling July 29, 2011
The pictures are wonderful and your "Fables of of the Fornicating Fowls" is fabulously funny! Finalist badge is well-deserved! Congratulations, Michelle. #9562459Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 29, 2011
Congratulations on this marvellous finalist, Michelle. #9562546Marilyn Cornwell July 29, 2011
Congratulations, Michelle on this great Finalist! #9562896
Stefania Barbier
July 29, 2011
Cathy Barrows July 29, 2011
Congrats on your finalist...love this scene #9563422Danny B. Head July 29, 2011
Love the rural scene! Congrats, Michelle! #9563447Wanda B. Anderson July 29, 2011
Congratulations on your finalist! What an enchanting place!#9563682
Phyllis H. Burchett July 29, 2011
Congrats on this wonderful Finalist Michelle! #9563919
Patrick Rouzes
July 29, 2011
Linda L. Ruiz July 29, 2011
Wanda Judd
July 29, 2011
Richard B. Hallick July 29, 2011
Another beautiful finalist. Wonderful depth of colors. Congratulations. #9564696
Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas
July 29, 2011
Bojan Bencic
July 29, 2011
Lydia Williams
July 29, 2011
Courtenay Vanderbilt July 29, 2011
Congratulations again, Michelle! #9565248Lynne Morris July 29, 2011
WTG on this beautiful winner Michelle, Congratulations. #9565556Aimee S. McMaster July 29, 2011
...congratulations on this wonderful winner Michelle! #9565674
Bojan Bencic
July 29, 2011
Val Feldman
July 29, 2011
Monnie Ryan July 29, 2011
Great news! Big congratulations on your win! #9565819Courtenay Vanderbilt July 29, 2011
Congratulations on your winner, Michelle! #9565882Ermanno Radice July 29, 2011
Big congratulations on your well deserved win, Michelle! #9565950
Stefania Barbier
July 29, 2011
Danny B. Head July 29, 2011
Congrats on a fine win, Michelle! #9566011Alex T. Mizuno July 29, 2011
Big congratulations on your win Michelle! Lovely country scene and a great story! #9566079
Agnes Fegan
July 29, 2011
Monica Mermoz
July 29, 2011
Mary Timman July 29, 2011
Huge Congratulations on your Winner! #9566188Lester A. Garcia July 29, 2011
There was no reason for this not to win. To have all the elements in the composition into a harmonious blend producing a beautiful farm scene is an achievement.CONGRATULATIONS, MICHELLE #9566192
Tammy M. Anderson
July 29, 2011
Phyllis H. Burchett July 29, 2011
BIG congrats Michelle on this wonderful winner!!! #9566404Rona L. Schwarz July 29, 2011
Yea, Michelle! So happy to see this one again, one of my favorites! MANY CONGRATULATIONS on your outstanding Gold Winner! #9566446Anita Hogue July 29, 2011
What a special place you have found! Love all these images from the chicken farm ! Congratulations on this wonderful winner, Michelle! #9566513Nadia Paul July 29, 2011
Congrats on your beautiful winner Michelle! #9566768Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 29, 2011
Fabulous winner! WTG Michelle! :-) k #9566795Erin Appelbaum July 29, 2011
Awesome winner Michelle. Congrats!! Peter #9566865Barbara Waldoch July 29, 2011
Congratulations on this wonderful winner, Michelle! #9566924Renee Doyle July 29, 2011
WTG Michelle!!! Congratulations on this excellent winner!! #9566966Beverley Scott July 29, 2011
Congratulations, Michelle, on this great win! #9567029Debra R. Harder July 29, 2011
WTG, Michelle! Huge congratulations on your WONDERFUL GOLD WINNER! Deb #9567054David Phalen July 29, 2011
BIG Congrats on an excellent Winner!! #9567102
Judy V. Kennamer
July 29, 2011
Mukesh Srivastava July 29, 2011
Huge congratulations for the GOLD, Michelle!!!! #9567253Kathryn Wesserling July 29, 2011
OMGosh! They loved their way into getting you a Gold-Second. How wonderful. Congratulations, Michelle. #9567323
Heather Loewenhardt
July 29, 2011
Amy M. Wilson July 29, 2011
Sorry I missed this in the Finalist round but so glad to see it with Gold - beautifully done, Michelle!!! #9567453
R. J. Laudenbacher
July 29, 2011
Mary Dimitriw
July 29, 2011
Ann Coates
July 29, 2011
Tammy Espino July 29, 2011
Congrats on your win, Michelle :) #9567710Rony Sagy July 29, 2011
Huge congratulations on this wonderful win, Michelle. #9567759
Mariann Kovats
July 29, 2011
Renata Gusciora July 29, 2011
Big congratulations on your wonderful winner,Michelle!!!:-) #9567815
Robert K. Bemus
July 29, 2011
Mary K. Robison July 29, 2011
A well earned Gold Winner, Michelle ~
Lisa J. Boulden
July 29, 2011
Glenn E. Traver July 30, 2011
Congratulations Michelle, This is a Beautiful Winner, very well composed, this tells a story of a wonderful day ~ GT #9568205Brett Dolsen July 30, 2011
Congratulations on your awesome and well deserved win Michelle!! #9568217Alan L. Borror July 30, 2011
Congratulations on this terrific winner, Michelle! #9568313Ian M. Hill July 30, 2011
Big congrats Michelle a real beauty. #9568314Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 30, 2011
Congratulations on your gold win, Michelle. #9568371Ujjwal Mukherjee July 30, 2011
Big congratulations on your wonderful winner,Michelle!! #9568491frank w. degenhardt July 30, 2011
What a beauty. CONGRATULATIONS on the SECOND PLACE WIN my friend. Way to go. #9568499Jessica Jenney July 30, 2011
Congratulations, Michelle on your fabulous win! :) #9568538
Gail Sullivan
July 30, 2011
Deborah C. Lewinson
July 30, 2011
Debby
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Ken Smith
July 30, 2011
Mike Clime July 30, 2011
Congratulations on your winner, Michelle! #9568818JO ANN CLEVELAND July 30, 2011
Congratulations on this well deserved Gold Win Michele! I love it!!!jo ann c. #9569056
Lydia Williams
July 30, 2011
Cathy Barrows July 30, 2011
Congrats on your winner...wonderful #9569249
Patrick Rouzes
July 30, 2011
Mitch Spence
July 30, 2011
Marijana Fajgl July 30, 2011
Big congratulations, Michelle on your fantastic gold! #9569608Sharon Sawyer July 30, 2011
Michelle, I'm so pleased you received a Second Place Win for this wonderful image. WTGG!!! #9569846Kenneth Waxman July 30, 2011
My favorite chicken picture ever. Goes straight to my favorites. Amazing photo. Thanks for sharing #9569890Ken Jarvis July 30, 2011
A big congrats on your second place win, Michelle! #9570178Phyllis A. Houghton July 30, 2011
Congratulations on your second place Michelle. You do such fine work and we love your narratives. #9570286
Marilyn K. Lincecum
July 30, 2011
Ellen Hodges July 30, 2011
Huge congrats on a fabulous winner, Michelle!! #9570450Karen Bacon July 31, 2011
Congratulations on your win Michelle! #9570953Gord MacEachern July 31, 2011
A big congratulations on your beautiful Silver and gold Michelle, very well done. My wireless internet is still down, using another location for an hour or so. #9571097
Dominick M. Dimacale
July 31, 2011
Dominick #9571728
ALLEN O. HOWARD July 31, 2011
WOW!!! Truly stunning Michelle! Congratulations to you!!! Allen #9571947
Emile Abbott
July 31, 2011
Carol Teal July 31, 2011
Never knew the lives of chickens would be interesting...maybe they need their own soap opera "As the Egg Turns" or something similar! LOL Great capture and a beautiful farm! Congrats on your win! #9572615Jeffrey R. Bange July 31, 2011
Congratulations Michelle on your very deserving win. #9572714
Usman M. Bajwa
August 01, 2011
UB. #9573749
Linda Blair August 01, 2011
Fantastic winner...congratulations!! #9573792
Michele Peterson
August 02, 2011
Mary Beth Aiello
August 03, 2011
Randy D. Dinkins
August 03, 2011
Mick Burkey August 04, 2011
Great capture, beautiful lighting, Michelle! Congrats on a wonderful winner. #9582220Karen Kessler August 05, 2011
What gorgeous colors in the Rooster! WOW! Terrific timing & enjoyed the story! Congrats on the Winning Photo! #9584511Carmody Baker August 08, 2011
Michelle I love it! Congratulations. Thanks for the story behind it!!! #9591188Merna L. Nobile August 09, 2011
Imagine it. Feel it. Receive it. Congratulations, your entry was very special and thanks for sharing it with all of us. Merna Nobile
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