Mama's Lamb

by Rachel Morrison

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Mama's Lamb

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Rachel Morrison

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In the tranquil setting of Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, a Leicester Longwool mother ewe and her young lamb are nestled together in the soft, green grass of spring. The lamb appears peaceful and content, resting against its mother, embodying a serene moment in nature.

The Leicester Longwool sheep is a part of the Rare Breeds program which promotes genetic diversity in livestock from 18th-century colonial British America. They were used as a pioneer breed, helping to establish agriculture in the early days of the colonies. The Leicester Longwool sheep played a significant role in American history, being similar to the sheep raised by George Washington at his estate in Mount Vernon.


1st Place - Submit Your Best Work - 02/24
1st Place - Mother's Day contest - 05/23
1st Place - Tranquility and Serenity contest - 05/23
1st Place - A Dedication to Sheep Baba this Winter contest - 11/22
1st Place - Your Favorite Animals - Women Only contest - 08/22
1st Place - A Sunday Image - A Day of Rest contest - 06/22
1st Place Tied - God's Love - 12/23
1st Place Tied - Relax contest - 09/23
1st Place Tied - Mother contest - 05/22
2nd Place - Peace, Joy and Charity contest - 10/23
2nd Place - Your Best Image contest - 01/23
2nd Place - Farm Life - 10/23
2nd Place Tied - Your Best 6 contest - 06/22
2nd Place Tied - Good Shepherd, Sheep, Shearing, Gates & Pastures contest - 06/22
3rd Place - Magical Moments contest - 11/23
3rd Place Tied - Spring in the Nursery contest - 04/23
3rd Place Tied - FAA Prophetic Art contest - 01/22

Honorable Mention Lead Tied- FAA KTBUZzz-SLOW DOWN- ALL Media contest - 02/22

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May 12th, 2019

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