Russian Mother Takes Magical Pictures of Her Two Kids With Animals On Her Farm
These wonderful photographs by Elena Shumilova plunge the viewer into a beautiful world that revolves around two boys and their adorable dog, cat, duckling and rabbit friends. Taking advantage of natural colors, weather conditions and her enchanting surroundings, the gifted Russian artist creates cozy and heartwarming photography that will leave you amazed.
The boys in the photographs are the photographer’s sons and the animals belong to the farm she runs. “I largely trust my intuition and inspiration when I compose photos. I get inspired mainly by my desire to express something I feel, though I usually cannot tell exactly what that is” Shumilova explained to BoredPanda.
Rural settings, natural phenomena and the changing seasons seem to be the greatest stimuli in her works. “When shooting I prefer to use natural light – both inside and outside. I love all sorts of light conditions – street lights, candle light, fog, smoke, rain and snow – everything that gives visual and emotional depth to the image,” the photographer said.
Shumilova told us her passion for photography manifested in early 2012 when she got her first camera. Her most recent equipment includes the Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera and a 135mm lens. As a mother who doesn’t want to miss out on her growing children, she says she shoots every day and processes the images at night.
We suggest you take a cup of tea, lean back comfortably in your armchair and browse this beautiful collection of Elena Shumilova’s photographs.
See her gallery on: Flickr | 500px
“Children and animals – it’s my life. I’m a mom with two sons and we spend a lot of time on the farm,” – Shumilova told Bored Panda.
“When shooting I prefer to use natural light – both inside and outside. I love all sorts of light conditions – street lights, candle light, fog, smoke, rain and snow – everything that gives visual and emotional depth to the image.”
“When I graduated from school I entered Moscow Institute of Architecture where I practiced with sketching and painting a lot. I suppose it is sketching and painting that defined my feeling of photography and composition.”
“I’ve been shooting every day and processing the images at nights. By autumn I felt I found my own way of approaching photography.”
“I largely trust my intuition and inspiration when I compose photos. I get inspired mainly by my desire to express something I feel, though I usually cannot tell exactly what that is.”
“I’m so glad that my pictures began to be liked by many people. It inspires me & it makes me do better with my pictures.”
Thank you, Elena, for the interview. We are looking forward to more magical pictures!
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Share on FacebookThey are very beautiful and so full of life...and country...thanks for sharing them...
I am in love with the most wonderful photographs of human interest found on Facebook. The Bored Panda Site is where I look to view and admire photos off the beaten path in every day life. They can and in most cases bring total joy and laughter to an otherwise boring day. I love the site BORED PANDA and coupled with the lovely music of ANDRE RIEU and his orchestra make for a wonderful day of pure pleasure and entertainment. Try it you'll love it.
I shared the link with a discriminating friend who doesn't get excited by just any old thing. He said, "These are magnificent!"
There are two things I want to know: What camera is she using, and if she can come take pictures of my baby? Lol! These are the most beautiful pictures I have ever laid my eyes on. I would love it if I could take even half as decent pictures as these.
I have followed this photographer for so long. No praise could be too high for her special works.
What a beautiful gift to your children. So awesomely amazing! Makes me want to visit Russia. I wish the world got along better. We all love our children don't we?
These pictures show the best of our world...now, can I move to Russia and live on your farm with you?!! Gorgeous!
Elena has an incredible eye...unbelievably beautiful pictures...
These are by far the best photographs I have seen in long time. Keep up the fabulous work. They are amazing! !
Wow that's amazing, does she have a blog? I wish she will share tutorial to make this amazing photos.
Awesome Images of Family and Pets So Obviously Created out of Sense of Joy,Love and Sheer Passion for your Craft and Special Gift of Photog
Your photographs are so beautiful. They are instantly calming and meditative. You are an amazing talent!
Stunning creations. Although to be clear, this isn't photography, it's photo-composition. They are very different art forms.
Absolutely amazing. And not one shot had a cell phone, a tablet, or even a tv. Thank you.
Amazing work and ability to capture the beauty of nature along with the emotions it brings! Thanks for sharing your gift with us!
Wow! Gorgeous pictures! Just precious children with their animals. Thanks for sharing. We are all God's people and that makes us family.
She has two beautiful sons and a great talent for taking the picture just at the right time!! Thank you, I enjoyed them very much!!!
She is a very skilled artist both in photography and editing to get these results, EXCELLENT JOB!
I am absolutely awestruck by these pictures. They are so memory provoking of an earlier time in my life as I reminisce!.
Children allowed to adventure with animals gain a lot of needed information that will add communicative skills to their own basket of assets
Yes, Elena's photographs certainly do have a magical quality and are immensely enjoyable.
Beautiful work. Each image stirs an emotion, an appreciation for what is pure and simple. Thank her for the feelings of calm and peace.
Oh my gosh where do I begin, these are totally awesome and in some I actually felt like I was there. these are extraordinary.
They are stunningly beautiful photographs / each speak more than words could ever say . Thank you for sharing them.
Words simply can't describe these beautiful images. Thank you for sharing .
Russian soul and soil. Fantastic, congratulations. Русская душа и страна. Фантастические, поздравления. Руска душа и земља. Фантастично, чес
Very beautiful photography, very professional and skillfully done with care and love.
Truly talented lady,her work must surely touch the coldest of heart,s. J.
What I can write ... only that work is perfect ... that is realy Art .... Art photography !
I think that the beauty of the nature, it is so large, it is so perfect… and so less known by us, that it become a enormous loosing. Is GOD
Pictures of dream. Reminding me of the hand sketches of the forgotten, almost lost books of Soviet Era.
I shoot Pro and Elena Shumilova is the real-deal! Not one shot had the Child looking at the camera, I feel strongly about that, Please, NO!
Wonderful pictures your lighting is perfect for the type of pictures your taking very professionally done.
No doubt! most wonderful pictures I've ever seen which related to the universe truth!! I ever love Russia.... The land of the miracle!! hugs
Your love comes shining thru. Amazing pictures - thank you for sharing.
It's apparent you love your children - it comes thru loud and clear. They are amazing pictures. Thank you for sharing.
What a great piece of chilren and animals! Thank you for sharing these with us, Carol. How I miss being with you. Love, Sister Mary
They are very beautiful and so full of life...and country...thanks for sharing them...
I am in love with the most wonderful photographs of human interest found on Facebook. The Bored Panda Site is where I look to view and admire photos off the beaten path in every day life. They can and in most cases bring total joy and laughter to an otherwise boring day. I love the site BORED PANDA and coupled with the lovely music of ANDRE RIEU and his orchestra make for a wonderful day of pure pleasure and entertainment. Try it you'll love it.
I shared the link with a discriminating friend who doesn't get excited by just any old thing. He said, "These are magnificent!"
There are two things I want to know: What camera is she using, and if she can come take pictures of my baby? Lol! These are the most beautiful pictures I have ever laid my eyes on. I would love it if I could take even half as decent pictures as these.
I have followed this photographer for so long. No praise could be too high for her special works.
What a beautiful gift to your children. So awesomely amazing! Makes me want to visit Russia. I wish the world got along better. We all love our children don't we?
These pictures show the best of our world...now, can I move to Russia and live on your farm with you?!! Gorgeous!
Elena has an incredible eye...unbelievably beautiful pictures...
These are by far the best photographs I have seen in long time. Keep up the fabulous work. They are amazing! !
Wow that's amazing, does she have a blog? I wish she will share tutorial to make this amazing photos.
Awesome Images of Family and Pets So Obviously Created out of Sense of Joy,Love and Sheer Passion for your Craft and Special Gift of Photog
Your photographs are so beautiful. They are instantly calming and meditative. You are an amazing talent!
Stunning creations. Although to be clear, this isn't photography, it's photo-composition. They are very different art forms.
Absolutely amazing. And not one shot had a cell phone, a tablet, or even a tv. Thank you.
Amazing work and ability to capture the beauty of nature along with the emotions it brings! Thanks for sharing your gift with us!
Wow! Gorgeous pictures! Just precious children with their animals. Thanks for sharing. We are all God's people and that makes us family.
She has two beautiful sons and a great talent for taking the picture just at the right time!! Thank you, I enjoyed them very much!!!
She is a very skilled artist both in photography and editing to get these results, EXCELLENT JOB!
I am absolutely awestruck by these pictures. They are so memory provoking of an earlier time in my life as I reminisce!.
Children allowed to adventure with animals gain a lot of needed information that will add communicative skills to their own basket of assets
Yes, Elena's photographs certainly do have a magical quality and are immensely enjoyable.
Beautiful work. Each image stirs an emotion, an appreciation for what is pure and simple. Thank her for the feelings of calm and peace.
Oh my gosh where do I begin, these are totally awesome and in some I actually felt like I was there. these are extraordinary.
They are stunningly beautiful photographs / each speak more than words could ever say . Thank you for sharing them.
Words simply can't describe these beautiful images. Thank you for sharing .
Russian soul and soil. Fantastic, congratulations. Русская душа и страна. Фантастические, поздравления. Руска душа и земља. Фантастично, чес
Very beautiful photography, very professional and skillfully done with care and love.
Truly talented lady,her work must surely touch the coldest of heart,s. J.
What I can write ... only that work is perfect ... that is realy Art .... Art photography !
I think that the beauty of the nature, it is so large, it is so perfect… and so less known by us, that it become a enormous loosing. Is GOD
Pictures of dream. Reminding me of the hand sketches of the forgotten, almost lost books of Soviet Era.
I shoot Pro and Elena Shumilova is the real-deal! Not one shot had the Child looking at the camera, I feel strongly about that, Please, NO!
Wonderful pictures your lighting is perfect for the type of pictures your taking very professionally done.
No doubt! most wonderful pictures I've ever seen which related to the universe truth!! I ever love Russia.... The land of the miracle!! hugs
Your love comes shining thru. Amazing pictures - thank you for sharing.
It's apparent you love your children - it comes thru loud and clear. They are amazing pictures. Thank you for sharing.
What a great piece of chilren and animals! Thank you for sharing these with us, Carol. How I miss being with you. Love, Sister Mary
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