Two weeks ago SFGate invited readers to submit photos that capture likenesses between mothers and daughters. The response to the “Like mother, like daughter” photo contest was huge and we received dozens of submissions.
Many thanks to everyone who entered. You helped us put together a collection of photos that celebrate the beautiful connection between moms and their daughters—and capture the magic, mystery and love in these relationships.
Take a look at the photos and be sure to scroll down past the slide show to see our favorite pick. Happy Mother’s Day!
We loved all the photos and practically feel guilty singling out one favorite but this image of a hip-looking pair with their backyard chickens stood out to us as the one with the most personality and style. Plus it gave us a good laugh. It’s so Portlandia and speaks to this new generation of mothers and daughters who are making old-fashioned activities such as sewing, gardening, and baking bread cool again. Feminists might gripe about this, but who can argue that a mother and daughter raising chickens together isn’t an amazing bonding experience.
What’s more, this is an artistic image that seems to celebrate the differences and similarities between moms and daughters. The brown-haired mom is symbolically holding a lighter-colored chicken while the lighter-haired daughter hugs her brown bird. These two girls are clearly individuals but they’ve both got the same groovy sense of style with their big sunglasses. 
