Animals of The Old Barn

• Photographer
  Tailai Obrien

A series of animals shot on rusty wares and vintage equipment in the old barn using natural light and one studio light. The crested dove guarding her special Easter eggs, the red eyed tree frog on the old rat trap and the cute kitten on a rusty chain feature in this promotion for the re-opening of the Old Kentucky Farm to tourists after being closed for almost two years during covid.

Tailai OBrien is a fifth generation farmer and champion for the preservation of heritage breeds of livestock. Tailai has a passion for sustainable agricultural practices and ecological care of the land. This philosophy requires keen observational awareness and creative thinking. The play of light and these two skills are key elements incorporated into Tailai's intuitive approach to photography.