honorable mention
Tailai OBrien australia
Photo © Tailai OBrien
title
Foul Play
The hand is clenched to the reeds to portray a struggle, with the poignant focus being a grey racing pigeon (symbolism for a fowl- play on words). This bird is a tame specimen that is trained to home to the loft, allowing it to be safely released after the photo shoot.
The setting conveys an eery feeling, it is a tranquil spot on a local recreational lake that camouflages the canoe. The image is connected to urbanisation using the backdrop of the city scape. The rope is a thick, dirty, and weathered piece that was found washed up on a beach in Sydney.
This philosophy requires keen observational awareness and creative thinking. The play of light and these two skill are key elements incorporated into Tailai’s intuitive approach to photography.
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entry description
Foul Play is a fictional shot, imagined and planned, with the purpose to capture within a single image the story of a lady who has met with foul play after an evening out. The wardrobe features - a charming lace dress with a frayed hem, pantyhose was worn to add texture to the legs, and to reflect the natural light (shot in the afternoon with sunlight directly over the subject). The footwear, silver sparkling dance shoes with a small heel and soft sole synonymous with an evening engagement.The hand is clenched to the reeds to portray a struggle, with the poignant focus being a grey racing pigeon (symbolism for a fowl- play on words). This bird is a tame specimen that is trained to home to the loft, allowing it to be safely released after the photo shoot.
The setting conveys an eery feeling, it is a tranquil spot on a local recreational lake that camouflages the canoe. The image is connected to urbanisation using the backdrop of the city scape. The rope is a thick, dirty, and weathered piece that was found washed up on a beach in Sydney.
about the photographer
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 skill are key elements incorporated into Tailai’s intuitive approach to photography.
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