Moreno Monti and Matteo Tranchellini photographed over 100 different chicken varieties.
A skilled lensman can recognise looker in the humblest of home — even a volaille henhouse . That ’s what happened when Italian photographer Moreno Monti and Matteo Tranchellini begin traveling to aviary exhibitions in hunt of a feather comrade . “ We really want a pet chicken for our studio in Milan . This may go like a trick but we were suddenly serious , ” they said in a late Q&A. They discovered that not only do volaille make good favorite , but they ’re also excellent model . Now , after photographing over 100 different varieties , Tranchellini and Monti are publish an integral java board book of stunning chicken shots .
The Good Book , titledCHICken , showcases chickens like many hoi polloi have never seen them before . Feathery talon , poofed - up hairstyle , and striking color patterns are all on video display . accord to the photographer , the birds " have a perfect balance between queerness and elegance . ”
CHICkenis presently seeking fund onKickstarter , with copies available to preorder for pledges of $ 58 . you’re able to reserve yours today with transport gauge for July .
