Name:  Krishna

Photographer notes:  Krishna is real. No Photoshop. Ayam Cemani’s are amazing. They’re all black, cone, beak, feathers, and even meat.  It looked almost unreal from the online images I saw.  Ayam’s have only been allowed in the states for 2 years so it was difficult to find an owner.  I finally found a small farm of exotic chickens and journeyed to capture a portrait of Krishna. Krishna puffed up his feathers and simultaneously stood up.  His portrait has won multiple awards and is included 2016 Communication Arts Photography Annual.