Milking Parlor Under Gray Storm Light

Copper-toned light pools across the smooth metal surfaces of a milking parlor in early spring. Steel rails and coiled hoses line the concrete floor, leading toward a veterinary crush beside the working area. Buckets sit ready in rows, their stainless sides reflecting the fading sunset. Gray storm light falls through high barn windows, casting cool shadows that contrast with the warm reflections on the wet floor. Clean surfaces show the signs of daily labor without clutter. The space recedes in layers, revealing the depth of the barn interior. A final gleam of light catches the edge of a metal bucket handle.