Food Photo Competition 2015 No 1 : Results

Judges Comment
Great technique and nice light really make this lokum look delicious, and its creator masterful in the kitchen. This is clean crisp work, well arranged and perfectly done. Well done you win!
Photographers Comment
Many thanks for choosing my photograph. I took this picture at the Royal Horticultural Gardens in Wisley, Surrey. Waiting in line in the cafe I saw a wonderful opportunity as the bright colours and wonderful light contrasted so well. I took this with my trusty Fuji X100S, which managed to get the exact focus I wanted in the few moments available. As it was relatively dark in the cafe, I had to use a wide aperture which gave the lovely focus on the cake in the foreground, without blurring the background too much. I used Lightroom to make minor adjustments, but otherwise I was happy with the initial image straight out of the camera.
www.rob-mchattie.com

Judges Comment
Hung dried fish. This was an immediate hit for its original approach and by-the-way viewpoint. It is a clever composition which keeps us wondering, nice warm colours too. Well done!

Judges Comment
Well it was close… That chocolate ice cream on the girl’s mouth and the look on her face as she enjoys and explores the taste. The eating movement of the foreground girl really adds a dimension to this lovely photo. well done.
Photographers Comment
Ciao, i'm Roberto from Italy. D800 , Tamron 500 BB mirror lens f.8 1/2000 6400 iso. Lake Garda. Many thanks to the judges for their appreciation and congratulations to the winner!

Judges Comment
That special moment when you at last get your hands on that hot-dog! This is a super shot from one of New York’s famous street food stands. I love the steamy atmosphere in the stall and the transaction/interaction which is taking place. Apart from that the tones of this b+w shot are so full and deep.

Judges Comment
Street food, everyone’s favourite! Clever photo for the food but also the street atmosphere which is so real.
Photographers Comment
My name is Yousef Alabdullah and I'm from Kuwait ( a little spot in the middle east) I took this picture in Dotonbori, Namba Osaka, Japan This was actually taken with my Mobile (Oneplus One) using one filter for soft saturation. So no fansy camera here :) thanks for recognizing my picture.

Judges Comment
Cooking with passion. It is the cook’s concentration and care which you have captured so well here and which take this one through.
Photographers Comment
Hi my name is sittig fahr-becker. Thank you for the mark of excellence!! The picture was taken at cantine cantona in munich, withe my beloved fuji x-pro1 and the fujinon fx 10-24 mm. I haven't done a lot of post processing, just adjusted the levels a bit. And I hve to say the food is as tasty as it looks.
www.sittigfahrbecker.com

Judges Comment
I love the natural reality of this picture, the crumpled napkin, the empty plate and that homely feel. A nice, very familiar and uncomplicated still-life that we can connect with, without the sterility of a studio.
Photographers Comment
Lunch in Madrid. As a documentary photographer, I find interesting things everywhere. In front of me was lunch as served by the waiter. It is a special memory for me as I was spending time with my son. A Nikon D7000 was used, and post processing was done with Lightroom. I am most honored that it received a "Mark of Excellence." Thank you so much, and thank you for your thoughtful comments, Leba Marquez
www.lebamarquezphotography.com

Judges Comment
Here’s a cleverly disposed graphic shot with strong contrast and easy shapes. It is almost as though they are swimming in their underwater fantasy heaven, complete with seaweed and coral.
Photographers Comment
Thanks for the vote! It is much appreciated. Sometimes I get ideas and I want to see if I can execute what I envision. I had fun with this ingredient shot. I used my Nikon D610, 24-70 f/2.8 lens, f/10.0, ISO 100 I also photographed this in my kitchen using natural light.
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