Snowed in by Roseanne Orim

In this striking food photograph, Roseanne Orim captures the vibrant, sun-drenched hues of mango and blackberry bars against a dramatic, high-contrast black backdrop. Inspired by architectural forms, the photographer stacked the dessert bars to create a compelling vertical composition. The defining creative decision was the delicate dusting of icing sugar during the shoot, which mimics a winter snowfall and adds a whimsical, tactile quality to the scene. This image is award-worthy for its masterful use of color theory, precise technical execution, and the ability to transform a simple culinary creation into a sophisticated, story-driven piece of art.

Snowed in by Roseanne Orim(c) Light & Composition University
Nikon D3100 with Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G
Exposure 1/125sec @ f/1.8 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 50mm
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Roseanne Orim

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Born and raised in Nigeria and having spent significant time in England, Roseanne Orim is a Dubai-based culinary artist and photographer. Her deep-rooted passion for cooking, which began in her childhood kitchen, evolved into the creation of her celebrated food blog, CHOP-BELLE-FULL. Through this platform, she explores diverse flavor palettes and shares the stories behind simple, ingredient-focused dishes. Orim’s work is characterized by a desire to celebrate global food culture, blending her Nigerian heritage with international influences to inspire home cooks and food enthusiasts alike.

10.1/20
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105/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
8,903 views | 5 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date February 6, 2019
Value 10.0
Clarity 11.0
Composition 16.0
Style 10.0
Skill 11.0
Photograph Location
Dubai, The United Arab Emirates

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Transparency Note: The resonance score (9.8/20) is calculated based on social engagement metrics collected before the award announcement.

Social Shares
3.7/5 points
735/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
8,903/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
1.1/5 points
105/500 Submission
Jury Score: 58.0/80
Resonance Score: 9.8/20
Total Award Score: 67.8/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 5

Reflections on this Photograph
By Yuki Sato

The Quiet Weight of Winter

There is a particular grace in the way the world is covered, a softening of edges that invites us to slow our pace. When a fine, white dust settles over the landscape, it does not hide what lies beneath; rather, it honors the form by giving it a new, temporary skin.

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By Farida Boussouf

The Weight of White

It is 3:14 am. The silence in this room is heavy, the kind that presses against your chest until you have to acknowledge the things you usually bury under the noise of the sun.

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