Chickpeas Salad with Meat by Hanan AboRegela

Captured using the natural morning light streaming through a window, this photograph highlights the vibrant textures and colors of a chickpeas salad with meat. The photographer focused on the interplay of light and shadow to emphasize the freshness and appeal of the dish, successfully transforming a simple, healthy meal into a compelling visual narrative. The image is award-worthy for its clean composition and the way it elevates everyday culinary art through thoughtful lighting, inviting the viewer to appreciate both the nutritional value and the aesthetic presentation of the food.

Chickpeas Salad with Meat by Hanan AboRegela(c) Light & Composition University
iPhone 6s | Exposure 1/30sec @ f/2.2 | ISO 200 | Focal Length 4.15mm
Copyright Β© Hanan AboRegela
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Hanan AboRegela

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Born in Cairo, Egypt, Hanan AboRegela is a dedicated photographer currently based in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. A graduate of Germanistic studies from Ain Shams University, she has transitioned her focus toward the art of professional food photography. By meticulously studying the techniques of established masters and analyzing the composition of their work, she continues to refine her craft, striving to capture the essence and beauty of culinary subjects through her lens.

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11.4/20
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126/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
9,418 views | 4 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date March 30, 2019
63.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 11.0
Clarity 11.0
Composition 17.0
Style 12.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia

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Food Photography
Hanan AboRegela Photography

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Transparency Note: The resonance score (11.2/20) is calculated based on social engagement metrics collected before the award announcement.

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4.9/5 points
980/1,000 Social Share
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5.0/5 points
9,418/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
1.3/5 points
126/500 Submission
Jury Score: 63.0/80
Resonance Score: 11.2/20
Total Award Score: 74.2/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 4

Priya Sharma Negative Space, Minimalism & the Japanese Aesthetic Expert Review
Morning light hits the chickpeas. It’s quiet. The shadows stretch across the plate, carving out a space for the eye to rest. I find myself breathing slower here. It doesn’t demand attention. It simply exists. The negative space around the bowl isn’t just background. It’s the breath between bites. Nothing here is accidental. The empty corner is not empty. It’s a rare, still moment in a busy world. I’ve missed this kind of peace.
Eleanor Voss Composition & Visual Structure Expert Review
The frame’s geometry relies on the diagonal alignment of the bowl, creating a necessary spatial tension against the table’s edge. It’s a disciplined arrangement. The light doesn't just illuminate; it defines the mass of the chickpeas, anchoring the composition. I’m genuinely surprised by how the iPhone’s limited depth of field manages to hold the focus. It doesn't collapse into chaos. The negative space is tight, yet it functions. The structure is sound. It’s a rare, balanced success.
Rafael Ortega Shutter Technique, Motion & the Cinematic Single Frame Expert Review
Morning light hits the chickpeas like a soft key light on a set. It’s a quiet, domestic scene, yet it holds the tension of a meal just before the first bite. I love how the shadows anchor the meat, giving the frame a weight that feels cinematic. The cut would’ve been a mistake; the composition keeps the focus tight. It’s a simple shot, but it’s the one the editor keeps. I’m genuinely hungry looking at it.
Victoria Ashby Wildlife, Nature & the Ethics of the Unseen Moment Expert Review
It’s a clean composition, but I find myself craving the wild. There’s no tension here, no heartbeat. When I’m in the field, I’m waiting for a predator to reveal itself, not a bowl of chickpeas. While the light hitting the meat is pleasant, it feels entirely manufactured. I’d trade this sterile, staged plate for a single, blurry frame of a desert fox in Al Jubail. It’s technically proficient, yet utterly devoid of life.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Amelia Cross

The Table of Departures

The kitchen table in my childhood home was made of heavy oak, scarred by the specific heat of iron pots and the rhythmic tapping of a silver spoon against a ceramic bowl.

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By Priya Kapoor

The Salt of Memory

The smell of cumin always pulls me back to the kitchen floor of my childhood, where the air was thick with the scent of roasting spices and the sharp, metallic tang of a heavy iron skillet.

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