Egg Pizza by Avi Chatterjee

This captivating food photograph captures a culinary experiment: a vibrant Egg Pizza. The photographer meticulously composed the shot to highlight the textures of scrambled eggs, fresh chili slices, capsicum, and tomato, transforming a simple breakfast dish into a visual feast. By utilizing a macro-focused lens and precise lighting, the image emphasizes the freshness and appetizing quality of the ingredients. This work is award-worthy for its clean composition and the ability to elevate everyday domestic cooking into a professional, high-end food study that invites the viewer to appreciate the artistry behind a home-cooked meal.

Egg Pizza by Avi Chatterjee
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with EF 100mm f/2.8L
Exposure 1/160sec @ f/16 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 100mm
Copyright Β© Avi Chatterjee
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Avi Chatterjee

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Born in Kolkata, India, Avi Chatterjee is a Dubai-based photographer and technical sales consultant who transitioned from engineering to the creative arts. Inspired by his wife, a painter, he established his own studio, Time Machine Works, to pursue his passion for macro, wedding, food, and product photography. His journey from a casual shooter to a dedicated professional reflects a deep commitment to capturing the world with technical precision and artistic intent, balancing his career in automation with a growing presence in the international photography community.

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Award Date December 22, 2013
65.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 11.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 12.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

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Avi Chatterjee Photography
Food Photography

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286/500 Submission
Jury Score: 65.0/80
Resonance Score: 12.9/20
Total Award Score: 77.9/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 6

Lena Brandstrom Macro Photography, Optics & the Science of the Seen Expert Review
At f/16, the diffraction limit begins to soften the micro-contrast, yet Chatterjee’s 100mm macro lens resolves the egg’s granular protein structure with startling clarity. The focal plane is razor-thin, isolating the chili’s waxy cuticle against the blurred capsicum. I’m genuinely moved by how the light catches the moisture on the tomatoβ€”it’s a crystalline refraction that the naked eye simply misses. It’s a brilliant exercise in optical precision, turning a humble breakfast into a scientific study.
James Rokeby Camera Craft & Technical Execution Expert Review
1/160sec at f/16, ISO 100, 100mm. Stopping down to f/16 on a macro lens is a calculated risk. It’s a necessary choice to keep the egg and chili textures sharp across the plane, though diffraction starts creeping in. I’m actually impressed by the sharpness maintained here. It’s a clinical, precise execution that avoids the usual soft-focus food photography trap. The technical discipline is sound. It doesn’t just look good; it’s mathematically coherent.
Priya Sharma Negative Space, Minimalism & the Japanese Aesthetic Expert Review
The frame is crowded. Too much noise. I’ve spent years looking for the quiet, but here, the chili and capsicum fight for air. It’s a study in excess, not restraint. I crave the space between the crust and the edge. It’s technically sharp, sure, but it doesn't breathe. I feel a sudden, sharp ache for the plate to be half-empty. Nothing here is accidental. The empty corner is not empty; it’s just missing.
Sophie Delacroix Emotional Narrative, Viewer Response & Psychological Impact Expert Review
Before the eye identifies the ingredients, a strange, quiet hunger settles in the chest. The vibrant heat of the chili slices triggers an immediate, visceral activationβ€”my own pulse quickens, anticipating the spice. It’s a domestic intimacy that feels almost intrusive. When I return to this a year later, the scrambled eggs don’t just look like breakfast; they feel like a Sunday morning I’ve forgotten. It’s a rare, warm ache that lingers long after I look away.
Isabelle Fontenay Colour Harmony, Tone & Atmospheric Light Expert Review
The yolk’s viscous, cadmium-yellow glow against the verdant, sharp-edged capsicum creates a chromatic tension that reminds one of Morandi’s still lifes, yet it’s far more visceral. I’m genuinely hungry for that heat, for the way the chili’s crimson fire cuts through the pale, creamy curd of the eggs. It’s a luscious, saturated symphony of breakfast tones that doesn't just sit on the plate; it vibrates with a warmth that feels almost Mediterranean in its intensity.
Thomas Hargreaves Earned Photographs, Craft Discipline & the Long Wait Expert Review
It’s a tidy bit of work, though one wonders if the eggs were still warm when the shutter finally clicked. There’s a clinical precision to the capsicum placement that suggests a long afternoon spent styling rather than waiting for a storm to break. I’ve spent enough nights shivering on a ridge to find this domestic staging a bit sterile, but I’ll admit, the lighting on those chili slices is sharp enough to make me hungry.
Reflections on this Photograph
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