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Caramel Sauce Doughnut with Powdered Sugar by Rodrigo Aliaga

In this meticulously composed food photograph, the photographer masterfully arranges various types of bread around their raw, foundational ingredients to narrate a story of culinary creation. A striking artistic choice is the placement of a vibrant egg yolk atop the flour, cleverly emulating the appearance of a fried egg. This deliberate arrangement transforms simple baking components into a cohesive, evocative scene. The image is award-worthy for its thoughtful composition and the creative use of texture and color, which elevates a standard kitchen setting into a sophisticated, visually engaging piece of culinary art.

Caramel Sauce Doughnut with Powdered Sugar by Rodrigo Aliaga
Canon EOS 5D Mark II with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Exposure 1/40sec @ f/8 | ISO 400 | Focal Length 135mm
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Rodrigo Aliaga

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Born in La Paz, Bolivia, Rodrigo Aliaga has cultivated a distinguished career as a director of photography, blending his expertise in film production with the precision of digital photography. His transition into food photography reflects a dedicated pursuit of excellence, allowing him to synthesize his technical mastery with a refined creative vision. By focusing on the intersection of aesthetics and technique, Aliaga creates exquisite imagery that captures the essence of his subjects, establishing himself as a versatile and imaginative talent within the international photography community.

8.2/20
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72/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
4,452 views | 3 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date June 15, 2023
Value 12.0
Clarity 13.0
Composition 18.0
Style 12.0
Skill 13.0
Photograph Location
La Paz, Bolivia

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Transparency Note: The resonance score (8.0/20) is calculated based on social engagement metrics collected before the award announcement.

Social Shares
2.3/5 points
465/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
4,452/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
0.7/5 points
72/500 Submission
Jury Score: 68.0/80
Resonance Score: 8.0/20
Total Award Score: 76.0/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Reflections on this Photograph
By Priya Kapoor

The Sticky Hum of Morning

The first bite of a warm morning is always a little bit dangerous. It is the way the sugar clings to your fingertips, a fine, cool dust that turns into a sticky, sweet map of where you have been.

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By Astrid Halvorsen

The Weight of Sustenance

The light of a mid-afternoon in late autumn often hits the kitchen table with a heavy, honeyed quality, turning the dust motes into suspended gold.

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