Strawberry & Raspberry-chocolate Pastry by Ola Cedell

This exquisite food photograph captures two distinct, artfully crafted desserts: a vibrant strawberry mousse cylinder and a rich chocolate dome adorned with fresh raspberries and chocolate crisp. To achieve this striking overhead composition, the photographer employed a precise studio lighting setup, utilizing a main light from the top right and a fill-flash from the bottom left to emphasize texture and form. The image is award-worthy for its meticulous attention to culinary aesthetics and the technical mastery required to balance the contrasting colors and shapes, resulting in a presentation that is as visually compelling as it is appetizing.

Strawberry & Raspberry-chocolate Pastry by Ola Cedell
Copyright Β© Ola Cedell
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Ola Cedell

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Born in southern Sweden in 1969, Ola Cedell has cultivated a diverse international perspective through his time living in Australia and Germany before returning to his home country. While maintaining a professional career in engineering, Cedell has pursued photography since 1996, eventually specializing in landscape and food imagery for the catering company Gazpacho. His work is deeply influenced by the culinary and natural landscapes of southern Sweden and the French Alps, reflecting a lifelong passion for exploring new flavors and visual storytelling.

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200/500
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11,740 views | 3 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date December 31, 2016
66.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 13.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 17.0
Style 12.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
MalmΓΆ, Sweden

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Food Photography
Ola Cedell Photography

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5.0/5 points
1,360/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
11,740/2,500 Page View
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0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
2.0/5 points
200/500 Submission
Jury Score: 66.0/80
Resonance Score: 12.0/20
Total Award Score: 78.0/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Mei-Ling Chen Pattern, Geometry, Abstract Form & Visual Mathematics Expert Review
The composition hinges on a dual-circular equilibrium. By placing the strawberry cylinder and chocolate dome along a diagonal vector, Cedell creates a perfect tension between the two masses. The top-right light source establishes a consistent shadow gradient, anchoring the forms within the frame’s negative space. I’m genuinely captivated by how the crisp edges resolve the geometry. It’s a beautifully solved spatial equation; the ratio of light to shadow doesn't just define texture, it dictates the entire visual rhythm.
Sophie Delacroix Emotional Narrative, Viewer Response & Psychological Impact Expert Review
Before the eye identifies the pastry, a sudden, sharp hunger catches in the throat. It’s a physiological anticipation, the way the vibrant strawberry red pulls at the nerves. I’ve found that returning to this, the chocolate’s weight feels heavier, almost grounding. It’s not just dessert; it’s a sensory memory of indulgence. I find myself wanting to break that crisp shell, a small, selfish desire that lingers long after I’ve looked away. It’s unsettlingly precise.
Eleanor Voss Composition & Visual Structure Expert Review
The geometry here is precise. The dual circular forms anchor the frame, creating a stable, rhythmic tension against the negative space. It's a disciplined arrangement of mass. The lighting doesn't just define texture; it carves the subjects into the picture plane with clinical accuracy. I've rarely seen such rigid control over a tabletop. It’s cold, yes, but the structural integrity is undeniable. It’s a relief to see a frame that doesn't collapse under its own weight.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Clara Menezes

The Architecture of Sweetness

We often treat the act of consumption as a hurried necessity, a way to silence the hollow hum of the day. Yet, there is a quiet architecture to the things we taste, a geometry of pleasure that mirrors the way we build our own lives.

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By Daniel Ferreira

The Geography of Consumption

We often mistake the city for a collection of buildings, but it is more accurately a collection of appetites. Every cafΓ©, every bakery, every street-side stall is a site of social negotiation.

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