Pick… by Andres Felipe Bermudez Mesa

In this evocative food photograph, the artist explores the vibrant diversity of snacks through a carefully curated lens. By utilizing natural light streaming from the left, the photographer employed a simple white paper reflector to soften shadows and illuminate the textures of the food. The deliberate use of a shallow depth of field creates a soft, blurry background that isolates the subject, lending the composition a warm, inviting atmosphere. This technical precision, combined with an eye for natural aesthetics, makes the image a compelling study in light and culinary presentation.

Pick… by Andres Felipe Bermudez Mesa
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Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Andres Felipe Bermudez Mesa

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Born in Colombia, Andres Felipe Bermudez Mesa is a Medellín-based photographer who views himself as a citizen of the world. Though he holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in engineering, he has dedicated his professional life to the art of food and portrait photography, driven by a desire to contribute meaningfully to society. His work is defined by a commitment to simplicity and a deep-seated passion for capturing the beauty of his subjects, a journey he began seven years ago.

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11,523 views | 6 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date July 23, 2016
65.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 17.0
Style 12.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Envigado, Colombia

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Andres Felipe Bermudez Mesa Photography
Food Photography

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5.0/5 points
1,130/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
11,523/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
1.9/5 points
190/500 Submission
Jury Score: 65.0/80
Resonance Score: 11.9/20
Total Award Score: 76.9/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 6

Marcus Trent Human Truth, Documentary & The Decisive Moment Expert Review
You’ve captured the light on these snacks with real care, and it’s technically sharp. But I’m looking for the person who made these, or the hands that reached for them. It’s a clean frame, yet it feels a bit lonely. I’ve spent my life chasing the human pulse in a scene. And here, I’m just hungry, not moved. You’ve got the skill, Andres. Now, find the soul behind the plate. Show me who’s eating.
Yusuf Al-Hamdan Landscape, Light as Presence & the Spiritual Dimension Expert Review
It’s rare to find such stillness in a bowl of fruit. He didn’t rush the light; he let it settle across those textures until they felt like a landscape of their own. I’ve spent enough mornings waiting for the sun to hit a ridge to recognize that patience here. It’s quiet, intimate work. Looking at these soft, illuminated curves, I feel a sudden, sharp hunger—not for the food, but for that exact, hushed moment of clarity.
Amara Diallo Portrait, Human Story & Narrative Portraiture Expert Review
We look at these snacks and we don’t just see food; we see the hands that picked them. Andres has listened to the soil of Envigado. The light here isn't just technical; it’s a conversation between the sun and the harvest. I feel a sudden, sharp hunger for the stories behind these textures. It’s a quiet, humble portrait of a place, and honestly, it makes me miss a home I’ve never even visited.
Clara Whitfield Award Criteria, Legacy & What Makes an Image Endure Expert Review
Most food photography is ephemeral, destined for a trash folder within a week. Of the thousands I’ve reviewed, this one lingers because of the tactile honesty in those textures. The light doesn’t just illuminate; it invites a hunger that feels timeless. I’d reach for that snack right now. It’s the restraint in the shallow depth of field that keeps the focus on the grain, ensuring this won’t look dated in thirty years. It’s simply, perfectly human.
Thomas Hargreaves Earned Photographs, Craft Discipline & the Long Wait Expert Review
It’s a tidy bit of work, though one wonders if the snacks were still warm when the shutter finally clicked. The light is polite, almost too well-behaved. I’ve spent enough afternoons shivering on a hillside to find this indoor precision a bit sterile. It’s technically sound, certainly, but did the photographer wait for the light to fail, or just for the coffee to brew? It’s pleasant, but I’m left hungry for a bit more grit.
Eleanor Voss Composition & Visual Structure Expert Review
The shallow depth of field creates a predictable isolation, yet the spatial tension remains underdeveloped. The snacks lack a rigorous anchor; they drift within the frame without a clear fulcrum. It’s technically competent, but the composition doesn't demand the viewer’s attention. I’m bored by the lack of structural friction here. The light is soft, sure, but it doesn't hold the picture plane together. It’s a missed opportunity for genuine geometric discipline.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Tom Bretherton

The Weight of a Harvest

I remember sitting in a small kitchen in Envigado, watching my grandmother prepare the afternoon meal. She didn’t use a recipe; she used her hands, testing the ripeness of a fruit with a gentle squeeze, listening for the subtle give of the skin.

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By Priya Kapoor

The Salt of Memory

The smell of damp earth after a sudden rain always brings me back to the kitchen floor of my childhood. It is a sharp, metallic scent that clings to the back of the throat, tasting faintly of iron and crushed mint.

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