Addiction! by Ermal Kaloshi

In this evocative food photograph, the photographer captures the simple, universal joy of a sweet indulgence. By pairing biscuits with chocolate, the image transforms a humble snack into a compelling visual narrative about comfort and nostalgia. The composition highlights the rich textures of the ingredients, drawing a direct line to the photographer's own childhood memories of morning rituals. This piece stands out for its ability to elevate a mundane, everyday moment into a sophisticated study of light and form, demonstrating how personal enthusiasm can be translated into a polished, award-worthy culinary image.

Addiction! by Ermal Kaloshi
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Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Ermal Kaloshi

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Born and based in Tirana, Albania, Ermal Kaloshi discovered his passion for photography during his high school years through dedicated workshops. Over the past three years, he has refined his focus on food photography, establishing the first commercial studio in Albania dedicated to the craft. Beyond his studio practice, Kaloshi serves as a lecturer of commercial photography at the Hospitality and Tourism Academy in Tirana, where he actively contributes to the local photographic community by organizing specialized workshops.

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9.5/20
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120/500
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6,611 views | 4 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date March 4, 2020
65.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 12.0
Skill 11.0
Photograph Location
Tirana, Albania

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Ermal Kaloshi Photography
Food Photography

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3.1/5 points
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5.0/5 points
6,611/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.1/5 points
1/100 Review
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1.2/5 points
120/500 Submission
Jury Score: 65.0/80
Resonance Score: 9.4/20
Total Award Score: 74.4/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Henrik Johansson Architecture, Built Space & the Conversation Between Structure and Light Expert Review
It’s a curious exercise to view this through an architectural lens. The biscuits act as massing models, their textures mimicking the rough-hewn concrete of a brutalist facade. The chocolate spill creates a dark, liquid datum, grounding the composition. I’m struck by how the light rakes across the crumbs, revealing depth where there should be none. It’s a domestic interior scaled down to a tabletop, and honestly, it makes me crave a coffee in a quiet atrium.
James Rokeby Camera Craft & Technical Execution Expert Review
f/2.8 at 50mm, 1/125s, ISO 400. That shallow depth of field isolates the biscuit crumbs, but it’s a lazy way to force focus. The lighting lacks the crispness required for food textures; it’s soft to the point of being muddy. I’ve seen better micro-contrast in a cheap webcam. It’s technically mediocre, yet I find myself wanting to eat the subject anyway. That’s the only reason this isn't a total failure.
Mei-Ling Chen Pattern, Geometry, Abstract Form & Visual Mathematics Expert Review
The biscuits form a rigid, rhythmic grid, anchored by the chocolate’s dense, dark mass. It’s a study in parallel vectors; the diagonal alignment of the cookies creates a compelling tension against the frame’s horizontal base. I’m genuinely captivated by how the negative space balances the weight of the textures. It’s a perfectly solved spatial equation. When the geometry is this precise, the nostalgia feels inevitable. It’s not just a snack; it’s a calculated, beautiful equilibrium.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Tom Bretherton

The Ritual of Sugar

I remember sitting in my grandmother’s kitchen in Leeds, the linoleum cold under my feet, waiting for the kettle to whistle. She had this chipped ceramic jar she kept on the highest shelf, filled with biscuits that tasted faintly of dust and vanilla.

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By Layla Ibrahim

The Sweetness of Returning

Dear reader, I have been thinking about the things we keep in our pocketsβ€”not coins or keys, but the small, quiet rituals that anchor us to who we once were. There is a particular kind of hunger that has nothing to do with the stomach.

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