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Matcha Treat by Siti Anindita Farhani

On a radiant morning in Bali, I indulge in a serene breakfast scene. Soft and fluffy matcha pancakes melt in my mouth, balanced by the bitter notes of a refreshing glass of matcha. The tropical sunshine pours in, illuminating this tranquil moment. The harmony of flavors and atmosphere is pure bliss, a perfect start to a day in paradise, where every bite and sip is a delight for the senses. Capturing it through my lens is a must, to forever preserve the beauty of this joy .

Matcha Treat by Siti Anindita Farhani
Canon EOS M10 with Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Exposure 1/60sec @ f/4 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 16mm
Copyright © Siti Anindita Farhani
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Siti Anindita Farhani

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Siti is a devoted mother and passionate home cook, residing in the picturesque island of Bali, Indonesia. Her love for cooking is matched only by her enthusiasm for capturing the beauty of her creations through photography. With every dish she prepares, she seeks to not only delight her family's taste buds but also to inspire others to explore the world of culinary arts. Through her lens, she freezes moments in time, preserving the flavors and emotions that come with each meal, and shares them with others, spreading joy and creativity

Current Location Bali, Indonesia
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Award Date July 19, 2025
65.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 16.0
Style 12.0
Skill 13.0
Photograph Location
Bali, Indonesia

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Jury Score: 65.0/80
Resonance Score: 5.8/20
Total Award Score: 70.8/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Victoria Ashby Wildlife, Nature & the Ethics of the Unseen Moment Expert Review
I’m staring at these matcha pancakes, wondering why they’re even here. My work demands the patience of a predator waiting in the undergrowth, not a brunch spread in Bali. It’s technically competent, sure, but it’s entirely hollow. Where’s the wild? Where’s the struggle? I’ve spent weeks in the mud for a single, fleeting glance of a creature in its element. This isn’t photography; it’s just lunch. It’s an extraction of comfort, not an earned moment of nature.
Catherine Byrne Photographic History, Canon & the Long View Expert Review
The high-key palette here echoes the domestic intimacy of early color experiments, yet it lacks the structural rigor of a Sudek still life. While the Canon’s 16mm lens captures the Balinese light with a crispness that’s undeniably pleasant, it’s a well-trodden path. I’ve seen a thousand breakfast table vignettes, but the way the matcha’s verdant hue cuts through the overexposed highlights genuinely made me smile. It’s a fleeting, honest joy, even if it’s not reinventing the genre.
Rafael Ortega Shutter Technique, Motion & the Cinematic Single Frame Expert Review
The light hits the matcha, and suddenly, the room breathes. It’s a wide, steady shot. The 16mm focal length pulls the viewer into the breakfast nook, making the pancakes feel like a quiet, lingering close-up. I can almost taste the bitterness. It’s a perfect, still sequence. The editor would never cut this; it’s the frame that holds the morning’s rhythm. I’m genuinely hungry looking at it. It’s a beautiful, simple slice of Bali life.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Marta Vidal

The Weight of a Morning

I have a small, chipped ceramic saucer in my cupboard that once belonged to my grandmother. It is stained with the faint, circular ghost of a tea ring that will never wash away, no matter how hard I scrub.

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By Farida Boussouf

The Weight of Sweetness

It is 3:15 am, and the house is holding its breath. In the dark, the memory of a meal feels like a ghost. We spend our days consuming things—flavors, colors, the warmth of a sun that promises everything will be alright.

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