Alex Farnum, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

Four cooked Cornish hens are arranged on a sheet of parchment paper, as seen from an overhead perspective. The hens are golden brown, glistening with rendered fat, and seasoned with coarse salt. Surrounding the hens is a dark, oily residue left from the cooking process. A metal cooking rack rests to the upper right, suggesting the method of preparation. The parchment paper shows crinkles and folds, adding texture to the presentation. The background includes a glimpse of a rustic wooden surface, along with a striped textile and a metal tray.