Annabelle Breakey, Photographer, San Francisco

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A festive layered sponge cake sits on a clear glass pedestal atop a blue tablecloth, serving as the central focus of the composition. The cake is elaborately decorated with dried citrus slices, a cascade of red berries, and a striking yellow buddha hand citron on top. Several lit sparklers emit bright starburst flares and glowing embers from the top of the cake. The background consists of a shiny, vertical blue tinsel curtain that catches the light and creates a textured, shimmering frame. The entire scene is captured with saturated colors and a celebratory mood, highlighted by the brilliant sparks against the cool blue tones.