Colin Clark, Photographer, New York

Description

A close-up shot captures a chef's hand pouring a light-colored sauce from a dark, curved ceramic pitcher into a shallow ceramic bowl. The bowl contains a dish of raw fish, possibly sashimi or ceviche, mixed with other ingredients and garnished with fried shreds on top. Slices of green cucumber are arranged around the fish. The bowl has a dark rim and a cream-colored interior with brown brushstroke accents. The sauce is viscous and flows smoothly from the pitcher. The background is a plain white tablecloth. The lighting is soft and diffused, highlighting the textures of the fish, sauce, and bowl. The shot is composed to focus on the act of pouring and the freshness of the dish.