Laura Murray, Photographer, New York

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This close-up photograph captures a person in a home kitchen scooping a ladleful of thick stew from a large metal pot resting on a stovetop. The stew contains visible pieces of corn on the cob, shredded meat, carrots, and potatoes in a rich broth. In the background, kitchen items including a kettle, utensil caddy, and wooden spoons in a glass jar are arranged on the counter. The image is shot from a close perspective focusing on the action of cooking. The warm interior lighting highlights the steam and textures of the food.