Murray Hall, Photographer, New York

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This top-down food photograph captures a plate of six fresh oysters resting on a bed of crushed ice. Each oyster is garnished with a slice of kiwi fruit, a dollop of white sauce, and a fresh herb sprig. A bright yellow lemon wedge sits at the center of the white enamel plate with a black rim. Positioned just above the plate on the vibrant yellow table surface is an open beverage can with visible condensation and foam. Hard, direct sunlight casts sharp shadows across the scene, creating high contrast against the solid yellow background.