{"id":52450,"date":"2025-04-26T15:36:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T15:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/52450\/"},"modified":"2025-04-26T15:36:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T15:36:23","slug":"the-best-shortlisted-images-from-the-world-food-photography-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/52450\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Shortlisted Images From the World Food Photography Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>      <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791798 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/World-Food-Photo-Awards-800x420.jpg\" alt=\"On the left, a person is nearly hidden by a huge load of grass they are carrying while pushing a bicycle; on the right, a chocolate cake with five tall, lit candles emits smoke in a dark setting.\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791798\"  \/><\/a>Credit: Wim Demessemaekers, left, Steven Joyce, right. <\/p>\n<p>The shortlist for World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae has been revealed. The judges have poured through thousands of entries from over 70 counrties. <\/p>\n<p>The winners will be announced on May 20 at the Champagne Tattinger Awards in London. Here are 31 images from the shortlist. The Overall Winner of the competition will take home a prize of \u00a35,000 ($6,600).<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791767\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791767 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2_Marina-Spironetti_And-it-was-all-Yellow_Hi-Res_9186-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"A person in a suit places a black plate with saffron risotto topped with a square of gold leaf on a white tablecloth, beside a gold spoon and a yellow cushioned seat.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791767\"  \/><\/a>\u2018And it was all yellow\u2019 by Marina Spironetti. \u2018One of the most renowned dishes of modern Italian cuisine: the iconic saffron risotto with golden leaf dish. Created by the Maestro Gualtiero Marchesi in 1981, it became one of his most famous signature dishes. It is now served exclusively at La Terrazza Gualtiero Marchesi at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo on Lake Como and each dish is accompanied by an authenticity certificate.\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791768\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791768 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3_Pinu-Rahman_Herders-Enjoy-Breakfast-with-Buffaloes_Hi-Res-800x599.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people prepare and eat food next to a small shelter on a sandy field, surrounded by buffalo grazing and resting under the open sky. Various cooking utensils and containers are scattered nearby.\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791768\"  \/><\/a>\u2018At dawn, herders enjoy breakfast with grazing buffaloes\u2019\tby Pinu Rahman. <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791769\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791769 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4_Amy-Treasure_Chocolate-Hot-Cross-Buns_Hi-Res-534x800.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of shiny, freshly baked chocolate hot cross buns arranged in rows. Each bun has a white cross on top, and the buns have a glossy, glazed surface.\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791769\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Chocolate Hot Cross Buns\u2019 by Amy Treasure. <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791770\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791770 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5_Franck-Tremblay_Dinner-at-the-Moulin-Rouge-Paris_Hi-Res-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Two women in elaborate red feathered headdresses and costumes sit at a small restaurant table, eating dinner in a dimly lit, elegant venue with red lamps and tables set for an event in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791770\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Dinner at the Moulin Rouge, Paris\u2019 by Franck Tremblay.<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791771\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791771 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6_Federica-Melania-Orsini_Pasta-Shells_Hi-Res-1-copy-566x800.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up view of repeating, beehive-shaped objects with ridged, horizontal lines in warm shades of tan and gold, arranged in a dense, symmetrical pattern.\" width=\"566\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791771\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Pasta shells\u2019 by Federica Melania Orsini. <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791772\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791772 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7_Muhammad-Mostafigur-Rahman_Honey-Hunters_Hi-Res-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people gather under dense, lush green trees in a misty forest, sun rays filtering through the branches as they appear to work or interact, partially obscured by foliage and light.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791772\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Honey Hunters\u2019 by Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman. \u2018Traditional honey collectors harvest wild honey in the Sundarbans, the world\u2019s largest mangrove forest. This perilous job exposes them to Royal Bengal Tigers, crocodiles, and venomous snakes. Rising water levels and salinity have reduced honey yields in recent years, making their livelihood even more challenging. Satkhira, Bangladesh.\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791773\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791773 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8_Ellen-Speiser_Tropical-Fruits-in-Snowstorm_Hi-Res-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A street vendor stands under a colorful umbrella selling food and drinks during snowfall near a subway entrance; people in winter clothing walk by in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791773\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Tropical Fruits in Snowstorm\u2019 by Ellen Speiser\t\u2018Street vendors continue selling mangos and other fruit, even in a snowstorm in New York City.\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791774\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791774 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9_Jan-Brettschneider_Picarones_Hi-Res-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"Three golden, deep-fried dough rings hang on a wooden spoon, glistening with syrup that drips down. The background is warm and softly blurred, emphasizing the texture and shine of the pastries.\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791774\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Picarones\u2019 by Jan C. Brettschneider. Picarones are a traditional Peruvian dessert, similar to doughnuts. <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791775\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791775 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10_Thierry-Gaudillere_Picker-Having-a-Rest_Hi-Res-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A shirtless man with long hair lies on his stomach atop a red International 845 tractor, gazing thoughtfully into the distance. He is in a rural landscape with vineyards and a small village in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791775\"  \/><\/a>Picker having a rest during harvest in Beaujolais by Thierry Gaudillere. <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791776\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791776 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11_Kazi-Mushfiq-Hossain_Candyfloss-seller-by-the-sea_Hi-Res-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A person walks along a sandy beach at sunset, holding bright pink cotton candy, with large ships anchored in the calm water and sunlight reflecting off the sea. Rocks are visible in the foreground.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791776\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Candyfloss seller by the sea\u2019 by Kazi Mushfiq. Bangladesh. <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791777\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791777 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12_Glenna-Jennings_Ham-Cheese-Bread-and-Butter_Hi-Res-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A man and a woman sit at a dining table set with various foods, including bread, sliced meats, eggs, and butter. The man drinks from a mug while the woman, wearing a green sweater, looks at him while holding a red cup.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791777\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Ham, Cheese, Bread and Butter (Zrenjanin, Serbia)\u2019 by Glenna Jennings.<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791778\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791778 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/13_Ben-Cole_Mr-Manhattan_Hi-Res-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of a glass with a cherry garnish, filled with an orange-red liquid. The light creates abstract reflections and patterns, with a few bubbles visible nearby on an orange background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791778\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Mr Manhattan\u2019 by Ben Cole. <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791779\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791779 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14_Emma-Stoner_Carina-and-Sven-Cut-a-Wobbly-Cake_Hi-Res--800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A bride and groom, smiling, cut a tall, colorful wedding cake together as guests watch and take photos in a bright, decorated venue with rainbow streamers.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791779\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Carina &amp; Sven cut a wobbly cake made by their friend\u2019 by Emma Stoner <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791781\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791781 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15_Kidsadakon-Sukmool_The-Colors-of-Meganthias-Filiferus_Hi-Res-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of the lower half of a brightly colored fish, displaying vivid red, yellow, and purple hues on its tail and fins against a black background.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791781\"  \/><\/a>\u2018The Colours of Meganthias filiferus\u2019 by Kidsadakon Sukmool. <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791782\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791782 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16_Judith-Balari_The-Best-Deli-in-Town_Hi-Res-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A bustling Italian market stall filled with hanging cured meats, cheeses, and fresh pasta. Two people work behind the counter, surrounded by shelves of delicacies and a vibrant display of food products.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791782\"  \/><\/a>\u2018The Best Deli in Town\u2019 by Judith Balari. \u2018Salumeria La Baita is an authentic deli experience in Faenza, Italy. The quality of the products, the friendly staff and the sheer variety make it a true gem. The moment you walk in, you are hit with the aroma of sliced prosciutto, aged parmesan, mortadella and cheeses from creamy gorgonzola to sharp pecorino.\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791783\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791783 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/17_Reka-Csulak_The-Pasta-Crown_Hi-Res-534x800.jpg\" alt=\"A woman with curly brown hair wears a yellow headband and pearl necklace, dressed in black, facing left in profile against a dark, softly lit background.\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791783\"  \/><\/a>The Pasta Crown by Reka Csulak. <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791784\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791784 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/18_Olha-Diachenko_Salad-Close-Up_Hi-Res-copy-640x800.jpg\" alt=\"A colorful salad with lettuce, watermelon cubes, sliced radishes, snap peas, red onion rings, watermelon radish slices, and microgreens arranged closely together.\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791784\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Salad close up\u2019 by Evie Sarkar. Food Stylist: Olha Diachenko. <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791785\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791785 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/19_Chim-Oanh_Yellow-Rice-Terrace-in-Mucangchai_Hi-Res-800x427.jpg\" alt=\"Golden terraced rice fields curve along a hillside, bathed in sunlight. Three people with umbrellas walk on one terrace, and a small hut sits on the left. The landscape is lush, layered, and vibrant.\" width=\"800\" height=\"427\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791785\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Yellow rice season in Mucangchai\u2019 by Chim Oanh<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791786\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791786 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20_Andrea-B.-Swenson-_Handmade-Phyllo-Dough_hi-res--800x650.jpg\" alt=\"A man wearing a cap and apron stretches and tosses a large sheet of dough over a table in a kitchen with plain walls.\" width=\"800\" height=\"650\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791786\"  \/><\/a>Handmade Phyllo Dough by Andrea Swenson. \u2018One of the last phyllo dough shops in Crete. Third generation son tosses the dough to stretch it as thin as possible.\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791787\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791787 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/21_Cao-Thi-Ngoc-Diem_Collecting-the-Net_Hi-res-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Two people work with large, orange fishing nets suspended over turquoise water, attached to wooden poles with a small hut on stilts in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791787\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Collecting the Net\u2019 by Cao Thi Ngoc Diem. \u2018Two fishermen in Tr\u00e0 Vinh are pulling in their deep-sea fixed nets, a demanding and dangerous profession amid the open sea. Their small watch hut, barely 8 square meters, is simply built from melaleuca wood. Balancing on taut ropes above the vast waters, they harvest shrimp and fish, embodying the resilience and determination of coastal laborers.\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791788\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791788 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/22_Wim-Demessemaekers_Natures-Hand_Hi-Res-534x800.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a hand using tweezers to place a small purple flower onto a dish with various fresh green herbs and leaves in a rustic bowl. Another hand holds a small bowl in the background.\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791788\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Nature\u2019s Hand\u2019\t by Wim Demessemaekers. \u2018At Alch\u00e9mille in Kaysersberg, Chef J\u00e9r\u00f4me Jaegle transforms ingredients into artistry. Bathed in natural sunlight, this moment captures the essence of his plant-forward philosophy \u2013 fresh flavours, wild botanicals, and pure craftsmanship. The light reveals every detail, turning this dish into a celebration of seasonality, taste and dedication.\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791789 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/23_Aric-Becker_Quiet-Time-Employee-Takes-a-Minute-Before-Opening-Time_Hi-Res-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing a hat and uniform sits alone at an outdoor diner table, surrounded by empty chairs under a covered patio. The scene is in black and white.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791789\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Quiet Time \u2013 Employee Takes a Minute Before Opening Time\u2019 by Aric Becker. Caf\u00e9 Du Monde, New Orleans. <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791766\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791766 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1_Wim-Demessemaekers_Harvest-in-Motion_Hi-Res-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A bicycle overloaded with tall green grass nearly hiding it stands on a dirt road, with palm trees and grassy fields in the background under a cloudy sky.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791766\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Harvest in motion\u2019 by Wim Demessemaekers. \u2018Along Tanzania\u2019s Swahili Coast, farmers master the art of balance, moving their bounty with quiet determination. This is how the harvest finds its way home.\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791790\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791790 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/24_Karl-Bruninx_Chocolates_Hi-res-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up view of stacked chocolate bark pieces in various flavors, including dark, milk, and white chocolate, with assorted nuts and dried fruit visibly embedded in the layers.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791790\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Chocolates\u2019 by Karl Bruning. Styling: Els De Pauw. <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791791\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791791 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/25_Duncan-de-Fey_Candytime_Hi-Res-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling boy stands outdoors in the sunlight, playfully sticking out his tongue with a small round object on it. Other children and simple buildings appear in the blurred background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791791\"  \/><\/a>Candy Time by Duncan de Fey.\t\u2018In Malawi, people really have very little and are happy with simple things like a balloon or a pen. A sweet is a party. My guide told me that and so every time I walked through the village I made sure I had sweets with me anyway for the children, and adults often too.\u2019<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791792\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791792 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/26_Steven-Joyce_Chocolate-Birthday-Cake_Hi-Res-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"A chocolate cake with a glossy glaze sits on a dark plate. Five tall, gold candles burn on top, with trails of smoke rising. The background is dark, with empty plates and a napkin beside the cake.\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791792\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Chocolate Birthday Cake\u2019 by Steven Joyce. Food Stylist: Ellie Mulligan. Prop Stylist: Hannah Wilkinson. <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791793 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/27_Babs-Gorniak_A-Journey-Through-Decomposition_Hi-Res-534x800.jpg\" alt=\"A white cake stand holds a pile of fresh and moldy oranges, surrounded by yellow and orange plastic netting, against a light background.\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791793\"  \/><\/a>\u2018A Journey through Decomposition\u2019 by Babs Gorniak. <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791794\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791794 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/28_Pier-Luigi-Dodi_Last-Spaghetti_Hi-Res-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"A bald man sits at a table eating spaghetti, staring intently at the camera. A large bowl and a bottle of sparkling wine are on the table. The black-and-white photo shows a vintage car picture on the wall behind him.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791794\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Last Spaghetti!\u2019 by Pier Luigi Dodi. <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791795 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/29_James-Neice_So-Many-Veggies_Hi-Res-800x615.jpg\" alt=\"A young child in colorful clothes stands facing shelves full of fresh vegetables at a grocery store, with leafy greens, carrots, cabbages, and other produce neatly arranged in rows.\" width=\"800\" height=\"615\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791795\"  \/><\/a>\u2018So many veggies\u2019 by James Neice. <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791796 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/30_Maja-Smend_Coffees_Hi-Res-618x800.jpg\" alt=\"A variety of ceramic mugs filled with different types of coffee are arranged on a wooden table. Milk is being poured into one mug, creating swirling patterns. Some cups have spilled coffee around them.\" width=\"618\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791796\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Coffees\u2019 by Maja Smend. Art Director: Corrie Heale Food Stylist: Bianca Nice Prop Stylist: Wei Tang. <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/?attachment_id=791797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-791797 noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/31_Florence-Wibowo_Street-Food-Vienna_Hi-Res-800x523.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing black dress shoes and bright purple socks sits on a bench surrounded by scattered candies, lollipops, broken candy apples, and snack wrappers on the ground covered with dry leaves.\" width=\"800\" height=\"523\" class=\"size-large wp-image-791797\"  \/><\/a>\u2018Street Food Vienna\u2019 by Florence Wibowo. <\/p>\n<p>To see all the shortlisted images, head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/2024\/10\/29\/the-best-images-from-the-shortlist-of-close-up-photographer-of-the-year\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">competition\u2019s website. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Credit: Wim Demessemaekers, left, Steven Joyce, right. 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