I really like your use of straight and curved leading lines. Personally, I've always had trouble with soups. The contrast of colors and textures in those two photos is great. I prefer the close-up -- it's a simpler composition and I feel like it pops a bit more.
Your third photo has the best juxtaposing of curves and straight lines and you've also managed to shoot a dish with what's usually a thick sauce and still show good texture in the food.
That said, the orange sauce, containing an orange carrot, with the chopstick pointing at it is a bit distracting to me, as was the orange garnish in the dumplings to the lower right. Of course I am being picky here - these are beautifully crafted shots and any restaurant would be proud to have them.
I really like your use of straight and curved leading lines. Personally, I've always had trouble with soups. The contrast of colors and textures in those two photos is great. I prefer the close-up -- it's a simpler composition and I feel like it pops a bit more.
Your third photo has the best juxtaposing of curves and straight lines and you've also managed to shoot a dish with what's usually a thick sauce and still show good texture in the food.
That said, the orange sauce, containing an orange carrot, with the chopstick pointing at it is a bit distracting to me, as was the orange garnish in the dumplings to the lower right. Of course I am being picky here - these are beautifully crafted shots and any restaurant would be proud to have them.
Thanks Bill. I feel flattered :)