/ 2025 / Fine Art / Still Life

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Yuji Oboshi, Mari Oboshi @yumanyc, United States

These four images showcase the diverse artistry of "Raw Materials", transforming natural elements into captivating visual arrangements. Each composition features an array of fresh vegetables, mushrooms, delicate blossoms, and organic textures like roots and twigs, presented in unique vessels. From a clear glass compote to a patterned ceramic bowl, the varying containers highlight the inherent beauty and earthy tones of the ingredients. The skillful placement creates a blend of culinary inspiration and natural aesthetics, emphasizing the raw, untouched essence of the components.