Creetıng An Atmosphere Wıth An Orange Cake
When I took these pictures, my goal was not just to document a cake, but to tell an atmosphere.
I wanted to create an intimate moment that would convey calm and beauty without too much noise. The orange cake was just the starting point; what really interested me was how light and colours could communicate a feeling.
First photo from the Top
The first image, taken from above, allowed me to play with geometry and shapes. The orange slices are arranged in a way that creates a simple but harmonious design on the cake. Flat lay gave me the opportunity to focus on the essentials without distractions, using the complementary colours of the dark table and blue cloth to create a visual contrast that captures attention. I wanted to keep the image clean, but still engaging.
Second Photo:Depth and Refinement
In the second photograph I changed perspective, opting for a more frontal shot. This choice added depth to the scene, with oranges standing out against a dark background. The glass cake stand lifts the cake, giving it a refined air and generating a sense of movement. The background, composed of the table and chair back barely visible, suggests a cozy home without distracting too much from the main subject.
Sthird Photo:An Intimate Atmosphere
In the third photograph, I enlarged the perspective by using a light backlighting that tends to be blue. The light reflected on the edges of the cake creates a more intimate atmosphere, as if time had stopped. The contrast between the warmth of oranges and the cold of blue evokes a feeling of calm, perfect to conclude this visual story. Through a simple orange cake, I tried to celebrate the beauty of natural light on a winter afternoon and the emotional power of complementary colours.
First photo:/Fujifilm XT-4 – 35mm, f/3.6, 1/100 sec, ISO 500 /
Second Photo:/ Fujifilm XT-4 – 35mm, f/2.8, 1/100 sec, ISO 200 /
Third Photo:/ Fujifilm XT-4 – 35mm, f/2, 1/100 sec, ISO 500 /
Federica Rondi
Italy
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