After a full day of decorating, there’s one thing that makes it all worthwhile: a proper cup of tea and a slice of cake. It’s that small moment of reward, the brief pause where you sit back and admire the progress made before diving back in.
This photo came about as I was halfway through enjoying the cake. I almost didn’t take the shot—too busy with the eating part—but then I saw how the light hit the icing, the way the crumbs scattered across the plate like the last remnants of effort before surrendering to relaxation.
I kept it in black and white because, as always, stripping away the colour brings out the contrast, the texture, and the mood. There’s something about reducing it to light and shadow that makes even the simplest of things feel just that little bit richer.
It’s a reminder that photography isn’t always about grand scenes or meticulously planned compositions. Sometimes, it’s just about noticing—and taking a second to capture the little moments before they disappear.
