It was also the name chef Skye Gyngell, who has died at age 62, chose for her London restaurant. She said it was her favourite season, but the truth is she embraced all four and lived them wholly. Gyngell was singular: she had the palate of a chef and the palette of an artist. Those twin gifts met in food that was painterly in its composition, delicate in its details and tuned to nature's shifting notes.
The shortlisted photos for the 2025 World Food Photography Awards showcase exceptional artistry, illustrating the deep cultural and emotional ties humans have with food.