SUMMARY
Food and travel blogger Zaeem Jafri won the Food category of the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Awards with an image taken at a bustling dumpling stand in Seoul's Namdaemun Market. The photograph, captured with a Nikon Z6 and Tamron 28-75mm lens, highlights the energy of the moment, from the steam rising off fresh kimchi-mandu to the focused crowd. Jafri used a shutter speed of 1/160 and an f/4 aperture, with post-production adjustments to draw attention to the vendor and the dumplings. The image is praised for its journalistic storytelling and ability to evoke taste and atmosphere.
TAKEAWAYS
Zaeem Jafri's food photo won the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Awards.
The image was captured at a busy dumpling stand in Seoul's Namdaemun Market.
It was shot using a Nikon Z6 with a Tamron f/2.8 28-75mm lens.
The photo emphasizes the energy, steam, and crowd interaction around the food.