Chinese photographer wins top world food award
"This picture is technically outstanding in its use of light and composition, but what raises it to the level of historic importance is the depth of its storytelling and emotion," said Caroline Kenyon, founder and director of the awards, describing Li's winning image.
"It tells of a year of isolation and living indoors, living in tiny communities of immediate family. Here, the scene is bathed with love, with echoes of Madonna and child. An exceptional shot which perfectly demonstrates that photography need not shock or disturb to be great or memorable. This exquisite image lingers in the mind."
In addition to winning the Food for the Family category, another of Li's images, Mutual Help, came third in the same classification; he also won the Food for Celebration class with Happy Birthday, with the award winners chosen by a panel of photography and food industry experts.
The prizes were presented at a virtual awards ceremony in London on Tuesday night, with China particularly well represented among the honors, with six other entrants performing well.
