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A dark, moody still life featuring a two-layered sponge cake topped with pink frosting and a dense layer of fresh, whole and halved strawberries. The cake rests on a white lace doily on a vintage wooden dresser. To the left, a white pitcher is filled with a large bouquet of Baby's Breath flowers (Gypsophila). The setting is dimly lit, with scattered strawberries on the dark wooden surface.

A bright, overhead still life featuring a slice of dark chocolate raw cheesecake or tart on a small pink plate, next to a larger, partially sliced tart on a glass cake stand. The tart has a nut/date crust base and is topped with fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, red currants), small yellow flowers, and mint leaves. A white bowl of red currants and loose berries are scattered around the light marble surface.

Bright, vertical, high-key overhead shot featuring three glass milk bottles filled with light pink strawberry smoothie or milkshake, each topped with a colorful striped straw. The bottles are arranged on a light-colored surface and surrounded by scattered fresh strawberries, sliced figs, and small red berries. A wooden cutting board with more sliced fruit is visible on the left.

An overhead, vertical still life featuring a slice of dark chocolate torte (likely raw/vegan) topped with fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries) and sliced mandarins, served on a white plate with a fork. The rest of the torte, garnished with white flowers, is visible on a glass serving plate to the right. A tall glass of iced coffee or coffee shake with a spoon rests between the plates, behind which an open antique book and a bright yellow sunflower are visible. The scene is warmly lit.

A dark, autumnal still life featuring a stack of waffles topped with mascarpone, sliced figs, and green pistachios, drizzled with honey from a honey dipper. The plate rests on a slice of wood. Other elements include a glass bottle of milk with a straw, a large corrugated metal canister, fallen autumn leaves, and scattered fresh figs, all set against a dark, textured background.

A bright, high-key outdoor still life featuring a round apple cake decorated with sliced apples on top, placed on a white lace doily on a small table. Next to the cake are an antique black and white teapot, a white pitcher holding a bouquet of red poppies and yellow field flowers, a small stack of teacups, and a single green apple. The entire scene is set in a vibrant, sunlit meadow filled with tall green and yellow wildflowers.

A dark, dramatic still life featuring the remaining portion of a round apple cake or tart placed on a tall glass cake stand with a dome lid placed nearby. A knife with a wooden handle rests on the plate next to the cake, and a stack of small dessert plates and spoons is visible. A wicker basket full of red apples, loose apples, and apple leaves are scattered around the marble surface, against a dark, textured gray wall.

A dark, dramatic vertical shot featuring a baked cake (likely chocolate or almond) resting on a gray cake stand. Chocolate sauce is being poured over the top of the cake from a small white cup held above it. A stack of white plates with a small piece of chocolate wafer rests in the background to the left. The scene is warmly lit, highlighting the cake's golden brown texture against a dark background.

A dark, high-contrast still life featuring a small glass jar of layered dessert, likely Greek yogurt, a dark chocolate/nut butter layer, and a top layer of frozen mixed berries. The jar, secured with a red clasp and a wooden spoon, rests on a wood slice. Fresh blueberries and strawberries are scattered around the base. The background is dark, framed by vases of pink chrysanthemums and purple dried flowers.

A vertical still life featuring two poached pears (pears in red wine or syrup) placed on small gray plates stacked on a wooden surface. The pears are glazed red/brown and rest in a pool of dark red sauce. A fork and a small shot glass of dark liquid (likely liqueur or wine) are visible in the foreground, alongside scattered walnuts, against a rough, greenish-gray wall background, illuminated by directional light.

Dramatic, vertical close-up of an intricate dessert. A half-shell of dark chocolate, shaped like a cracked egg, rests on a bed of dark chocolate mousse. The chocolate shell is filled with a bright assortment of fresh fruits, including red currants, raspberries, blackberries, and sliced mandarin oranges, garnished with white chocolate shavings. The dessert is presented on a cream-colored, scalloped plate, framed by yellow-flowering twigs and a single red poppy against a dark, moody background.

A brightly side-lit vertical still life featuring a small plate of cheese topped with red Apple Raineta Marmalade (Marmelada) and cutlery, resting on a wooden table. Prominently displayed is the white and green packaging box for 'Groselha-espim (Maçã Reineta)' marmalade. A large glass vase of pink hydrangeas and a scatter of whole and cut apples surround the plate, creating a rustic and product-focused scene.

A dark, rustic still life featuring a white bowl of dark red quince marmalade (or 'marmelo') placed centrally on a checkered napkin, surrounded by eight whole, yellowish-green quinces. A knife and a carton packaging for 'Groselha-espim - Marmelo • Quince' are also visible, all set against a textured, dark gray background with some natural light creating a dramatic fall/winter scene.

A dark, high-contrast still life featuring several rectangular blocks of white cheese (likely feta or goat cheese) stacked on small gray plates, topped with bright apricot jam. Limes, halved apricots, and a jar of 'Groselha-espim Apricot Jam' are scattered around the wooden table, which is lit by a dramatic side light. A wicker basket and a white pitcher with dried flowers are visible in the background, creating a rustic, sunny scene.

A dark, vertical still life featuring four small gray bowls of creamy custard or pudding (likely Creme Brûlée) topped with a layer of cinnamon or nutmeg powder. The bowls are arranged on a rustic wooden surface and surrounded by decorative pine cones, lemons, cinnamon sticks, and a large metal cheese grater, against a textured blue-gray background, suggesting a cozy, rustic winter dessert scene.

A dark, high-contrast still life featuring several fresh strawberries dipped in dark chocolate, arranged on a sheet of parchment paper on a wooden board. The scene includes a white and blue polka-dot teapot, a bouquet of pink and white flowers in a cloth vase, a bowl of whole strawberries, and pieces of dark chocolate scattered around, suggesting a homemade chocolate-making session or dessert preparation.

A dark, warm still life featuring two white mugs with blue floral patterns, each filled with a yellow dessert ( lemon-flavored rice pudding) and topped with a single red raspberry. The mugs are set on a round wooden cutting board and surrounded by whole and peeled lemons, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, and sprigs of white orange blossoms, creating an intimate, citrus-scented dessert scene.

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A dark, high-contrast still life featuring five large portobello mushrooms stuffed with tomatoes, herbs, and topped with grated cheese (or cheese substitute), resting on a square white plate. The plate is set on a dark wooden table next to a stick of celery, cherry tomatoes, and two large feathers in an inkwell, against a weathered gray wall, creating a moody, rustic appetizer scene.

Robalo

A dark, dramatic, and moody still life featuring two whole, raw octopuses placed on a glass plate on a rustic wooden table. The seafood is surrounded by Mediterranean ingredients like fennel bulbs, lemons, and limes, and coarse sea salt is scattered on the table. A large bunch of purple hydrangeas and a woven straw beach bag containing magazines are visible in the background, contrasting the raw food with a decorative, luxurious setting.

A dark, dramatic still life featuring a large, orange and green squash or pumpkin, cut in half to show the seeds and pulp. It is placed next to two bunches of grapes, one red and one green/white, and a halved pomegranate with seeds exposed. The composition sits on a dark wooden surface against a textured gray background, emphasizing a rich, autumnal harvest display.

A dark, warm still life featuring a clear glass wine decanter filled with red wine, standing next to a dark, patterned wine glass. In the foreground, there are various cheeses, including rounds of goat cheese and a round with an orange rind, arranged on a round wooden cutting board. The table is laden with green and red grapes, pomegranates, and a pear, with a classic lantern and a flower arrangement in the background, creating a cozy, autumnal composition.

A dark, moody still life featuring a round pizza with a pesto base, sliced figs, round vegan pepperoni, and fresh basil leaves, with a slice already cut. The pizza sits on parchment paper on a rustic wooden table, surrounded by ingredients including cherry tomatoes, fresh basil in a can, a bottle of Arvolea olive oil, and bunches of pink and yellow flowers in the background.

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