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Article created by: Gabija Saveiskyte

We eat with our eyes first. How the food on your plate looks is going to affect your appetite quite a bit. Think about how you’d feel seeing someone bring in a dirty plate with greasy fingerprints on the rim, and the meal just slopped in the middle. Now consider someone bringing you an elegant dish that looks just as good as (if not better than!) in the pictures. The difference is night and day.

There is a massively popular subreddit with nearly 5.2 million members that encourages foodies to share beautiful photos of food. We’ve collected some of their freshest pics to show you just how much love and effort some chefs—professional and amateur alike—put into their creations. Be warned, dear Pandas, this post is going to make you hungry as heck. So we hope you’ve got some snacks while you’re upvoting your fave pics.

Bored Panda reached out to world-famous pie artist Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin, @thepieous, for some advice on food photography and how to make the snaps look as appetizing as possible. She shared some great technical tips and told us about the main pitfalls to avoid. Jessica is the author of 'Pies Are Awesome: The Definitive Pie Art Book,' and you'll find our interview with her below.

For some more gastronomic inspiration, check out Bored Panda’s earlier articles about the massively-popular subreddit here: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. And if you like content like this, be sure to join the Reddit community!

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Pot Roast Bread Bowl Topped With Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes

Aesthetically pleasing sandwich with melted cheese and herbs on a wooden plate, paired with a bottle of cider.

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    Mango And Dragon Fruit Ice Cream

    Hand holding a nearly perfect, aesthetically pleasing swirl of pink and yellow soft serve ice cream in a red cone.

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    I Had A Dream I Made Cottage Pie With Starry Night Mashed Potatoes And I Haven’t Been Able To Stop Thinking About It.. So I Present To You The Starry Night Cottage Pie

    Mashed potato art inspired by Starry Night painting, showcasing nearly perfect food with aesthetic presentation in a glass dish

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    Celebrating With Some Prosciutto, Capocollo, 3 Year Aged Cheddar And 21 Days Of Sobriety

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    #5

    Puff Pastry Apple Turnover

    Nearly perfect food image of a golden, glossy, beautifully baked pastry on a white plate, showcasing aesthetic appeal.

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    #6

    My Apple Pie Trifle

    Aesthetically pleasing dessert trifle with swirled cake, creamy layers, and caramel drizzle in a glass bowl on a wooden table.

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    There’s An Ice Cream Place Near Boston That Sells Soft Serve Ice Cream With Gooey Caramel In The Middle And Apple Cider Donut Crumbles On The Outside

    Soft serve ice cream with caramel sauce and cinnamon sugar coated donuts with crumbled ice cream topping.

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    #8

    The Perfect Watermelon

    Three nearly perfect watermelon slices on a wooden cutting board, showcasing aesthetically pleasing fresh fruit.

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    #9

    Potato Pavé

    Crispy, golden potato cubes garnished with garlic slices and herbs, showcasing aesthetically pleasing nearly perfect food.

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    #10

    My Cousin's Wife And I Put This Charcuterie Table Together For My Other Cousin's Wedding! I Think It Turned Out Pretty Great

    Aesthetically pleasing charcuterie board with nearly perfect food including cheese, crackers, fruits, and meats displayed outdoors.

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    #11

    We Have So Much Fruit Coming From The Garden. Brownie-White Chocolatemousse Pie With Fresh Fruit

    Cheesecake topped with fresh berries, sliced and arranged on a glass plate, showcasing aesthetically pleasing food presentation.

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    #12

    Halloween Pizza

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    #13

    My Girlfriend And I Don’t Bake But We Made Her Birthday Cake From Scratch And It Looked Really Beautiful

    Aesthetically pleasing cake decorated with strawberries, blueberries, and golden berries on a wooden board in a kitchen setting.

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    #14

    Homegrown Tomato Spread

    Aesthetically pleasing arrangement of colorful sliced tomatoes and greens on a white platter, showcasing nearly perfect food.

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    #15

    Poppy Semolina Bread

    Round loaf of nearly perfect bread with poppy seeds and flour coating on a wooden surface, aesthetically pleasing food.

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    #16

    Pan Grilled Jiaozi. And A Cat

    A nearly perfect, aesthetically pleasing arrangement of dumplings in a pan with a cat sitting in the background.

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    #17

    French Berry Tartlets I Made For My Fiancé

    Aesthetically pleasing tart with glossy raspberries and blackberries arranged on creamy filling for nearly perfect food display.

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    #18

    Homemade Salted Caramel Cheesecake

    A nearly perfect dessert topped with caramel glaze, macarons, pretzels, and popcorn on a floral plate outdoors.

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    #19

    Homemade Asian BBQ Chicken Lo Mein

    Bowl of nearly perfect food with grilled chicken, noodles, bok choy, and sesame seeds, showcasing aesthetically pleasing presentation.

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    #20

    Ratatouille I Just Made

    Skillet with nearly perfect, aesthetically pleasing sliced vegetables arranged in a spiral for a visually stunning dish.

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    #21

    Went Strawberry Picking

    Bright red strawberries in a container held outdoors, showcasing nearly perfect and aesthetically pleasing fresh food.

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    #22

    Flour, Water, Salt. Today's Loaf Really Did Things To Me

    Hand holding a nearly perfect loaf of bread with a golden, crispy crust, showcasing aesthetically pleasing food texture.

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    #23

    Baked My 30th Birthday Cake. Grapefruit And Champagne Cake

    A slice of nearly perfect layered cake with pink frosting and decorative swirls on a white plate beside the whole cake.

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    #24

    Crunchy Grilled Garlic And Pesto Bruschetta

    Close-up of nearly perfect food with diced tomatoes, herbs, and shredded cheese on toasted bread, displayed outdoors.

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    #25

    Made A Chocolate Chip Banana Bread That Came Out Very Moist

    Chocolate chip loaf bread sliced on a wooden board showcasing nearly perfect food with an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

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    #26

    I Made Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon And Mashed Potatoes

    Bowl of nearly perfect food with braised meat, carrots, and mashed potatoes garnished with fresh herbs on wooden board.

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    #27

    Sister Made This Chocolate Cake For My Birthday. I Couldn't Be Happier

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    #28

    Onion Soup Gratin

    Baked dish with golden melted cheese and herbs served in a ceramic bowl on a decorative plate, nearly perfect food.

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    #29

    Pumpkin Gnocchi With A Creamy Spinach Sauce

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    #30

    Nothing Profound To Share, I Just Thought My Ribeye Looked Sexy

    Grilled steak with perfect sear marks resting on a white cutting board, showcasing nearly perfect food appearance.

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    #31

    Moon Drops Grapes

    Clusters of nearly perfect elongated black grapes hanging on the vine, showcasing aesthetically pleasing fresh food.

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    #32

    A Bouquet Of Chicken Gyros On Homemade Pitta

    Hand holding a nearly perfect food wrap with grilled chicken, onions, herbs, and creamy sauce wrapped in foil.

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    #33

    Peaches And Cream Roll Cake For A Local Peach Festival!

    Aesthetically pleasing nearly perfect food featuring a colorful rolled cake with floral patterns on a white tray.

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    #34

    My First Attempt At Beef Wellington

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    #35

    Steak And Ale Pie

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    #36

    Injera With A Variety Of Ethiopian Dishes

    Aesthetically pleasing food platter with various colorful dishes served on traditional injera bread.

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    #37

    Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich With Focaccia

    Crispy fried chicken sandwich with fresh greens and sauce, showcasing nearly perfect food in an aesthetically pleasing close-up.

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    #38

    Homemade Broken Glass Jelly

    Colorful gelatin dessert with nearly perfect food presentation on a glass plate, showcasing aesthetically pleasing food design.

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    #39

    Colombian Platter With Pulled Chicken, Chorizo, Fried Plantain, Garlic Rice, Red Beans, Potatoes And Guacamole

    Aesthetically pleasing nearly perfect food with rice, beans, shredded chicken, fried plantains, guacamole, and purple slaw in a takeaway box.

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    #40

    Made Pancakes With Blueberries I Picked This Morning

    Nearly perfect food with fresh blueberries in batter cooking on a pan next to a bowl full of blueberries on a kitchen counter

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    #41

    Any Garlic Soup Lovers In Here? This Is How I Make Mine

    Two bowls of creamy soup topped with crispy croutons, bacon bits, cheese, and fresh chives, with bread slices nearby.

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    #42

    Our Halloween Charcuterie Spread + Pumpkin Spice & Cream Cheese Frosting Cupcakes + Skeleton Brownies + Rice Krispie Treats (Not Raw Meat)

    Aesthetic food display with cupcakes, charcuterie, snacks, and Halloween-themed decorations on a festive table.

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    #43

    Decided To Make A Choco Taco From Scratch And It Turned Out Great !

    Aesthetically pleasing nearly perfect food showing a waffle taco dipped in chocolate and topped with chopped nuts.

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    My 34th Batch Of Homemade Sushi

    Aesthetic sushi platter with colorful rolls garnished with lime and spicy toppings paired with a glass of beer.

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    #45

    Jalapeno Popper Mummies

    Aesthetically pleasing nearly perfect food: jalapeños wrapped in dough with candy eyes on a baking tray.

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    #46

    Mini Sourdough Detroit Stye Pizzas

    Four square slices of nearly perfect food pizza with various toppings on a wooden surface, showcasing aesthetically pleasing presentation.

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    #47

    Ramen Made From Instant Noodles With Beef And Mushroom Broth

    Aesthetic bowl of ramen with sliced rare beef, soft boiled egg halves, and green onions in rich broth.

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    #48

    Homemade Golden Paneer Baos With Butter Sauce

    Three nearly perfect food tacos filled with spiced chicken, fresh cucumber, and cilantro on a dark wooden board.

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    Seafood Grill In Santorini, Greece

    Aesthetic seafood grill with octopus, shrimp, and lobster by the vibrant blue ocean and docked boats on a sunny day.

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