Blini with Salmon and Dill by Window

Blue hour light spills across a ceramic plate holding a stack of golden blini topped with ribbons of smoked salmon and fresh dill. The food rests on a clean white surface near a window, where the wet season rain blurs the glass outside. Neon signs from the street reflect as streaks of pink and teal across the glossy plate rim and the moist texture of the fish. The dill fronds stand upright, their green sharp against the pale batter and orange fish. Steam is not visible, but the surfaces look freshly prepared and cool. The tray sits tight in the frame, showing the glistening texture of the salmon and the crisp edges of the dill against the ceramic curve. one drop of condensation rests on the plate edge.