Wood becomes richer and more compelling with age and wear, which is why I love this photograph by the superb Irish food photographer Katie Quinn Davies. The patina and texture of old wood compliments the dark, moody feel of her work, which is shot mostly in natural light and is reminiscent of a Dutch painting. The worn wood handles of these utensils, laid out upon a worn wood table, evoke the timeless communal experience of cooking and eating. Wood is a material that laces through the fabric of human experience like no other.
