Press Democrat photographer John Burgess’s images of the 12 months 2025

Editor’s observe: Each 12 months we ask our Press Democrat photojournalists to decide on their high photograph or images of the 12 months and inform us why they they’re their favorites. John Burgess is The Press Democrat’s primary meals photographer. In his case, he zeroed in on his first selection. We added two extra images from the shoot, showcasing how he captures the temper and light-weight of his task. These are his phrases on why he picked it.

My favourite shot is an antler as a plate. The first dish delivered to me once I photographed the new new restaurant, Enclos in Sonoma. It took some time to determine the way to make the {photograph} work. You can see the consequence.

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Garden sorrel, pomegranate, makrut lime and bergamot from the multicourse tasting menu at Enclos in Sonoma, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

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Fish heads and bones dry within the fireside for a extra advanced fish fumet used as a base for sauces at Enclos in Sonoma, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

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Garden sorrel, pomegranate, makrut lime and bergamot from the multicourse tasting menu at Enclos in Sonoma, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

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