Flatbreads Cooling beside the Oven

Three round flatbreads cool on a wire rack, their browned bubbles and sesame seeds making a busy pattern across the foreground. Another bread rests on a wooden peel beside the brick oven, where the fire gives the back corner a deep orange glow. Rosemary, chopped herbs and a bowl of seeds sit among the flour on the table.

There are several ways into this one. The oven bricks make a strong grid, while the breads are easier to separate by their dark blisters and uneven edges. Look for the pale linen folds near the knife and the green rosemary needles along the lower edge. The small changes from gold crust to toasted brown keep the broad areas from feeling flat.