Fresh Berry Tart

A fresh berry tart sits on a dark wooden table, its fluted pastry shell filled with pale vanilla cream. Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries cover the top in a loose mix instead of neat rows. A pastry knife rests in a dusting of flour on the left, with a folded linen cloth nearby.

The golden crust gives the picture a clear outer ring and is a useful place to start. From there, the sliced strawberries and clusters of blueberries help break the filling into smaller sections.

Raspberries need a closer look because their color repeats across the tart. Away from the center, the knife, scattered berries and flour marks keep the darker table from becoming one broad patch. The final pieces tend to hide in the cream between the fruit, where the differences are quieter but still visible.