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October 29, 2011

Ready for Coffee

Manila, 2011

A few days ago I readied my cafetière à piston to make my habitual morning cup of arabica. As I placed it on our marble kitchen counter I noticed and savored the light effects and shadows. [Better viewed enlarged.]

Linking with the meme communities at Weekend in Black and White and Shadow Shot Sunday. 

And for the season:

36 comments:

  1. cieldequimperOctober 29, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Well done!

    I wonder why I don't like coffee...

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  2. jabblogOctober 29, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Splendid! Well observed.

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  3. Kay L. DaviesOctober 29, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Oh, you're so right, it's wonderful when enlarged. I love it.
    I just got a giggle out of your comment about your husband. Mine also thinks I'm obsessed with blogging, but is happy to provide me with photos.

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  4. HOctober 29, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    It's a super study in black and white! Well spotted.

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  5. Ms. BeckyOctober 29, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    yes!!! enlarged it's a fantastic shadow shot - so moody and contrasted. I've always fancied one of those coffee-makers too. and a Happy Halloween back at you Francisca!

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  6. Ms. BeckyOctober 29, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    dang it. I forgot. I truly love your comment about the Van Gogh quote. it struck me as appropriate at the time, given what I was doing and also my dilemma with last week's shadow shot. you are amazingly observant, I love that. happy weekend to you Francisca.

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  7. GattinaOctober 29, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Yes that's a very creative picture with a simple coffee maker ! Now I want to have a cup of coffee, but it is already 10 pm !

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  8. Gemma WisemanOctober 29, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Fascinating light patterns! Great perspective!

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  9. UnknownOctober 29, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Nice monotone pic. Coffee - I am thinking about it now!

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  10. tapirgalOctober 29, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Award of Excellence! Lovely.

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  11. ~✽Mumsy✽~October 29, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    That's a gorgeous picture in black and white, and the shadow is fantastic.

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  12. Pat TillettOctober 29, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    You've posted a ton of great photos, but this one just might be the best. This thing belongs hanging in a gallery with a nice price tag on it. Seriously...

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  13. Vicki/JakeOctober 29, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Seriously.....I love it. And it does belong in a gallery:)

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  14. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪October 29, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Your plunger makes coffee for one? My church has morning tea, and our coffee comes from thailand. Confession time? I don't like that coffee.

    Thanks for advice about the idiot. He visited my blogs many times, and I ignored him, but today, I thought someone might share what they do with him.

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  15. People Who Know Me Would Say:October 29, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    It WAS better viewed large...and it was great to begin with! Nice work!

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  16. lina@home sweet homeOctober 29, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Playful lights and shadows!
    Awesome :)

    Thanks for dropping by, Francisca...

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  17. LowellOctober 29, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Serendipitous moments such as the one you described often provide the best photographs...such as this!

    Re your comments on Stone Creek: That sky was pretty amazing; it is reflected in a small "lake" which doth indeed contain a fountain...the shot was taken early evening.

    The foggy shot: Well, you have to understand golfers. Neither rain, nor snow, nor cold, nor heat, nor fog will keep us from our appointed round or from the practice range. I've often hit a golf ball into the great foggy unknown with nary a hint as to where it landed. Usually, though, I found it. :-)

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  18. JohnOctober 29, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    I love Italian Espresso when in Italy, otherwise it's mainly tea for me.

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  19. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaOctober 29, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Great shot. Now we need to go make coffee.

    Darryl and Ruth :)

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  20. AlOctober 29, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    That is an amazing play of light and shadow, great capture. It goes to show that you've got to keep your eyes open all the time!

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  21. ArtiOctober 29, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Beautifully shot. The black and white combined with the eagle eyed shot make it fascinating...
    Hope you are having a fabulous weekend:)

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  22. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    The lighting is beautiful, I never quite got the hang of presses, but I understand them make good coffee.

    I use Silver EFEX Pro because it's only purpose is monochrome processing and it has a lot of capabilities including film emulations.

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  23. Sylvia KOctober 30, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Terrific shadow for the day, Cisca! Which reminds me -- I'm ready for a cup right now!! Hope you have a lovely evening and a great tomorrow! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  24. Magical Mystical TeacherOctober 30, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Kitchens are often wondrous places to find amazing shadows, as you have ably proved by your photo!

    SHADOW SHOW

    Shadows creeping through the land,
    Shadows dark on every hand—
    If they should begin to glow,
    You had better run, you know!

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Shadows here and here

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  25. CatherineOctober 30, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    stunning composition....

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  26. AnonymousOctober 30, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Francisca -- this is a lovely still life. The light, shadows and forms resonate with me. Thanks for dropping by. I always appreciate your comments.

    Now I must refill my coffee cup.

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  27. genieOctober 30, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    You already know I am in love with this shot. Any nice photography with lines and curves excites me. This one is wonderful. I am so glad you thought to grab your camera and click the shutter. genie

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  28. LesleyOctober 30, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    I love this shot. It looks almost sinister.

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  29. EG CameraGirlOctober 30, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Great shadows, Francisca! Happy Halloween to you too!

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  30. Oakland Daily PhotoOctober 30, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    A contemporary still life. Beautiful lighting.

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  31. strandskatanOctober 30, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Interesting... very nice light :)

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  32. DianneOctober 30, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I love the scene you created and I love the b&w

    Happy Halloween :)

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  33. jennyfrecklesOctober 31, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Beauty in the ordinary - but you have to stop and notice it.

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  34. DragonstarNovember 1, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    I love the shapes of my cafetiere, and I've often tried to photograph it but never been satisfied. Now I know I was missing the sunlight through your lovely window! I like this very much.

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  35. UnknownNovember 2, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Wonderful play of light and shadows.

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  36. Tina´s PicStoryNovember 5, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    i have the same coffee maker :) but i don´t have such a great shot from it! i have to work on :)

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