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COFFEE MAKES MY DAY

© Debbie E. Payne

COFFEE MAKES MY DAY

Uploaded: September 07, 2013

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Debbie E. Payne September 07, 2013

This was at the "Coffee Shoot" I went to on Friday. Lots of fun and good ideas. The other image I applied a Hue change to and added a bit of texture. #1543597

Stephen Shoff September 08, 2013

Very nice, Debbie.

I prefer the second version. I think the colors are better and the texture adds to the mood. #10836738

Michael Kelly level-classic September 08, 2013

I think the second one is better too. The texture takes away that negative space feeling on the left in the first one. I like the colors in the cup on the first shot though so I would be inclined to bring it into the second shot. Other than that personal preference it looks good to go to me. #10837156

Debbie E. Payne September 08, 2013

Thanks, Stephen and Mike. I like doing this kind of shooting and already have most of the equipment to do it barring a couple of items not to expensive.

The negative space leaves room for any text I may want to put into it at some point in time.

So Mike, you are saying that you would like to see a textured version of the top image with the original colors?
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Dale Hardin September 08, 2013

I like the texture on the second one but the colors on the products of the first and the color of the cloth on the second. Well done, Debbie.

One thing caught my eye right away and that was the sliver of sunlight. I know you probably used it to separate the foreground/background, but would like to have seen more of it. If that was not possible, then a glow on the background to achieve the effect. #10837200

Michael Kelly level-classic September 08, 2013

Yes the second image with only the cup and perhaps the package as they are in the first image. #10837220

Elaine Hessler September 08, 2013

Mmmmm, coffee...

Second one for me-Mike said exactly what I was having trouble articulating. I like the texture if you are going to have the space there-I prefer the second picture. But I think the yellowish vignette in the bottom left corner has a little too much yellow for me. If you weren't going to put any words in, I am wondering what the first photo would look like with space on the left cropped off.

There is a hair or fiber in the coffee beans.

This makes me want to get a cup 'o Joe! Very pretty. #10837280

Teresa H. Hunt September 08, 2013

I like the second one better as well. I also like the coloring of it as it goes with the coffee theme. Though I am curious to see the original colors Mike suggested. #10837514

Jeff E Jensen September 08, 2013

Yup, I agree, the second one works for me as well. #10837764

Peter W. Marks September 09, 2013

The second one for me too Debbie.
But would rather have a good cup of strong Columbian- no milk, no cream, no sugar, no sweetener, no steam, just strong very dark coffee. But I guess this is a photography thread not a gourmet one, so ignore my comments. #10838404

Beth Spencer September 10, 2013

I agree with Mike! I am up at 5am on my second day of vacation, drinking my first cup of coffee! Not sure what is wrong with sleeping but it is not happening this morning!
Debbie, I really like your composition and the texture is a great addition! #10839118

lisa anderson September 21, 2013

I like the colours of the cups in the first two best, but agree that the 2nd shot works best. This shot is making me enjoy my own coffee more right now :) #10850201

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