366 Days of 2012, Day 124 - Expressions of Coffee

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Thursday, May 3. 2012

366 Days of 2012, Day 124 - Expressions of Coffee

One of the most self-indulgent investments I have ever made in kitchen appliances is my espresso machine.

Not one of your all singing, all dancing fully automagic button operated machines but a good old fully manual workhorse. First I get to choose the beans I want, next I have to choose how fine to grind. After that comes the question of how deep and how to pack the cup and finally how long to wait between pre-charging and pouring the shot.

It's a very engaging process with so many variables coming together for the perfect cup!

This photo was taken at a very slow shutter speed for maximum natural lighting with a bit of fill flash behind a soft diffuser to freeze the pour and bring out the highlights.

Photo: Robert Rath, '366 Days of 2012, Day 124 - Expressions of Coffee'. 1/3 sec at 100mm f/4.5, ISO 100 + fill strobe

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I think you mean 'our' espresso machine?! even if you are the main user... xo

#1 Jen (Homepage) on 2012-05-03 17:59 (Reply)

Gently and diplomatically put Jennifer. Now would you like a turn at the wheel?

#1.1 Robert on 2012-05-03 23:02 (Reply)

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