coffee for one - a photographic study

The weather here in Niagara has been pretty soggy,  pretty dull and pretty damp.

Days like these make me want to hunker down with a good book,  a blanket and a good cup of coffee.

I enjoy the process of making a good cup of java.

That means freshly ground beans.

Please enjoy my photographic study of 'coffee for one' with the set up for the shot.  

f 5.6, 1/60, ISO 500, 50mm

I knew I wanted these photos to be moody and dark.  Kind of fits the mood of the day.

I found a window and a dark background (a baking sheet) to set the stage.

I added coffee grounds to the beans to add more texture to the scene and help tell the story of making coffee with a french press.

I liked the idea of adding a blue cup to the scene to make it moody blue.  (this cup was a gift from my sister and brother-in-law from their trip to Holland)   I changed it because I felt it was too large sitting next to the press.

Focus is on the spout of the press because that is where the coffee will eventually come from.

f 5, 1/60, ISO 640, 46mm

It's finally coffee!  I added a splash of milk to the background because that's what I take.  

The focus is now on the cup but you can see the french press is empty.

Here is my tiny,  spur-of-the-moment set up.  

Dreary, overcast days are good for one thing - photography!

No harsh shadows are created by the bright sunlight.

I hope I have inspired you to go and brew yourself a hot cup of coffee.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!