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07-NOV-2007	Traveller

...Steam Power...

...makes the best cup `o coffee.

Canon EOS 350D
1/60s f/5.0 at 38.0mm iso100 hide exif

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Date/Time	07-Nov-2007 01:27:04
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	38 mm
Exposure Time	1/60 sec
Aperture	f/5
ISO Equivalent	100
Exposure Bias
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Metering Mode	partial (6)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	manual (4)
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Canon DSLR Challenge		10-Nov-2007 00:39
No, the steam is only on and used to froth milk in a stainless steel cup for Latte`s. Best Wishes, Traveller

Canon DSLR Challenge		09-Nov-2007 02:42
I like this the best of the two. The wider view and composition won here. I like the tone and grit of the shot and wtg on capturing that steam. An interesting machine this is, is the steam always running like that? -Techo

Guest		08-Nov-2007 23:31
Great idea, Traveller, and the steam looks great. I enjoyed reading Najinsky's thoughtful critique. -Michael

Canon DSLR Challenge		08-Nov-2007 21:51
You know, Bob, I Think you got it just about right...the other patrons of this establishment were wondering...What the Hell?!? And the owner was a little surprised by my off the wall request...but who can say no to a very polite request from me? In truth, I first asked for him to be in the shot...but he declined when told it was going to be posted on the internet. Well, at least I'm honest with people. Then he kind of got into to it...letting me do what I want. I might also add that there is a no photography rule at this establishment...a pretty hard and fast rule, but the pics were only of the machineries of their joy, so what the hell, why not? Best Wishes, Traveller

Bob AYTON		08-Nov-2007 15:06
I feel for the coffee proprietor here... imagine some derro' with a camera charging into your shop and vandalising your coffee machine? :-) .... How did you get away with this Trav? I like it! ~ Regards Melbob

Canon DSLR Challenge		08-Nov-2007 11:45
I agree with CJ - nice capture of the steam - and obviously an excellent source. Cheers! - Kelly

Canon DSLR Challenge		08-Nov-2007 03:22
Nice capture of the steam Trav - I can never get it to look this good! :-) CJ

Canon DSLR Challenge		08-Nov-2007 01:31
Thanks for thought, Lydia, we do think alike, that was in my mind when shot and processed. Naj, I appreciate your thoughtful criticism...I will think and cogitate on it. I have a much darker version...but there are virtues to this also. Hummmmmmmm.... Best Wishes, Traveller

Canon DSLR Challenge		08-Nov-2007 01:17
Good for action, Trav. ~Lydia

Canon DSLR Challenge		08-Nov-2007 00:47
I like the potential in this shot Traveller, but I think it falls between 2 genres at the moment. The Alien effect is strong with the high pressure steam and the grubby grill but I don't think the menace can be increased just through curves, I think it needs an additional subject in the composition, perhaps an object obscuring the steel sink, or a figure in the background (maybe your waiter from the borders challenge!). Without this, it could almost be a product shot, demonstrating the power of the steam, but for that the equipment needs to be a lot cleaner and some additional lighting coming from the right to highlight both the middle of the machine and the rear steam jets. And yes I concur, it is almost impossible to get real coffee without the steam. Regards -Najinsky

Canon DSLR Challenge		07-Nov-2007 15:16
I like this one. Still not overprocessed, looks just right to me, industrial coffee-engine-in-the-pits look. If that is a look :P The white thing upper left corner is a little distracting.. perhaps tone that down. -k2

Canon DSLR Challenge		07-Nov-2007 11:31
Thanks Sam, I'm Trying for an H. Geiger effect, like in the movie Alien...but I don't think I'm there. I need darker, more foreboding...but I keep hitting the curves box...lol

Canon DSLR Challenge		07-Nov-2007 11:14
Like a charging bull! Nice capture Trav. Sam Attal