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Better latte than never

Better latte than never by Daniel Stark.
Photo taken for Active Assignment Monthly: Your Local Coffeeshop.

This is taken at Stumptown coffee on SW Stark St. I originally went in wanting a shot of a barista making a latte design but the barista had no problem saying, "I really don't want my picture taken". Ok....

I almost didn't use this picture because of the tight focus on the front of the cup but the more I looked at it, the more I liked it. And it made me want to hurry up and drink the coffee.

Big On Black 

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Thingo  Pro User  says:

Does your 'barista' only know one pattern? If not, you're probably still in their good books: I see a heart pattern.

Strikingly simple composition. I think it's made by the stream of white crystals. Are you able to get coffee crystals or demerara sugar? Was this still drinkable after the stream of sugar from the dispenser?
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Daniel Stark  Pro User  says:

@thingo--they make all types of patterns-it's crazy what they can do!

and yes, the latte was still drinkable, even though i rarely add sugar to my coffee. it turned out super yummy!! i think i'll have to start adding a pound of sugar to my coffee now :)
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Mrsth says:

That's great
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life is good (pete)  Pro User  says:

The sugar really makes this shot for me... Like the sugar---the lighting is sweet! I find myself always grabbing for my 50mm. It's such a fun lens to use. Great shot, Daniel!
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astark1 says:

I tend to hate putting sugar in my coffee but here it works perfectly. Good shot!
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Daniel Stark  Pro User  says:

thanks dudes!!!
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SkeenaValleyGirl  Pro User  says:

The sugar stream really is lovely. Nice pic - and a good looking cuppa.
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jesse.millan  Pro User  says:

i love taking pictures at Stumptown. Great action shot... the things that make life sweet!
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Zoe in NZ  Pro User  says:

The stream of sugar is great! I like the narrow DoF and the black-and-white-ness of the image, except for the coffee itself...
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WestCoast Frog  Pro User  says:

Congratulations Daniel for this month's AAW winning entry for "your local coffee house". Please take your winning entry to The Magazine and choose a subject for next month's assignment. (March)
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tottingham.photo says:

Great light!
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Linzee1  Pro User  says:

Yum, makes me want coffee!!!
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frida!!!  Pro User  says:

This beautiful image is sooo good it deserves to be faved twice and posted in the Rare Gems (double-faved) Group pool.


award
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RєRє  Pro User  says:

You are invited to display your image and join our jolly group!
I Wish I'd Drank it!!!
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Damn! I Wish I'd Drank That!!! - Invitation
Post 1 ~ Award 1
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vanw  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Portland Food & Drink, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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