1958 Italian tea cups

lovely pattern!

I adore these cups. I bought them at a flea market years back for a very small price. They were hand painted and say "Italy 1958" on the bottom.

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dave.carswell says:

great shot! i really like the colours and overall tone! what post-production have you done?
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

LemimPix says:

Wow, yes, great colors and tons, I love it and, same question that Dave !?
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Adrian Zorzano says:

pretty colours and atmosphere¡
no i want a cup of coffee( -.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Salvatore Falcone says:

Nice subject and beutiful toning!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

vi4kin says:

beautiful and graceful cup :)
and great shot!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

jwill9311 says:

wonderful image and cup.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Jersey Yen says:

mm... I love this kind of cups too, they look such elegant and "sexy"... ;))
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

NicaMom says:

I love this!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

#anne# says:

lovely!!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

dia_leo says:

Very nice!Lovely shot!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

baby7 says:

looks nice
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

jenkaswe says:

Nice composition and processing
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

i.Anton says:

love this...the tones and colours are gorgeous.....
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

e v i l [deleted] says:

pretty.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Ανώπολη says:

This just makes me happy-I love it.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

prasad_mahale1 says:

This has that laid-back-calm-life effect!!! Lovely tones.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

'ju:femaiz says:

Love the desat colours here - stunning

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

{JO} says:

This is so so lovely!!!

Beautiful shot!!

(just seen on the front page of explore...nice one!!!)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

bonomo_s_photo says:

WoW!

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

sachman75 says:

Love the colours and composition. Superb!

Saw it on explore front page, congrats :-)

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

melisslissliss says:

the little flowers on the brim look like they're floating. lovely, darling!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Stars are gone forever... says:

like the colors and composition - not the cups ;-) I need a huge pot for my coffee ... :) like the way you are shooting - always close and aperture open
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

sapaho says:

so beautiful!
congrats on the front page
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Curly Top says:

beautiful
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Across & Down says:

Very pretty and lovely soft colours.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Backstage Bettie says:

just beautiful, i'd like a sip!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

digitalgopher says:

this is absolutely beautiful! and congrats on explore!

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

{manda} says:

Wow, thank you everyone for all the comments and favourites. This is the highest I've ever been in explore!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

I did some playing with curves then desaturated different colours within the saturation settings.
I then ran a colour action over the top.
thanks! they are jersey, i love how delicate the edges are.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

raemin says:

Beautiful time.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

norbography says:

Yep, front page of Explore. Well done Miss.

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

emiguez65 says:

It must be a pleasure to drink a chocolate in that cup... It makes me think in a warm moment to enjoy.

The picture itself is so calid...
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

matthaeus_felder [deleted] says:

Best shot I've seen in a while now.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

wisdoms says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Finding Home, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

feb. says:

beautiful! seen on explore. congrats! :)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

HBuzacott says:

Great DoF! So smooth.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

{manda} says:

thank you all!

and thats the best compliment ive had in a while hehe

are you asking if i'm sure they are italian or are you commenting on the fact that the flowers look more irish than italian?
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

marcopolo in the potteries says:

Very evocative shot. I can smell the coffee, helped by the depth of field which mimics the aromatic steam. Lovely tinting.

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

by-stander says:

Great touch of nostalgia that sits best with the histric cup !! ^^
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

sue.h says:

just the sort of image I love! beautiful gentle light and colours - it's really gorgeous.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

v1nz` {back} says:

This is simple yet chic!!
love it!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Song Kewei says:

love the color! nice shot! ;)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

_Bonnie_ says:

I love cups :-) They are to me the symbols of cozy warm moments. Lovely shot.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

selmanaksoy says:

nice colour.. great shot! congrats..

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

what if i wore a scarf? says:

I love the color!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Odddutch says:

Wonderfull cup.

Nice shot too
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

chelsce says:

Absolutely stunning colors in this picture. Beautiful.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

daily pleasure says:

great details, love the softness... makes me want to go make a cup of tea!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

bookfromabox says:

awesome cup :)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Lean. says:

soooo beautiful!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Raymond Tassignon. says:

congratulations on making the frontpage of explore

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

grass.hopper says:

just lovely! wonderful teacup

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Miss Fong says:

manda....i'm in love w your pics!!!!!!! are u a professional photographer in australia?!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

midnightinfinite says:

that was a beautiful composition.

and congrats on the explore!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Kayleigh Jane says:

gorgeous depth
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

{manda} says:

well thank you. nope not professional. ive done a few things which might fall into that category but no..im a teacher by trade.
thanks everyone! this has been quite the response.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

doublecappuccino says:

I guess I'm late to the party here, but...

YES!!!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Olivier Jules says:

wow!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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Mayra Magalhães says:

Wonderful!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

the bonnie blues says:

very beautiful!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Myriam70 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Chapeau! (invited only), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Zed Transformed says:

So simple yet so effective. Awesome job.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Líflegur says:

There's such a warmth coming from this picture..
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

AcquaAlta says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Home Art, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Well why don't you bring them back to Italy by posting in this group?? International group but with a fair number of Italian members. Lovely shot.......
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

jdubs126 says:

Nice photo! I really like the tone of the shot.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

s0stndrd says:

stunning!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

becks photography says:

lovin' the simplicity :)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

♥pinKustard ,Brb says:

Wonderful!

lovin the simple details..
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Ewen Bell says:

Just plain gorgeous :)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

la simon de resistance says:

looks great, i have a 1.8 but don't use it as well as you
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

gone [deleted] says:

totally gives me chills... SO good. wow... congrats on every little bit of love for this shot.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Cris ♥s Christmas! {mommy♥+wifey} says:

awww italy hehe. awesome photo. congrats on the frontpage!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

erin jaffe says:

Beautiful!

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saint magenta says:

that cup's not old! we're the same age! *:)

it was likely someone's pride and joy - and it has garnered that spot yet again. and someday -God willing- again and again etc.

i love your photostream. so ponderful and dreamy.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Autumn Leaf { Mariangela Totaro } says:

*.* wonderful this little cup...
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

AlexEdg says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called AllEdges Still Life, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

ursusmaior says:

Nice shot...
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

mashinka says:

Not that you need any more comments on this thing (geez, someone's popular! :P) but I'd like to add that I'm obsessed with teacups/tea pots and this definitely gets my tick of approval.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

saicode says:

love your coffee shots!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

*Sweet Arrogance says:

Vintage! Heart it!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

germaine caillou ~illustrations says:

fragile, thin, fine, delicate.... full of life (and tea) ;)))))
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

slowcat says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 1958, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Mo' Belle says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called A Nice Cuppa...Coffee, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Winning photos are displayed at A Nice Cuppa. Join us in our love of all things COFFEE!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Ana Santos says:

Wow, very pretty.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Penchant laughs says:

I love this!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

valentino * says:

bella fotografia
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

*narly says:

Simple and gorgeous. Bella!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

jodyangel says:

mmm. Perfection. I've just started my tea/coffee cup collection myself =)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

slowcat says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called This is the one, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

caffeinated Kit says:

Lovely lovely shot., :))
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

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1958 Italian tea cups

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