:: COFFE BREAK ::, a photo from Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Photographer's Note

Time for a coffe break in the central square of my hometown, a lovely sunny Sunday's afternoon.
Trieste have a great history and tradition in the commerce of coffe and, as Naples, it's considered the most important "coffe city" in Italy.
I don't like coffe... but... I like to take pictures :o)
After my colourful last picture a B&W one this time, I hope you like this one too.

Happy coffe break to all TE friends! ;o))

KLB, claudigan, ManuMay, ChrisJ, macondo, Anna--, Gerrit, bostankorkulugu, jhm, isabela_sor, omerozden, Clementi, JorgeCK, kibele66, cunejo200, avene, burGu, vinicio, bobocortis, ellelloo, riclopes, ciakgiak has marked this note useful

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aadilj (18102) 2008-09-30 2:46

thats a classic beauty with such a fine pov and good use of the perspective and the etxtures. i like the way you have composed this lovely image

Jeppo (17645) 2008-09-30 3:02

appunto...cosa può simboleggiare trieste meglio di un buon caffé???

ottimo bianco e nero con POV sulla mano che mescola lo zucchero...

ciao
Silvio

KLB (23723) 2008-09-30 3:51

Hello Fabio

A funny and perfectly managed composition. The B&W adds a special mood, something timeless...
The close-up is well seen and the good depth of field works well.
A great idea, as usual.

Regards
Karine

claudigan (2843) 2008-09-30 3:54

Hello,
As i' m just in my coffee break, i even got the taste and smell of your shot;-) Unfortunatly, conditions are not so pleasant than in your shot where i guess sun and warm of Italy on the scene. Frame is fantastic with these tables and cups.
Regards,
Claude.

ManuMay (36447) 2008-09-30 3:55

Ciao Fabio!
Bella composizione, il trattamento di luce e di una magnifica vista originale e molto creativi, molto ben fatto!

Riceve un cordiale saluto.

flashlight (579) 2008-09-30 3:57

Very good perspective and i like the DOF.It's very typical and perfectly done.

Budapestman (82620) 2008-09-30 4:06

Hi Fabio,
Superb coffee-house impression. The composition expressive and spectacular, the picture cutting superb. The tiny details beautiful and enjoyable. Subtle and attractive work. Have a nice day
George

delkoo (68) 2008-09-30 4:13

hi fabio,
nicely framed, the vertical composition is certainly a good choice, the DOF is also well managed, i would have cropped the bottom of the picture To remove unsightly bottle.

ciao
didier

ChrisJ (171146) 2008-09-30 5:16

Ciao fabio

I like the shallow dof focussed on the fg coffee drinkers. Good repetition & sharpness in this superb b&w image. Tfs!

macondo (20449) 2008-09-30 6:21

Hello Fabio.
This is a marvellous b/w shot, utilising very effectively the repeating pattern of the coffee tables and the hands. It also makes very good use of the shallow depth of field created by your small aperture and long lens. A very elegant photo with a very judicious amount of contrast. Well done.
Regards,
Andrew

zeynepe (0) 2008-09-30 7:50

Hi Fabio,
The sequential tables give a different perspective to the image.Those moving hands look so awesome.
An excellent composition, POV, DOF and focus.
Congrats and enjoy your day,
Zeynep

Anna-- (7801) 2008-09-30 12:56

Ciao Fabio,
a me il caffè piace e sopratutto il vostro :)
E questa foto è bellissima e realizzata in modo eccellente. Interessanti frammenti di vita colti e ottimo B/N.
Buona serata
Anna

Hunkar (7440) 2008-09-30 15:24

A nice idea..
Good POV..
Good depth..

emka (157280) 2008-09-30 15:47

Hi Fabio, Splendid composition, good choice of the [email protected] As to me, I like Trieste, I was there several times. And, like you, I rather do not drink coffee. Regards

Malgorzata

Gerrit (62042) 2008-09-30 17:04

Hi Fabio,
fine photo with great light and an excellent pattern of repetition.
Regards, Gerrit

bostankorkulugu (42866) 2008-09-30 17:40

i like the vertical format for this compo fabio, with all the hands working on their coffees...

greetings from another coffee city, istanbul...

korkut;)

jhm (211734) 2008-09-30 23:29

Hello Fabio,

Time for a coffee break this is everyday for my in the afternoon, I like a good cup of coffee.
Fine picture through the both hands in the same direction, very well done, TFS.

best regards,
John

isabela_sor (47748) 2008-09-30 23:59 [Comment]

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omerozden (1259) 2008-10-01 2:14

hello fabio,
very moody photo.
gradual sharpness works very well.
the timing is excellent also.
regards,
omer

Clementi (52514) 2008-10-01 5:57

Ciao Fabio,
una bellissima composizzione delle diverse fasi del gustare un buon caffe'.bellissimo questo bianco e nero.
ottimo lavoro
Giorgio
vieni a Treviso?

kibele66 (3087) 2008-10-01 14:43

Ciao Fabio,
Creative and ively. One of the photos that I adored the composition, deepness,perspective and the feeling of endlessnes of the coffee tables. Vertical framing and B&W is a nice choice.
best regards
Sibel

JorgeCK (2620) 2008-10-02 17:19

Ciao Fabio.
Excellent composition and POV. Very good eye for the subject. Love the blurr background and the choice of B&W.
Bella Foto!
joRge

ElAprendiz (30) 2008-10-02 18:31

Ciao Fabio:

Grazie per la visita la mia galleria e vorrei sapere la vostra.
Questo è un molto artistico preso in due piani, texture in bianco e nero, forse nascosto i problemi con la luce, ma la sensazione di calore è straordinario.

Gran definizione, originale e tempestiva idea. Congratulazioni

John

Cretense (68709) 2008-10-03 10:03

Ciao Fabio!

Excellent artistic photo, a usual daily life scene converted in a work of art! Excellent tight framing, great repeating paterns and subject, perfect depth of field, perfect choice of b&w! Congratulations!

Hercules

dvlazar (6662) 2008-10-03 19:38

NIce composition, Fabio. A simple scene that takes a creative eye to spot and shoot.
Black and white is perfect for it!
DAve

cunejo200 (7281) 2008-10-05 4:43

As a caffein addict, I do relate to this sumptuous b&w image. The message and theme is effectively conveyed. The b&w rendition is quite effective. My compliments Fabio. Danilo

chiaretta (2414) 2008-10-06 1:15

Ciao Fabio,
una foto che mi piace tantissimo per il taglio, per la composizione... il bianco e nero è perfetto! E' davvero di grande atmosfera!
Chiara

avene (12675) 2008-10-07 10:09

hi Fabio,
time for my daily coffee break, time to leave a comment to this photo that I like a lot. I'm a coffee person, so no surprise I like this photo a lot. the vertical format works really well to emphasise the similarities, while B&W focuses attention on shapes and patterns, the colours indeed would be distractive. nice, very nice :)

best,
Kristine

burGu (4840) 2008-10-08 1:17

Hi Fabio,
What a nice capture of two individual hands attempting to their coffee. Daily scene composed in a different way.
I like your b&w presentation and the thick white framing surround it. I also like your focusing on the foreground and using dof.
Best,
Burcu

Prisley (1485) 2008-10-08 1:52

Hi Fabio,
I'll put a light green because I think you pic has some potential but not fully achieved (imho).
The bottom bottle is useless and distract the eye, breaking the harmony of the scene. The idea of playing with DOF is a good but not well managed here. To me it looks like a blurry pic, with the horizon not even straight. Though, the gesture of the girl with the sugar is very nice and well spotted. I think the focus should have been on her hand and all the rest out blurred. There it woukd have be a good one with deep green smile.
Have a nice day!
Pris.

mauro61 (53411) 2008-10-08 2:58

ciao Fabio,
bel B&W su questi tavoli da bar,con una diversa gestualità e movimento su ognuno di loro.
ben fatto
saluti
maurizio

Silvio1953 (220465) 2008-10-09 1:16

Ciao Fabio, bel bianco e nero, ottimamente costruito, originale e creativo, splendida luce, bravo, ciao Silvio

devimeuxbe (58557) 2008-10-09 3:18

Hi Fabuiio
I like a lot this one; very good idea of cropping. Excellent DOF. The choise of the black and white give also an interesting old style
I like
Bertrand

CLODO (45116) 2008-10-09 12:05

Oeil du photographe aux aguets, qui découvre une petite merveille qui échappe à tout le monde, et il a un appareil photo pour immortaliser cet instant fugitif!
Bravo
CLODO

vinicio (23423) 2008-10-10 6:40

Qui l'uso della poca profondità di campo mi piace molto, i soggetti fuori fuoco sono belli e rientrano bene nella composizione, complimenti Fabio.
Una pecca la trovo solo nel pacchetto di sigarette, ma è un pelo :)
Ciao e buon fine settimana
Vinicio

bobocortis (16090) 2008-10-10 8:13

Ciao Fabio.
Per questa foto non faccio accostamenti, così non ti imbarazzo, ma anche perchè lo stile è talmente personale che non ricorda nessun altro artista, e proprio per questo è di una bellezza unica. Sembra che tu abbia il bianco e nero nel sangue, e forse non lo sapevi!
Ciao.
Bobo.

kiks (12805) 2008-10-11 11:32

Not easy to transform such a simple scene in an effective photo but your compositin and choice of B&W is perfect.
Have a nice weekend
KIKs

ellelloo (6572) 2008-10-14 5:34

Ciao Fabio,
This is a nice photo with a skillful use of shallow depth and an interesting composition in vertical format. B&W works fine here. I think is is a time for a coffee break now. :-)
Saluti, Lasse

riclopes (35577) 2008-10-15 3:21

Olá Fabio, this is just another great work that I almost picked up randomly from your very creative and unique gallery. It's not so catchy as your previous colorful one with the cars (so good as well), but it's really rewarding to open it. Love the mood and the presentation in b&w. It's a busy image with a nice repetition effect and it's also an excellent homage to the 'coffee break' tradition so important all around the world. congrats.
ciao,
ric

rbcy1974 (20758) 2008-10-17 1:27

HellO Fabio
what a great composition, is great how you have managed to eliminate all non essential elements and just included all the repetitive elements
well done
Regards
Daniel

HOBO (5282) 2008-10-29 3:06

Ciao Fabio,

love the the bokeh, you selected a perfect view for - it is so inviting.
An Italian - not i love with a tasty espresso? B & W fits very well.

Knut

orica77 (149) 2008-11-01 4:11 [Comment]

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nchen2000 (102) 2008-11-22 21:49

Hello Fabio:
Layers of cups and tables emphasize the same issue.
This is a wonderful photo.
I don't think it is appropriate that this photo falls into category of daily life.
Best regards,
Nelson

papera (14372) 2008-12-02 14:24

ciao Fabio,
era tanto che volevo commentare qs. tua foto - ha un qualcosa di senza tempo, di classico - non solo x il b/n, ma forse piu' per la luce e il soggetto, con quella mano femminile elegante e leziosa nel prendere la fetta di limone (o la zolletta di zucchero, o il pasticcino...), la prospettiva dei tavolini con le tovaglie, come non si usa da nessuna altra parte in Europa...
in una frase: mi piace moltissimo.
cris

ciakgiak (30) 2008-12-15 3:02

Ciao Fabio,
mi piace sfogliare ed ammirare la tua galleria, talmente è bella e ricca di foto belle come questa.
Che dire, un momento talmente familiare a tutti noi diventa un momento di grande fotografia.
Bella ed opportuna la scelta del bianco e nero.
Un carissimo saluto.
Giorgio

filidor (56) 2009-02-04 5:46

Wow. This one is really fantastic. You have an good eye!

JFS (32459) 2010-05-04 8:49

Ciao Fabio,

Superb shot in B&W and great perspective too. I find it very original. Well done!

Juan