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“Coffee – Hearts – Love and Play”

This weekend I went to the wonderful Elevation Coffee in Taos, New Mexico, and was delighted to see the beautiful heart “latte art”
that Greg designed on my cup.

What a way to start the day – with Beauty and Love –

And then – surprise –
When I finished, here is the design that was left:

Do you see the heart near the top middle?
Hmm, I believe the Love continues….

So many associations with these small cups of coffee – Beautiful times…Remember this one?
Fond memories of Love were on my mind…
(See previous photo poem “Unexpected” for the full story...)

Then there was this lovely gift from the barista at Paulie’s Restaurant, Houston this summer…The extra shot of espresso he gave me gratis
Surely Means True Love…
Right?

Love, play, i-phone snaps, and “serious art” – it’s all one.

May you enjoy your coffee moments this week –
create warm memories in your heart –
and be inspired to play in art and in life.

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Black & White vs Color – Joel Meyerowitz thoughts

This is always an interesting question – to use color or black and white in a photograph?

What are we trying to describe and which does it best?

Check out the recent article and images in the New York Times Lens blog, where they revisit an essay, “A Question of Color” written by Joel Meyerowitz (included in his newest (wonderful, I’m lusting for it) publication “Joel Meyerowitz: Taking My Time.”)

Joel demonstrates his thoughts with 6 images that are in both color and black and white, so you can see/feel/tell your own story of which impacts you more and how.

The image captions are interesting – overall Joel prefers these in color, although originally when they were shot, a few he preferred in black and white.

I’m with him for most, the color definitely telling more of a story to me and the details having more impact – but the last one (#6) I prefer in black and white, and possibly #5 also.

And you?

A Question of Color – Answered