“Equilibrium in Red”

Handheld photograph.

Two pieces of used cardstock were placed on the floor, one somewhat black and the other somewhat white. A thermos was placed on the cardstock to elevate the cup and saucer off the Well Used cardstock. This required a larger aperture to make sure the entire subject was in focus.

The challenge was handholding the camera pointing straight down while standing on a chair and lining up the composition and adjusting the camera settings.

Editing required extensive use of brushes to clean up spots on the cardstock. A layer mask for the white side and another for the black side for the blown-out highlights and crushed blacks.

Yes, I drank the coffee.
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Canon R5 w/RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
f/13 - 1/100th – ISO12800 – 81mm