Latte art is a method of preparing coffee created by pouring steamed milk into a shot of espresso and resulting in a pattern or design on the surface of the resulting latte. Latte art is particularly difficult to create consistently, due to the demanding conditions required of both the espresso shot and milk. You most likely will not see latte art at Starbucks. Their system is to get you in, collect your money and send you on your way. Small shops are more prone to take their time, make it personal and make the presentation a work of art. Thanks Michelle for showing us your Rosetta.
David Hyde mentioned in a comment on one of my posts last week that turned out to be a good lesson for me. He asked what prompted me to “make choices of what to make sharp and what to let blur.” To be honest it blew me away as I had not even noticed my focus. What i remember is when I started to take that earlier image the pitcher was not in my viewfinder. I was focused on the cup. After taking a couple of shots Krista started to steam the milk. I just never changed my focus.
A couple days ago I went back to Cuppys and asked Kate to setup this shot, placing the focus on her hands this time. I like this image better. Another lesson learned from other photographer.
