Feb 27, 2011

Chemex, gerberas, and the 85mm

Ok ok, so I'm sorry it's been over a month since I first announced a new lens toy (didn't mean to be such a tease!), but I finally get to show it off in this post. This morning's little coffee routine was all shot on the 85mm f1.8, a pretty sweet not-so-little lens. It produces some lovely creamy bokeh and allows me to creep on street scenes from a bit farther away. It's also great for portrait-y shots, as there's less distortion than on the 50mm.

This morning was also the first time I finally got to use the Chemex, with some great Yemen Moka Sanani beans (at $32.75/lb, they better be!) no less. When I first smelled the whole beans, they really reminded me more of dark chocolate than coffee, but they opened up nicely after grinding.

I kinda reek of coffee today... with an early morning start at Abraco, then Roasting Plant for beans, then Chemex-ing those beans, then more coffee at the Kava Cafe on the west side, it may have been a tad overkill. I took three out of the six pictures here - can you guess which ones? :P
Posted by Alice at 7:58 PM
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16 comments :

  1. BrianFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Such nice light in there.

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  2. Lucent ImageryFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Your new toy revealed! What an awesome toy indeed. I agree with Brian - the light is superb in there. I must also ask where you got your shirt from - it is gorgeous and perfectly creased. You look beautiful.

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  3. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Which 3; hmmm...

    Kinda liking the Hario Buono kettle. Makes so much sense. Guess you can use it to water the flowers, too; multi-tasker!

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  4. AnastassiyaFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Love the light! Congratulations on new lens, it's great!

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  5. JacquelineFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    how pretty! and such nice lighting. the 85mm is one lens that i'd been eying for a long time... so tempting!

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  6. HowieFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Beautiful set! Love the lights+shadows+portrait !

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  7. VickieFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    gorgeous series...
    ...it's tempting to guess you took the photos you aren't in, but I'm not sure that would be right?

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  8. PavlinFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Even more cool and nice then ever! I bet your room is as subtle and fine as you and your photos )

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  9. ShokoofehFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    These are so beautiful! :)
    Dear Alice, I have a technical question that I really appreciate if you can help me.
    I own a Canon 500D. Now I want to buy a lens. I have two choices : 85mm f/1.8 and 50mm f1.4 and the main purpose of my photography is Family and baby shoots. I also do food photography. I wanted to know which lens is a better choice for me, in your opinion?

    Thank you so much. xo

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  10. ashley kelemenFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    these are so beautiful! you have the best light in your place, and it looks so cheerful :D

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  11. Kayla PooleFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    wow, when can I come over to partake in your morning coffee routine? ;)

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  12. A l a i n March 2, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    very good technique of 85 mm = 120mm in APS-C, the barrel is less expensive than the Nikon Lens, the remarkable result in coffee

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  13. MandyMarch 3, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    eee so pretty! especially the gerber daisies.. my fave :)

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  14. christinaMarch 3, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    sheer love for coffee.

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  15. lorenaMarch 6, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    What a beautiful light, Alice.
    Gorgeous.

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  16. Karyn McKinnonMarch 20, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    This type of post makes me swoon! I love coffee & flowers and the light in your place makes me beyond envious! Thanks for sharing your new toy - almost forgot about that!

    On a side note I was in William Sonoma on Friday and saw a Chemex and desperately wanted to purchase one... not only have I never tried coffee out of one but aren't they just so picturesque and beautiful as a decor piece? Love your little kettle in this pic too!

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