Lisa Corson, Photographer, Chicago

Description

A close-up captures an adult male, sporting eyeglasses, intently leaning over a white ceramic bowl filled with coffee, which he is tasting with a silver spoon. Steam rises from the bowl. The light is bright and diffused, creating a clean, focused atmosphere. The background features a shallow depth of field, blurring out other white bowls and drinking glasses, along with scattered coffee beans. The man is wearing a light blue button-down shirt, and his dark hair is neatly groomed. The table's surface is light-colored, complementing the overall bright and airy feel of the photo. The composition emphasizes the sensory experience of coffee tasting.