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Title: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on December 22, 2022, 02:01:56
For years I have been taking pictures of food I prepared, or been served at the restaurant, or by friends. Nearly all takes were made occasionally before eating. Main trigger: appetizing food, well presented, good lighting. What it is not: on purpose technical setup, specially prepared food to be photographed (in most cases not edible). 

All of my food pictures were taken with a smartphone, with minimal or no setup. Careful post-processing tough, to make it appetizing.  ;)

Some examples:

At home:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52575943895_b2d3b89f1a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2o6Xspi)
IMG_1299_jpg.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2o6Xspi)

In a restaurant:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52575944210_cda8bca0a6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2o6XsuJ)
IMG_2074_jpg.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2o6XsuJ)

Outside:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52575034032_fc30bd326a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2o6SMW1)
IMG_1753.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2o6SMW1)

At work:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52576025973_b31b650e32_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2o6XSNr)
IMG_1650.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2o6XSNr)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52576025868_1e02108bd8_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2o6XSLC)
IMG_1649.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2o6XSLC)

Now, your turn







Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on December 23, 2022, 10:46:08
Not too much followers on my gastronomic thread. Despite Xmas. A second attempt

High cuisine in Belgium.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52576024933_010321b6e4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2o6XSuv)
IMG_0358.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2o6XSuv)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52575942945_e34309c700_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2o6Xs7V)
IMG_0359.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2o6Xs7V)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on December 23, 2022, 11:33:54
you make me hungry
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Hugh_3170 on December 23, 2022, 11:37:20
Ditto!  ;D

you make me hungry
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on December 23, 2022, 15:12:24
Ditto!  ;D

you make me hungry

Thx ☺️ share your shots. X-Mas dinners are an excellent opportunity.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52576024348_a21a096dc1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2o6XSjq)
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Preparation of Crayfish from the Geneva lake. Although the local species has been completely supplanted by their American cousins.
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on December 27, 2022, 16:18:50
Typical French cuisine:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52576025163_f30da2fb1d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2o6XSyt)
IMG_0745.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2o6XSyt)
Veal rice (Riz de Veau)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52576025308_6173f2decb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2o6XSAY)
IMG_0746.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2o6XSAY)

Andouilette (Andouillette)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on December 28, 2022, 00:28:53
Yes MFloyd, it's late here but viewing these (plus talk of crayfish) has made me hungry too.

We now need to persuade Birna to install the scratch'n'sniff option on our forum software  :P
Here's my humble entry (homemade kimchi in prep, by mobile phone)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on December 28, 2022, 00:52:25
Thx. Looks delicious  :). Don’t hesitate to contribute.

Often prepared for X-Mas in Switzerland, the “Chinese Fondue” fine sliced meat (beef, veal, chicken, etc) in a broth with Chinese mushrooms and vermicelli (many variations are possible).

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52584612711_7eabfc9f26_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2o7HTkD)
IMG_2319.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2o7HTkD)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on December 30, 2022, 20:22:51
Excellence through simplicity. Although preparing house made pasta and stew can easily take you the entire morning.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52575033412_f67be7047a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2o6SMKj)
IMG_0855.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2o6SMKj)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Gone on December 31, 2022, 12:36:12

Veal rice (Riz de Veau)


Lol - if you ordered rice you would be dismayed to get sweetbreads / brain  - that is Ris de veau!
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on December 31, 2022, 18:07:10
Lol - if you ordered rice you would be dismayed to get sweetbreads / brain  - that is Ris de veau!


Exactly: double mistake from my side: riz instead of ris and the English translation going with. My gastronomic language tool kit is limited to French, and even that is far from perfect 8). BTW, do you enjoy the pics ?
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Anthony on January 09, 2023, 17:56:36
Last night's home made pizza.
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on January 10, 2023, 12:03:56
Last night's home made pizza.

Miam  :)

Some local (Swiss French Alps) heavy stuff around black pudding (boudin noir & atriaux).

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52575773689_1287bba5fc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2o6WzNH)
IMG_5019.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2o6WzNH)

PS: « Atriaux » are made with minced meat from fresh pork, minced pork liver, parsley and spices, all shaped into balls and wrapped in a pork strainer
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on January 22, 2023, 18:14:35
This time, exceptionally not with a smartphone, but with the Z9 I have on loan.

“Boîte chaude”: Swiss Mont d’Or cheese in a wooden box sprinkled with Swiss Fendant wine in the oven, and boiled potatoes.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52642504949_12bcb7f076_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ocQAFF)
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Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 22, 2023, 19:20:07
Would serve the 13 thread rather well :D
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on March 18, 2023, 13:36:25
Garganelli with mushrooms and bacon, prepared in an 18 month mature Parmigiani cheese.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52754184053_fcaeb6ea79_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2onGYZt)IMG_2666.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2onGYZt) by Christian Vermeulen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110731726@N07/), sur Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52754104580_13c3fcce39_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2onGznf)IMG_2667.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2onGznf) by Christian Vermeulen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110731726@N07/), sur Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52753157542_be97ab6c5a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2onBHR1)IMG_2670.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2onBHR1) by Christian Vermeulen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110731726@N07/), sur Flickr

Delicious  :)

Photographed, again with the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on March 28, 2023, 21:00:36
Veal with lemon sauce and vegetables.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52774754125_10416299b4_b.jpg)
IMG_2693.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2opwpKT)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on March 29, 2023, 18:13:26
You're making me peckish again Christian!

Garganelli with mushrooms and bacon, prepared in an 18 month mature Parmigiani cheese.


Out of interest, is the cheese unusable after its been used like this?
(There seems to be so much still left inside the rind)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on March 29, 2023, 23:47:19
You're making me peckish again Christian!

Out of interest, is the cheese unusable after its been used like this?
(There seems to be so much still left inside the rind)

That’s the purpose: make you feel hungry  ;)

The cheese is only used for this purpose, but again and again, until there is no cheese left. I guess, the inner is rinsed and dried out, until next employment.
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on March 31, 2023, 21:40:24
Another one: fresh pasta with morels, asparagus, and truffle cream.  ;)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52783947686_f170d0e9a7_b.jpg)


Done with iPhone 13 Max Pro; ideally this picture would necessitate more DoF aka focus stacking.  (https://flic.kr/p/2oqkwFy)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on April 13, 2023, 00:01:57
This time a spicy beef Tartar with toast and fries.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52811899829_154091cfd6_b.jpg)
 (https://www.flickr.com/gp/110731726@N07/608sT826w5) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/110731726@N07/608sT826w5)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on April 13, 2023, 02:33:56
I've never tried raw beef (prefer it cooked, medium rare),
So my order will be 2x the fresh pasta with morels, asparagus, and truffle cream please Christian.
This image ticks more photographic & gastronomic boxes for me than the Tartar

As for the photography,  you mentioned d.o.f. on the pasta dish
I'm trying to work out some interesting oof areas on the black & orange item to the left of the asparagus.
- what is it???
- is it sticking up above the rest and why is it fuzzy when the spoon handle seems sharper?

Rather than stacking, maybe you need a tilt/shift add-on for your iPhone.... :P
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on April 13, 2023, 09:21:23
I've never tried raw beef (prefer it cooked, medium rare),
So my order will be 2x the fresh pasta with morels, asparagus, and truffle cream please Christian.
This image ticks more photographic & gastronomic boxes for me than the Tartar

As for the photography,  you mentioned d.o.f. on the pasta dish
I'm trying to work out some interesting oof areas on the black & orange item to the left of the asparagus.
- what is it???
- is it sticking up above the rest and why is it fuzzy when the spoon handle seems sharper?

Rather than stacking, maybe you need a tilt/shift add-on for your iPhone.... :P

Grill, fry, but never cook meat.  :)

It’s piece of two colored bread. And, for this topic, as mentioned at the beginning, I stay with simple spontaneous smartphone pictures; so no shift & tilting; or focus stacking. Just out of the box with some careful post editing.

Thank you for visiting this thread.
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on April 16, 2023, 05:21:01
It’s the right season for asparagus napped with a Hollandaise sauce, accompanied with some Serrano ham.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52820608364_fa074fc040_b.jpg)

Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: mxbianco on April 22, 2023, 18:33:08
Garganelli with mushrooms and bacon, prepared in an 18 month mature Parmigiani cheese.


Ahem,
sorry to disappoint you, but it's not Parmigiano, it's Grana Padano, almost as good as the real thing, only produced in a larger area of the Po Valley

Parmesan area of production is: the Provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, parts of Modena, and up to the L bank of Fiume Reno (Bologna Province).
Grana Padano overlaps this area, and extends West, North, and East up to parts of Lombardy and Veneto.
Parmesan has to be at least 16 months old to be sold, 12 months are sufficient for Grana.

For cooking, I prefer Grana to Parmesan

Ciao from Massimo
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on April 22, 2023, 19:27:18
Ahem,
sorry to disappoint you, but it's not Parmigiano, it's Grana Padano, almost as good as the real thing, only produced in a larger area of the Po Valley
 
Parmesan area of production is: the Provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, parts of Modena, and up to the L bank of Fiume Reno (Bologna Province).
Grana Padano overlaps this area, and extends West, North, and East up to parts of Lombardy and Veneto.
Parmesan has to be at least 16 months old to be sold, 12 months are sufficient for Grana.

For cooking, I prefer Grana to Parmesan

Ciao from Massimo

Right ! Thank you my friend :)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on April 22, 2023, 22:19:49

For cooking, I prefer Grana to Parmesan


I'm not a connoisseur of either cheeses, but love both and am always happy to have some Grana
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: armando_m on April 23, 2023, 03:37:46
Awesome thread. I should remeber to  take a photo I get a nice looking plate
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on April 23, 2023, 09:08:40
Awesome thread. I should remeber to  take a photo I get a nice looking plate

Yes, please join.  :)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on May 10, 2023, 13:32:17
Mmm, I don't think this is what Chris originally had in mind,
but these were definitely shot before anyone ate....

I don't think either of these sellers in Jerez market were having a good day :(
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on May 12, 2023, 11:30:16
Apologies again Chris and this is my last photo of food that isn't (quite) ready to be eaten.

We all know that things are offered at ridiculous prices in airport Duty Free.
For all I know this is a well respected brand, maybe even the price is fair....
...but I wasn't tempted to put it under my seat on the flight home
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on May 12, 2023, 13:09:15
Apologies again Chris and this is my last photo of food that isn't (quite) ready to be eaten.

We all know that things are offered at ridiculous prices in airport Duty Free.
For all I know this is a well respected brand, maybe even the price is fair....
...but I wasn't tempted to put it under my seat on the flight home

Not a cheapie indeed.  :o
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Anthony on May 12, 2023, 14:12:27
It would probably have been confiscated on boarding as a dangerous weapon.
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Akira on May 12, 2023, 21:40:03
Apologies again Chris and this is my last photo of food that isn't (quite) ready to be eaten.

We all know that things are offered at ridiculous prices in airport Duty Free.
For all I know this is a well respected brand, maybe even the price is fair....
...but I wasn't tempted to put it under my seat on the flight home

Well, the cover can be reused to carry your tennis racket in it.   8)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: golunvolo on May 13, 2023, 12:49:37
Apologies again Chris and this is my last photo of food that isn't (quite) ready to be eaten.

We all know that things are offered at ridiculous prices in airport Duty Free.
For all I know this is a well respected brand, maybe even the price is fair....
...but I wasn't tempted to put it under my seat on the flight home

  It should be closer to 400, 500 tops, so still overpriced. Very good quality, yes!
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: golunvolo on May 13, 2023, 12:50:30
Well, the cover can be reused to carry your tennis racket in it.   8)

  I have a feeling you do like "jamón ibérico"... jijijiji, do you?
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Akira on May 13, 2023, 13:43:54
  I have a feeling you do like "jamón ibérico"... jijijiji, do you?

Paco, of course, I do love the content much more than the cover.   ;D
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: mxbianco on May 15, 2023, 07:39:13
Making tagliatelle sauce

Instead of showing the finished plate, here's showing a pan with diced Agaricus campestris (a wild type of Champignon de Paris, known in France as La Rose des Prés, and in Italy as Prataiolo) about to be transformed into mushroom sauce for our tagliatelle.

iPhone SE1

Ciao from Massimo
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on May 15, 2023, 10:19:10
Thats got my mouth watering Massimo!
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: mxbianco on May 16, 2023, 08:55:57
Thats got my mouth watering Massimo!

Same here, when tagliatelle are ready, I don't have any time to photograph them, but go on eating them at once while the're smoking hot!

Ciao from Massimo
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 26, 2023, 20:58:03
Mandatory food -- Constitution Day.
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 29, 2023, 19:26:46
At the table

Iphone SE

Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Bruno Schroder on June 08, 2023, 21:12:27
Today's supper: fish sausage and fish merguez, locally produced
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on June 25, 2023, 12:26:51
My friend with her favored chocolate drink  ;D

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52999823326_13a8dccbd3_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/110731726@N07/UEJ73r66yY)Chocodrink (https://www.flickr.com/gp/110731726@N07/UEJ73r66yY) by Christian Vermeulen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110731726@N07/), sur Flickr
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on July 06, 2023, 06:35:32
Two of my favorite pizzas.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53024138107_be9a4e51d8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oMyyVH)
IMG_3554.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2oMyyVH) by Christian Vermeulen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110731726@N07/), sur Flickr
Calzone

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53024568812_05830e4e63_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/110731726@N07/LKq30y37pR)
Pizza Napoli (https://www.flickr.com/gp/110731726@N07/LKq30y37pR) by Christian Vermeulen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110731726@N07/), sur Flickr
Napoli

And happy to see some followers with excellent shots ;)


Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on July 06, 2023, 15:18:45
Two of my favorite pizzas.

If the top one is a calzone, that's one of my favourites.
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on July 07, 2023, 21:09:59
OK, some food in preparation.

Since I've just harvested some promising looking garlic and have a glut of rhubarb,
it seemed worth trying this recipe for Rhubarb Kimchi

https://www.thecraftypickle.co.uk/post/recipe-rhubarb-kimchi
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Fons Baerken on July 07, 2023, 22:45:09
Eating out

Haddock, fries (chips), salad and beer.

Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: golunvolo on July 07, 2023, 23:38:26
OK, some food in preparation.

Since I've just harvested some promising looking garlic and have a glut of rhubarb,
it seemed worth trying this recipe for Rhubarb Kimchi

https://www.thecraftypickle.co.uk/post/recipe-rhubarb-kimchi

That looks very promising
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on July 08, 2023, 11:37:42
Eating out

Haddock, fries (chips), salad and beer.

Ahh, bless the North Sea eh Fons?  :P

That looks very promising

Thanks Paco.
Right now I think I'd struggle to tempt the wary, but I'm sure it will end up tasting piquant.
The garlic is delicious already!
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Fons Baerken on July 08, 2023, 13:16:54
Quote
Eating out

Haddock, fries (chips), salad and beer.

Ahh, bless the North Sea eh Fons

(IMO. Where european policies have killed fishery, and agriculture..)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on July 14, 2023, 12:54:53
With all the heat, why not a delicious, artisanal made ice cream ? Chocolate / pistachio.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53044830406_debb3f830a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oPoC2u)
Chocolat-Pistache (https://flic.kr/p/2oPoC2u)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on July 14, 2023, 13:13:28
And an unbelievable Fish & Chips in the middle of France. 

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Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on July 14, 2023, 18:29:42
And an unbelievable Fish & Chips in the middle of France. 

Its a close thing, but I think Chris's fish and chips beats Fons' - those actually look like English chipshop chips and not frites.
Actually,  looking at what else is on the table, I suspect this was in an English-themed establishment  :)

Out of interest,  how does something like this go down with French people (especially if they haven't eaten the English version!)?
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: John Geerts on July 18, 2023, 18:32:44
Salad with herring, scrambled eggs and onions, mushroom sauce and Black rice
iPhone 11
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Hans_S on July 24, 2023, 04:17:48
Shoot while you're waiting (and waiting) to eat  :)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on July 24, 2023, 08:26:55
Salad with herring, scrambled eggs and onions, mushroom sauce and Black rice
iPhone 11

“I like the smell (and taste) of herring in the morning”  :)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: John Geerts on July 24, 2023, 08:48:03
 :D
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on July 24, 2023, 13:17:18
“I like the smell (and taste) of herring in the morning”  :)

I like quite a few of the roles Robert Duvall played.
This was one of the more surreal ones :)

If Robert Duvall could order herrings for his meal, he'd be happy to come to my local chippy!
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on July 24, 2023, 13:22:19
Salad with herring, scrambled eggs and onions, mushroom sauce and Black rice
iPhone 11
John, I'd happily eat this, but am curious.
What's the difference between these "scrambled eggs" and an omelette?
I'm used to scrambled eggs being softer, looser and not set
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: John Geerts on July 25, 2023, 07:54:32
John, I'd happily eat this, but am curious.
What's the difference between these "scrambled eggs" and an omelette?
I'm used to scrambled eggs being softer, looser and not set
I think the words Omelette and Scrambled Eggs have the same meaning. Perhaps the last word includes only the use of eggs and melk, and Omelette can contain a whole list of ingredients, but I am not sure ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Anthony on July 29, 2023, 14:42:55
I think the words Omelette and Scrambled Eggs have the same meaning. Perhaps the last word includes only the use of eggs and melk, and Omelette can contain a whole list of ingredients, but I am not sure ;)

Omelettes and scrambled eggs are different. See, eg https://www.egginfo.co.uk/ways-to-cook
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on July 30, 2023, 11:43:56
Omelettes and scrambled eggs are different. See, eg https://www.egginfo.co.uk/ways-to-cook

Agreed Anthony, at least in my book.
But maybe there was a translation issue?
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on August 03, 2023, 01:54:53
Brunch luncheon organized by the town council, where I live, on the occasion of the 1st of August, the Swiss National day.

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Brunch 1er août (https://www.flickr.com/gp/110731726@N07/S9v9sE8494)

There was a lot more, but too much to put on a plate.
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on August 03, 2023, 11:12:16
Brunch luncheon organized by the town council, where I live, on the occasion of the 1st of August, the Swiss National day.

There was a lot more, but too much to put on a plate.

To quote Jaws "we're gonna need a bigger plate!"

Meanwhile if you have any thoughts on Iikka's observations over on the Z8 thread (either your own experiences, or from any colleagues you know who are trying to use one in some of your motorsport assignments) that would be good to hear :)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on August 03, 2023, 13:37:36
To quote Jaws "we're gonna need a bigger plate!"

Meanwhile if you have any thoughts on Iikka's observations over on the Z8 thread (either your own experiences, or from any colleagues you know who are trying to use one in some of your motorsport assignments) that would be good to hear :)

 ;D Yes, I remember, Chief Brody’s quote.

Z8, not much to tell. We start just seeing Z9’s coming up. And rather as a matter of material renewal, than a seek for innovation. I’m still with D6’s and D850’s.

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24h LM 2023 (https://www.flickr.com/gp/110731726@N07/hihH43gw6L)

My friend Chloé, with some Italian colleagues and good friends at the 24h of Le Mans 2023. From left to right: D850, D5, and a new Z9 (and a iPhone 13 Pro Max for the picture). Flavio, the man on the right is specialized in yachting offshore regatta; his material last for two years maximum (salt water); therefore a new Z9. Of which he is very pleased.
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Thomas G on August 04, 2023, 17:51:26
From a Road Trip to Wales,- we brought bikes but not here:
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Thomas G on August 04, 2023, 17:53:40
Cycling fuel

Wermelskirchen, North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany.
Spontanous enough to not turn the spoon and tidy up.
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Thomas G on August 07, 2023, 11:07:37
'Morgens um 7 ist die Welt noch in Ordnung  :D" (later it started raining a lot)
From another cycling loop. Flaesheim, North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany.
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on August 07, 2023, 20:49:51
Nice coffeeshop photos Thomas
Feel free to share any of the main courses you tried too :)

Which parts of Wales are you visiting?
(I'm just over the border in Herefordshire)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Thomas G on August 08, 2023, 08:57:44
Thanks, Collin.
Already back in Germany. Unfortunately. Enjoyed the time in Wales a lot.
Sothern Wales out to the West - Pontypool, Newport, Narberth and some visits to beaches and coastal villages.

No photos of main courses taken  ::).




Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on August 09, 2023, 18:15:30
Pizza Calzone uncovered.

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Pizza Calzone (https://flic.kr/p/2oUEVNK) by Christian Vermeulen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110731726@N07/), sur Flickr

Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on August 14, 2023, 04:33:40
Pizza Calzone uncovered.

I'm hungry looking at this Chris - my favourite Italian meal made with dough.

Sadly my offering still has all the hard work yet to come.
Canned goods: it happened for craft beer, now it seems, sauces too
(Just be careful leaving these in the fridge too close to the Amber Nectar!)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on August 27, 2023, 21:41:18
I'm hungry looking at this Chris - my favourite Italian meal made with dough.

Sadly my offering still has all the hard work yet to come.
Canned goods: it happened for craft beer, now it seems, sauces too
(Just be careful leaving these in the fridge too close to the Amber Nectar!)

 ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on August 27, 2023, 21:44:39
Beef tartare, Italian mode.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53145621613_9c22eaf957_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oYicJV)
IMG_3720-Modifier.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2oYicJV)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53145556210_e183e6d8fb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oYhSih)
IMG_3721.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2oYhSih)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on September 13, 2023, 17:33:57
And an outstanding Italian Osso Bucco. Braised veal shanks, slow cooked in a red wine sauce.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53184859495_4e172d2c99_b.jpg)Osso bucco (https://www.flickr.com/gp/110731726@N07/G37s47qpYb)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Hugh_3170 on September 14, 2023, 06:24:43
Between your apt descriptions and wonderful images, you know how to torture a person.   ;D  ;D  ;D

I trust that the red was also Italian?   ;D

Beef tartare, Italian mode.

And an outstanding Italian Osso Bucco. Braised veal shanks, slow cooked in a red wine sauce.


Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on September 14, 2023, 08:27:15
Between your apt descriptions and wonderful images, you know how to torture a person.   ;D  ;D  ;D

I trust that the red was also Italian? 


Yes  ;) Primitivo. Primitivo is a variety of black grape from Puglia (the heel of the Italian boot) which is appreciated by many oenologists because of its intensely fruity character.

And these delicious pasta too :D

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IMG_3741.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2p2AshJ)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Hugh_3170 on September 14, 2023, 14:36:38
Primitivo - a good choice.  It is now grown here in Australia.
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on September 14, 2023, 14:40:42
Primitivo - a good choice.  It is now grown here in Australia.

I remember being cautious about American Zinfandel, but I love Primitivo & understand its the same grape
(I much prefer the Italian version)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Zang on September 15, 2023, 02:22:17
I know this is nothing in comparison with your delicious food but this is my favorite fruit :)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on September 15, 2023, 18:24:08
I know this is nothing in comparison with your delicious food but this is my favorite fruit :)

Ramboutan ?
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Zang on September 15, 2023, 21:25:18
Yes :)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: Hans_S on September 26, 2023, 02:26:36
Spanner crab ravioloni ...a quick grab before the 105MC steamed up.

Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: elsid on October 02, 2023, 17:15:04
January 2008, Patagonia Argentina, on my fly fishing trip. Lunch, the shoulder blade from a whole roasted lamb. I asked for it specifically the day before and it was served to me by the chef himself. He, probably, appreciated what I said to him the day before, that I grew up in my father's butcher shop.


Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: elsid on October 02, 2023, 17:19:12
A couple of the deserts served.
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on December 28, 2023, 07:49:38
A couple of the deserts served.

Wow !
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical **beverages**
Post by: ColinM on January 07, 2024, 23:04:39
Spontaneous non technical **beverage** photography :)
D500 plus various lenses

Shu Puerh Chinese tea, prepared & matured in bamboo - tastes delicious
(the end result looks a lot less impressive than it tastes, or how these look)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical **beverages**
Post by: Akira on January 08, 2024, 00:25:26
Spontaneous non technical **beverage** photography :)
D500 plus various lenses

Shu Puerh Chinese tea, prepared & matured in bamboo - tastes delicious
(the end result looks a lot less impressive than it tastes, or how these look)

How many years old is the puerh tea?  I know that some are matured for decades.
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical **beverages**
Post by: ColinM on January 08, 2024, 12:58:59
How many years old is the puerh tea?  I know that some are matured for decades.

Apparently it's a 2010 Menghai Ripe PuErh from trees estimated to be 80 years old.
I'm guessing the roasting was done much more recently, so these weren't necessarily matured directly in bamboo for very much of the last 13 years.

The end result tastes good.
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical **beverages**
Post by: Akira on January 08, 2024, 13:03:41
Apparently it's a 2010 Menghai Ripe PuErh from trees estimated to be 80 years old.
I'm guessing the roasting was done much more recently, so these weren't necessarily matured directly in bamboo for very much of the last 13 years.

The end result tastes good.

I've heard that the mature puerh tea tastes very mild.  Glad you enjoyed yours.
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on January 12, 2025, 20:20:26
A good starter for a year end dinner.


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Sans titre (https://www.flickr.com/gp/110731726@N07/v02QmSRw6S)

3 oysters with salt buttered bread and vinegar sauce (or lemon).

Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on January 12, 2025, 20:41:30
A good starter for a year end dinner.
3 oysters with salt buttered bread and vinegar sauce (or lemon).

What a lovely setting
Bon appetit !
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on January 13, 2025, 17:54:18
What a lovely setting
Bon appetit !

Thank you  :). And a more modest « after new year » recipe: stuffed peppers accompanied with Basmati rice.


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Poivron Farci (https://www.flickr.com/gp/110731726@N07/2Qv93iGM1A)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: ColinM on January 13, 2025, 21:56:50
Thank you  :). And a more modest « after new year » recipe: stuffed peppers

I love both cooking and eating stuffed peppers
Your picture reminded me and made me peckish :)
Title: Re: [Theme] Shoot before you eat - spontaneous non technical food photography
Post by: MFloyd on January 25, 2025, 19:58:54
I love both cooking and eating stuffed peppers
Your picture reminded me and made me peckish :)

 ;)