Bellatrix_B2

~afternoon tea~

~afternoon tea~

The first cup moistens my lips and throat.
The second shatters my loneliness.
The third causes the wrongs of life to fade gently from my recollectio...
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The first cup moistens my lips and throat.
The second shatters my loneliness.
The third causes the wrongs of life to fade gently from my recollection.
The fourth purifies my soul.
The fifth lifts me to the realms of the unwinking gods
~Chinese Mystic, Tang Dynasty
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iPhone 11 Pro Max

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Aperture f/1.8 ISO 640 Shutter 1/40 Focal Length 4.25/1

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upload_date

Jul, 2021

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63

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+6

Awards

Peer Award

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Platinum

Beautiful composition and use of texture, color.

Thank you so much,Gayle!!! :-)

Platinum

You are the only photographer I know that can produce this beautiful, artful Stll Life masterpiece!

Omigoodness!!! What an awesome compliment…incredibly gracious and so kind!!! A multitude of warm thanks,John!!! :-)

PRO+

Lovely !! Well thought out, beautiful quality of light !!

PRO+

Classic & poetic! Absolute perfection!

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