Gerhard Geldenhuys
April 2026 - Working from Starbucks
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About the Image(s)
I took these individual images while sitting enjoying my coffee. I used my iPhone 16 Pro Max without the person’s awareness. I merged the images as I wanted to portray the likeness of the individuals and their expressions whilst working away on individual laptops.
Processed in Photoshop and converted to mono as it is my opinion that it illustrated the scene for the better. As the images are not aligned, I stitched them best I could to tell my story. The individuals were sitting apart whilst using the free Wi-Fi and hospitality of Starbucks. Noted that none of them had any orders, from Starbucks, on their tables?
4 comments posted
This is an interesting quadriptych showing the four people busily working away at their laptops. I like your conversion to monochrome.
I suspect that many people go to Starbucks for reasons other than drinking their coffee! A long time ago, I was in Beijing and was told that the only clean public toilets available were in Starbucks! Posted: 04/09/2026 04:25:42
I suspect that many people go to Starbucks for reasons other than drinking their coffee! A long time ago, I was in Beijing and was told that the only clean public toilets available were in Starbucks! Posted: 04/09/2026 04:25:42
I cannot understand why the "one" photo is actually 4. I noticed that when you change camera, Nikon Z6 vs iPhone, you mostly change photographic attitude. there is no expression in any of them, awkwardly cropped hands, feet, and disturbing things appeared, showing us that if you enjoying coffee you must only drink it. in Greece we also have Starbucks, I don't prefer their coffee, too. Posted: 04/13/2026 12:06:51
Thank you for your comments regarding my submission Marevi . It will be greatly appreciated to hear your recommendations iro my photographic attitude using the different cameras I use, the expression of the people photographed, how do you recommend I correct the cropping. ? Your suggestion that I should only enjoy the coffee and not use my iPhone , is a little bit personal and unasked for and detracting
from the essence of the objective of the group. I am, as you are, in this group for constructive and objective critique . Posted: 04/14/2026 09:46:26
from the essence of the objective of the group. I am, as you are, in this group for constructive and objective critique . Posted: 04/14/2026 09:46:26
I like the strip layout, except that you show a distraction -the third image (left to right). Personally, I would zoom in or remove the person walking by. I would also change the title from "...working from Starbucks." to "...working."
I like the idea and story. Posted: 04/17/2026 22:26:42
I like the idea and story. Posted: 04/17/2026 22:26:42