Steven Jungerwirth
July 2026 - Tapas Bar Menu
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About the Image(s)
During a recent trip overseas, I spotted this case of olives in a small shop. I snapped an iphone image through the glass. Much to my surprise - there was no glare; perhaps due to the bright lighting inside the case.
I didn't like the deli-like appearance and space between the olive trays, so I created a composite in Ps. Although my brain is wired to make things symmetric - I varied the sizes of the individual frames and blurred the transitions in between. I think the result would make a good menu cover.
6 comments posted
Very interesting edit. It could definitely work on a menu.
I love olives so I've been pouring over this! Posted: 07/02/2026 03:44:09
I love olives so I've been pouring over this! Posted: 07/02/2026 03:44:09
Good job Steve, making a scene like this even more interesting. I like symmetry too, so I'm a little unsure about the uneven frames, and also the blur. I think it would come down to the end use, perhaps I'm seeing this on a menu like Sue says, in which case I might even use lines instead of blur to separate etc. But this is really good and more in the artistic direction. Posted: 07/03/2026 14:50:20
Thanks Jack - attached is the image without the blur. I think you may be right that it's better without. I was unsure. Infinite permutations to play with (how much blur, feather of blur and width of blur). Posted: 07/12/2026 11:58:16
(Group 32)
I like your idea. It works to make me think of those delicious foods.
How about telling us more about your enjoyable trip, like what country you went to, which city, and did you eat or purchase any of those delicious stuffed olives? Posted: 07/11/2026 23:32:27
How about telling us more about your enjoyable trip, like what country you went to, which city, and did you eat or purchase any of those delicious stuffed olives? Posted: 07/11/2026 23:32:27
Thanks for visiting our group! This image was captured in Barcelona two months ago. Although I find olives quite photogenic . . . I don't like them - didn't try these. Perhaps I should have . . . Posted: 07/12/2026 12:00:04
Hi Steven,
Your composite for tapas bar menu make the olives look delicious! I like the pickled olives but have never tried the Spanish olives filled with ingredients like ham, sausage, or cheese.
Removing the trays and using asymmetric lines between them make the olive selection more extensive and dynamic. As Jack mentioned, I'd prefer to use thin lines instead of blurring the transition between them. Nice work! Posted: 07/13/2026 12:24:43
Your composite for tapas bar menu make the olives look delicious! I like the pickled olives but have never tried the Spanish olives filled with ingredients like ham, sausage, or cheese.
Removing the trays and using asymmetric lines between them make the olive selection more extensive and dynamic. As Jack mentioned, I'd prefer to use thin lines instead of blurring the transition between them. Nice work! Posted: 07/13/2026 12:24:43