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The Handy Woman ...

Time was when DIY was considered to be a men only activity.

However, times have changed and nowadays an increasing number of women have taken up the hobby, some have even set themselves up in business to offer an alternative to the so-called "handy man".

For this week's Sunday Challenge, which had the theme of hot drink, not a subject I've tackled before and one that I found impossible to master as steam is an elusive, temporary and very difficult subject to capture as you can see from this my best effort so far.

No smoke brushes or cigar smoke were used here, just some boiled water added to the cup and a piece of black cardboard to try and show of the steam as I'd read it was easier to capture against a dark background.

Like I say this is my best effort so far, not great, but then if it were easy to master it wouldn't be a challenge.
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33 comments

Taormina said:

Hello Queen : )
9 years ago ( translate )

autofantasia replied to Taormina:

I'm afraid she doesn't exist Katja ... I made her up! ;)
9 years ago

Taormina replied to autofantasia:

there is a queen in all of us ; )
9 years ago

H C said:

I love that mug. and composition.
9 years ago

autofantasia replied to H C:

Good to know Harriet! :)
9 years ago

PhLB - Luc Boonen said:

I like your link to the handy woman
9 years ago

autofantasia replied to PhLB - Luc Boonen:

Glad someone commented on that Luc ... and what about the colour coordination of the props? ;)
9 years ago

Diederik Santema said:

Fine idea and execution
9 years ago ( translate )

autofantasia replied to Diederik Santema:

Thanks for the positive feedback! :)
9 years ago

Clickity Click said:

Smoke/steam is a pain in the neck to get right ... still haven't mastered it Paul. I went to the next level with the help of picmonkey. lol Can see you captured some of the elusive steam ... love the mug. :)
9 years ago

autofantasia replied to Clickity Click:

Yes, a very difficult challenge Chris ... I can see why smoke brushes are so popular! ;)

Thanks also for adding another of my images into your faves! :)
9 years ago

Jan said:

great job indeed !!!
Fabulous clear shot with sTEAM
9 years ago

Valfal said:

Great idea and some excellent steam you captured, Paul!
9 years ago ( translate )

Dida From Augsburg said:

Great - you've captured exactly that what I've tried fruitless! A "heart reflection" of the handle and the steam! And I like that cup! ;-DD
9 years ago

Gillian Everett said:

Nice one,!
9 years ago ( translate )