LEE CHIN HAN

Presented in a rich, velvety low-key palette, this still life photograph immortalizes the contemplative ritual of pour-over coffee. The composition focuses on the intense interplay of hot water and freshly ground beans, capturing the delicate bloom and rising steam. Against the deeply shadows of the modern brewing setup, the stark white ceramic dripper isolates the sensory experience, while the digital scale’s numbers confirm the scientific precision behind this sensory art. Through the Sony A7III, I aimed to capture the silent, rhythmic elegance of a perfect extraction—where thermodynamics, gravity, and patience culminate in a single, aromatic moment.