Elements

Bread, oil, garlic, rosemary. More than enough substance and flavor for a meal.

Reader Quiz

Okay, so you've been following along as I explore the wonders of RAW format, right? Think you can tell a camera-produced JPEG from the RAW-processed JPEG?

OK, let's find out! Look for:

1) noise in shadows
2) color balance
3) sharpness with minimal graininess
4) appropriate contrast
5) highlight detail

So, which is the RAW-processed file? Is it...

A?



Or is it B?

The Glory of Kimchi

Tastes like the sun.

Coffee

This is the latte you get at Open City. Beautiful AND yum.

Gin & Tonic

Sometimes only an elaborately simple cocktail will do.

Prettiest Niçoise EVAR

I had dinner at a restaurant called Redwood in Bethesda this evening with my friend Deb. They served me this very elegant and beautifully composed Niçoise Salad, which I enjoyed very much after I picked out all the olives.