Fresh Mussels

[Old Hippie]

Took the wife mussel picking and we scored about 10kgs worth! She felt bad about “killing them” and taking them away from their home etc, yet managed to enjoy them anyway…the sauce/“Nam-Chim” was like Napalm…I cooked some Italian style! Wild mussels tend to have barnacles and are not as suitable for some dishes…but still awesome!  

[bust]

Not to be critical but genuinely offering some assistance to help you achieve, what I know you aspire to, here's a few tips for next time.

Select a complementary surface that draws attention to the food. Lighting can enhance the textures of food products, set the mood, and prevent unwanted shadows. Soft light adds an even illumination, whereas hard light can create harsh shadows. Too many elements can pull attention away from the food. Steady your camera. Clarity and focus are especially important for foods with interesting textures.

If you follow these suggestions you can produce images like the one I just took of my breakfast.

 

[Old Hippie]

My wife took the photos, but I’ll pass it along. Doubt you took this picture as 1) it appears to be taken in a place beyond your usual venues and budget and 2) if it were a little better, it would be half way mediocre…

[bust]

[Old Hippie]

BTW Bust, your food looks Gay…like they served at Blaine and Sergio’s wedding…2 of the biggest queers to every frequent the Saddle rack cowboy bar and bath house…if you’ll recall, the champagne was to die for..!

[Coss]

On 1/12/2025 at 8:56 AM, bust said:

Not to be critical but genuinely offering some assistance to help you achieve, what I know you aspire to, here's a few tips for next time.

Select a complementary surface that draws attention to the food. Lighting can enhance the textures of food products, set the mood, and prevent unwanted shadows. Soft light adds an even illumination, whereas hard light can create harsh shadows. Too many elements can pull attention away from the food. Steady your camera. Clarity and focus are especially important for foods with interesting textures.

If you follow these suggestions you can produce images like the one I just took of my breakfast.

 

Why no mussels?

[bust]

I usually relate mussels with sleeveless tank tops which is very gay. OH used to frequently show up at Gullivers wearing one.

[Perv]

Also known as a wifebeater.

 

 

[bust]

6 hours ago, Perv said:

Also known as a wifebeater.

 

 

Really!!! Never heard that. I was referring to something different to that one. These are more like a sleeveless tee with low cut arm opening.

Perhaps OH can contribute. He's more up on these things.

[Mekong]

6 hours ago, Perv said:

Also known as a wifebeater

That’s what they Call Stella Artois in the UK