The topic was Libations, which I assumed would get more traction given these Covid times...
Honorable Mentions, in no particular order
From Jarek, good times to be had:
Walter Koenig's lonely beer-drinker:
Gill Kopy's treatment: I want one!
Luxun has a nice depiction of the aging process, so crucial for any libation:
Robin Lew's image is a tad dark, but nicely conveys the scene at a drinking establishment among friends:
and...
Third place to Arnie Peterschmidt, with a mouth watering shot of a freshly poured beer. The out-of-focus food in the background adds to the desire. For me, a little more front lighting would have sealed the deal.
Second place to Markus Grompe, who shows how clear things look after you have had a few. That f/1.2 really does the job here:
And the winner is Jola Dziubinska, with a beautifully crafted shot that makes me want to reach for the glass as soon as the pouring is done. Nicely dynamic image.
Jola, it's your turn!