Tea & Steam

Close-up or macro static shot of a ceramic tea or coffee cup on a wooden surface or tray. Steam rises from the hot liquid in a gentle, continuous curl. Background is very soft or near-black bokeh — no clutter visible. Warm focused light on the cup (desk lamp or window). The cup is artisanal: stoneware, plain ceramic, or Japanese-aesthetic — not a paper takeaway cup or commercial mug with branding. No person, no hands in frame. The ONLY motion is the steam. Framing is intimate and meditative; the cup fills one-third to half the frame. Clips with or without saucer both acceptable; no spoon in hand.