Today we celebrate St. Martin's Day, which means that we have a colorful and fun weekend with richly stocked tables ahead of us. In many Slovenian cities, there will be feasting on the streets and in taverns, and many people will enjoy a good meal at home as well. Geese, ducks and wine will be the main ingredients, which means that we will also be able to enjoy the delicious views on social networks.
History in brief
Although many people may think that St. Martin's Day is a Christian holiday, this is not quite the case. Today it is indeed considered as such, but in fact it originates from the times before Christ, when our pagan ancestors paid homage to the gods for a good harvest in the autumn season. Later, during the Christianization, the holiday was preserved, with some changes. The old gods were replaced by the familiar Saint St. Martin, who is considered the patron saint of wine, winemakers and winegrowers, and even today we say that he is the one who makes wine from must. Today, martini is associated with wine, which is, after all, the result of the harvest, and which is usually accompanied by rich feasts.
By the way, a recent health research conducted by Huawei in Europe and Turkey reveals that the effect of red wine on health is a common myth. Dry red wine is a source of resveratrol, an antioxidant that is thought to protect the heart. Unfortunately, even small amounts of alcohol can cause serious problems such as cirrhosis and high blood pressure. If you want to take care of cardiovascular health, then provide antioxidants from vegetables and fruits. You can drink a glass of red wine, but not more often than twice a week.
That's why this weekend, by the way, I'd rather have a glass less. 😉
Individuals throughout Slovenia
Let's go back to martini. As we mentioned, St. Tributes were paid to Martin on many city streets. The biggest celebration is expected in Maribor, where up to 20,000 people are expected, and it will also be held in Ljubljana, Ajdovščina, Haloza, Beltinci, Ormož, Lendava, Sevnica and Ptuj. Of course, home kitchens will also smell of crispy roasted geese and ducks.
In addition to good fun, this also means plenty of opportunities to immortalize royal meals and make fun of your friends on social media. Wouldn't you be drooling when you saw a covered table of goodies on Instagram or Facebook?
However, photography is not a piece of cake! Although it may seem simple - you take your phone, point it at the plate and 'click' - it really isn't. At least not if you want to achieve truly aesthetic photos.
1. Prepare the food first
Just as you choose an outfit for a festive evening, fix your hair and put on fashion accessories, you also take care of the food before putting it in front of the lens. Decorate it accordingly, add some nice accessories and voilà, the roast goose is ready to pose.
2. Choose the most beautiful page
Where does the goose shine best? What is her best side? Once you find that out, you've found the right angle for the photo. Food usually looks best when you photograph it from top to bottom, but you need to make sure that there are not too many other distracting elements next to it. Let the proximity of the plate or the tray is also nicely prepared.
3. Adequate lighting ... or just the right equipment
As with any photo, lighting plays a key role in creating a beautiful and lasting memory of the Martina. Daylight is best, but since this is usually an evening feast, it is not available. Fortunately, there is a solution for such a situation, namely a new phone Huawei Mate 50 Pro, which with its 50 MP camera is practically made for taking photos in low light conditions. As the first, it is equipped with a 10-level adjustable aperture with smart adjustment, which ensures excellent photos in any light. This way, night photos will be sharp and the details on them will be clearly visible.
4. For artistic souls
Those who feel extra creative can play around with the resulting photos. Huawei phones, in addition to the already mentioned Mata 50 Pro new 10 and the new 10 Pro, they already have an excellent photo editor built in, with which you can crop and shade them to your liking. In the app store AppGallery but you can find many other tools with which you can create real works of art. Who knows, maybe this year's martini will turn you into the next internet cooking star!
Have a good run and cheers!
