Time for another photo essay! This time around, we'll have a look at some of the range of characters and personalities from the SCAA Show in Atlanta.

You'll find many of these photos are centric to the Barista competition, and that's because that's where I hung out most of the time, but we also have some photos from the floor, from the keynote speeches, and even some alties pop up here and there. Enjoy!

Mike Ferguson, speaking to his wife Jennifer, who gave birth two days later (Mike flew back) to a baby girl, Piper. Alan Frew out of Australia Barry Jarrett, everyone's favourite altie. Jeff Taylor, mugging for the camera.

Cindy Chang and Lindsey Bolger John Sanders, peeking. Vince Piccolo, looking serious. Dismas Smith, after competing.

Dis cleaning up his work station. Sandy Hon, stylin' with her lemon cuts. Dismas being interviewed on camera Phuong Tran, peeking from beind a grinder.

Jim and Connie from Roast Magazine, Tiffany Howard to the right. Mireya Asturias Jones and David Griswold. Ted Lingle on the podium at the opening speeches. David Griswold, past president, and helluva nice guy.

David Griswold again. Christian Wolthers, current president of the SCAA.

Jon Lewis, Master Barista (2nd in the US last year). Bronwen Serna, Master Barista, looking either focused or tired :) Jim Munsen of Dallis Coffee.

Lisa Ash of Monin Syrups. Jeanette Chan, CoffeeGeek Press Editor :) Bill Crossland of ESI, and one amazing 'geer head. Kyra Kennedy of Baratza.

George Howell. Sorry I missed meeting you AGAIN this year George! :( Terry Z of Espresso Parts NW. Marshall Fuss, serious altie, one of my fellow panelists. Don Schoenholt, conducting the show floor tour for cMembers.

Colleen Crosby (middle) of Santa Cruz Coffee Roasters Chris Davidson of Zoka Coffee Dawna Hughes of Aabree Coffee and Cafe West George Sabados and Vince Piccolo

George and Michelle Campbell Insturator (Inny) and Jeff Taylor Master Barista Ryan Dennhardt. Master Barista Bronwen Serna. And this is long before she knew she won anything :)

Master Barista Billy Wilson, stylin' big time :) Just a couple of clowns :) :) :) How did they get in here again.... !

Chipper Harris of CoffeeKids, and yours truly A rep at the Nicauraguan booth. Reps at the Mazzer Booth. Uh oh... these two do this EVERY YEAR! I wonder if Dan Hughes knows about this....

Dawna Hughes, the perfect sales woman! Maria Curiel and Wendy Jensen of the SCAA The only known photograph of Jim Piccinich of 1st Line Equipment (hehe hehe) Mark Inman (left), a man very involved with quality coffee and the SCAA.

Yours truly kissing the amazing Sherri Johns. John Sanders and Inny (John drank more than I did this particular night, and that's saying something :)). Billy Wilson and Bronwen Serna Author Ken Davids