Before Your Time... A Recreation of an Old Image...

So, our assignment was to find an old black and white photo that we really liked, and had to have been shot before we were born.   The image I chose was André Vigneau's “Chaussure” (Shoe), (1925), France.

I chose it because it was simple yet had had strong contrast, and strong use of pattern, line, shape and form.  I also like the how the harsh use of light amplifies the quality of of line and form.  I enjoy it because it is different and a little quirky.  When one thinks about shoes, they are usually thought of as a pair, not just one.  

I feel that I succeeded in this reproduction in the quality of the pattern, line, shape and form.  I did this with the proper use and angle of light.  With a bit of editing, i was also able to lighten the sole of the sandal to make it resemble the original a little better.  Seeing as I did not have an actual tiled floor to shoot this on, I cut out 10  3x3 inch squares of black paper and lined them up to 're-create' the the scene (or floor, I guess) as well. 

This assignment was challenging but fun.  I look forward to when I have a bit more time, and more at my dispose to attempt many more re-creations.