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I took this week's picture in September as I was reading
a book on "Masters of Photography". The original picture was taken by André Kertész in Paris in 1928, 81 years ago. I was impressed by the simplicity of its composition and the judicious used of shadows to achieve a dramatic effect. I guess I was trying to find out if I could recreate the the same dramatic effect with similar objects. I didn't copy the photo exactly André must have used a film small format camera; I used a modern digital SLR (Canon 30D). I hope you like it. 
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I do! Quite graphic in design and composition with the contrasty monotone.
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Brilliant composition. This could be the cover of a classic cook book or cutlery set easily.
I can see a hard light coming from above but did you use a white reflector opposite the light?
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André Kertész is one of my favourite photographers. I like your version but would have preferred to have seen only the shadow of the fork, which I think you have captured exquisitely.
Regards
Matt. K
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Thank you all for the comments. I will try your suggestion next time of showing only the shadow. No reflectors, only the sunlight, the plate and fork and a simple white cardboard for the background. Of course the original by André Kertész is far superior.
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