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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.

I do! Quite graphic in design and composition with the contrasty monotone.

Good work.

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?

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.

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.