Recreation of a professional photograph

Figure 1: original picture

Figure 2: recreated picture

The students decided to recreate an existing photograph related to food. Therefore, figure 1 was the chosen image which was recreated into figure 2. 

Figure 1 has a wider outlook. Therefore, more vegetables were showcased. In addition, the dark background elevated the vibrant colours of the vegetables. Also, as the vegetables are halved, the picture did not need any form of decorative element due to the natural patterns and colour variations of the vegetables. Therefore, figure 1 had solely gained a magnificent outlook with the earthy elements. However, it is prominent that figure 1 looks less natural when compared to figure 2. Moreover, the uneven structure of the soil had given depth to figure 1. It also creates an illusion due to the placement of the vegetables. In addition, the composition of the vegetables was cleverly done in figure 1 as the root vegetables with leaves were placed on the top while the root vegetables without leaves were placed in the bottom, thus creating a realistic outlook.

Figure 2 was captured with an iPhone 5 and it has a narrow outlook when compared to figure 1. Therefore, lesser vegetables were showcased. The lumps in the soil have contributed to the realistic outlook of the photography. Furthermore, the wooden background choice had matched with the earthiness of the elements. However, figure 2 looks less attractive and professional when compared to figure 1. This is because no artificial form of lightings, reflectors or Photoshop was used. In addition, figure 2 looks gloomier when compared to figure 1. Also, the illusion effect which figure 1 showcased could not be done with figure 2 due to the lack of equipment.

In conclusion, when analysing both the figures individually, they tend to showcase their own magnificence through the choice of soil, composition of vegetables, combinations of colours and background choices. However, when compared with one another, figure 2 is considered to have its own originality and does not seem like a recreation in the eye of the author.