Feet 1 by spanner

Feet 1

Boy came home with his hobbit feet all filthy. This is the best I could do in the limited time we had before football training. It is a (poor) copy of Feet 50, 1957. Mr Siskind would not be happy.
I haven't seen Mr Siskind's version, but I do like this one! The textural contrasts are great - as is the composition. Great definition in the feet!
September 13th, 2013  
another FAV for me!
September 13th, 2013  
I find it interesting how you did your photo of the day on feet when I was planning on doing my picture on hands the whole time.
This comment was so pointless you wasted 10 seconds of your life reading it but if you're still reading, great photo and I like how you've framed it and the contrast works well :)
September 13th, 2013  
@angelat thanks Angela. I really can take no credit for the composition as it is a direct copy. Thank you for taking the time to look and comment. Very flattered by the fav!
September 13th, 2013  
I really really like this, good job sir! :P
September 13th, 2013  
@rinien Rinie, I struggled to be inspired today so had to rely on a copy. I take no credit for the framing, I went hard on the contrast. Thanks for taking the time etc, etc.
September 13th, 2013  
@giverny thanks Giverny. They stink! He is having a bath tonight.
September 13th, 2013  
Sem
really like this, just checked out the original too, wow
September 13th, 2013  
Thanks sem. The original is pretty fine isn't it. Thanks for having a look and commenting.
September 13th, 2013  
Great contrast Sir
September 13th, 2013  
Mr Siskind can take the credit for the original idea, but I prefer your version. I love the textures. Fav
September 13th, 2013  
@dextermurray thanks Dexter.
September 13th, 2013  
@dh wow I am deeply flattered by that comment. Thank you!
September 13th, 2013  
Oh, who cares about siskind? I think it's brilliant! Texturelicious!!!
September 13th, 2013  
Ok, I just saw the original and I think yours is better too. The rougher gravel texture adds so much more to this pic and your boy's feet R much prettier . .
September 13th, 2013  
Really like the processing and composition in here, Tabbycat said it well, you do your own art and you do it so well
September 13th, 2013  
Nice dirty feet ! I had to look up the original too (here - for those interested : http://onlyoldphotography.tumblr.com/post/59391766857/aaron-siskind-feet-50-1957) . Copying - especially in photography - is far from an easy task, and I think you've done well !
That would be really interesting 365 challenges : copying a photo... if you have the time to set up a thread for that, I'm sure it would be a very successful theme !
September 13th, 2013  
I don't know about that, I love the contrast
September 13th, 2013  
@channelf one aspect of the artist challenge is the option to closely reproduce a photo...
September 13th, 2013  
@kali66 Sure - but what would be also interesting is to see how the same photo is copied by a number of 365ers don't you think ?
September 13th, 2013  
@channelf oh i see, go ahead :)
September 13th, 2013  
@tabbycat thanks Tabbycat. I am very flattered by your comments. The boy is also pleased about the feet comment. Now he is refusing to wash them ever again.
September 13th, 2013  
@susale absolutely blown away by your comment. Thank you.
September 13th, 2013  
@channelf @kali66 In art I get my students to initially copy an artists work before they interpret the style/technique or theme into their own. It is a vital learning process. Understanding the technical aspects of a work (or the limitations of your equipment/ability) are important for progress. To copy a photo as a group would be interesting as long as the participants are learning - I learned how to use my tripod to help control the shot and also how to use iPhoto to pick out texture/tone etc. what I do next with that information is (for me) the important part.
It would be interesting to see how people respond to recreating a selected photo. It has also been a good experience looking at and reinterpreting an artists work.
Just my thoughts. Thank you for taking the time to look and comment. I really appreciate your time and thoughts.
September 14th, 2013  
@spanner LOL! A boy after my own heart! :-)
September 14th, 2013  
Wonderful! I love it
September 14th, 2013  
@colie thank you.
September 14th, 2013  
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