Pineapple Leaves, 1928

COMPOSITION: Fill the frame, contrast (has very bright highlights and very dark shadows), bird's eye.

LIGHT: Used low-key lighting, so that the outcome would have deep shadows and high contrast. The lighting was controlled by a studio light. 

Similar: 

Both images showcase pineapple leaves as their main subject. Additionally, the composition of both photos focuses solely on the leaves, with their tops pointing west, just like Weston's capture. Furthermore, both images are presented in black and white, devoid of any additional colors. 

Different:

The leaves on this pineapple are longer than the ones in the original photo. And there are more bright leaves compared to the darker ones. Plus, the picture was taken from a more straight-on angle, rather than slightly tilted like the one Weston took. 

COMPOSITION: Fill the frame, bird's eye 

LIGHT: Lighting was controlled by a  fluorescent Light which was held above the object 

Edward Weston United States, 1886 – 1958 Tree in Snow, Tennessee, 1941 

COMPOSITION: Centered (the tree is centered) and Asymmetrical Balance (the branches are asymmetrically balanced on each side)

LIGHT: The light was controlled with natural light and snow.

Similar: 

Isolated tree that is distanced from others. It is in black and white. 

Different:

Weston's image was taken during winter, when the tree had no leaves and there was snow. On the other hand, the recreated picture was taken in October, when the leaves were still on the trees and there was no snow. Additionally, the recreated picture includes a street and was taken in CT, unlike Weston's photo, which was taken in Tennessee. 

Composition: Centered  (the large tree) and Asymmetrical (the branches and background are not balanced on each side) 

Light: The light was controlled with sunlight 

Lake Tenaya, Yosemite National Park, California, 1937

COMPOSITION: Long depth of field, rule of thirds (The rocks in the lower right corner) 

LIGHT: The light was controlled by natural light. 

Similar: Both images have a body of water in the background that leads to land. And they're both in black and white. 

Different: In Weston's original photo, those majestic mountains in the background really add a breathtaking touch. On the other hand, the recreated photo captures the beauty of the surrounding trees, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. Weston's photo showcases crystal-clear water, while the recreated one has a touch of nature with algae. Additionally, the sky in Weston's photo has clouds unlike the recreated version. 

COMPOSITION: long depth of field 

LIGHT: Light is controlled by sunlight 

Red Cabbage Halved, 1930

COMPOSITION: Fill the frame, leading lines, Asymmetrical (not the same pattern on each side) , Pattern, Bird's eye. 

LIGHT: Used low-key lighting, so that the outcome would have deep shadows and high contrast. The lighting was controlled by a studio light. 

Similar: items used, In both pictures are both red cabbage which was then sliced in half with a larger amount of white in the center. Pictures are both black and white. 

Different: The lines of the slices cabbage are not exactly the same. Additionally, Weston's image was more close up to the core of the cabbage while the recreated one was taken at a slightly further distance. And Weston's has darker aspects, while the recreated one is more bright and exposed to more light.  

COMPOSITION: Leading lines, Asymmetrical, Fill the frame, Pattern, Bird's eye 

LIGHT: The light was controlled by a ceiling light