Marcin Kempski, Photographer, Paris

Description

A black and white photograph shows a man walking a tortoise down a street. The man, dressed in a dark coat and light pants, is walking to the right of the frame. The tortoise, much larger than life, is walking on the left, its textured shell and legs clearly visible. The street is lined with old wooden buildings with shuttered windows, giving the image a historic feel. There are other people walking in the background, further emphasizing the everyday quality of the street. The overall tone is surreal, enhanced by the size of the tortoise and the vintage style of the photograph.