These Iconic Photos Re-Created on Instagram Are So, So Awesome

Instagram is one of the few social media sites that lets anyone feel as creative and original as possible — even through the filters. Thanks to this incredible amount of imagination, Instagram just finished an amazing contest that asked people to put their own spin on an iconic photograph.

The competition, named #recreatedclassic, showcased hundreds of the entries at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Overall, three winners were chosen for their new renditions of an original photo, all of which you can see here. We've rounded up several other photos submitted to the contest, each accompanied by the original caption from the user.

If you can't get enough, explore the rest of the entries and maybe even try your hand at your own #recreatedclassic.

Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's

Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's

Modern take
Instagram | juliacurl

Modern take

"We spent our lunch break wisely today: my modern approach on Audrey Hepburn aka myself, enjoying a humble bowl of Mymuesli."

Afghan girl National Geographic cover

Afghan girl National Geographic cover

Modern take
Instagram | tamaraklink

Modern take

"Styled as the Afghan girl."

Modern take #2
Instagram | deiserathge

Modern take #2

"It's a remake, but with a strong touch of Brazilianness . . .to be honest, this photo was taken instinctively. I always loved the photo from Steve Mc Curry, the one with the Afghan girl. Those eyes, the impact they cause always intrigued me. Perhaps, it has been etched in my retina and inadvertently, I redid this photo that I admires so much. It was made in a vacation trip with two friends. Hope you enjoyed!"

Marilyn Monroe in the Seven Year Itch

Marilyn Monroe in the Seven Year Itch

Beatles Abbey Road Cover

Beatles Abbey Road Cover

Modern take
Instagram | trekkersunited

Modern take

"A walk through a winter wonderland — Abbey Road style."

Psycho shower scene

Psycho shower scene

Modern take
Instagram | ambou

Modern take

"A snap I took. Reproducing the famous Psycho shower scene from Hitchcock's masterpiece movie."

2013 Cannes Poster

2013 Cannes Poster

Modern take
Instagram | sarahledesma

Modern take

"Still in love with our wedding save the date photo shoot. Tipping our hats to Festival de Cannes 2013 key poster art featuring the iconic Hollywood Couple, Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman."

Modern take
Instagram | thedopestethiopian

Modern take

"Ray Charles photo recreated. Do I look like Ray?"

Yoko Ono and John Lennon Rolling Stone Cover

Yoko Ono and John Lennon Rolling Stone Cover

Modern take
Instagram | caiovita

Modern take

"Yoko and John for Rolling Stone Magazine by Annie Leibovitz."

Rat Pack
Instagram | nymess

Rat Pack

"A Leica would have made this a perfect photo — Rat Pack recreated."

Grace Jones Island Life album cover

Grace Jones Island Life album cover

Modern (selfie stick) take
Instagram | caiovita

Modern (selfie stick) take

"Grace Jones, Island Life cover by Jean-Paul Goude."